Gun Dog Forum

I would definitely fence them in, as soon as u turn your back the dog.will probably harass them, mine did and killed all 60, of my layers. Just flushed them and they killed themselves flying into coop. If your dog is kept in kennel wont matter I dont think like others said will probably intensify de...

I personally like the black and white gsp. I had a guy offer to give me his but I already have full house but would have loved to have gotten her.

One orher thing that might help is to put a box of play sand in coop where they can dust themselves and collect sand in crop to aid in breaking down food my quail loved it, and actually cut down a little on feed consumption.

I used wazine 17 on my quail, terramycin, or duramycin probably same thing, a wormer. I also gave my birds a vitamin and electrolyte supplement dont remember name, vita pac or something was for cattle and pigs 1 2$ pack made like 40 gallons I just used 1/4 tsp. In gallon of water every few weeks. Wa...

Those look really good, woder if wife would let me hang one over mantle

Good lookin pup, dont rush things let pup be pup and have fun. Find yourself a good trainer as mentor or to train the dog. take everywhere u can with u create good bond and socialize the pup well I used to make trips to petsmart or other freed stores just for excuse to take dog somewhere. also on se...

I would say stihl or echo I currently have echo and had it since 04 never even changed spark plug on it, runs great cant beat it.

On lighter note drop a plate bowl fork or what have u at my house and the dogs come running to see what treat they are getting. I cannot open a cheese wrapper quietly enough for dogs not to be under my feet when I turn around. Dont know about the rest of you

So whoa dog what u are saying is if negative stimuli is reintroduced in positive manner to correct said gunshyness and or storm phobia this is definitely conditioned behavior and said dog would be cured. Meaning rhis is all a conditioned response therefore if said dog did not react negatively toward...

Will do ms cage as soon as I get home to ged ped number from akc or american field will have to send to you. I however only have the 3 gen. Version. Thanks for help

I have noticed on here that some of u know what percentages of a particular bloodline are present in a dog, and want to know how to find this out. My pedigree does not list these percentages, is this an add on when ordering one? Just curious.

I know will probably take a little heat for this statement, but I personally will not feed anything manufactured by diamond pet foods. Too many recalls for me to trust their product. And I also have been to their facilities since I haul in raw ingredients to them for their products I just wont use t...

Looks good,.as far as entry holes I know alot of the houses use a funnel shaped wire so birds come in when recalled and cannot get out. Maybe what other poster was asking funnels might still allow small predators in I dont know. Never used a johnny house,.just a chicken coop style boarding arrangeme...

I agree sharon 100% was never a question of him just about whether or not others would continue with the dog. Trainer said he would go for it, so that is what I am doing. Believe me I talked with many trainers before he was chosen his record speaks for itself,.and finest folks anyone could ever hope...

To be 100% accurate thunderstorm phobia never showed up until several months ago way after she was firsr introd to gun. I was shooting around her after about 2 months age. at a distance of about 75 yards while she was running around playing used a 22 pistol. And was using cap gun at house at feeding...

Well I was not saying I would breed her was just saying possibility on down line. I would not sell a pup to someone if there were underlying issues apparent. My response was just based on gunshyness being my fault not hereditary. On another note there are plenty of examples I am sure of top notch br...

Have to agree with double barrel on this one as far as not breeding her based on gunshyness considering I have been the cause more than likely, however she has many good traits I cannot overlook such as strong prey drive, friendly disposition, intelligence, love of water, physically well fit with gr...

Anyway I have spent time with her letting her keep up her prey drive and thought maybe after period of time passed when gun introduced again would be a bit easier on her. So this past few weeks trainer has been working on this and wanted to know if wanted to send her north. Long story a little short...

I agree completely with rays assesmment and your backing of what he has said however the dog was already at trainer to work on this, I just was looking for opinions on what to do as far as continue to work with dog or give up and start over with another pup. I know I have not provided very clearly t...

I am.assuming not active either in kennel or just not chasing a bird not real sure to be honest. I have been talking with trainer so much over past few days cant remember exact circumstances. All I can say about situation is he told me that while chasing birds she doesnt pay attention to the shot, h...

Well I guess come October If I still have a problem with this dog I might give Jon a call he is quite a way from me however I do think I am going to order their video series for future dogs. Everyone on here gives good reviews of the series. I would like to breed my dog and keep a pup off her in fut...

Thanks for all replies got off phone with trainer and am going to go ahead with training he thinks once she's up north and chasing a lot she will get over this right now when chasing she does not mind the shot but. If done around kennel and not active she does. I don't think he specializes so much i...

Not considering getting rid of her just stopping her training. Believe me don't want to pull the plug on her, my heart tells me to go ahead with her but my gut says stop. As far as hunting her with 410 that would be fine with me but so far can't get her past a 32 Cal blank and been with trainer last...

I have tried to play a thunderstorm tape to kinda recondition her but did not or has it worked she knows diff. Between real storm and the surround sound. Hast to be static or barametric pressure or something else with storm. Anyway if that is kind of tape u are referring to I did try one. If gun shy...

I think that as well just based on the loud noise just kinda on fence with her, try to fix and take chance on problem coming back or just start over with another dog. I would think if ever made a good association would be fine but I am no trainer and never faced this situation is there anyone that s...

So I have a gsp that is now little over a yr old loves to hunt has good nose and is what I consider to be pretty smart and great companion. However something has gone wrong with the gun. Trainer was shooting around her last year and said did not know she had problem. We have had some really bad stor...

i am not that familiar with eating the merg., and you might have already tried this before, but try soaking the bird in milk overnight with or without the italian dressing, milk really seems to draw out the gamey taste.

I would reccomend Colvin Davis and wife Maize Davis in Minter AL, they worked with my dog over the summer took her to canada with them. Super nice people, will treat you like family, you are always welcome to call or come visit your dog. Top notch. can read some about them at daviskennels.com kinda ...

First off I can only offer advice for the jumping problem, as i too have a 10 month old gsp that would greet me with overwhelming joy. what we did in my household is when we first came home from work or were away from the dog for a period of time and she came jumping up on us was to simply turn our ...