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by Sleepy trout
Mon Oct 08, 2012 6:55 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Trouble with "here"
Replies: 11
Views: 3223

Re: Trouble with "here"

I have started applying the principles and tips that each one of you have recommended. I can already see a huge difference in his response!

Thanks to each one of you for your valuable advice!!!
by Sleepy trout
Sat Oct 06, 2012 3:29 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Trouble with "here"
Replies: 11
Views: 3223

Re: Trouble with "here"

Awesome responses! I definitely asked in the right place!!

Thank you to all !!!!
by Sleepy trout
Sat Oct 06, 2012 8:26 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Trouble with "here"
Replies: 11
Views: 3223

Re: Trouble with "here"

Thanks all! This is exactly the kind of advice I am looking for. When transitioning to the check cord, the treat method took one week, and he was spot on every single time. He was crazy about them. I just didn't want him to expect food every time he came to me on command as I won't always have food ...
by Sleepy trout
Fri Oct 05, 2012 7:39 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Trouble with "here"
Replies: 11
Views: 3223

Trouble with "here"

I have a question about training my new GSP pup to "here". He is five months old and is starting to exercise a bit of independence. He will mostly "here" indoors, and sometimes, outside in yard. I enforce every command....meaning I will go get him immediately and chastise gently if needed. Usually, ...
by Sleepy trout
Wed Sep 26, 2012 3:21 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New Pup finally here
Replies: 16
Views: 4013

Re: New Pup finally here

Thanks all! We sure are enjoying him. Been working on "sit" command this week. Fast learner so far. Enjoy reading the advice in the training section. I am a true novice at training, but it has been a blast so far.

D
by Sleepy trout
Tue Sep 25, 2012 2:30 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New Pup finally here
Replies: 16
Views: 4013

New Pup finally here

So, our new pup....Roscoe arrived last week from Prince's Quality Gundogs in KS. My daughter is absolutely in orbit over him. He is definitely the best bred dog I have ever owned. Brushing up on housetraining this week. He is definitely a "looker". Struts around the place like he owns it. :roll: :ro...
by Sleepy trout
Wed Sep 12, 2012 9:22 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Occupations
Replies: 239
Views: 156118

Re: Occupations

Nurse Anesthetist
Photography in spare time
by Sleepy trout
Tue Sep 11, 2012 11:18 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Buying my first hunting dog
Replies: 38
Views: 9152

Re: Buying my first hunting dog

Look at your pm's
by Sleepy trout
Sat Sep 08, 2012 5:55 pm
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: Hi from East TN
Replies: 8
Views: 1774

Re: Hi from East TN

The dam is Mighty Fine Molly Brown.

Will do!!
by Sleepy trout
Sat Sep 08, 2012 2:51 pm
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: Hi from East TN
Replies: 8
Views: 1774

Hi from East TN

New to forum. Have browsed for a while and finally took the plunge.

I will be receiving a liver, male, 14 week old GSP from Prince's Quality Gundogs this coming Thursday. I am stoked!!!!

Looking forward to learning from him, and all the more experienced trainers here.

David