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by ScottE
Sun Jun 30, 2013 9:46 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Teaching a dog the boundaries of the yard
Replies: 4
Views: 1507

Teaching a dog the boundaries of the yard

I'll be living in CT temporarily and the house I'll be staying in doesn't have a fence, 1.5 acre yard. I've done a lot of research on the topic and would like to know some tried methods that worked. Thoughts on an E-Fence for a dog that has had E-Collar training?

Thank you,

Scott
by ScottE
Wed Jun 26, 2013 3:21 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: The Best Hunting Dog; Finally Settled
Replies: 17
Views: 7458

Re: The Best Hunting Dog; Finally Settled

I can't argue with the Brittany being the best pointing breed ;)
by ScottE
Sun Jun 23, 2013 9:30 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Virginia off season training?
Replies: 4
Views: 3963

Re: Virginia off season training?

Yea the no training on state land thing is tough. Even when I lived in CT we had a good number of public fields that you could train on.

I was hoping there was a kennel or preserve that might have a field I could use. And that they would provide me with birds.
by ScottE
Sun Jun 23, 2013 5:22 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Pippa at 8 months, a work in progress...
Replies: 7
Views: 2526

Re: Pippa at 8 months, a work in progress...

Really good work!
by ScottE
Sun Jun 23, 2013 5:04 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Early Season Preserve?
Replies: 3
Views: 1609

Early Season Preserve?

What is the earliest preserves open up? I'm located in northern virginia and willing to drive 3 hours to get to one.
by ScottE
Sun Jun 23, 2013 4:52 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Virginia off season training?
Replies: 4
Views: 3963

Virginia off season training?

I'll be picking up my pup from the trainer next week and once he's home I want to keep giving him birds until the preserves open up. Is there someplace near Leesburg that I can bring my pup to do some bird work? I don't have the ability to keep pigeons at home so a a place with birds is a must. Also...
by ScottE
Mon Jun 17, 2013 11:20 am
Forum: Training
Topic: My Brit, Riley, a week and half into training VIDEO
Replies: 7
Views: 2264

Re: My Brit, Riley, a week and half into training VIDEO

A picture from my most recent visit. Riley will be 7 months old tomorrow
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by ScottE
Wed Jun 12, 2013 9:46 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: chasing anything flying in the yard help???
Replies: 54
Views: 14312

Re: chasing anything flying in the yard help???

My dog watches airplanes, birds, butterflies and bees. He's crazy about anything that flies but it hasn't been a problem so far he'll learn what's the good kind of bird and what's the bad kind through training. Those metals ones taste pretty bad :D :lol:
by ScottE
Wed Jun 12, 2013 9:42 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: My Brit, Riley, a week and half into training VIDEO
Replies: 7
Views: 2264

My Brit, Riley, a week and half into training VIDEO

Riley is with Bruce Shaffer at Almost Heaven GSPs. He's been there just over a week and looks really good so far. Here's a video of him on a bird http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8fBgOAq9Ko

I'm going for a visit on Friday I'll be sure to update with some more pictures and video
by ScottE
Wed Jun 12, 2013 9:38 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: New Brittany Pup, advice needed
Replies: 13
Views: 4601

Re: New Brittany Pup, advice needed

Be patient with your pup. You need to think of things from the dogs perspective. He's 10 weeks old and has the bladder control of an infant he wont be able to have full control over himself for a few moths. They're still babies until about a year old so just be patient with him and enjoy him as a pu...
by ScottE
Thu May 30, 2013 9:05 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Sending my spoiled Brit to the trainer
Replies: 10
Views: 3376

Re: Sending my spoiled Brit to the trainer

I was originally thinking about sending him for longer. But the trainer said he wanted to take him for a month and if he needed more time to work with him we would do more time. He said he can do a lot in a month so we'll see.
by ScottE
Thu May 30, 2013 6:05 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Sending my spoiled Brit to the trainer
Replies: 10
Views: 3376

Sending my spoiled Brit to the trainer

My Brit is just over 6 months old now and will be going to Almost Heaven GSPs on Saturday for a month of training. He's a house dog and has a very cushy life thanks to his parents. Just worried how he'll make the transition to being in a kennel and of course I'm worried about separation anxiety. He'...
by ScottE
Wed Apr 10, 2013 4:03 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Looking for a trainer in Northern Virginia
Replies: 11
Views: 5418

Re: Looking for a trainer in Northern Virginia

I called Bruce and all I can say is he sounds like a true professional. Looks like he's going to be my trainer.
by ScottE
Wed Apr 10, 2013 9:24 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Looking for a trainer in Northern Virginia
Replies: 11
Views: 5418

Re: Looking for a trainer in Northern Virginia

Also I'm just graduating from college in May so a place that's easier on the wallet would be nice :mrgreen:
by ScottE
Wed Apr 10, 2013 9:10 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Looking for a trainer in Northern Virginia
Replies: 11
Views: 5418

Re: Looking for a trainer in Northern Virginia

I would be sending my 5 month old Brittany. He's been started on birds, house broken and basic obedience. I would want the trainer to do more bird work and e collar conditioning.
by ScottE
Tue Apr 09, 2013 8:53 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Looking for a trainer in Northern Virginia
Replies: 11
Views: 5418

Looking for a trainer in Northern Virginia

Can anyone recommend a trainer in Virginia preferably within 2 hours of Leesburg Virginia.
by ScottE
Mon Apr 08, 2013 6:26 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: 11 weeks old - first time on the birds - lots o' pics
Replies: 18
Views: 6314

Re: 11 weeks old - first time on the birds - lots o' pics

What a great looking pup you have. Have fun with her!
by ScottE
Thu Mar 28, 2013 3:13 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: bird launcher
Replies: 7
Views: 2861

Re: bird launcher

i have the lcs and it's worked great for me so far.
by ScottE
Mon Mar 25, 2013 7:30 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: I am having trouble deciding which breed???
Replies: 17
Views: 6838

Re: I am having trouble deciding which breed???

In regard to your concerns about dogs being good in the house. Don't forget every dog is an individual and breed descriptions are generalizations. I would talk with breeders your interested in for more info.
by ScottE
Sun Mar 24, 2013 9:33 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Anyone ever have problems with snakes?
Replies: 23
Views: 8840

Re: Anyone ever have problems with snakes?

Thanks for sharing everyone. I'm really glad I asked. Does anyone make dog snake chaps? It would be nice to have something to protect the chest and neck area.
by ScottE
Sat Mar 23, 2013 5:27 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Pup Biting
Replies: 8
Views: 3861

Re: Pup Biting

I've heard of a technique where you pretend his nip hurts you a lot. I tried and it didn't stop him from playing but it did make him not bite me as hard
by ScottE
Fri Mar 22, 2013 9:39 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dog food
Replies: 58
Views: 15060

Re: Dog food

I like blue buffalo
by ScottE
Fri Mar 22, 2013 7:05 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Anyone ever have problems with snakes?
Replies: 23
Views: 8840

Anyone ever have problems with snakes?

We have a descent population of cottonmouths, copperheads and rattlers around and I was just wondering if anyone had a dog get bit? My pup is curious as most are and with the weather warming up it has me worried.
by ScottE
Fri Mar 22, 2013 6:52 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: My Brittany Pup
Replies: 39
Views: 19996

Re: My Brittany Pup

If you plan on training him yourself get a source for pigeons or get a coop started NOW !! And some remote bird launchers. great idea just got my bird launcher from lc suppy today and birds on tuesday. I can't wait to get started with bird introduction. I decided to go with perfection kennels over ...
by ScottE
Fri Mar 22, 2013 3:50 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: My Brittany Pup
Replies: 39
Views: 19996

Re: My Brittany Pup

Great looking Brit you have there. How old?
by ScottE
Wed Mar 20, 2013 3:00 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Training without a bird launcher
Replies: 18
Views: 11601

Re: Training without a bird launcher

thanks for the advice. Can you reccomend an affordable launcher?
by ScottE
Wed Mar 20, 2013 10:57 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Training without a bird launcher
Replies: 18
Views: 11601

Training without a bird launcher

I really like the perfect start perfect finish training program but I can't afford a launcher right now. Is it possible to apply the same concepts without a launcher. For example using wild birds or releasing pen raised ones without dizzying them.
by ScottE
Wed Mar 20, 2013 8:44 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: The Importance of Pedigree and Papers?
Replies: 15
Views: 5431

Re: The Importance of Pedigree and Papers?

I would have liked to compete with him but I'm happy just hunting with him. He's been great for me so far and I'm having a blast with him.
by ScottE
Mon Mar 18, 2013 1:03 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: My Brittany Pup
Replies: 39
Views: 19996

Re: My Brittany Pup

Great to see so many fine Brittany pups getting started with nice families
by ScottE
Sun Mar 17, 2013 3:44 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: The Importance of Pedigree and Papers?
Replies: 15
Views: 5431

The Importance of Pedigree and Papers?

I git my Brittany from a local pet shop for a bargain price ($100) because they weren't selling. At the time I didn't know anything about buying a gun dog. I don't have any papers and don't know anything about the breeder. So how important is all that?
by ScottE
Sun Mar 17, 2013 8:56 am
Forum: Training
Topic: My Brittany Pup
Replies: 39
Views: 19996

Re: My Brittany Pup

My pup is learning really quick with the clicker training and get's really excited to train. I've found it helps to have special treats just for training.
by ScottE
Fri Mar 15, 2013 8:41 am
Forum: Training
Topic: My Brittany Pup
Replies: 39
Views: 19996

Re: My Brittany Pup

Thanks for the feedback. He's progressing well and getting big quick! Here are a few pics
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by ScottE
Thu Mar 14, 2013 7:37 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Getting started in competition
Replies: 6
Views: 1822

Getting started in competition

I have a four month old Brittany and am interested in competition(not right away of course). I don't know anything about it or even what types of competition are out there. It sounds like a fun thing to do with my dog though. What types of competition would a Brittany be good at? Where can I find so...
by ScottE
Thu Mar 14, 2013 7:34 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Bow hunting equip
Replies: 35
Views: 11831

Re: Bow hunting equip

PSE makes a bow for just about every budget and are a quality bow to boot
by ScottE
Thu Mar 14, 2013 7:28 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Help with choosing first gun dog
Replies: 12
Views: 5745

Re: Help with choosing first gun dog

I had a chessie growing up and he was a great dog. Very loyal and very protective of the family. He loved the water so if you don't duck hunt definitely look into it.
by ScottE
Thu Mar 14, 2013 7:19 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: First day in the field.
Replies: 9
Views: 4076

Re: First day in the field.

great looking pup you got there. Have fun with her
by ScottE
Thu Mar 14, 2013 7:14 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: Proud Dad
Replies: 2
Views: 2069

Proud Dad

I've had my Brit for one month now and he is doing great with training so far. I took him out for a walk in the woods today and he had a lot of fun chasing birds and playing fetch. He even had a couple good points.
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by ScottE
Sun Mar 10, 2013 9:13 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Just bought my first E-Collar
Replies: 5
Views: 1422

Re: Just bought my first E-Collar

My next question was going to be if he was too young. He knows his commands but chooses not to listen and it's getting worse. I guess we'll stay on the check cord for a little while longer
by ScottE
Sat Mar 09, 2013 2:07 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Just bought my first E-Collar
Replies: 5
Views: 1422

Just bought my first E-Collar

I bought a Tri-Tronics Sport Basic G3 for my 4 month old brittany today. It might be a little late to ask for thoughts on it but I'm pretty sure from what I read tri tronics is a sold collar. What do you guys think about my choice?
by ScottE
Sat Mar 02, 2013 6:13 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Homemade dog food
Replies: 6
Views: 4065

Homemade dog food

What are some thoughts on homemade dog food versus store bought? Any ideas for recipes?
by ScottE
Fri Mar 01, 2013 10:09 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Where to get pigeons
Replies: 7
Views: 2105

Re: Where to get pigeons

cool. I'll start asking around
by ScottE
Thu Feb 28, 2013 12:59 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: My Brittany Pup
Replies: 39
Views: 19996

Re: My Brittany Pup

So when I call him and he doesn't come. I go and bring him to where I wanted him?
by ScottE
Thu Feb 28, 2013 8:30 am
Forum: Training
Topic: My Brittany Pup
Replies: 39
Views: 19996

Re: My Brittany Pup

Tons of great advice so far. So how should I enforce my commands?
by ScottE
Wed Feb 27, 2013 8:33 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Where to get pigeons
Replies: 7
Views: 2105

Where to get pigeons

I've been told to get pigeons to introduce my dog to live birds. Where do I get pigeons? I did a search but couldn't find anyone selling them. I live in Virginia (Shenandoah Valley) and there aren't too many pigeons around.
by ScottE
Tue Feb 26, 2013 4:57 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: My Brittany Pup
Replies: 39
Views: 19996

Re: My Brittany Pup

Thank you for all the replies. Here is the current status of his training. He comes when called. There have been a few times when he hears me call him but he chooses not to come. What do I do then? I taught him to play fetch but he's not that into it. Sometimes he'll start running for the toy but st...
by ScottE
Tue Feb 26, 2013 10:25 am
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: Hello GDF
Replies: 3
Views: 902

Re: Hello GDF

Thanks I'm having a lot of fun with him so far
by ScottE
Tue Feb 26, 2013 10:23 am
Forum: Training
Topic: My Brittany Pup
Replies: 39
Views: 19996

My Brittany Pup

I just picked up my first gun dog, a brittany spaniel, 3 days ago. He's 3 months old and has been pretty good so far. I was wondering if anyone had any advice on training Brittanys specifically? I'm going to get the George Hickox DVD great beginnings and start him on clicker training. I've never tra...
by ScottE
Tue Feb 26, 2013 7:55 am
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: Hello GDF
Replies: 3
Views: 902

Hello GDF

I just joined the forum today because I got a Brittany Spaniel puppy (3 months old) on Friday. I want to train him on my own so I'll definitely need lots of help. Glad to be apart of the forum.