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by Settertude
Wed Aug 07, 2019 2:50 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Old Dogs
Replies: 6
Views: 5680

Re: Old Dogs

My Tucker Llew is gonna be 13 in a few weeks and he has cut himself back and has maintained a steady weight...where he should be after losing a few pounds. He remains enthusiastic for snacks and people meats. Just had his check up a few days ago and we are happy. Bloodwork all good and vet said his ...
by Settertude
Mon Feb 18, 2019 7:58 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Whats going on in Oregon Trials and Tests?
Replies: 80
Views: 25898

Re: Whats going on in Oregon Trials and Tests?

It would be fairly likely to pass. The gun lobbys don't care about hunters and the population is going more toward neutral on hunting. It is relatively easy for anti hunters to get the neutrals on their side. It would seem like it would be hard to pass in a state like Oregon. We give the anti hunte...
by Settertude
Sun Feb 17, 2019 8:56 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Whats going on in Oregon Trials and Tests?
Replies: 80
Views: 25898

Re: Whats going on in Oregon Trials and Tests?

I can see no benefit, but one, to anyone.
Increments.
Be careful, this could be political.
LOL

Sorry--couldn't resist.
by Settertude
Tue Jan 15, 2019 3:18 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: English Setter Confusion
Replies: 40
Views: 12722

Re: English Setter Confusion

Just based on things I've read. You would know much better than I. Did a little more reading to day and this article certainly supports your position. https://www.outdoorlife.com/blogs/gun-dogs/2013/03/llewellin-setters-their-own-breed That is a good synopsis, Sharon. Its also interesting to note t...
by Settertude
Mon Jan 14, 2019 12:48 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: English Setter Confusion
Replies: 40
Views: 12722

Re: English Setter Confusion

Sharon wrote:" .............No imo.....I doubt a true Llewellin is even available now.


I'm curious as to why you say this considering the need for FDSB registry to show the opposite...a clear line going back containing the various lines.
by Settertude
Fri Dec 21, 2018 7:45 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Merry Christmas
Replies: 15
Views: 12431

Re: Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to all my friends on GDF. ( Even though a Mod, I still think I have some friends. :) ) “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”...
by Settertude
Tue Dec 18, 2018 2:39 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Start em Young
Replies: 76
Views: 33363

Re: Start em Young

My Dog and I took a 2 hour hunt this morning in an open to the public, large field of weedy grass cover 2-4 feet in height. 2 days of opening weekend public lands hunting pressure, mild weather, low bird numbers and a thinner than ideal cover made for running wild flushing pheasants. About 1.5 hour...
by Settertude
Sat Dec 15, 2018 10:06 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Home After The Hunt ~ A still-life photograph
Replies: 8
Views: 3533

Re: Home After The Hunt ~ A still-life photograph

Not to worry yourself a bit fine sir.
My red headed fair woman thought the word so to describe the particular and singular nature of a Setter...Settertude.
As a direct descendent of Mary Queen of...I find it prudent to say yes dear.
by Settertude
Sat Dec 15, 2018 4:20 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Home After The Hunt ~ A still-life photograph
Replies: 8
Views: 3533

Re: Home After The Hunt ~ A still-life photograph

Irishwhistler wrote:Setterdude,
Thank ye most kindly.

Mike
Its Settertude I'd thank you very much--aka John McG
I dunna want a misunderstanding, dontcha know kind sir.
LOL
by Settertude
Fri Dec 14, 2018 2:07 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Home After The Hunt ~ A still-life photograph
Replies: 8
Views: 3533

Re: Home After The Hunt ~ A still-life photograph

Congratulations on the reward and a fine picture layout.
Enjoy the meal.
by Settertude
Thu Dec 13, 2018 6:45 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Garmin help
Replies: 9
Views: 3742

Re: Garmin help

Set the buttons, put it on compass screen and lock the screen.
Then use the buttons. They won’t change by themselves.
by Settertude
Tue Dec 04, 2018 9:16 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dog boots/leg protection
Replies: 13
Views: 6015

Re: Dog boots/leg protection

No, they're a prairie boot..... Fake news!.....for the price, nothing better for burrs and cactus. Been using tube boots for 40yrs. West Texas, Western Okla, KS, and SD. cr Read the post; I was referring to dogbooties. 'But I do despise and hate tubes. The only advantage in them is they're cheap. I...
by Settertude
Tue Dec 04, 2018 7:53 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dog boots/leg protection
Replies: 13
Views: 6015

Re: Dog boots/leg protection

gonehuntin' wrote:Of all the boot so ou could possibly use, tubes in my opinion are the worst. Dogbooties.com.
I agree! We tried them this weekend and they were great.
Only $3.00 a piece as well.

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by Settertude
Tue Dec 04, 2018 7:43 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Footwear for dogs?
Replies: 1
Views: 1764

Re: Footwear for dogs?

The dogs forget all about them when they have something to do.
I just used them out in the Oklahoma panhandle this weekend on my 5 month old setter and it was great.
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by Settertude
Sun Nov 25, 2018 7:17 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Puppy Training -Pro-Diy ? USA/UK
Replies: 23
Views: 7552

Re: Puppy Training -Pro-Diy ? USA/UK

I fall to the extreme end of that scale. The toolidge is at the other end. :D I agree it depends on how One markets oneself :D Or just how one is...flaws and all. I once worked with and for a trainer. It worked well to train pups and owners together to get them started. Nowadays, I strive for and r...
by Settertude
Sat Nov 24, 2018 4:06 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Puppy Training -Pro-Diy ? USA/UK
Replies: 23
Views: 7552

Re: Puppy Training -Pro-Diy ? USA/UK

Not a chance of my ever doing this. I value the time and bonding potential of each and every one of those days. Although I know there is a sliding scale, I think that there are two fields in general. Where a man's dog is a tool or a friend for life. I fall to the extreme end of that scale. The tooli...
by Settertude
Fri Nov 23, 2018 7:15 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: From NH to Oklahoma
Replies: 12
Views: 10045

Re: From NH to Oklahoma

Sharon wrote:time to bring out the Jack Russell :)
LOL--I'm not tellin'.
by Settertude
Fri Nov 23, 2018 8:03 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: From NH to Oklahoma
Replies: 12
Views: 10045

Re: From NH to Oklahoma

You tell the story much better than I. I never could have imagined a rat thief. I’ve seen a wing broke grouse hide in a stone wall and an abandoned den, but that on their own locomotion. We have never competed with a rat for possession. The dogs and I have discussed it thoroughly and have strategize...
by Settertude
Sat Nov 17, 2018 1:15 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Trainers in SE Kansas
Replies: 6
Views: 3657

Re: Trainers in SE Kansas

Well, strick--it seems you have some choices.
Best of luck to you and your dog.
by Settertude
Fri Nov 16, 2018 2:55 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Trust the Dog
Replies: 9
Views: 6877

Re: Trust the Dog

The nose knows and he 'nose' his business.
Wonderful.
by Settertude
Fri Nov 16, 2018 1:09 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Trainers in SE Kansas
Replies: 6
Views: 3657

Re: Trainers in SE Kansas

by Settertude
Wed Nov 14, 2018 8:18 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: From NH to Oklahoma
Replies: 12
Views: 10045

Re: From NH to Oklahoma

Well---it took a while, but I finally got around to telling the pack rat story.
I think I got it right...mostly.

I'm haunted by the ghost of absconded quail.
by Settertude
Sat Nov 10, 2018 11:28 am
Forum: Legislation & Hunting Rights
Topic: Here is a thread to a petition to REPEAL gun control.
Replies: 16
Views: 13438

Re: Here is a thread to a petition to REPEAL gun control.

Regardless of statistics, which I believe support gun ownership by the way--any additional restrictions on purchasing and or owning guns will only serve to raise the percentage of guns in the hands of bad guys. This cannot be successfully debated. Less anyone site as example any other nation---the U...
by Settertude
Thu Nov 08, 2018 5:46 am
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Looking for my first O/U
Replies: 14
Views: 10726

Re: Looking for my first O/U

Another consideration is the new CSMC Revelation.
A nice gun at a great price.
by Settertude
Sun Nov 04, 2018 10:12 am
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Looking for my first O/U
Replies: 14
Views: 10726

Re: Looking for my first O/U

Have a look at the Italian guns. Very well made and of a quality that defies the asking price. http://www.italianfirearmsgroup.com/fair/firearms/shotguns-hunting http://qualityarmsinc.com Give John Boyd a call down in Texas. A great guy and very helpful and more knowledgeable than most humans. All o...
by Settertude
Thu Nov 01, 2018 8:13 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Start em Young
Replies: 76
Views: 33363

Re: Start em Young

I did not want to Hijack cbf89's thread so I am starting a new one. I am amazed at how many GunDog folks post opinions that 5 month old puppies are too young for training. My take is it is rooted in a mind set that equates "training" with force and negative consequences. There is another way and it...
by Settertude
Mon Oct 15, 2018 9:37 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Total newb
Replies: 38
Views: 8718

Re: Total newb

Sylar: You are probably on the right track. getting a really good recall is very important. I don't worry much about birds or pointing at this age. You might let her chase a quail or two with their flight feathers pulled. Take her for a lot of walks in the field. If you plan to use a check cord get...
by Settertude
Sun Oct 14, 2018 8:55 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Prairie Grouse
Replies: 7
Views: 6802

Re: Prairie Grouse

Great pictures! Looks like a fine time.
What state is that? Besides the 'state of joy', I mean.
by Settertude
Fri Oct 12, 2018 10:21 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Total newb
Replies: 38
Views: 8718

Re: Total newb

I tend to look at training and bird dogs in a somewhat simplistic way based on many years of owning, training, associating and reading about such. These two groupings are very general, but in my mind help to bracket where an individual may want to be. A mechanical tool A friend and partner Its the o...
by Settertude
Wed Oct 10, 2018 10:59 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Total newb
Replies: 38
Views: 8718

Re: Total newb

A word about your dog liking you. What the dog really needs is to respect you. Don't let her jump on you or put her foot on yours and only let her come into your space when you invite her in. Do not be afraid to discipline her when she needs it. Be firm, fair and consistent...…..Cj I think there is...
by Settertude
Sat Oct 06, 2018 1:43 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Possessive over birds
Replies: 18
Views: 5717

Re: Possessive over birds

Be careful with this because correction can lead to not liking a bird in mouth or worse.
At its root--this is a pack thing.
In some way with care, the pup needs to know that you are alpha and you are displeased with that behavior.
If it is just a particular dog--its easier.
by Settertude
Thu Oct 04, 2018 9:53 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Grouse
Replies: 11
Views: 8016

Re: Grouse

Best Ruffed Grouse gun is a 16g SxS with 28" tubes. Build on a true scaled frame of course.
Why? It just is.
8)
by Settertude
Mon Oct 01, 2018 12:15 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Minnesota Ruffed Grouse
Replies: 30
Views: 13996

Re: Minnesota Ruffed Grouse

I understand--I'm following because it gets my juices flowing regarding next years MN hunt.
From a NH perspective, MN is Ruff heaven.
LOL
Nothing like getting a pup on lots of wild birds.
by Settertude
Mon Oct 01, 2018 8:33 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Just got a call from trainer: Advice needed
Replies: 62
Views: 18375

Re: Just got a call from trainer: Advice needed

cjhills wrote:A 12o'clock tail has mostly nothing to do with anything.....Cj
That right there should be a banner at the top of the forum.

A 12o'clock tail has mostly nothing to do with anything.....Cj
by Settertude
Sun Sep 30, 2018 12:22 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Xylitol in peanut butter
Replies: 2
Views: 3060

Re: Xylitol in peanut butter

Thanks again fishvik
John mcg at UJ
by Settertude
Sun Sep 30, 2018 10:07 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Minnesota Ruffed Grouse
Replies: 30
Views: 13996

Re: Minnesota Ruffed Grouse

mnaj_springer wrote:Setterdude,

A little bit of both. Actually, it’s a lot of aspen with alder transitions, and some pine/aspen/dogwood.
Sounds perfect...have a great season.
by Settertude
Sun Sep 30, 2018 9:51 am
Forum: Polls
Topic: Dog Food
Replies: 295
Views: 319490

Re: Dog Food

I noticed recently that the TS where we get our PPP carries this stuff called 4Health.
Does anyone know about it?
by Settertude
Sun Sep 30, 2018 7:12 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Minnesota Ruffed Grouse
Replies: 30
Views: 13996

Re: Minnesota Ruffed Grouse

Well, I was able to get out this evening for 2.5 hours at one of my usual coverts. Weather could hardly be better: 44 degrees with a decent breeze and slightly overcast. There are still a lot of leaves up but they’re starting to drop. Anyway, report on birds flushed. In that 2.5 hour hunt we moved ...
by Settertude
Sat Sep 29, 2018 11:45 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Just got a call from trainer: Advice needed
Replies: 62
Views: 18375

Re: Just got a call from trainer: Advice needed

Just for some clarification, in your guys opinion has she done anything to improve my dog at all? I know 2 weeks is not a long time, and I have my own opinion. Has any of the techniques she has done has any legitimacy? I'm confused as to why you could ask that question given your original post. Fro...
by Settertude
Fri Sep 28, 2018 11:14 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Just got a call from trainer: Advice needed
Replies: 62
Views: 18375

Re: Just got a call from trainer: Advice needed

I agree with the practice of teaching dog and owner together for a number of reasons.
I also agree that your trainer guy made big mistakes...sounds bad all around.

I hope you have the opportunity to make you and your pup the best you can be.
by Settertude
Wed Sep 26, 2018 11:50 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Dog smells but no point
Replies: 20
Views: 6336

Re: Dog smells but no point

Looks like one of my changes will be get rid of the quail and go to pigeons. Plus keep her on a lead. Thanks Yup....and a strong release. Its important that the birds get up abruptly, in my opinion. Having said that, I've had some good sessions with wild pigeons trapped from under a bridge back hom...
by Settertude
Wed Sep 26, 2018 11:35 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Dog smells but no point
Replies: 20
Views: 6336

Re: Dog smells but no point

I have had much better results using pigeons over quail, but nothing beats getting a pup on wild birds and after some basic training--just let the birds bring out the natural stuff from the dog. My dogs have all seemed to just understand the game rather quickly, but then again while in NH, having bi...
by Settertude
Sun Sep 23, 2018 7:39 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: First bird hunting road trip
Replies: 6
Views: 5394

Re: First bird hunting road trip

A fly rod.
Extra shotgun.
by Settertude
Sun Sep 23, 2018 7:06 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Words of Wisdom
Replies: 205
Views: 362176

Re: Words of Wisdom

With many other things being true, I do my best to remember these two.

Make your pup think you are the finest human alive
Birds teach bird dogs.

Oops...sorry, I had already replied.
by Settertude
Sat Sep 22, 2018 1:15 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Any one use a 20ga with skeet chokes for quail?
Replies: 15
Views: 11739

Re: Any one use a 20ga with skeet chokes for quail?

Yes---and grouse and woodcock and pheasant.
My go to is a 101 20g skeet model. Its been a very faithful wand.
by Settertude
Thu Sep 20, 2018 7:29 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Puppy vs. Adult weird kcal difference
Replies: 7
Views: 4421

Re: Puppy vs. Adult weird kcal difference

I feed PPP for adult and puppy and for the puppy, I stick with the suggested amounts while monitoring for any changes needed.
With my setters, I want to see a puppy's ribs and lots of energy.
I suppose what I'm saying is that I trust the research that Purina has done.
by Settertude
Wed Sep 19, 2018 7:22 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Perdiguero de Burgos
Replies: 14
Views: 5980

Re: Perdiguero de Burgos

I purchased a Burgos Pointer puppy from Spain last fall. I'm very impressed with how easy she is to handle and a joy to be around. Not too much energy like so many pointing breeds. She hunts slower and more methodical. Because of this she never out runs her nose and has already pointed more wild ph...
by Settertude
Tue Sep 18, 2018 11:37 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Garmin Alpha question
Replies: 13
Views: 6176

Re: Garmin Alpha question

Yup---you can do that, but then you have to switch dogs. I use it in the manner I described...a button for each dog and then the middle one assigned to one of the two dogs as I see fit at the time.
by Settertude
Tue Sep 18, 2018 10:44 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Garmin Alpha question
Replies: 13
Views: 6176

Re: Garmin Alpha question

Hey gonehunting...maybe I can clear part of this up for you. You can easily assign one of the buttons for a particular dog. First 'Add a Dog' Then hit 'Setup''. Then 'Training' Then 'Training Buttons' Then 'Change Mode' Select the + sign under the key you want to assign a dog to. Select the dog for ...
by Settertude
Tue Sep 18, 2018 8:39 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Garmin Alpha question
Replies: 13
Views: 6176

Re: Garmin Alpha question

Pretty much what Mg said.
I have two collars and use it as was described. I would not want to be without it. It reduces stress over a dog that can't be seen and is a safety tool as well.
Its very easy to use...just study it up some.