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by Gooseman07
Wed Oct 11, 2017 3:04 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: The pup vs started dog debate
Replies: 24
Views: 9733

The pup vs started dog debate

Great points. Husband could be persuaded to look at the VVD or GWP... He doesn’t like the look of them. But he’s never seen them working, they are cooooool dogs! There is a Breeder literally minutes from my house. I might contact then. http://www.schwarzwaldkennels.com/ (Pm if anyone’s heard of the...
by Gooseman07
Mon Oct 02, 2017 4:12 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Training Progression NAVDHA UT Duck Search
Replies: 34
Views: 15596

Training Progression NAVDHA UT Duck Search

Gooseman, this is how it reads next to your posts: Gooseman07 Rank: Master Hunter Posts: 201 Joined: Fri Aug 24, 2012 4:38 pm Location: Middletown, DE Were this still the case, you'd be in "tall cotton" at getting yourself ducks aplenty for training. MG Yeah, I don't live there any more. Guess I ne...
by Gooseman07
Sat Sep 30, 2017 6:37 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Update on wolves as of this week. Read full article. Sx3
Replies: 3
Views: 3327

Update on wolves as of this week. Read full article. Sx3

That's why I carry


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by Gooseman07
Wed Sep 27, 2017 6:49 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Training Progression NAVDHA UT Duck Search
Replies: 34
Views: 15596

Training Progression NAVDHA UT Duck Search

I'm also in the beginning stages of teaching UT duck search, but behind the curve compared to you. We started (with a NAVHDA Judge and a professional trainer donating his time) throwing dead frozen ducks out there into the reeds as far as we could. For a dog that was more "intermediate" than mine, ...
by Gooseman07
Wed Sep 27, 2017 6:46 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Training Progression NAVDHA UT Duck Search
Replies: 34
Views: 15596

Training Progression NAVDHA UT Duck Search

Then You add 'Tolling' . A whole new game :) Ha! Is Tolling anything like searching for well water with a divining rod. :roll: Yes, sorta... , the toller's tail acts as the divining rod - it's called "sparking." Not to be confused with the kind of sparking my great aunt, who was a water witch or do...
by Gooseman07
Mon Sep 11, 2017 8:03 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Training Progression NAVDHA UT Duck Search
Replies: 34
Views: 15596

Training Progression NAVDHA UT Duck Search

I haven't seen a ton of different breeds but it also depends on the temperament. If a dog isn't interested or too much pressure was put on them, they'll quit. When I was training, I'd make sure there was a handful of birds and allow my dog to search for 30 minutes. He wouldn't quit! When I can find ...
by Gooseman07
Mon Sep 11, 2017 4:33 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Training Progression NAVDHA UT Duck Search
Replies: 34
Views: 15596

Training Progression NAVDHA UT Duck Search

I'm still a bit confused about how this water search for a duck works. Is the dog supposed to find a duck hiding among reeds and retrieve it or does it just have to find the bird in the reeds, flush it out and then swim in pursuit after it before being recalled ? When the word "shackled" is used do...
by Gooseman07
Wed Sep 06, 2017 12:54 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Training Progression NAVDHA UT Duck Search
Replies: 34
Views: 15596

Training Progression NAVDHA UT Duck Search

Tidal pond sounds great, if there was enough vegetation to offer a good search opportunity - not familiar with anything fitting that description in Delaware. Did you test in both places and if so, why the long journey to Mich., when the best duck search water on the planet was next door in Jersey a...
by Gooseman07
Fri Sep 01, 2017 5:15 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Training Progression NAVDHA UT Duck Search
Replies: 34
Views: 15596

Training Progression NAVDHA UT Duck Search

Delaware, tidal pond the first time. Western Michigan the second time


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by Gooseman07
Thu Aug 31, 2017 12:16 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Training Progression NAVDHA UT Duck Search
Replies: 34
Views: 15596

Training Progression NAVDHA UT Duck Search

I've done it and been successful but it's a lot to type. Train without a gunshot to start the search, it will help you in the long run. In the event your dog returns with a duck in a short time, they may need to be resent without a shot to search more. Hence training without a shot. I had a very eag...
by Gooseman07
Sat Dec 19, 2015 2:41 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Bird Dog Wars
Replies: 104
Views: 88276

Bird Dog Wars

Following, hopefully I can get it on Apple TV!!
by Gooseman07
Tue Dec 15, 2015 11:27 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Questions; cryptorchidism and umbilicord hernia
Replies: 12
Views: 7243

Questions; cryptorchidism and umbilicord hernia

That might just be the horse part in them too! My wife trains horses so I have had my fair share of horse dealings!
by Gooseman07
Mon Dec 14, 2015 7:53 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Questions; cryptorchidism and umbilicord hernia
Replies: 12
Views: 7243

Questions; cryptorchidism and umbilicord hernia

I had a vet that told me HAD to be neutered and soon at less than 6 months old. Needless to say, I went and found a different vet that was concerned about it but told me if I only wanted the undescended one removed, that's what he would do. Bacon, unsure what exactly you're talking about "cylinders ...
by Gooseman07
Mon Nov 23, 2015 7:35 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Midwest DIY hunt
Replies: 6
Views: 3115

Midwest DIY hunt

Can you pick people up on the way? Haha
by Gooseman07
Thu Sep 03, 2015 6:29 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Training in Ohio??? Delaware???
Replies: 2
Views: 1238

Training in Ohio??? Delaware???

I stopped by there the beginning of August. The area I went to was really tall. My dog didn't really get out and expand because it too so much energy to get through/over the grass. I ended up working on retrieving at the one pond. It was also pretty warm that day. Where are you coming from? I stoppe...
by Gooseman07
Tue Jul 07, 2015 4:39 am
Forum: Birds & Bird Supplies
Topic: blending diffrent age chukars
Replies: 3
Views: 5542

blending diffrent age chukars

You can but I'd keep a VERY close eye on them. Is it completely dark in the room you have them in? We used to do that all the time but there wasn't a stitch of light in that building.
by Gooseman07
Sat Jun 06, 2015 7:51 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Ohio Training Grounds
Replies: 5
Views: 2489

Ohio Training Grounds

Delaware isn't bad but they do cut it short and there was some multiflora rose last I was there. I went to Resthaven the other week and I could throw a baseball all the way across it. It isn't very big. I'm in NW Ohio and have been just looking for what I would call CRP ground and go talk to the own...
by Gooseman07
Sun May 31, 2015 10:58 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: navhda upt
Replies: 12
Views: 7608

navhda upt

I don't have the rule book in front of me but I think it's 1 step on the retrieve in both tests. I stepped up with my first dog and ran UT. We got a Prize 1 the first go and then went on to the IT the following year. We didn't pass that but I'm very glad for the experience. I plan to make it back th...
by Gooseman07
Thu Mar 26, 2015 4:46 am
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: New From Michigan GSP Pup
Replies: 12
Views: 5634

New From Michigan GSP Pup

Where at in Michigan? There's a few NAVHDA chapters up there. I'm bear Toledo so I try to attend the SeMi chapter near Flint/Detroit. There's also a good group over near Ludington. I've never been to the North chapter. I would recommend getting to a chapter and get them to help. Good luck!
by Gooseman07
Sat Mar 21, 2015 4:24 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Do you allow your dogs on the furniture?
Replies: 47
Views: 23171

Do you allow your dogs on the furniture?

No, there is still dog hair all over the couch but they are not allowed on the couch, period.
by Gooseman07
Thu Mar 19, 2015 4:54 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Bird Dog's anyone ever try to get out of this game ?
Replies: 44
Views: 19891

Bird Dog's anyone ever try to get out of this game ?

I haven't experienced dog less life, yet. But I was wondering where abouts you live. I've got two bird dogs right now.
by Gooseman07
Wed Mar 11, 2015 4:39 am
Forum: Training
Topic: do you save a bird or two for training?
Replies: 7
Views: 3470

do you save a bird or two for training?

Yes, and I try to replace as they get stanky in the freezer. Its like humans don't like to eat freezer burnt beef dogs don't like freezer burnt birds.
by Gooseman07
Sun Mar 08, 2015 6:00 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Bracco Italiano in America ?
Replies: 54
Views: 27096

Bracco Italiano in America ?

Hunt them or test them? I know of quite a few that are tested in NAVHDA. I assume these people hunt over them as well but I can't say for sure.
by Gooseman07
Fri Feb 20, 2015 5:48 am
Forum: Training
Topic: check cord training question
Replies: 9
Views: 4615

check cord training question

RyanDoolittle wrote:
DonF wrote:Yea, she's out door's leave it on her all the time. It sound's to me like you did your obedience training very well!
Only put it on the dog suprivised. A puppy could get into alot of trouble with any cord left on unsupervised.
Good call! Especially if there are older dogs in the mix as well!
by Gooseman07
Thu Feb 19, 2015 11:27 am
Forum: Training
Topic: check cord training question
Replies: 9
Views: 4615

check cord training question

Also, depends on the length of throw with it on vs. off. I assume the dog isn't real old so I can't imagine they are that long. Anyway, I would only throw like 10' to start with it on then expand from there vs starting with a 50' throw. Like the other guys said, just get her used to it. I don't use ...
by Gooseman07
Fri Feb 13, 2015 7:26 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: A unusual retrieve
Replies: 13
Views: 7087

A unusual retrieve

Impressive!!
by Gooseman07
Thu Feb 12, 2015 4:32 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: FF "Hold and Drop"
Replies: 40
Views: 15898

FF "Hold and Drop"

I thought we were originally talking about the 'Hold' command? I never said it wasn't a process. Isn't that what dog training is? Everything builds on the last training session or darn close? I have never seen the SmartFetch DVD but it sounds to me like a process as well. I really just asked why an ...
by Gooseman07
Thu Feb 12, 2015 2:27 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: FF "Hold and Drop"
Replies: 40
Views: 15898

FF "Hold and Drop"

I guess all I'm saying is, I don't want to have an extra command while hunting or testing. When I say Fetch, I mean, don't drop it until you get here to me . There are more than one way to skin a cat. As long as you're getting the results you want, go for it. I won't do it that way. That may be wha...
by Gooseman07
Thu Feb 12, 2015 1:15 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: FF "Hold and Drop"
Replies: 40
Views: 15898

FF "Hold and Drop"

I guess all I'm saying is, I don't want to have an extra command while hunting or testing. If you are willing to learn and perform force fetch correctly you will give only one command that encompasses all aspects of "fetch". But FF is not just one thing. "Hold" means just that; hold what you have i...
by Gooseman07
Thu Feb 12, 2015 6:08 am
Forum: Training
Topic: FF "Hold and Drop"
Replies: 40
Views: 15898

FF "Hold and Drop"

That's your problem. He needs to open his mouth from pressure. Now he thinks, " here comes that jerk to stuff the buck in my mouth. Why should I?" Instead of forcing the bumper in, pinch the upper jowls against the big canine teeth and command fetch. He WILL open. Then put the bumper in and command...
by Gooseman07
Wed Feb 11, 2015 5:27 am
Forum: Training
Topic: FF "Hold and Drop"
Replies: 40
Views: 15898

FF "Hold and Drop"

That's your problem. He needs to open his mouth from pressure. Now he thinks, " here comes that jerk to stuff the buck in my mouth. Why should I?" Instead of forcing the bumper in, pinch the upper jowls against the big canine teeth and command fetch. He WILL open. Then put the bumper in and command...
by Gooseman07
Tue Feb 10, 2015 7:31 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: NAVHDA
Replies: 2
Views: 1607

NAVHDA

Too far for me but the next closest chapter to Toledo.

They were a great group when I spend the weekend last spring with them!

I think they require you to have international membership as well as local membership but you should be able to find that out on their website. Good luck!
by Gooseman07
Tue Feb 10, 2015 5:35 am
Forum: Training
Topic: FF "Hold and Drop"
Replies: 40
Views: 15898

FF "Hold and Drop"

I just worked the 'Hold' portion with Fetch as my command for almost 5 weeks. My dog never opened his mouth for the object. That's what the next step is for but don't force the issue and make sure he's solid on holding everything and everything before you move on. You need to keep it black and white...
by Gooseman07
Sun Feb 08, 2015 7:32 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Blood Money
Replies: 14
Views: 8080

Blood Money

Truth of the matter, if this is your first dog, YOU ARE GOING TO MESS IT UP, without a strong club to help or great people in the gun dog world. I know i messed up my first dog because I tried to train all by myself and didn't interact with anyone who had experience.
by Gooseman07
Thu Feb 05, 2015 5:14 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: For those of you in the Mid-West..
Replies: 8
Views: 3280

For those of you in the Mid-West..

If I had room again, I'd be raising my own birds. I did a cost analysis and it is considerably less expensive to raise your own birds. I will again someday.
by Gooseman07
Thu Feb 05, 2015 9:41 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: For those of you in the Mid-West..
Replies: 8
Views: 3280

For those of you in the Mid-West..

I'll have to look at the invoice for his name. I got the number from my NAVHDA chapter. They use him on an almost weekly basis throughout the training season.
by Gooseman07
Thu Feb 05, 2015 9:20 am
Forum: Training
Topic: More FF advice needed
Replies: 5
Views: 3744

More FF advice needed

You seem to be jumping around. I haven't followed posts before from you so I'm not 100% where you have been. How much Hold then Hold and Carry did you do? I try to spend the most time on that and typically everything else goes very smooth. I only do 2 sessions every day. If you are doing 4 sessions ...
by Gooseman07
Thu Feb 05, 2015 9:12 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: For those of you in the Mid-West..
Replies: 8
Views: 3280

For those of you in the Mid-West..

Yes, I can't find birds in NW OH. I'm having to get them from IL. I even called an old contact in SE PA and he said the same thing. I guess when I need birds, they'll be at a premium.
by Gooseman07
Fri Jan 30, 2015 7:01 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: GSP not as advertised
Replies: 66
Views: 33742

GSP not as advertised

I'm sorry if this sounds mean, that's not my goal but the only time I wouldn't drive to pick up a dog and see its current living conditions is if it was more than a 12 hour drive and from a breeder I got multiple excellent reviews from people I trust. I recently drove 7 hours one way to pick up a pu...
by Gooseman07
Wed Jan 21, 2015 6:01 am
Forum: Training
Topic: hunting lab and brittany together
Replies: 13
Views: 8804

hunting lab and brittany together

I would think you can do it. I've heard of guys doing it. You will need to ensure the Brittany has steadiness when they go on point and you can allow the lab to flush if they know how to do that. You will need to give the Brit a retrieve every now and again to keep it from getting competitive and bu...
by Gooseman07
Mon Jan 19, 2015 6:40 am
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: lightweight O/U
Replies: 14
Views: 15965

lightweight O/U

I bought my Browning Citori for $700 a few years back. If you look hard enough, you can find inexpensive used.
by Gooseman07
Wed Jan 14, 2015 2:09 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Playing Keep Away?
Replies: 8
Views: 4358

Playing Keep Away?

You have to teach your dog's two things; NO and HERE and they have to perform them flawlessly. If a dog picks up an object after I have said NO, I'll give him a "bleep" good whack across the nose reinforced by another NO. Agreed. That is about the first thing that should have been done when you bro...
by Gooseman07
Thu Jan 08, 2015 7:36 am
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: New in Ohio
Replies: 3
Views: 1432

New in Ohio

Welcome! I'm over near Toledo trying to find new places to train my GSP's every day!
by Gooseman07
Thu Jan 08, 2015 7:24 am
Forum: Training
Topic: force fetch prior to bird exposure?
Replies: 18
Views: 8591

force fetch prior to bird exposure?

My current dog might have some big time bird issues had I not got him on birds before FF. He was a little unsure at first when we would take walks but more exposure increased his independence factor enormously. I would never go through FF before bird work or recommend to anyone to do FF first.
by Gooseman07
Mon Dec 29, 2014 11:44 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Where to start? Puppy Training
Replies: 6
Views: 4681

Where to start? Puppy Training

Explore the areas you'll be hunting as well, or similar landscape. Go to a lot of places to build confidence. Take boat rides if you'll be hunting from a boat. Try to expose her to any and all things you could possibly find while hunting.

Good luck!'
by Gooseman07
Sun Dec 28, 2014 6:46 am
Forum: Training
Topic: 2nd year hunting, dog not as good as 1st year?
Replies: 6
Views: 3939

2nd year hunting, dog not as good as 1st year?

I believe a little more information is needed. How old is the pup/dog? Did you do anything before hunting last year? How much training or refreshing did you do over the off season? The more birds the dogs sees, the better it will do.
by Gooseman07
Sat Dec 27, 2014 6:57 am
Forum: Training
Topic: stopped retrieving ducks
Replies: 4
Views: 2286

stopped retrieving ducks

I think SwampBilly hit it on the head. You need to maintain FF. You change the oil in your car every 3,000 miles don't you? You also need to finish FF. I'm speaking from experience. I had a dog screw when preparing for a test because I didn't finish properly. My next question is, how much praise did...
by Gooseman07
Wed Dec 24, 2014 8:10 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: looking for cheap over under
Replies: 3
Views: 4614

looking for cheap over under

I bought a stoeger condor 12 ga last year around this time for about $400. It was used at a gun shop but I had seen one in "bleep", brand new for about the same price. I wanted to support the local guy. Just a word of advice, you probably will get what you pay for. I looked around and finally found ...
by Gooseman07
Wed Dec 24, 2014 8:04 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Merry Christmas
Replies: 3
Views: 1859

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to all here and a blessed New Year for you and your family
by Gooseman07
Sat Dec 20, 2014 7:51 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Why is whoa not important
Replies: 54
Views: 30345

Why is whoa not important

I never train the whoa command, haven't found any need to . Never even thought about training it. I do use the word "wait" in a very soft, quiet, calm and long drawn out manner but only for as long as it takes for a pup to hold point ....usually a couple of months at most. Not sure if that is exact...