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In my mind knowing what you will actually will do with the dog is going to help the trainer know what to train. You don't train a dog how to hunt, only the manners you require of it while it is hunting. You allow a dog to hunt and thereby it gains experience. but you wouldnt (or shouldnt) take a do...

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Okey dokey Isaac...lets assume a few of the things in the race car analogy are gearing, fuel, air ratios et al... What are the dog training equivalents of these things that ONLY a hunter can know when training a dog? I don't think anyone can answer intelligibly until they know what one trainer can ...

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Sticking to the subject...think of this situation. You have a racecar, and you take it to a normal shop for maintinence. Sure they know how to chainge oil and stuff but they have never raced a car and dont know exactly what specifications it needs to be so it can preform. Not the best analogy but i ...

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Your all right, go buy smartworks if you want a good hunting dog.
But the thing i do know is no matter what program you have its the time, and effort you put in that makes a dog.

I am totally clueless to who "Jenny" is
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My grandpa always told me, when you want to teach a young dog to stick around you let it go (maybe with a long check cord for insurance) and then when he isnt looking hide behind a tree, or a building. You will see that the pup will realise your gone, and come running looking for you. Whenever you t...

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you get what you pay for. Is Dokken on this forum following up or helping? Your right, he is not. Obviously But that doesn't mean you should go out and find what costs the most and buy it, thats why he is asking us and i simply said i had good luck with Dokken's book and it was recommended to me fr...

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There's a thousand ways to skin a cat, and train a dog.
I have heard good things about Smartworks, but myself am following the $10 book by Tom Dokken. Training my first dog now too.
You can check out some videos i posted, dogs doing good so far.
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I have to disagree with some of what was said. I think in order to finish a "Hunting" dog you need to train in and hunt over it on wild birds, not pigeons or pen raised birds. We all know a wild bird will have more tricks up its sleeve than a pen raised one. I think experience is a big portion of th...

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Here's a topic id like to hear opinions on: What do you feel about a dog trainer (for hunting and hunt tests/field trials) that doesn't hunt? I know a few, but i know some people stay away from those people (with good reason) because how good of a trainer can he/she be if they don't hunt?? I underst...

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Since your first post DoubleBarrel GunDogs, i have started place training and he knows place. Im now just transitioning that into heel so dont think i ignored you

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Del Lolo wrote: You were not teaching "blind retrieves". You were teaching 3-handed casting.
If you talk that much in the duck blind, your dog won't have anything to retrieve.

Well, i guess im teaching him how to find blind retrieves, same difference\
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Talking too much is a common problem. You are in good company needing to work on that. Many of us either have or still struggle with it. Happy to see you working your dog and going for the handling games. Be aware retriever people are tough on newbies. You hardly ever get a "good job" or "nice work...

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roaniecowpony wrote:Say in once.

Im not sure what you mean?

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I thought it looked good. But, there was way to many commands and way to much talking going on. 1 command and enforce. Basically the dog hears "over" Bla Bla Bla bla. looks like he is having a good time. now, get a roll of duct tape. :P BTW, I love that a youngman is being mature enough to take con...

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Isaac, Your exercise appears to be 3-handed casting. Banks appears to understand his 3 basic casts pretty well at this point. What I'm not sure of is how you got to this point. I would be glad to break down the performance if you like? I assume this is shot with a Go Pro? EvanG yes, shot with a GoP...

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Here is a training session we have been working on, its been about 2 and a half weeks since we started, thought id share.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M14b9-y8J_k

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My lab is named banks, just original
i almost named him Apollo

But i think Orion is probably my favorite, maybe Ryan or Rie for short.
Orion is a constellation and in a hunter in Greek Mythology
i guess the thought of "Great Hunter" is a good name for a hunting dog
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first think i would do is correct with the e-collar, or maybe show them it's not as fun as they think
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Not an expert at all, im a 15 year old training his first dog (which is succesful so far) but dont make the mistake i did, too many retrieves are a bad thing.. My dog retrieved great at about 3-4 months old, and i over did it and then he started getting bored with the game and "testing me" by not br...

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Just thought id share, before deciding on "Banks" i was thinking of naming the dog "Apollo", i really like the name and don't see it anywhere.
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Not trying to offend anyone, but i not a fan of the common names like "diesel, duke, drake, hunter, gunner, big shot" all of the names i listed, i have seen at least multiple times, and I'm only 15 I like more original names To be honest it seems like most guys but big labs or chessies and give them...

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Banks

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I just use one toot to sit, and 3 for here.

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AZ Brittany Guy wrote:Great! Now Pop needs to find out if his nose works. I bet it will.

Plenty of training ahead! Although things look good so far

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Recently, my grandfather has been kicking himself trying to decide if he wants another dog or not. He has always had gsp's and after putting his last one down last year he hasnt been sure what he wants. An opportunity came up, a young male was found stray near us, and kept for a week then the careta...

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i like the "gamey" taste, when its cooked brown or dark red i love it all

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Today, for the first time in a long time, after a few "failed" attempts in the past we tried the gun intro with banks. About 75-100 yards at first, using the method that Sharon was nice enough share with me he completely ignored the gun and couldn't care less about it when chasing the bird. he did t...

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We throw 99% back also. But the occasional battered and deep fried one tastes fine. Larry the cable guy batter and malt vinegar. White bass, crappie, perch and walleye are more prolific here. Glad to hear of your great respect for the black bass. Yea i love yellow, and striped bass. walleye is my f...

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Anyone like eating largemouth? I have heard they are good from multiple people, and not too good from others. I usually let them go, because the fish are so fun to catch and i have some respect for them, noth "tossing" them back but letting them swim off and i guess never saw them as a eating fish. ...

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i love frog legs, even better with a bunch of fish

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S&J gsp wrote:If his ob was perfect he would have came straight to you and went to heel without any repeated commands your trying to push too fast

He usually does, but if your trying to train a "perfect" dog then that's why mine isn't up to your expectations.
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Just a question what is your rush you have went from guy shy to trying triples in 4 months your pup is 10 months old. Teal season is 2 and a half months away you have plenty of time. If it was me I would work on obedience not going to tell you how because you started and changing now is going to co...

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Actually that wasn't what I was referring to. I was referring to the parade that he displayed after the retrieve. Its a bad habit that you'll want to extinguish early on. This is why I suggested trying the place board. The board will help the dog understand the concept of returning to your side, si...

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Isaac, Please allow me to be the first to give you a hard time. Before Doc chimes in. :D I won't comment on the dog's second retrieve other than to say, give the place board a try. It takes guts to post a video online kid. :wink: Nate I am open to suggestions, but i know his second wasn't very good...

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Hello, i recently bought a Gopro Hero 3, and I'm going to use it to film training and hunting with banks. I am also going to film fishing, hunting, ice fishing, and important/exciting things in my life Whenever i have a video specifically related to banks training or hunting i will put it on the for...

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markj wrote:Where at in Iowa are you? Keep up the good work there.

Thanks, im from northern iowa near mason city

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cole.nelson782 wrote:I've had many Hondas but they just don't have the power and mobility that the KTM has. Don't get me wrong Hondas are great bikes.

again dont know much about them other than they break down a lot (so ive heard)
but a honda 450 is a beast, maybe look into a 2 stroke they are more "zippy" or respnsive

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Right now you can see his ribs just barely, more so when he turns. and to me he looks perfect maybe a little slim but he is getting lots of exercise, if you would like I can post a picture. He will get his hips and elbows checked because i care and i would like to know if he will be hunting most of ...

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He is eating 30/20 protein fat right now, about 5 cups a day. we were feeding 4 cups but he does not look fat at all, even a little on the slim side so we increased it. what problems exactly does this cause? we are getting his hips,elbows and eyes checked once he is 2 years old,

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History channel, used to watch back when it was history, i enjoy the reality shows though

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I think you will all understand this.. Although i respect all of your opinions i do not know any of you or who you are, so you cant blame me for going with the advice my vet, and family said and have done in the past. I'm not saying your wrong, but i have not reason to believe your right or wrong e...

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I have only road Honda's and yamahas, but for dirtbikes i would suggest 100% a honda 230, or a 450 depending on the size you want. I hear ktm is really bad and they break down, but never owned one.
Cant go wrong with a honda

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I think you will all understand this.. Although i respect all of your opinions i do not know any of you or who you are, so you cant blame me for going with the advice my vet, and family said and have done in the past. I'm not saying your wrong, but i have not reason to believe your right or wrong ei...

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What were your reasons for having him castrated ? . the same as everyone else, i figured being neutered was so common you might know why. But, i am getting him castrated because i do not want to breed him at any point, and i don't want an "accident" happening in the field trying to hunt. Also id li...

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Just took banks in to get neutered. He ways 58 lbs at 10 months. Update: He is now retrieving comfortably triple marks, and retrieving a dead (but thawed) pigeon. As soon as he's healed up we will start working with live birds and the gun. Just an update, since i have not been very active recently. ...

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markj wrote:Nice catch, did you eat them? I love fresh fish.

No not these, i hate cleaning fish when you only have a few, doesn't make a meal.
We've been out on the boat,though and had a great fish fry out of that, Delicious
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My lab Banks does this, if he sees a barn swallow he will chase it because it gets low to the ground, and chases all the robins sitting on the ground.
He also sits and watched when ducks and geese fly over low, i think its a good problem!
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I love catchin all fish, walleye is my favorite to eat though. I hear perch is good but ive never eaten one.
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Thought id share, caught a decent crappie and catfish today in a small pond. Not huge, but its the biggest of either i've ever caught. http://i1353.photobucket.com/albums/q670/Isaac_51/100_1537_zpsa2f1f1d9.jpg http://i1353.photobucket.com/albums/q670/Isaac_51/100_1539_zpse0efbd3d.jpg Isaac and Banks

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displaced_texan wrote:Train him not to hike his leg...

Our vet said that if he is nuetered before he starts lifting his leg he wont do it much or at all.
He hasnt yet. i guess i dont want him marking every stick and leave in the field.
Mostly i dont want puppies
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