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- Sun Jan 19, 2020 12:47 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Stop It !
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5655
Re: Stop It !
Most of the dogs I work with are head cases brought on by someone that claims to be a trainer that has overdone the shock collar. So there are trainers and then there are actually trainers. The duct tape thing is the first thing Dave Walker told me and is a valuable bit of advice. As to the holiday,...
- Tue Jan 07, 2020 11:54 am
- Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
- Topic: New to the forum
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3842
Re: New to the forum
Hey Tailgunner welcome. As you know I'm a pointer guy and will help any way I can.
- Tue Dec 31, 2019 3:51 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Advice on possible litter funseeker Rebel x Deep Creek Myrna
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3272
Re: Advice on possible litter funseeker Rebel x Deep Creek Myrna
imo A little elhew goes a long way and some outcrosses work out well. I'm sure you know myrna 's pedigree. Elhew Gunner was a very good dog in his own right. He was not always taken good care or treated real well but still performed well and sired some good dogs. Fun Seeker is not real far back and ...
- Fri Dec 27, 2019 12:52 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Concern over gait
- Replies: 20
- Views: 7280
Re: Concern over gait
Sorry to hear about your dog. An honest breeder would likely replace the dog or make it right in some way. Best to you in the coming new year.
- Fri Dec 13, 2019 1:47 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Whats with the hooping and hollaring in field trials??
- Replies: 39
- Views: 17539
Re: Whats with the hooping and hollaring in field trials??
Polmaise, while the little dog in the video may not work for the type of hunting I do watching her work with such joy was really uplifting. Thanks for posting except for the fact now I probably will want one
- Mon Dec 09, 2019 7:45 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Deer chasing
- Replies: 19
- Views: 8181
Re: Deer chasing
I will go against the grain a little. I don't think a 5 month old puppy needs to be lit up. Most pups will chase anything and most well bred pups will quit on their own after they what they are hunting for ie birds. If the dog persists at a year old then its time to stop this behavior.
- Fri Dec 06, 2019 12:03 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Concern over gait
- Replies: 20
- Views: 7280
Re: Concern over gait
If your dog does not have a visible conformation fault ie cow hocked and or down in the pasterns, you might want to have the hips xrayed. Sometimes a dog with very short pasterns will not be a smooth goer. If none of these things apply you might just be stuck with a clunky gait. I say this because i...
- Sun Nov 17, 2019 1:47 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: hunting too fast
- Replies: 37
- Views: 22036
Re: hunting too fast
A dog probably can't run to fast, they can outrun their nose. All dogs scenting ability is not equal some just have a lot better noses than others. A dog with less than an average nose will likely bump more birds than a dog with an excellent nose. If a dog is trained to be steady on birds and does s...
- Wed Oct 30, 2019 11:15 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Dogs fighting
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5452
Re: Dogs fighting
If your dogs fight each other they will likely fight other dogs. If you are a hunter this will be trouble when hunting with friends and their dogs and is a good way to lose them. I don't let my dogs fight under any circumstances and they get punished if they even growl. That means a spanking. Two ma...
- Tue Sep 17, 2019 10:30 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Running 2 Pointing Dogs at Once
- Replies: 27
- Views: 11046
Re: Running 2 Pointing Dogs at Once
There is no hope and the joke is on us. :roll:
- Mon Sep 09, 2019 9:59 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Sis about 22 weeks
- Replies: 23
- Views: 8482
Re: Sis about 22 weeks
Hey Don, your pics are always welcome and appreciated. Your training method and explanation should be a help to anyone. Thanks for being willing to share. Bill
- Wed Sep 04, 2019 11:18 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Running 2 Pointing Dogs at Once
- Replies: 27
- Views: 11046
Re: Running 2 Pointing Dogs at Once
I hunt where there is a lot of country compared to the amount of birds. I hunt all age bred pointers and two dogs cover more country which saves me a lot of walking over steep rocky ground.
- Mon Aug 19, 2019 2:15 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Great competition always makes you better.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4438
Re: Great competition always makes you better.
shags might want to look at past winners at the NC at Ames . On a slightly different topic, how do you suppose breeds other than pointers and setters magically became competitive in horse back trials?
- Fri Aug 16, 2019 10:50 am
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: Sharptails and Hun numbers in Montana
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6374
Re: Sharptails and Hun numbers in Montana
in the areas we hunt hun numbers are poor, sharptail numbers are good. If you would like more info shoot me a PM.
- Wed Jul 10, 2019 11:32 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: VIDEO: The Art of Wingshooting Over Dogs
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3693
Re: VIDEO: The Art of Wingshooting Over Dogs
Thanks Brad. This is a good video for beginners and a few who think they know a lot as well. A refresher coarse never hurts dogs or people. Keep up the good work.
- Fri Jul 05, 2019 10:57 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Dog points, but won't point pheasants
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4916
Re: Dog points, but won't point pheasants
The short of it is buy a few pheasants plant them using a bird launcher. Use a check cord and let the dog point if he takes a step launch the bird. Do not let him chase. Repeat until he stands to your liking. These birds run by nature if a dog does not learn to be careful he will continue to bump an...
- Mon Jun 10, 2019 12:28 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: VIDEO: Griffon Earns His HGD Title
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3830
Re: VIDEO: Griffon Earns His HGD Title
This sounds like a label for a dog trained to a certain level that Brad uses. I don't find it anymore odd than a started dog or a derby, just a name for that level of training to his specs. Sad no, rose by any other name perhaps.
- Mon Jun 03, 2019 6:52 pm
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: Early season Hun/Sharpie - need some direction
- Replies: 11
- Views: 11301
- Mon Jun 03, 2019 10:18 am
- Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
- Topic: Flax Oil
- Replies: 7
- Views: 8383
Re: Flax Oil
Good info thanks for sharing. What is the brand and where did you find it? I would like to give it a try.
- Fri Apr 12, 2019 11:26 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Despite my username... I'm getting a setter
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4612
Re: Despite my username... I'm getting a setter
This is great news for you both. In Idaho the setter rescue is maxed out and can't take anymore, at least in this area. Your new prospect looks like a dandy.
- Thu Apr 11, 2019 9:56 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: A little E-Collar Humor
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3014
Re: A little E-Collar Humor
That is a good one thanks for posting.
- Tue Feb 26, 2019 11:46 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Whats going on in Oregon Trials and Tests?
- Replies: 80
- Views: 26830
Re: Whats going on in Oregon Trials and Tests?
This started off about Oregon and should stay on topic. I have bought a nonresident license in Oregon for the last 30 years. I have written letters to fish and game and a couple of people in congress. Anyone on here can do the same instead of debating limits and how many birds should be killed. Ther...
- Mon Feb 18, 2019 8:06 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: National Championship
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3281
Re: National Championship
I have been there three times. If you love bird dogs the NC should be on your bucket list. There is no other trial like it and is really worth seeing.
- Mon Feb 18, 2019 7:19 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Whats going on in Oregon Trials and Tests?
- Replies: 80
- Views: 26830
Re: Whats going on in Oregon Trials and Tests?
A famous man once said, if we don't hang together then we will hang separately.
- Sun Feb 17, 2019 8:26 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: How to fix>?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 6843
Re: How to fix>?
What happened to letting a pup be a pup. At 4 or 5 months I would not shock the pup. A check cord is plenty.
- Sun Feb 17, 2019 11:12 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Whats going on in Oregon Trials and Tests?
- Replies: 80
- Views: 26830
Re: Whats going on in Oregon Trials and Tests?
This would not just effect Oregon but the Pacific northwest and beyond.
- Sun Feb 10, 2019 2:59 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Time to Fully Train a Brittany
- Replies: 24
- Views: 13622
Re: Time to Fully Train a Brittany
In your position I would at least look into a well started dog. If you then feel the need for a pro it will cost less to get the dog the way you want it. If cost is an object this will probably be the most cost effective for you. There are pit falls in hunting a pup or young dog with a group but tha...
- Wed Feb 06, 2019 3:08 pm
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: Nevada Chukar?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6819
Re: Nevada Chukar?
PM sentconnorj wrote:Hahaha
I sort of expected as much in response but thought I would see if I could gauge the overall like or dislike for the public lands out there. Sometimes you just might hit those far out shots, sometimes you don't but you gotta shoot to find out.
- Tue Jan 15, 2019 7:08 pm
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: Still at It.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6058
Re: Still at It.
Yep, chukar season ends at the end of the month. Had a good outing today. Good hunting to all.
- Mon Jan 14, 2019 1:44 pm
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: Still at It.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6058
Re: Still at It.
love the expression on the dogs face in the last photo. Good day for you both and thanks for posting photos.
- Mon Dec 24, 2018 2:42 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: VIDEO: Learning That Steadiness Pays Off
- Replies: 34
- Views: 15259
Re: VIDEO: Learning That Steadiness Pays Off
A very merry Christmas to you feather finder and to Brad Higgins as well.
- Sat Dec 22, 2018 7:25 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Hello from Ohio
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4070
Re: Hello from Ohio
Welcome and ask away. You might get Training with Mo.
- Sat Dec 22, 2018 12:23 pm
- Forum: Off Topic Forum
- Topic: Merry Christmas
- Replies: 15
- Views: 13474
Re: Merry Christmas
I try not to hunt on weekends so I just saw this. Merry Christmas to all you folks and a special thanks to Sharon and Ezzy. Best to all in the New Year. Bill
- Mon Dec 17, 2018 2:56 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: VIDEO: Learning That Steadiness Pays Off
- Replies: 34
- Views: 15259
Re: VIDEO: Learning That Steadiness Pays Off
Averageguy makes a valid point, I believe. Some dogs DO rank getting a bird in their mouth as a VERY high reward value. They can actually get pretty upset without the anticipated opportunity to retrieve! On-the-other-hand, some (E.) pointers I have worked with are happy to find and point all day bu...
- Sat Dec 15, 2018 4:41 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: fencing and wild birds
- Replies: 21
- Views: 6945
Re: fencing and wild birds
pm sent.
- Sat Dec 08, 2018 2:33 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Canine vasectomy vets in Indiana?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8157
Re: Canine vasectomy vets in Indiana?
Good reply Dog Dr. I'm sure the irony is not missed. Jon is the last person who should accuse someone of not knowing what they are talking about. If there is a real quack here all he has to do is look at himself
- Mon Dec 03, 2018 7:20 pm
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: Is Indiana a great bird-hunting state?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5956
Re: Is Indiana a great bird-hunting state?
Yep head to Indiana or anyplace but Idaho.
- Sat Dec 01, 2018 11:00 am
- Forum: Off Topic Forum
- Topic: The Plight of the American Hunter
- Replies: 16
- Views: 12677
Re: The Plight of the American Hunter
In the west I see more and more hunters every year. Hunter plight my rear!
- Sat Dec 01, 2018 10:57 am
- Forum: Off Topic Forum
- Topic: I am very disheartened about hounds in America today.
- Replies: 22
- Views: 16508
Re: I am very disheartened about hounds in America today.
First a treeing walker is not really considered a fox hound unless you are in the far west where a fox will tree. Try a running walker, a july , or a trigg. These breeds are used for coyotes, fox, and deer.
- Wed Nov 28, 2018 7:27 pm
- Forum: Off Topic Forum
- Topic: I champion the use of dogs for all kinds of hunting.
- Replies: 53
- Views: 56099
Re: I champion the use of dogs for all kinds of hunting.
This was a rather insipid thread from the first jump out of the chute. People that don't know what they talking about should ask first before making stupid statements. Every time you turn a dog loose there is a risk, weather it is birds, hogs, deer, or whatever. Sharon, Ezzy where are you?
- Mon Nov 19, 2018 1:03 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Maurice Lindley
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4347
Re: Maurice Lindley
Go to the Field Trialer and click on Steady with Style. Good hunting everyone.
- Sun Nov 11, 2018 11:56 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Problem Neighbor
- Replies: 30
- Views: 10148
Re: Problem Neighbor
If you want really good neighbors you have to be one. Running around in the dark especially in deer season is not going to make most deer hunters or any other neighbors happy. I'm with shags on this put him on a road rig if you just have to run him after dark. Who is the problem neighbor here?
- Thu Oct 25, 2018 7:07 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: How long to leave pup with a trainer?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 12701
Re: How long to leave pup with a trainer?
First of all what did you expect from a 5 month old pup. There is no reason for a trainer to keep a pup that young over three months. I would pick up your pup, if the result is not up to your expectations count it as experience and go on. After that length of time unless this dog has derby quality a...
- Wed Oct 24, 2018 2:32 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: VIDEO: Stella Ready for Her New Home
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4320
Re: VIDEO: Stella Ready for Her New Home
Hey Brad nice video as usual. Why is it a good idea to let the dog bury the bird?
- Wed Oct 24, 2018 2:30 pm
- Forum: Off Topic Forum
- Topic: Been away for a while
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4787
Re: Been away for a while
Good to see you back.
- Fri Oct 19, 2018 6:50 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Spotting Scopes for Chukar
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2723
Re: Spotting Scopes for Chukar
My spotting scopes are called English pointers. How about just turning the dogs loose and going hunting.
- Tue Oct 09, 2018 9:40 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Total newb
- Replies: 38
- Views: 9251
Re: Total newb
You might try training with Mo. It is a good book for anyone. Under no circumstances should a hi powered rifle be fired around any bird dog let alone a pup. Have fun and enjoy the ups and downs they are all part of the bird dog world.
- Sat Sep 29, 2018 10:06 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Just got a call from trainer: Advice needed
- Replies: 62
- Views: 19212
Re: Just got a call from trainer: Advice needed
Shags is spot on. Go rescue your dog because at this point it is a rescue. This person is no dog trainer and does not appear to know what she is doing.
- Thu Sep 27, 2018 7:47 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Just got a call from trainer: Advice needed
- Replies: 62
- Views: 19212
Re: Just got a call from trainer: Advice needed
polmaise makes a good point. There are trainers and people who claim to be trainers. A good trainer knows what to do when the wheels come off. A person who just claims to be a trainer does not. You might want to find an actual trainer. I train my own and take in a few for others. if someone told me ...
- Fri Sep 21, 2018 7:48 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: VIDEO: Higgins Gundogs, Beginning Bracework
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3138
Re: VIDEO: Higgins Gundogs, Beginning Bracework
Thanks for sharing.