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by trigger1989
Wed Jan 29, 2014 6:08 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Sportdog S400 problems
Replies: 7
Views: 3447

Sportdog S400 problems

I've had this collar for about 2 years and its worked like a champ, until now.... the only time the collar receives signal from the remote is when its literally a few feet apart. when I go a little further than a few feet the beep and stimulation don't work. even when its freshly charged. do I have ...
by trigger1989
Mon Dec 17, 2012 8:06 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Relocating to Tucson, Macon, Fredericksburg or Buffalo...
Replies: 36
Views: 14928

Re: Relocating to Tucson, Macon, Fredericksburg or Buffalo...

If you move to Tucson arm yourself because you will be in the middle of a war zone with the illegal Mexicans.
by trigger1989
Wed Nov 21, 2012 11:30 am
Forum: Training
Topic: gsp not comfortable with dead birds...
Replies: 15
Views: 5458

Re: gsp not comfortable with dead birds...

Thanks for the responses. I'll try without the wings for maybe a week and see what happens. If no progress is made then I'll have to stop beating around the bush and force fetch him. Again thanks a lot!
by trigger1989
Wed Nov 21, 2012 6:34 am
Forum: Training
Topic: gsp not comfortable with dead birds...
Replies: 15
Views: 5458

Re: gsp not comfortable with dead birds...

When he points birds I'll shoot them for his reward. I started the force fetch method a few days ago from the DVD reliable retrieving. I stopped tho because he retrieves everything just not dead birds. He knows hold, fetch and give but not when it comes to dead birds. I'll try taking the wings off a...
by trigger1989
Tue Nov 20, 2012 6:49 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: gsp not comfortable with dead birds...
Replies: 15
Views: 5458

Re: gsp not comfortable with dead birds...

It could be a feather problem. Try sleeving a freshly killed bird. What exactly is that? He's more comfortable with frozen dead birds but fresh killed ones its like he's confused. I started the force fetch process with a dummy a few days ago but he holds it fetches it and brings it back with no pro...
by trigger1989
Tue Nov 20, 2012 4:07 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: gsp not comfortable with dead birds...
Replies: 15
Views: 5458

gsp not comfortable with dead birds...

My almost 2 year old gsp is having dead bird issues. He will fetch with dummy birds, tennis balls, toys ect. Lately I've had some luck trapping pigeons. He's pointing well with just starting off training but when I shoot them it almost seems like he's not comfortable holding the dead bird in his mou...
by trigger1989
Thu Nov 08, 2012 6:48 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: chattering jaws...
Replies: 16
Views: 5531

chattering jaws...

My lil guy ( almost 2 years old) is starting to do this chattering/shivering thing with his mouth. It's like he's cold but I live in Phoenix az and its in the high 70s in the house and not much cooler outside. Is this just a weird thing gsp's do or am I the only one with the unique dog. Just wonderi...
by trigger1989
Thu Sep 27, 2012 1:15 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: 10 of 21 Dog Foods Mislabeled
Replies: 67
Views: 17264

Re: 10 of 21 Dog Foods Mislabeled

ezzy333 wrote: In this case you forgot to mention that mot of these errors were not intentional mislabeling but were the result of a lab testing for parts per million which under normal circumstance is nothing more than some dust in the equipment.
Ezzy


im sorry "dust" not dirt, my fault.
by trigger1989
Thu Sep 27, 2012 12:31 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: 10 of 21 Dog Foods Mislabeled
Replies: 67
Views: 17264

Re: 10 of 21 Dog Foods Mislabeled

My ears and eyes are just fine. When I see the mislabeling with the dog foods I'm not blaming it on dirt in the machines. To think dirt causes testing to mistaken one meat for another that's pretty impractical. Sorry you have a brain problem that can really handicap someone from from trying to defen...
by trigger1989
Thu Sep 27, 2012 11:39 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: 10 of 21 Dog Foods Mislabeled
Replies: 67
Views: 17264

Re: 10 of 21 Dog Foods Mislabeled

I can't believe they didn't mention which dog food brands they were. Why even give out this info if you cant learn from it... Whatever ezzy says about dog food is just blah blah blah to my ears. Diamond is probably one of the brands which is why ezzy is defending it so much.
by trigger1989
Mon Sep 03, 2012 8:54 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: obedience advice
Replies: 3
Views: 1135

Re: obedience advice

Well that's what I thought. He is obediant at dog parks, backyard, friends house and my house but when birds are by its like I don't exist. I'm just gonna work on obedience training every day and hopefully it sinks in.
by trigger1989
Mon Sep 03, 2012 1:23 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: obedience advice
Replies: 3
Views: 1135

obedience advice

So I took my year and a half old gsp dove hunting today here in the oven (Phoenix Az) it was going pretty good, he stayed by me and was calm in the beginning. Once I shot that first dove he went crazy. Got super excited, started running around and hurdling bushes looking for birds. He does pretty go...
by trigger1989
Fri Aug 31, 2012 9:45 pm
Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
Topic: TT or sportdog?
Replies: 23
Views: 12436

Re: TT or sportdog?

I was going to post this exact same topic. I have a sd 400 and have never once had any problems with it. Had it submerged in water during retrieving drills and left in my jeep here in Phoenix during summer for weeks at a time and still running strong. I'm leaning towards the 1875 unless someone can ...
by trigger1989
Thu Aug 30, 2012 11:30 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: In your opinion, are trials a true gauge of...
Replies: 78
Views: 17410

Re: In your opinion, are trials a true gauge of...

I'm no professional but I'd rather have no dog then a trial dog...
by trigger1989
Mon Aug 27, 2012 6:51 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: dog in heat. breeders help!
Replies: 10
Views: 4050

Re: dog in heat. breeders help!

Thanks for the replies guys. To bad I can't just talk some sense into him and tell him all this whining isn't gonna get him that thing between her legs that he wants!
by trigger1989
Sat Aug 25, 2012 10:50 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: dog in heat. breeders help!
Replies: 10
Views: 4050

dog in heat. breeders help!

So my roommates dog is in heat and my in tact male gsp wants it bad. Keeping them apart is not hard and not a problem. It's the non stop crying and not eating and sleeping is what's bothering me. Is this just what male dogs do when they can't get to another dog or is there something I can be doing t...
by trigger1989
Sat Aug 18, 2012 7:24 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Youngest bird dogger?
Replies: 23
Views: 9827

Re: Youngest bird dogger?

I got my gsp when I was 21 and I just turned 23. Some old timers I see that have hunting dogs looks and me and my dog and tell me I'm lucky I'm starting young because I'll have as much energy as my dog!
by trigger1989
Fri Aug 17, 2012 8:49 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: how much noise can a dog take?
Replies: 5
Views: 1518

Re: how much noise can a dog take?

Haha, I wish my dog paid the bills then I'd have no problems jamming outside! But unfortunately he's gonna be the one outside. Thanks for the advice.
by trigger1989
Thu Aug 16, 2012 10:26 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Fish Oil
Replies: 26
Views: 7621

Re: Fish Oil

If that was the case then a vet wouldn't give dogs medication in the form or pills...
by trigger1989
Thu Aug 16, 2012 8:14 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: how much noise can a dog take?
Replies: 5
Views: 1518

how much noise can a dog take?

How's it going everyone. I just moved into a house that has all tile throughout everything except the rooms. I am a drummer. With it being tile the drums aren't to much louder than normal but the cymbals are definitely loud. My question is should I keep my gsp out side when me and the buddys jam so ...
by trigger1989
Fri Jul 27, 2012 6:56 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: elk antlers
Replies: 5
Views: 2968

Re: elk antlers

Cool, thanks for the input guys. Pretty sure my dog doesn't go food/treat hunting when we go out in the field so I'm not worried about him turning into a shed hunter.
by trigger1989
Wed Jul 25, 2012 4:32 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: elk antlers
Replies: 5
Views: 2968

elk antlers

I probably should have asked before I bought another one but what do you guys think about elk antlers for dog chews? I got a pretty good sized one and it lasted my gsp for about 6 months and he goes to town on it. I'm just worried about him grinding his teeth down for how unforgiving they are. Thank...
by trigger1989
Tue Jul 10, 2012 2:24 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: How do you get your pups retreiving
Replies: 7
Views: 4663

Re: How do you get your pups retreiving

A little piece of advise, if your dogs are going to be indoor dogs don't use socks or any household item. You don't want them going through your laundry when they get older!
by trigger1989
Mon Jul 02, 2012 9:31 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Coyotes and Birddogs.
Replies: 52
Views: 15288

Re: Coyotes and Birddogs.

Here in az I carry my .40 I'm more worried of the wild piggys then the yotes but I've came across people trying to mess with my dog but not coyotes. In the end its better to carry then not carry.
by trigger1989
Wed Jun 20, 2012 9:18 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: GSP Deer Hunting?
Replies: 13
Views: 7011

Re: GSP Deer Hunting?

Never thought to put a blanket over his kennel. I just know when he stayed with my mom a night he stayed in his kennel at night and howled like crazy so she says. Maybe I'll work on it some and see what happens. I'll definitely have to double check the blood tracking laws with dogs here because the ...
by trigger1989
Wed Jun 20, 2012 2:50 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: GSP Deer Hunting?
Replies: 13
Views: 7011

Re: GSP Deer Hunting?

He's create trained but I still think he will cry due to not being mature. I'm thinking he's gonna have to stay at home for any other hunting besides birds till he's fully trained and more mature. I was kinda thinking that to begin with I just wanted to hear some input, thanks a lot!
by trigger1989
Wed Jun 20, 2012 12:06 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: GSP Deer Hunting?
Replies: 13
Views: 7011

GSP Deer Hunting?

i live here in arizona, me and my buddys are hoping to get drawn for deer this season. i have a 18 month old gsp and if/when we get drawn he will be 21 months. hes wanting to take the little guy incase we shoot a deer and cant find him the pup can help out. its illegal to use dogs in az in pursuit o...
by trigger1989
Wed Jun 13, 2012 10:17 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Excitable Urination
Replies: 12
Views: 4130

Re: Excitable Urination

I have a male gsp that's 18 months old. After the 1 year mark he's cut back on doing it a lot but, probably 2 times a week he still does it if I don't go straight outside with him when I walk in the door( he's not kenneled when I'm gone he staying in a normal sized house with a doggy door) my vet sa...
by trigger1989
Tue Jun 12, 2012 8:21 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Can't get my GSP to gain wieght?
Replies: 24
Views: 13135

Re: Can't get my GSP to gain wieght?

How much does the mom and dad weigh? That does seem a little slim but I've seen full grown gsp's that weigh around 35-40 pounds. Mine is almost 18 months and he weighs around 63 pounds but he's weighed that much since 14 months.
by trigger1989
Tue May 08, 2012 9:05 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Roading how long how fast how much
Replies: 23
Views: 10956

Re: Roading how long how fast how much

I slap my hockey rollerblades on, :D throw the harness on the lil guy and he pulls until I can tell he's starting to fatigue. Some days are roughly 15-20 mins some days are 30-40 mins. Depends on the weather(I'm in az so its a hot hoe here in the summer) just read your dog and don't overdue it.
by trigger1989
Fri May 04, 2012 7:24 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Update From CDC on Diamond
Replies: 6
Views: 1510

Re: Update From CDC on Diamond

Of course here comes ezzy to defend yet again!
by trigger1989
Wed May 02, 2012 1:04 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Canidae by Diamond?
Replies: 24
Views: 7191

Re: Canidae by Diamond?

It's the same thing as if a restaurant served something bad once. Then alright big deal. If they have a string of mess ups then a few people may not be going back to that place again. Yes they will be back to normal eventually but that doesn't mean everyone will eat their again. I'm sure a lot of pe...
by trigger1989
Wed May 02, 2012 11:38 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Canidae by Diamond?
Replies: 24
Views: 7191

Re: Canidae by Diamond?

I'm sure I could go rounds with ezzy but in the end he's loyal to diamond no matter what the situation is. I'm the type that if its broke fix it. For you ranger it was broke and you found a fix and its working, good stuff. I'm hearing a lot of negative about diamond and not just from this forum.
by trigger1989
Wed May 02, 2012 8:55 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Canidae by Diamond?
Replies: 24
Views: 7191

Re: Canidae by Diamond?

The switch will happen for trigger too. Since they cut ties with diamond (a big red flag that green letters above me is trying so hard not to see) that was the deal breaker for me. Until they get their own plant its tough to feed the same thing that comes from that plant just with a different name. ...
by trigger1989
Sat Apr 28, 2012 8:19 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: wet food vs dry
Replies: 12
Views: 3826

wet food vs dry

I have a gsp that's a little bit over a year old. I feed him a total of 3 cups dry food and one can of wet food a day. The people at the stock and feed shop where I get my food say wet is superior to dry but I definitely can't afford a pure wet food diet. A buddy told me that wet isn't good for teet...
by trigger1989
Thu Apr 26, 2012 12:07 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Feed Once Or Twice Per Day And Why?
Replies: 31
Views: 12968

Re: Feed Once Or Twice Per Day And Why?

Twice a day because I would not want to eat once a day.
by trigger1989
Wed Apr 25, 2012 10:10 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: “E“ collar or no collar ?
Replies: 90
Views: 22206

Re: “E“ collar or no collar ?

To bad nobody put a e collar on this guy when he learned how to type.
by trigger1989
Mon Apr 16, 2012 10:42 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Should I train my pointing dog to sit
Replies: 31
Views: 11518

Re: Should I train my pointing dog to sit

Every gsp I know sits on the sit command. The whoa command is stop as you are wether the dog is sitting, laying or standing. Once a dog know to hold point on a bird and its sees birds, trust me it won't be sitting. Just my thoughts.
by trigger1989
Mon Apr 16, 2012 10:38 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: how do you guys transport your dog?
Replies: 13
Views: 4485

how do you guys transport your dog?

I'm thinking about going to south Dakota to see some family this summer and I've been looking at different airlines and they are all saying they only allow small dogs as a carry on. Is my only option to drive with my gsp? Any input would help, thanks in advance!
by trigger1989
Tue Mar 27, 2012 8:17 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: facebook??
Replies: 20
Views: 6164

Re: facebook??

Wow.
by trigger1989
Mon Mar 26, 2012 1:00 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Pigeon Trap Newbie
Replies: 11
Views: 4158

Re: Pigeon Trap Newbie

It's a huge palm tree they nest on the flakes on the trunk.
by trigger1989
Mon Mar 26, 2012 8:39 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Pigeon Trap Newbie
Replies: 11
Views: 4158

Re: Pigeon Trap Newbie

Ya I thought trapping pigeons was easy. It's been over a week and nothing... I set my trap on the floor next to a tree where there's 2 pigeon nests. I even put food all over the floor around it and in it. Maybe I'll buy a dang pigeon and stick in her.
by trigger1989
Mon Mar 19, 2012 5:55 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Pigeon Trap Newbie
Replies: 11
Views: 4158

Pigeon Trap Newbie

bought my first pigeon trap today and set her. now say i trap 4 birds and i only want to use 2 that day, is it smart to leave birds just hanging out in the trap or should i use all the birds i have that day and not keep any inside for stock?
by trigger1989
Mon Feb 27, 2012 3:17 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pedigrees
Replies: 31
Views: 7922

Re: Pedigrees

Well since they produced ranger and trigger I'd say they are pretty darn good.
by trigger1989
Mon Feb 27, 2012 3:11 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: gsp dry heaving...
Replies: 14
Views: 6255

Re: gsp dry heaving...

Sorry guys its been crazy the past few weeks. The conclusion was... Stupid kennel cough from a dog park. Got him some pills and then the vaccine and now he's his hyper self again
by trigger1989
Thu Feb 02, 2012 6:59 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Best gun for Chukar huntin ?
Replies: 29
Views: 16270

Re: Best gun for Chukar huntin ?

It depends on your age. I'm 22 so the whole weight and kick of the gun I could care less about. 12 gauge with 28" barrel = dead birds. Why go any smaller walmart has loads that are the same price in 12 and 20 gauge more powder and bb's are always the way to go! (I have a Mossberg 838 and benelli sup...
by trigger1989
Thu Jan 26, 2012 3:07 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: male gsp peeing......
Replies: 16
Views: 5751

Re: male gsp peeing......

Ya I learned to just ignore it but when he peed on two people the other I thought I would get some input. Thanks for the advice everyone!
by trigger1989
Thu Jan 26, 2012 11:22 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: male gsp peeing......
Replies: 16
Views: 5751

Re: male gsp peeing......

I wanted to put the e collar on him but then I don't want him to think its bad to pee or that going by people is bad and then he starts cork' his pee.
by trigger1989
Thu Jan 26, 2012 7:03 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: male gsp peeing......
Replies: 16
Views: 5751

male gsp peeing......

1 year old gsp that is completely potty trained since a week after I brought him home. I know him not being fixed is probably to blame but not sure. Whenever we go out to a field for him to run around or a dog park he is always peeing on stuff! Literally if he isn't occupied and just roaming around ...