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by D Bros.
Sun Jun 18, 2017 10:58 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Quick Question
Replies: 5
Views: 4188

Re: Quick Question

Many thanks for the replies and suggestions, folks. Yes, she is limiting the pup's interaction with his big brother, but wanted something to put on him, just in case. I relayed your suggestions to her, and we'll see how things go​. Again, thank you.
by D Bros.
Mon Jun 12, 2017 2:14 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Quick Question
Replies: 5
Views: 4188

Quick Question

Hey, folks. I know I don't post here much, more of a lurker, I guess, picking up useful information. I do need to be more active, I guess. Anyway, here's my question. A lady I know at a Lab forum I go to has a 7 yr. old Lab, who recently had surgery for laryngeal paralysis. He's recovering fine, but...
by D Bros.
Sat Jul 05, 2014 12:52 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Check cord recommendations?
Replies: 17
Views: 5835

Re: Check cord recommendations?

Mendota Super Cord. Tangle free, floats, and doesn't collect burrs.
by D Bros.
Sat Jul 05, 2014 12:47 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What are some of the best dog houses?
Replies: 6
Views: 2658

Re: What are some of the best dog houses?

I've got a K9 Kondo Dog Den 3. As for what makes it so nice...

It's made out of steel, which is nice with my power chewer Lab. Insulated on all 6 sides. Raised up off the ground. Has a swinging door with a rain shroud. And a removable roof, which makes it really easy to add or change bedding.
by D Bros.
Sat Jun 28, 2014 10:55 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Puppy Pix! Show yer best!
Replies: 57
Views: 28595

Re: Puppy Pix! Show yer best!

Diesel then. The day I brought him home, at 7 weeks. http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z477/hammer9995/e0350d9a-ae78-4373-8df8-6dd393ff585c_zpsf6a3282a.jpg And now, at a bit over 4 years old. Taken last month on vacation, in northern Wisconsin. http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z477/hammer9995/6...
by D Bros.
Thu Mar 27, 2014 8:38 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Whats your dogs name?
Replies: 214
Views: 92613

Re: Whats your dogs name?

Turkey Creeks Diesel Dunn Right - Diesel. Yellow pointing Lab.

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by D Bros.
Sat Jan 18, 2014 12:40 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Dog crapping while hunting?
Replies: 36
Views: 14428

Re: Dog crapping while hunting?

Heh...this last pheasant season, I hunted with several guys who hadn't been out yet with my Lab, Diesel. I warned them that in the first 50 yards, they'd see him crap twice and pee a half dozen times. They thought I was kidding... I put it down to him being so excited about going hunting. He just ca...
by D Bros.
Sun Sep 29, 2013 6:12 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New e-collar, help?
Replies: 5
Views: 1755

Re: New e-collar, help?

I use the tone on my collar to check it's on, of course. And for the pooch it's used as an attention getter, like saying his name. In training, to reinforce that I want him to listen. When pheasant hunting, if he starts to get too far out, I just beep his collar and he moves back in. It's a handy fe...
by D Bros.
Sun Jul 21, 2013 5:55 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Bird hunting tips
Replies: 22
Views: 9286

Re: Bird hunting tips

When pheasant hunting, I pack plenty of water and a 1st aid kit for the dog. Also carry a portable waterer to give him a drink in the field. Anyone who bird hunts with me for the 1st time gets "The Lecture": Never, ever shoot at a bird on the ground. My dog might be right behind him. And, we follow ...
by D Bros.
Fri Jul 12, 2013 7:53 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Favorite Dog names, Whats yours?
Replies: 89
Views: 60611

Re: Favorite Dog names, Whats yours?

My last Lab was named Deacon, sometimes just called Deke.
by D Bros.
Sat May 04, 2013 6:47 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: dog houses
Replies: 13
Views: 4279

Re: dog houses

I thought about building one, but figured that for what it would cost me in money and time to build a really nice one, I could buy one. I got the Dog Den 3 from K9 Kondo. I've got a chewer, so the fact that it's made out of steel appealed to me. Add in fully insulated, swinging door, removeable and ...
by D Bros.
Tue Apr 23, 2013 8:18 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: What's in your Hunting Vest?
Replies: 12
Views: 5448

Re: What's in your Hunting Vest?

Shells, gloves, basic 1st aid kit (wrap, gauze, emt gel, sterile water...main kit is in dog handler's bag in the truck), heavy boots laces in case of a conibear, and treats. Water is in a bottle with tray on my hip.
by D Bros.
Fri Apr 12, 2013 7:15 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Got a new pup!
Replies: 4
Views: 1621

Re: Got a new pup!

Nothing better than a new pup! Have fun!
by D Bros.
Sat Mar 23, 2013 8:27 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Appetite for Deer Poops?
Replies: 10
Views: 5366

Re: Appetite for Deer Poops?

My first Lab would roll in it. It was an opening day of pheasant season tradition for many years. Every year...go hunting, dog rolls in poop, send dog into lake to rinse off the worst of it. My current Lab loves to eat it. I stop him if I catch him in time, otherwise if I don't he gets his snack. It...
by D Bros.
Sat Mar 23, 2013 8:15 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dog food
Replies: 58
Views: 15060

Re: Dog food

Middle of the road for me. I don't feed the super cheap food, that I don't like the ingredients, and ends up in bigger piles in my yard. Or the real expensive stuff that's going to break my bank account.

Diesel get Country Vet Sportsman's Select, and does really well on it.
by D Bros.
Sat Mar 23, 2013 8:06 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: A pointing lab is just a lab/cross
Replies: 363
Views: 154781

Re: A pointing lab is just a lab/cross

Well, I may regret sticking my oar into this pond, but here goes... Currently, I am on my second pointing Lab. In my opinion, Labs are not a pointing breed, they're flushers/retrievers. But, some of them will point. My first Lab Deacon would, and so does the current pup, Diesel. It's not always the ...
by D Bros.
Wed Mar 06, 2013 7:53 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: How do you secure your dog crate to your Truck/SUV
Replies: 13
Views: 13902

Re: How do you secure your dog crate to your Truck/SUV

ACooper, JWnissen, Buckeyebowamn, Are you speaking of tie downs to the back of your pick up or an SUV? Pickups have locations in the bed for tie downs, but the SUV appears to be more problematic. What is your experience with this? Thornapple Sorry, can't help you with the SUV. If the rear seat come...
by D Bros.
Fri Jan 25, 2013 8:25 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: best waterfowl gun
Replies: 58
Views: 65769

Re: best waterfowl gun

I've got a Mossberg 835, and like it a lot.
by D Bros.
Wed Jan 16, 2013 9:16 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Cat Poop
Replies: 15
Views: 6101

Re: Cat Poop

*snork*

Sorry, had to laugh. Brought back memories of my black Lab, Deacon. He used to shove his head into my cat Buster's litterbox, and scarf some butt nuggets. :mrgreen:
by D Bros.
Wed Jan 16, 2013 9:05 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Too late for a new dog?
Replies: 16
Views: 4313

Re: Too late for a new dog?

Yeah, I agree with most here...get a pup. Deacon was 10 when I brought Diesel home, and I honestly wish I had done it sooner.
by D Bros.
Sat Nov 17, 2012 7:44 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dog Den 2
Replies: 7
Views: 2682

Re: Dog Den 2

I've got a Dog Den 3 for my Lab. Starting out, I just latched the door open for a couple days to let him get used to his new house. Once I let the door down, it only took him a few minutes to figure it out.

Best dog house I've ever had. Certainly money well spent.
by D Bros.
Mon Nov 05, 2012 8:44 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Collapsible dog bowl.
Replies: 13
Views: 2777

Re: Collapsible dog bowl.

I've got one from Mud River...the renegade. Works great.
by D Bros.
Tue Oct 16, 2012 6:47 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: 11th Year for Sadie
Replies: 19
Views: 5175

Re: 11th Year for Sadie

That's great to see. Reminds me of my old black Lab, Deacon. This will be my first pheasant season without him in 12 years.
by D Bros.
Fri Sep 07, 2012 7:12 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: What is your dogs favorite toy or chew?
Replies: 41
Views: 14390

Re: What is your dogs favorite toy or chew?

My boy's a power chewer. He loves a rawhide or an antler, when I give him one, but they don't last long. For lasting toys, big nylabones and black kongs.
by D Bros.
Sat Sep 01, 2012 3:23 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: DC AFC CHOCOLATE MOUSSE'S FEATHER MH
Replies: 16
Views: 4233

Re: DC AFC CHOCOLATE MOUSSE'S FEATHER MH

It's never easy. So sorry to hear of your loss.
by D Bros.
Mon Aug 20, 2012 7:01 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Occupations
Replies: 239
Views: 156315

Re: Occupations

I'm a machinist, running CNC lathes and mills.
by D Bros.
Sun Aug 19, 2012 4:27 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What Breed Did You Start With
Replies: 40
Views: 9961

Re: What Breed Did You Start With

Pointing Labs for me. Years ago I was thinking of getting a hunting dog. When I told my cousin of my plans, he asked what breed I was going to get. I told him I was thinking of getting a Beagle, since I could bunny hunt with him and I figured a smaller short haired dog would be easier to keep clean ...
by D Bros.
Tue May 15, 2012 9:45 pm
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: New Guy Intro
Replies: 3
Views: 886

Re: New Guy Intro

Thanks. Yep, gotta love the pointing Labs. Everything I need, all rolled into one dog. By the way, here's a pic of the boys.

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by D Bros.
Mon May 14, 2012 5:28 pm
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: New Guy Intro
Replies: 3
Views: 886

New Guy Intro

Howdy, folks. I've been lurking around this forum for some time now, and finally decided to get off my dead butt and join. My name is Joel, and I live in northwest Iowa. My user name comes from my boys. Deacon, my black pointing Lab, who sadly passed on April 2. And his protege Diesel, a 2 year old ...