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Doc E

Pointing Lab -- America's most versatile breed.

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Doc E

Maybe you aren't dizzying them enough. Maybe you are dizzying them too much.
Planting pigeons is an art.
For the the flying off problem, the best way is to "Card" them.

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Doc E

birddogger wrote:Because the majority of people there are bleeding heart, tree hugging liberals

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The land of Granola . . . . . Those that ain't Fruits and Nuts is Flakes.

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Doc E

ezzy333 wrote:years nago they did some research on this

Ezzy

The famous "they".

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Doc E

Activyl is another monthly topical that will also do the trick. Apply a few drops to their ears and top of head in addition to the normal spots on the back Just my own opinion, but I prefer to not put an insecticide inside of my dog. . He said nothing about using it internally Where do you think it...

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dr tim wrote: Activyl is another monthly topical that will also do the trick. Apply a few drops to their ears and top of head in addition to the normal spots on the back

Just my own opinion, but I prefer to not put an insecticide inside of my dog.

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hi-tailyn wrote: Two never broken rules to ride with me in truck.
2. Name on collar of dog.

NOT the dog's name -- The tag should contain your last name -- phone number -- Chip number and the 800 number for the chip people.

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Doc E

Since I am new to this allow me to ask a question. Won't there be residual bird scent on the launcher? Especially when the birds have crapped on the material? Thanks in advance. Your dog should know the scent that's specific to a live bird, but you can use a brand new (never used) launcher and see ...

Doc E

Doc E wrote:
ezzy333 wrote: And there have been many good dogs trained without any program.
What will those "good dogs" do with a wing-tipped goose that sails 400 yards before it goes down ?

OK -- No 'tauinting' here. just a question.

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Ms. Cage wrote: Our pup was riding in my lap when the air bags blew.

SHAME on you ! !

IMO, you should never transport a dog that isn't crated. What kind of shape would the dog be in if it was another vehicle and not just a deer ?
A crate is the dog's equivalent to seat belts and air bags.

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ezzy333 wrote: And there have been many good dogs trained without any program.

Yeh -- at least a dozen or so

What will those "good dogs" do with a wing-tipped goose that sails 400 yards before it goes down ?

I hope I don't get kicked off for "taunting" like Del Lolo did.

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Doc E

I am in full agreement about Evan Graham's Smartwork series of books and DVDs.
IMO, there are none better and it doesn't matter if you are a rank newbie or an experienced trainer.
Evan's website is at www.evan-graham.net/‎

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Doc E

What's on your "to do" list before next hunting season ? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Not much on my "to do" list. Assemble two new Camo Hay Bale Blinds and take them to the pond at an appropriate time. Keep the dog tuned up as well as conditioned for...

Doc E

Now, it's time to test the launcher theory. Put a launcher out but without a bird in it and see what happens. Many (not all) dogs will point an empty launcher even if there is no bird scent, there is launcher scent and they will point it. Give it a try and see if that happens or not. If the dog does...

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kumate wrote: The other honest question is why would those pups demand so much more than a quality GSP litter?

Because Labs are waaaay better dogs (and much more versatile) than GSPs.

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Doc E

Let the "service" expire --- it is only a money making marketing ploy.
The chip is good forever as is the "finding of the owner" (recovery).

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Doc E

we are getting his hips,elbows and eyes checked once he is 2 years old, Again, I ask -- Why (if you're not going to be able to breed him) ? Hips and Elbows can't be OFA certified until 24 months. "Eye stuff" (CERF and PRA) can be checked anytime. OFA Hips and Elbows, CERF, CNM, EIC and PRA are test...

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. there is no credible evidence of increased dysplasia or acl tears. Cj Oooops on you. Click here and read the entire article to see where your above statement is incorrect. This Peer Reviewed Research Article was published about 3 weeks ago. http://news.vin.com/VINNews.aspx?articleId=27205 .

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Chukar12 wrote:I really like the numbering system you employ and the emoticons...they strike at the heart of clarity.

They certainly didn't help you in answering my questions -- did they ?

In case you couldn't figure it all by yourself, #1 and #3 were questions -- just for you.
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Doc E

1. He probably should be aware, as should I of the scientific evidence...and in this case so should his parents, and his scientific vet, and anybody else not on an Internet chat site capable of drawing social security willing to publicly embarrass themselves by having an on going diatribe with a 15...

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What were your reasons for having him castrated ? . 1. the same as everyone else, 2. i figured being neutered was so common you might know why. 3. But, i am getting him castrated because i do not want to breed him at any point, and i don't want an "accident" happening in the field trying to hunt. 4...

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Chukar12 wrote:Just don't answer the self proclaimed "Doc" kid...

Yeh -- He certainly wouldn't want to read scientific evidence concerning spay/neuter would he (OR YOU :roll: )

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Doc E

It's never too late --- regardless of the age of the dog, just pretend that it's a puppy and go from there.

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Doc E

I can only go by what he said :
"EricV wrote: My yard also has a fence".

Front ? Back ? All ?

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Doc E

EricV wrote: My yard also has a fence.

Then how does he get out ?

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Doc E

What were your reasons for having him castrated ?

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GSPTrigger wrote:Went to the vet and he thinks that he either got poked or cut by something and it got infected. I never noticed anything but I take his word for it. Antibiotics and some ointment and it'll clear up.

Good to hear

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Doc E

In taking a quick look at research articles this morning, I can find dozens of articles showing the benefit of giving dogs yogurt and only one that says it can be harmful --- the reason it can be harmful is due to the high amount of sugar found in many yogurts. That's why I only recommend unflavored...

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While it's true that the stomach acid in wild canids and dogs fed a raw meat diet is very strong (pH of 1.0 to 2.0), the pH in dogs fed a high carbohydrate diet (kibble) can be as high as 4.0 to 6.0. You say that, "dog stomach acid is much stronger than humans". The average in humans is a pH of 1.35...

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ezzy333 wrote:

Believe this points out what Shags and I thought. They still aren't sure of anything, hence, the word may through out this article with the mis-spelled words.

Ezzy

Are you Mr. Pot or Mr. Kettle?
Throughout is one word as is mispelled. You don't feel

now at all do you

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Doc E

Survivability of a probiotic Lactobacillus casei in the gastrointestinal tract and its impact on the faecal microflora K.M. Tuohy, M. Pinart-Gilberga, M. Jones, L. Hoyles, A.L. McCartney, G.R. GibsonIn In this study, the ability of Lactobacilli to survive passage through the gastrointestinal tract ...

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shags wrote:Where'd you take the fecal?

And how did you ascertain that the beneficial bacteria were not present regardless of the yogurt?

Took it to my Vet (he has a great lab)

Because I had the fecal exams done before.

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Doc E

1. Use a food with chicory and beet pulp, that is best way to support your dog's natural flora. 2. The bacteria cultures in yogurt aren't present in high enough numbers and the strains will never make it through the stomach anyway. 1. Actually the best is pure canned pumpkin 2. Incorrect I had my d...

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First thing to try would be probiotics in the form of a quality yogurt (Nancy's or Mountain High are good ones).
2 large Tablespoons per meal for a week. Then two large tablespoons a couple times a week.

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Doc E

No way I would ever rent one of my dogs out -- without me going along to be the handler.

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Doc E

If it's a Mast Cell Tumor, it's not something to wait on getting diagnosed and treated.

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Doc E

Too many possibilities for an Internet Daignosis.
Time to have your Vet take a look.
Vet may need to do a 'fine needle aspirate' and send the slide to a laboratory.

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Doc E

I got the following email last night from Troy Thacker (one of the two Region 14 Field Reps) : "Hi All, As most of you know I am at the HRC National Meeting. I met with some of the EC members last evening to discuss allowing Cascade Retriever Club (Monroe WA) to be an HRC club. They advised me about...

Doc E

We do some amount of "poison bird" training --- and it paid off

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Doc E

Dogs have an inherant "chase after motion".If it's not retrieving at the present time, don't fret it.----- it'll come. If not, FF will fix it.

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Doc E

Gunfire (.22 blanks - from a short distance) when they are latched onto mom.

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Doc E

I don't know about Britts, but with Labs, a number of genetic tests need to be done.
OFA for both hips and elbows (can't be done until 24 months of age)
CERF
CNM
EIC
PRA
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Doc E

Nami ran Tucker in Finished in the HRC Test hosted by the Lower Columbia Retriever Club last weekend. He passed both days, picking up ribbons #41 & #42. They are now only 60 points away from the coveted 500 point jacket. When Nami was running him in the Water series on Sunday, a well known pro was s...

Doc E

No-No = Don't shoot the dog.
Next step = Steady to Flush/Shot/Fall

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Double Shot Banks wrote:Hello.
Getting banks neutered soon,
Isaac and Banks

How soon ?

I'd definitely NOT have him snipped before he is 14 months old.

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Doc E

Take the dog to a Vet College.

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Doc E

Pads need to be toughened two ways.
From the outside in (lots of roading)
From the inside out (Zinc Gluconate tablets)

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Doc E

Your dog not wanting to give up the bird can evolve into a nasty problem -- anywhere from being sticky to as bad as freezing. These are both a BIG negative for a retriever. To further explain DROP. This is with a Left-sided heeling dog. When you dog returns to SIT at HEEL, reach down and take ahold ...

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I have done all that to this point, but if he sees a rabbit and chases it or some new people in our yard or a dog i need to use the e-collar or he wont listen, Any other time he is perfect. Did you "ecollar to HERE" in your formal 'Here' training ? Both without distractions and later on with distra...

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I am not sure how i can reinforce the here anymore than it is. Isaac and Banks Teach (operant conditioning -- treats) Enforce (check cord) Reinforce (ecollar) Those of us that follow SmartWork use ecollar to HERE at as little as 4 months of age. HERE means Here -- distractions or not..................

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