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by polmaise
Mon May 09, 2022 2:58 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Dog running out the door
Replies: 14
Views: 4723

Re: Dog running out the door

Skoosh! I'm gonna get a wrap! Jumping up uses and induces muscles , also encourages and builds them. Jumping down puts' huge amount of pressure on the shock absorbers on the front brakes (Only True Bikers will know what I'm saying) .Dog still jumping out or jumping in? Where did this one get off bas...
by polmaise
Fri Apr 29, 2022 2:16 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: dried pee in kennel
Replies: 9
Views: 3053

Re: dried pee in kennel

In the cement , probably.
by polmaise
Fri Apr 15, 2022 2:41 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Collar Breaking A Dog
Replies: 20
Views: 6751

Re: Collar Breaking A Dog

Polmaise, being the greenest of the green out here, I don't know all the proper terms. Forgive my ignorance. :) From what I've tested so far, mine has 18 levels. The dial has 6 stimulation settings and on each one I can do three different levels on one collar. I think it also says 18 levels on the ...
by polmaise
Tue Apr 12, 2022 1:03 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Collar Breaking A Dog
Replies: 20
Views: 6751

Re: Collar Breaking A Dog

A quick question on collar breaking for you all. I thought it was going to be really easy to tell what level of stimulation is right for a dog. Everyone says a similar thing: the dog should blink, shake its head, or something out of the ordinary. First I tested a couple levels on my fingers and lev...
by polmaise
Mon Apr 04, 2022 3:19 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: issue that I cant find advice for
Replies: 8
Views: 4363

Re: issue that I cant find advice for

I'm starting force fetch this week I think. Would that help or??? Well, it depends on ,if you are doing the FF This weekend for the first time or someone else. FF has nothing to do with retrieving a duck or a bird or a bumper. It may be the product but the process may require a re-think. Just can't...
by polmaise
Thu Dec 30, 2021 2:51 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Shy With Multiple Hunters/Guns
Replies: 11
Views: 4416

Re: Shy With Multiple Hunters/Guns

Not a good plan.
Still not a good way to introduce the gun.
It has no relevance in context. The dog is eating it's food.
by polmaise
Thu Dec 30, 2021 11:34 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Shy With Multiple Hunters/Guns
Replies: 11
Views: 4416

Re: Shy With Multiple Hunters/Guns

I have a unique situation that I would like some advice on.... I searched the Forum but did not find any similar posts, so I am posting this today.... I have a 4 year old Braque Francais (French Pointer) that I have trained myself. I carefully took him through the prescribed method of gun training ...
by polmaise
Fri Dec 24, 2021 10:47 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Got bit
Replies: 17
Views: 4207

Re: Got bit

Denial + Avoidance + anthropomorphism = Bite
Merry Christmas.
by polmaise
Tue Dec 21, 2021 3:11 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Bird dog not doing what the book says , don't worry! Memory of Trekmoor.
Replies: 4
Views: 3458

Re: Bird dog not doing what the book says , don't worry! Memory of Trekmoor.

Never knew one teenager ,including my own, and me, that done exactly what we expected! As a Teacher, I always expect them to do better than me , not the same , if I did, then what's the point, said Bill. lol ...Read the dog you have , not the readings of someone else's dog . Now that's a skill not f...
by polmaise
Tue Dec 21, 2021 1:10 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Bird dog not doing what the book says , don't worry! Memory of Trekmoor.
Replies: 4
Views: 3458

Bird dog not doing what the book says , don't worry! Memory of Trekmoor.

This clip came up on my pc ,as a reminder..? Funny things this 'Tinternet' . Our past away member 'Trekmoor' /'Bill'/ Wullie' and all manner of handles in real life often with a curse word ,was a frequent and often raider of my fridge over the years. This day , with a young Vizsla on it's first outi...
by polmaise
Fri Dec 17, 2021 1:23 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Pup not pointing
Replies: 27
Views: 6832

Re: Pup not pointing

I have 7 month old gsp male, he has had 4 quail and 2 pigeons, he just roads in on bird not pointing, I have been popping the last few when I know he smells them, he wants to chase but I have him on check cord, I set him back take to next bird and does the same thing, gave him about a 4 week break ...
by polmaise
Thu Dec 16, 2021 12:18 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: The Flush/Stop Cue
Replies: 8
Views: 3937

Re: The Flush/Stop Cue

Not Hijacking , but to expropriate, Super looking dog KC ! Whenever 'color' is accentuated I think of Black lab /yellow lab , and Liver-white Spaniel/White-liver spaniel ,then comes along a Boykin. lolx Kudos on the 'Dual' show/working, not an easy for many . ........ Always enjoyed Higgins videos ,...
by polmaise
Tue Dec 14, 2021 3:52 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: I Just Got My First Pigeons for my First Gun Dog
Replies: 10
Views: 3651

Re: I Just Got My First Pigeons for my First Gun Dog

Oceanmon I hope you get sorted.
It's difficult on open forum to reply politically correct, other than some previous jovial replies ,just in case you may well be aged 10 or 30. who knows ?
Perhaps some should remember this.
I'm sure the pigeons don't know.
by polmaise
Fri Dec 10, 2021 6:40 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Food Help
Replies: 20
Views: 6771

Re: Food Help

I would be willing to bet it’s not the food, Not to get in any 'Manufacturers food debate' ..!! Because nobody ever is going to say the food they currently feed their dog who is currently healthy is going to say the food they are feeding is bad!? ...for their dog. I feed mine 'Everything' ..Yup ......
by polmaise
Fri Dec 10, 2021 5:28 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dang only a couple of members hunt??????
Replies: 52
Views: 28127

Re: Dang only a couple of members hunt??????

It's always good to have memories of past hunting days with good dogs and good people. I have many, and most are usually best remembered on a dogs first, when it comes together in the field with all the previous training ,and often it doesn't go perfect, but at the end of the day , it was always a g...
by polmaise
Sun Dec 05, 2021 4:01 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Running with a GSP?
Replies: 29
Views: 8823

Re: Running with a GSP?

But what I really want to know is about running with a GSP. I’m already waiting for her to have 2 seasons before I neuter her, to be sure she is fully mature. But given I know they take up to two years to fully mature I don’t want to risk her leg bones by doing too much too soon. Can anyone with mo...
by polmaise
Mon Nov 29, 2021 6:13 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Where Is Everyone?
Replies: 18
Views: 4736

Re: Where Is Everyone?

I get no notifications from this forum and only came back to see if anyone responded to this particular thread. Didn’t see that I had a pm til I read that they pmd. So thanks. I get an e-mail from robsnell regularly ..I must be special . lol. It's good that you are more active on the site though? e...
by polmaise
Mon Nov 29, 2021 4:14 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Where Is Everyone?
Replies: 18
Views: 4736

Re: Where Is Everyone?

I’m no help to the forum because I post either, but I was curious about this as well. I just signed on today to see what pups were for sale and that section is very inactive. Does anyone have info on a good vizsla or draahthar litter? Cbump I sent you a PM I'm just wondering why there is a requirem...
by polmaise
Thu Nov 25, 2021 11:35 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Dog Feeding
Replies: 18
Views: 5637

Re: Dog Feeding

quality of content rather than quantity .........I'm out on any advice, if it turns out like naming brands of food on the market. The size of the cup is also relevant !!No need to delete surely? . Unless it's a Mug , a Mug is bigger than a Cup in my book . Then again, some books are bigger than othe...
by polmaise
Tue Nov 23, 2021 3:18 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New dog advice
Replies: 13
Views: 5619

Re: New dog advice

stigs wrote:
Wed Nov 10, 2021 7:08 am
What I meant to say is that I don't have a lot of experience hunting with other dogs. My Cocker is pretty well trained and she does an good job. I' m not looking to replace her, but to add another member to the family.
If it ain't broke , don't fix it.
Another Cocker ,would be an addition.
by polmaise
Fri Nov 19, 2021 1:12 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Million dollar question! Setter or gsp need some help.
Replies: 31
Views: 8363

Re: Million dollar question! Setter or gsp need some help.

Bduke7645 wrote:
Sun Nov 14, 2021 9:03 pm
I’m gonna try berg brothers first there setters look amazing
Congratulations on your Million Dollar decision. Let us know how you get on .Have fun
by polmaise
Tue Nov 16, 2021 1:03 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Clumbers
Replies: 4
Views: 2396

Re: Clumbers

Here we Go! It's not the breed , it's the temperament in the breeding and nurture of the dog . Pigeon holing a breed is like ....well,go figure. Your Pa' may be best and be best pals with an older dog of any breed that that likes being close and already trained to do so and still likes a hunt around...
by polmaise
Mon Nov 15, 2021 2:23 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Classical Conditioning
Replies: 1
Views: 2322

Classical Conditioning

'Goose' and 'Buck' don't know their names. I've never said it to them, but folks around the yard and when they meet folks I'm sure they hear the humans saying their names . I have a radio on in the kennels 24/7 ,it's tuned into 'Talk sport channel' , because all they do is 'Talk sport' , no music. T...
by polmaise
Fri Nov 12, 2021 12:35 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Million dollar question! Setter or gsp need some help.
Replies: 31
Views: 8363

Re: Million dollar question! Setter or gsp need some help.

I have had pointers all my life. I have hunted over shorthairs, setters (English and Irish), and Brittanys and I have trialed with just about every pointing breed one time or another. Most of my trialing was walking stuff early on and horseback for the last fifteen or so. Each breed has their stron...
by polmaise
Fri Nov 05, 2021 2:13 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Wood from the Trees
Replies: 2
Views: 2530

Re: Wood from the Trees

mask wrote:
Fri Nov 05, 2021 2:08 pm
Careful now you will be known as a voice of reason. I respect your knowledge and logic. I bet if we lived in the same part of the world we would be friends.Best to you. Bill
Probably , as the 'Carlsberg' adverts say.
I bet we would .
Regards
Robert
by polmaise
Fri Nov 05, 2021 1:56 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Wood from the Trees
Replies: 2
Views: 2530

Wood from the Trees

My favorite place by the river. Having two lab pups in tow under 12 weeks old , an older veteran at 7 years , and a promising 2 year old Big one who just loves to be involved in everything . Casting off , a Young 'spaniel in training' to hunt the ground to flush game , I suppose every bit of cover i...
by polmaise
Wed Nov 03, 2021 1:41 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Turning around on water retrieves
Replies: 6
Views: 3112

Re: Turning around on water retrieves

We have one spaniel expert on here; hopefully he will respond. Yea! C'mon 'Crackered' don't by shy! .... It's a Boykin .what can go wrong ? ..It's only 1 year old and been FF by a Pro ,what can go wrong ? It's had an issue with flying in the air into water off high banks ,what can go wrong? It had ...
by polmaise
Sat Oct 30, 2021 1:44 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Gsp vet anxiety
Replies: 8
Views: 3993

Re: Gsp vet anxiety

My 7 year old dog didn't like the vet visit after 7 years with no problem.
They changed the flooring.
It looks nice though, and to be fair , it was due for a change.
My 7 year old had never been on 'Lino' before.
by polmaise
Sun Oct 24, 2021 5:06 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Chesapeake Training
Replies: 3
Views: 2306

Re: Chesapeake Training

All pups/dogs including Chesapeake's use their mouth /for almost everything. Sounds like you have a 'tug and war' - play and misunderstanding going on ? Hard thing for some to do .....? Ever wondered how the Lion Tamer at the circus manages to put his head in it's mouth . Teething/Niping/Biting ...P...
by polmaise
Fri Oct 22, 2021 2:07 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Training while hunting pheasants
Replies: 6
Views: 2822

Re: Training while hunting pheasants

This year I was training my dog to be steady to flush. I had him doing well with pigeons. He is e coller conditioned to stop if he makes makes mistake and starts to chase. this worked well in training. Now that we are hunting pheasants he is chasing after flush again. What are people's reccomendsti...
by polmaise
Fri Oct 22, 2021 12:47 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Hunting two spaniels at the same time?
Replies: 11
Views: 4451

Re: Hunting two spaniels at the same time?

It would be ..if nether is trained to be steady to flush/shot/fall . Add in honor whilst the other is handled. Neither dog is steady to flush/shot/fall. My pup is real young only about 10 months. How old do you start steadiness training? I’m worried if I start too soon I could affect his drive. THi...
by polmaise
Fri Oct 22, 2021 11:22 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Hunting two spaniels at the same time?
Replies: 11
Views: 4451

Re: Hunting two spaniels at the same time?

" I think a lot of the questions fielded on this forum are from folks who are too focused on the result instead of process to get there. " quote Garrison.
Posted by Sharon on another thread. All too often ! and not enough.
by polmaise
Wed Oct 20, 2021 4:20 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Hunting two spaniels at the same time?
Replies: 11
Views: 4451

Re: Hunting two spaniels at the same time?

Thoughts and opinions on running two spaniels at the same time? Me and a buddy both have young English Cockers and have talked about hunting them together. I can see this being a disaster when it comes to the retrieval. Anyone have any experience? Thanks It would be ..if nether is trained to be ste...
by polmaise
Sun Oct 17, 2021 2:18 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Pup not pointing
Replies: 27
Views: 6832

Re: Pup not pointing

Now if there was anyone I would listen to about how to develop and bring on a dog, Ferrell Miller would be right up there at the top of the list. Brilliant! Now show us Yours . That would be great, based on the top of the list . Be real good viewing and educational for us all .Thanks. I love a good...
by polmaise
Sun Oct 17, 2021 12:06 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Pup not pointing
Replies: 27
Views: 6832

Re: Pup not pointing

Some young pointing breeds ,especially Hpr's don't point until over a year old. Everything dependent on what time of year the dog was born -nurture , training, availability of ground and game etc etc. Wing on a string is a sight point, and you really don't want that ,although it makes great movies f...
by polmaise
Tue Oct 05, 2021 11:17 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Bird Introduction Gone Wrong?
Replies: 17
Views: 5443

Re: Bird Introduction Gone Wrong?

Patience is a virtue.
Often, if the only tool you have is a hammer' every problem is a nail.
Good that you now have contact with someone locally that can show a different approach .
atb . Look forward to hearing about the progress.
by polmaise
Sat Oct 02, 2021 3:32 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: 22 ammo blanks
Replies: 9
Views: 3865

Re: 22 ammo blanks

I am trying to find some 22 caliber blank ammo for a pistol. Have never bought blank ammo before. It seems everything I see online is for dummy launchers? Are they one in the same? One description said they were not. I have a standard 22 caliber revolver pistol . Can someone point me in the right d...
by polmaise
Tue Sep 28, 2021 1:37 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Solving bank cheat
Replies: 14
Views: 5923

Re: Solving bank cheat

quacker, "We have not worked on lining or handling drills yet, so this may fix the problem but I wanted to ask and see if anyone has any ideas or drills I can run to try to both A) boost confidence in water entry on steeper banks and B) fix the bank cheat problem." lining drill will help with the en...
by polmaise
Mon Sep 27, 2021 6:49 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Choosing a Shotgun
Replies: 11
Views: 4573

Re: Choosing a Shotgun

Beautiful picture! Never thought of the clothes you should wear when getting fitted for the gun. Good idea. Thanks. Not everyone who shoots in the shooting field is wearing a Tee shirt and waistcoat in sunshine :wink: As for which Gun!? ..16/20/12 or even 10 bore never mind which way the barrels ar...
by polmaise
Mon Sep 27, 2021 6:17 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Costco Dog Food???
Replies: 42
Views: 36716

Re: Costco Dog Food???

Very True . "Most companies that market dogfood don't spend a dime on animal feed research. Many don't even have their own manufactuing facility. They contract with a feed producer and hire marketing types. They might actually hire an animal nutritionist to oversee the formulations...or not. Mostly ...
by polmaise
Mon Sep 27, 2021 6:02 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Solving bank cheat
Replies: 14
Views: 5923

Re: Solving bank cheat

gonehuntin' wrote:
Sun Sep 26, 2021 9:19 pm
If you want a flying entry, you won't get a straight line.
Yea. Working on that return . lol
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sxtLqMxwrk
by polmaise
Sun Sep 26, 2021 2:58 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Costco Dog Food???
Replies: 42
Views: 36716

Re: Costco Dog Food???

Is Mackenzie still here ?
by polmaise
Sat Sep 25, 2021 1:56 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Solving bank cheat
Replies: 14
Views: 5923

Re: Solving bank cheat

Just a thought ? If you started at the edge of the water at the point you asked entry to show the process' , there would be no requirement for fences or guides . The return back however , is all 'Re-call' and that is perfected on the land every day. " she charges to the edge of the bank and hesitate...
by polmaise
Sat Sep 25, 2021 12:32 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Pigeon Questions
Replies: 37
Views: 9780

Re: Pigeon Questions

Delicious is the poultry for sure ,you need a couple as an entrée The dogs that mulch are usually not ready and should be housed to the yard for training as an aperitif' . The Quail egg is a fantastic by-product of a well kept house. The fascination of Flush and stop without the fly away for ever' a...
by polmaise
Sat Sep 25, 2021 11:29 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Pigeon Questions
Replies: 37
Views: 9780

Re: Pigeon Questions

Quail may be a better option for training , and anyway I like their eggs better.
by polmaise
Fri Sep 24, 2021 11:44 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Solving bank cheat
Replies: 14
Views: 5923

Re: Solving bank cheat

oregon woodsmoke wrote:
Fri Sep 24, 2021 11:01 am
whatever the trainer did to frighten her will wear off as she gains confidence.
I must have missed some 'Intel'??
The OP and new to the board is only asking of a suggested training drill to address a specific issue in training .
by polmaise
Thu Sep 23, 2021 11:47 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Solving bank cheat
Replies: 14
Views: 5923

Re: Solving bank cheat

I can see ,running the bank an asset in Florida :lol: .but since the OP stated it was an issue to be resolved ........
by polmaise
Thu Sep 23, 2021 12:20 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Choosing a Shotgun
Replies: 11
Views: 4573

Re: Choosing a Shotgun

I hope to get to a shop and get fitted correctly on day one this time. Also, taking a tour of the gun club tomorrow possibly. Fit' would be everything along with 'eye dominance' and ..well. the clothes you wear in the shop as apposed to the clothes at the gun club and all the skeet shooters .The re...
by polmaise
Thu Sep 23, 2021 11:24 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Solving bank cheat
Replies: 14
Views: 5923

Re: Solving bank cheat

What does the ''One that has done it before" advise you ? Give them, a call, they know the dog and you . Yes, 'Lining and casting' on land is a must ,before 'Water' for sure. Red Herrings of boats or launching boards or anything in situation of environments. If you can ''Tap in" to this guy 'Dennis ...