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Yeah, I know the chips will still work, I guess I was wondering if there's a national database that vets have access to. The scan just gives them the an alphanumeric or numeric ID. How is that ID then linked to me? I'll call my vet. Update: Just called the vet. Was basically told the same as above. ...

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Both of my dogs are microchipped and were registered with "Home Again." I got an email telling me that it's time to renew. It's $18 per dog per year. Is it necessary for the dog to be registered with the microchip company? How does it work when someone brings my lost dog to a vet and he is scanned?

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Danner Grouse Hunting Boots. Made in USA. Completely recraftable. Waterproof. Comfortable. Hurt a bit at the register but I should get years out of these boots.

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How old is the pup? It seems to me with quail/chukar season just around the corner in NV I would focus on getting him out and learning how to hunt. Sounds like you have access to wild birds, a lot of knowledgeable folks will say let them teach your pup.

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Spinone! Also maybe a DD, a Griff or GWP. Go check out the VersatileDogs forum. And I thought the last 3 were the same thing. I am out of my knowledge zone. DD is basically german registered GWP, though I think lives have been lost arguing whether there's a difference or not :roll: Kinda like the D...

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I released her, "dead bird", and she took off to my left. She ran around the people watching the track. After a bit she setteled down and found the sent and had a perfect track. Any tips for calming her a bit or just let her fly? In my limited experience, that track would likely get you a 4. When I...

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I really enjoyed our romps in the fields and woods when my pup was young. Mouth shut and eyes open. Watching the pup learn about the world around him/her: the sights, sounds, and scents. Watching their confidence grow with each outing as they venture a little farther away. Chasing tweeties and butte...

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I have also read that not sending him on every retrieve can help teach patience/steadiness. Maybe someone with more experience can explain the merits of this approach.

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How about that pitbull with the buck knife and leather holster, choke chain, pack of cigarettes, tube of neosporin, and a bunch of unknown debris. I know I have all of those items laying around my living room, how about you?

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Munster wrote: I must have a newer version because I havent really had any of the issues mentioned.

It looks like Bean re-designed the vest since I purchased it three years ago. It looks largely similar but the shell pockets are definitely different. Mine has that same buckle and I've not once touched it.

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This will be my fourth season using the bean vest pack. It's pretty well made and can hold quite a bit of water between the bladder compartment and the two bottle sleeves. One of the main compartments is Velcro which doesn't work at all with any weight in the compartment. The shell packets are Velcr...

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No reason for this to be one or the other. My pup's first season will open next weekend. I won't shoot anything he mis-handles. I've gotta believe he's going to learn a ton from wild quail and chukar. Is that hunting or training, or both? There is no way I'd spend the next 4.5 months with pigeon/lau...

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Congrats C12. DonF, thanks for the photos, always enjoy em.

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I've attended a handful of trials at Hastings and all have been walking. Judges and planters ride and everyone else walks. I'd attend but it's the same weekend as mountain quail opener

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Very sorry for your loss. Especially hard when they leave so young with so much promise.

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If Ed shot birds for your dog I'm guessing he did a proper gun intro. Call him to be sure. He knows your dog better than anyone on this forum and probably even you :wink: As hard as it may be, don't shoot any birds Remy doesn't point solidly until you flush. Especially if he's currently breaking on ...

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Beretta 3901 real close, CZ canvasback not remotely close. I may know more someday, but I think that may be when my 17 month old son is out of college...

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I don't have any experience to add but wonder how long before you know a pup is fine (or not), aside from obvious physical deformities?

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Do you have good luck running the pup with the prong collar on? This was a controlled training situation in shorter grasses. I agree, you have to be cognizant of the environment when running with pinch/prongs and dragging the check cord. Btw, thats a great looking pup, love the markings. Thanks.

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My pup, now 11 months old.

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What are you plans for the pup? IMHO that should determine which breeders you should consider.

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Really enjoy your videos SkyDance. Keep em coming.

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I have very little experience hunting wild birds with a dog, this being my first dog. I don't have a good feel for how close a bird will tolerate a dog before flushing. I am sure it depends on a lot of factors but at this point it makes sense to be conservative and keep the dog off the bird as far a...

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Thanks very much for the replies. DonF thanks for the additional detail. As for us, I am working with an 11 mo old GSP. Honestly right now I am just getting him bird contacts in a controlled setting (no out-of-season training on wild birds in CA). If he lets me walk in and pop the bird (with remote)...

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I may be over-analyzing, but how do you like to position your launchers? I've been placing them perpendicular to the wind to get sufficient air/scent flow. How do you place them in relation to cover? Seems like there's a balance between hiding them well but allowing for some air flow for scenting. I...

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Here's Chance telling me there's chukar dead ahead...

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I bought one from Brad Higgins that is very much like you described.

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Dang, tough break, hoping for a speedy recovery.

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Chasing a hobbled duck around a pond really changed my pup's attitude towards water. He was fine with it prior, but now he freakin' loves it. He'll now run into the lake begging for me to throw a stick. I saw the change in the kiddie pool as well. Before he'd stand, now he lays. Probably a combo of ...

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AKC color standard: Color The coat may be of solid liver or a combination of liver and white such as liver and white ticked, liver patched and white ticked, or liver roan. A dog with any area of black, red, orange, lemon or tan, or a dog solid white will be disqualified. In my very limited experienc...

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So jealous. Nice work.

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I love the weim's eye! And the lil pointer looks focused. Good stuff.

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Figures. I just purchased a 320/DC-40 system...

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I'd appreciate any tips y'all might have for mentally stimulating or challenging your pups. I'm looking for things we can do when we have 10 or 15 minutes. I've been focusing on exercise but I feel like we could use more mental simulation outside of formal training. Thanks.

Ben

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Well it looks like at least one proposed bill just got suspended. AB 711, which bans using lead ammo for hunting, was sent to the Suspense File by the Senate appropriations committee. Apparently this presents a major hurdle according to the California Rifle and Pistol Association. Unfortunately like...

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NBA finals, Stanley Cup finals, and after that pretty much whatever my wife wants these days. That's my way of saying thanks for raising my 16 mo old son and 10 mo old shorthair.

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Looking great!

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How about multiple shooters with multiple shots (e.g., decoying ducks)? I was planning on trying to avoid that during my pups first season.

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This pair of little guys has be quite active the last few nights. Looks like they are getting ready to "fly the coop". They have really interesting vocalizations, many of which sound like a mammal, I wasn't sure what they were when I first heard them. http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww138/mtlhdr/...

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Fine looking animals you have there.

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Congrats on the Pz I and nice photos. It will be fun looking back on those photos and recollecting test day. How old is Baja now?

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I'd call John Arkins at Spruce Creek Kennels in MT. I found him helpful when I wanted to know more about Griffs. Also check out the versatile dogs forum, tons of hunting griff folks over there.

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I appreciate and think it's appropriate that different folks have different goals for the their pups. This is all new to me and I don't have the experience to read my dog to know when to push forward or pull back, etc. so I am taking this all relatively slowly. I am looking to expose both of us to n...

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Thanks everyone, I appreciate the input. I think we'll just run the AWP and call it good.

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The 8 mongh old shorthair pup and I ran an open puppy stake last weekend and I'd like to do that again. I'd like to run two stakes and I am wondering what the second stake should be in addition to amateur puppy. I'd like to put him on birds because he's handling them nicely at this point. My concern...

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DonF, always look forward to your pictures. Sounds like quite an " eventful" event.

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I had a CZ O/U (Canvasback) that I really wanted to like, but I couldn't hit a dang thing with it, just didn't fit, so I sold it. Point being, value, quality, etc doesn't mean a thing if you and the gun don't meld.

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Unknown quantity of pre-natal vitmins here. According to the vet, the iron and vit D can be particularly toxic in high doses. Couple tablespoons of hydrogen peroxide later he vomited up the pills. Turned out he only ate 4 but better safe than sorry.

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Thanks everyone, this is helpful. I just bought my first launcher. I've done a little launcher work with the pup under the direct supervision of someone with a lot more experience, but I won't always have that resource with me in the training field. The "how" of things is always interesting, but the...

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I think you're on the right track with the launcher idea. Just be sure to use a scent bird seperate from the launcher. Plant your scent bird (lock wing pigeon) at least 10 yards from the launcher (loaded with a flyer), and bring your dog perpendicular to the scent bird. Don't let her smell the bird...

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