Gun Dog Forum

I have been feeding this food from Costco for quite some time. It is called Nutra Nuggets. They charge 29.99 for a 40 pound bag (up recently from 26.99). I have attached a picture of the label. Interested in what others think. I like the fact that it has no corn, uses lamb meal, and has two sources ...

I have kept the Puppy and the Kid completely separate since mid April because I recognized the mixed messages issue. The puppy comes to work with me for the same reason. It does make the puppy ownership far less enjoyable, which is why I think I have gotten more and more discouraged. It may get bett...

good home with someone that knows how to handle a puppy and is willing to work with her I have to reply to this: A. She is in a good home B. I know how to handle a puppy, as I have raised numerous puppies throughout my life (including 2 trial-bred GSP's). I am seeking help because I have never expe...

I totally agree with the littermate observation, and each time she has gone at my face I have put her in a hold until she submits. My wife is not comfortable doing this, and my 1.5 year old, although a badass, hasn't quite mastered it yet.

Ben

To the breeder's credit, she did offer a refund early on. However, I decided not to take her up on it in hopes that things would improve. I never requested a refund, nor do I think I am necessarily entitled to one. That isn't what this is about.

Ben

Just for the skeptics out there, I will post the e-mail exchange between the Breeder and me: APRIL 8th, 2012 Breeder, I'm going to have to look at re-homing Molly. I don't think it's working out for a variety of reasons. She is housebroken and crate trained. Please let me know if you have any ideas....

All Again, thanks for all of your comments. I do have her scheduled to spend july and august with a pro. But im concerned right now that i might end up dropping another 1500 and still end up with a pup i dont want. I suppose the trainer will be able to give me a good assessment after a couple of wee...

...the dog will sit in the crate calmly. She stakes out ok, too.

All Thanks for your input... First, as far as obedience goes, she does learn. She stands on command, walks on the leash, etc. but it has taken a very dominant training tone from me, and thus i'm the only one she'll do it for...which isn't easily replicated by a 1.5 year old and a wife trying to keep...

She's a setter dog.

Wow! You know, are the first person to mention that, and I feel like a dunce for never thinking of it myself. I was shocked at how long it took her to start responding to her name. . . and that could explain it.

Ben

I bought a puppy from a reputable breeder. I paid $1500.00 for her. I have had nothing but problems with the dog. I would never blame a dog 100%, because I know how much we affect our dogs. But I think this dog is a little off. I chose this dog because I needed a calm family pet. I expressed this to...

I agree what day doesn't matter...my concern is the association she may make between me and a traumatic experience.

These pups are whelped in the home and handled every day. I doubt jupie's litter was. He was in the kennel when i went to look at him at 4 weeks, and in the kennel when i picked him up at 7. That is probably more of the problem than the ride home. In fact, looking back, those folks didnt have a sing...

So I am scheduled to go pick up my pup tomorrow. She'll be 53 days old. The drive is about 4 hours. When i picked up jupiter 8 years ago, i got him on his 49th day, and the drive was the same distance. I sat in the passenger seat with him the whole way home, and he cried for the first two hours. I h...