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by CDN_Cocker
Sat Nov 25, 2023 8:35 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Tracking Style Bird Dogs? Where to find them.
Replies: 5
Views: 2263

Re: Tracking Style Bird Dogs? Where to find them.

Small munsterlanders are natural trackers. Mine runs head down the majority of the time looking for ground scent.
by CDN_Cocker
Sun Apr 16, 2023 6:10 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Predator Encounters
Replies: 16
Views: 6556

Re: Predator Encounters

I'm in Southern Ontario. Don't have to worry about lynx or wolves but I have tons of coyotes and bears around - the coyotes come right into my backyard fairly regularly. They're generally not an issue when out running through the woods although this time of year the coyotes are a little more bold wi...
by CDN_Cocker
Fri Feb 24, 2023 5:20 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Gamebird Transition
Replies: 11
Views: 3862

Re: Gamebird Transition

Common sense says I would need to do yard/field work with quail to make him put it together that same rules apply on quail as pigeons. I'd say the opposite. Maybe wild quail but not planted ones. You need strong flyers. If he's good on pigeons, get him running on wild birds. Yeah….. except we have ...
by CDN_Cocker
Wed Feb 22, 2023 5:11 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Gamebird Transition
Replies: 11
Views: 3862

Re: Gamebird Transition

Elhewramblinman wrote:
Wed Feb 22, 2023 3:43 pm

Common sense says I would need to do yard/field work with quail to make him put it together that same rules apply on quail as pigeons.
I'd say the opposite. Maybe wild quail but not planted ones. You need strong flyers. If he's good on pigeons, get him running on wild birds.
by CDN_Cocker
Sun Feb 19, 2023 7:00 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Do you always stay with the same breed?
Replies: 17
Views: 8575

Re: Do you always stay with the same breed?

I've never owned any breed of dog twice but I'm relatively new to bird dogs. My cocker is 10 now and he was my first. I also now have a SM pup. I chose her because I like how her mother hunts (I hunt over her quite a bit) and from my limited experience around a couple SMs they had an off switch that...
by CDN_Cocker
Sat Jan 07, 2023 3:15 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Force fetch help.
Replies: 14
Views: 5745

Re: Force fetch help.

You SHOULD be applying pressure and helping the dog physically move forward to the dowel every time. You want to get enough reps in that she starts diving forward for the dowel trying to beat the pressure. Sounds like you have not done that and are asking her to take it
by CDN_Cocker
Sat Oct 29, 2022 1:18 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Puppy Joy
Replies: 17
Views: 4391

Re: Puppy Joy

Is this your first bird dog?
by CDN_Cocker
Tue Oct 25, 2022 6:45 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Puppy Joy
Replies: 17
Views: 4391

Re: Puppy Joy

I'd be leery of that. It takes 2-4 weeks for a dog to settle in at a trainer's. Standard time is minimum 3 months. Just remember if you go to an orthodontist... They're gonna sell you braces.
by CDN_Cocker
Sun Oct 23, 2022 5:29 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Puppy Joy
Replies: 17
Views: 4391

Re: Puppy Joy

4 months is young to be sending to a trainer. She'll learn more hanging out around the house with you. Bird intro isn't time sensitive. If it has the genetics, it'll take to birds. You would get a lot more out of your money by waiting till the pup is older.
by CDN_Cocker
Sat Oct 15, 2022 4:11 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Munsterlander people
Replies: 6
Views: 3113

Re: Munsterlander people

I've seen a few of his! They definitely are great videos! The majority of the stuff I watch isn't breed specific but I am interested in seeing more munsty specific stuff.
by CDN_Cocker
Sat Oct 15, 2022 11:10 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Munsterlander people
Replies: 6
Views: 3113

Re: Munsterlander people

RatDog wrote:
Sat Oct 15, 2022 11:08 am
I had never heard of them. Looks like a spaniel. Good looking dogs. Are they flushers?


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No. Pointing dogs
by CDN_Cocker
Sat Oct 15, 2022 6:11 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Munsterlander people
Replies: 6
Views: 3113

Munsterlander people

Hey guys my little SM girl is coming up on 4 months now and starting to get some legs on her. I haven't really done much training with her yet other than normal puppy house manners. I don't plan to be hunting over her this season as she is so young and I have no need to rush anything since my ECS is...
by CDN_Cocker
Tue Oct 04, 2022 4:57 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: How far do y'all let pups chase?
Replies: 28
Views: 8854

Re: How far do y'all let pups chase?

Let her chase. She'll figure out she can't catch them. Plus you'll have a tired pup when you get home.
by CDN_Cocker
Sat Sep 17, 2022 11:17 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Puppy will not give
Replies: 11
Views: 4395

Re: Puppy will not give

Just open her mouth and take it. Make sure she's dragging a line so she can't take off. You can fix the not giving it back when you start hold training.
by CDN_Cocker
Sat Sep 10, 2022 4:54 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Went to the dark side
Replies: 10
Views: 4020

Re: Went to the dark side

If nothing else she sure is a pretty girl. Haven't done much formal training yet - just being a puppy and learning how to be a good girl in the house.
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by CDN_Cocker
Wed Aug 31, 2022 4:50 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Am I being too hard? Not hard enough?
Replies: 14
Views: 4474

Re: Am I being too hard? Not hard enough?

You're absolutely right. But sometimes the best solution is the easiest one. It's just a phase.
by CDN_Cocker
Wed Aug 31, 2022 9:22 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Am I being too hard? Not hard enough?
Replies: 14
Views: 4474

Re: Am I being too hard? Not hard enough?

Stop hanging the towel on the oven handle till she's older....
by CDN_Cocker
Sun Aug 28, 2022 7:49 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Went to the dark side
Replies: 10
Views: 4020

Re: Went to the dark side

Stella is a small munsterlander. I hunt regularly over her mother with the hawk. I'm pretty excited to see what this girl does. Planning on only birds and guns for this year and next at the very least before I start using her as a falconry dog. I want a staunch point first if I'm going to own a poin...
by CDN_Cocker
Sat Aug 27, 2022 5:35 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Went to the dark side
Replies: 10
Views: 4020

Re: Went to the dark side

LOL yeah this is definitely going to be different. Get ready for the spam of pointy posts 😆
by CDN_Cocker
Fri Aug 26, 2022 6:16 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Went to the dark side
Replies: 10
Views: 4020

Went to the dark side

Went to the dark side and got one of them dogs that just stand and stare at birds.... this is Stella. She's 9 weeks old tomorrow.
by CDN_Cocker
Mon Aug 22, 2022 5:16 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Skeet/Trap + Training a bird dog :)
Replies: 8
Views: 3905

Re: Skeet/Trap + Training a bird dog :)

Introducing a dog to gun fire at a gun range is a fantastic method for creating a gun shy dog. Just because it's convenient doesn't mean it's a good idea. I'm sure lots of people will chime in with " I did it with my dog and he's great" but that is not a risk I would take on a dog you want to hunt w...
by CDN_Cocker
Mon Aug 15, 2022 8:43 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Looking at puppies
Replies: 23
Views: 5920

Re: Looking at puppies

Hunters are different than field trailers. A hunter usually does not want a big going, willful, hard headed animal he will have to battle daily. Life is too short and these dogs are SUPPOSED to be fun and enjoyable to us. If every day is a battle of wills, there will be little enjoyment in your lif...
by CDN_Cocker
Sat Aug 06, 2022 8:42 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Looking at puppies
Replies: 23
Views: 5920

Re: Looking at puppies

How a pup is at 4 weeks has no bearing on how it'll turn out. Just pick the one you like the looks of best. If there was a way to pick the best that's all there would be
by CDN_Cocker
Mon Jul 04, 2022 7:39 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Advice for gun dogs with chickens?
Replies: 12
Views: 5153

Re: Advice for gun dogs with chickens?

Absolutely. Use your e-collar to proof behavior. My cocker is bird crazy but he knows to leave the ducks/chickens and the hawk alone.
by CDN_Cocker
Thu Jun 30, 2022 10:35 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: What do you feed your dog(s)?
Replies: 17
Views: 6672

Re: What do you feed your dog(s)?

Inukshuk 30/25. Nothing else.
by CDN_Cocker
Mon Sep 06, 2021 5:39 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Male or Female
Replies: 9
Views: 3236

Re: Male or Female

I've had lots of both but I tend to prefer males. Currently have 2 males that are intact and live in the house. In my experience I find males to be more affectionate and easy going than females. I wouldn't pass up a pup though based on what's between its back legs though but males get my vote. And l...
by CDN_Cocker
Tue Jul 07, 2020 2:33 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Problems with come/here
Replies: 23
Views: 9758

Re: Problems with come/here

BigK75:

Are you worth coming to? Sounds like you haven't created value in yourself in the dog's eyes. Get excited and exuberant. Be the guy everyone wants to be around.
by CDN_Cocker
Mon Jul 06, 2020 1:00 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Fetching issue
Replies: 13
Views: 6915

Re: Fetching issue

Force fetch is part of the answer but a lack of enthusiasm a lot of times is due to too much retrieving. Lots of people get a gun dog and are excited about its natural tendency to retrieve so they are always throwing stuff for the dog. You need to build excitement around it. Wind the dog up and only...
by CDN_Cocker
Mon Jul 06, 2020 12:54 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: FF/trained retrieve question
Replies: 2
Views: 3092

Re: FF/trained retrieve question

Initially you need to teach him to reach. As your apply pressure to the ear simultaneously pull his head forward as he's opening his mouth to meet the bumper. You have to remember that each stage in the process is brand new and does not relate to the previous step for the dog even though it seems ob...
by CDN_Cocker
Fri Dec 27, 2019 7:43 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Tips for teaching fetch or retrieve?
Replies: 18
Views: 9954

Re: Tips for teaching fetch or retrieve?

While retrieving has a strong genetic proponent, it has just as strong of a nurturing factor. All my dogs have a strong desire to retrieve because I shape it from a young pup. My previous mini dachshund was a fiend as is my current chihuahua. He obviously doesn't mark like my spaniel but he'd give t...
by CDN_Cocker
Fri Dec 27, 2019 7:40 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: collar ?
Replies: 12
Views: 5837

Re: collar ?

I prefer dogtra. Garmin is a close second. Sportdog is best left on the shelf.
by CDN_Cocker
Wed Dec 25, 2019 1:14 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Training / hunting question - missed shots
Replies: 16
Views: 7705

Re: Training / hunting question - missed shots

U just need to steady her. It'll be fine.
by CDN_Cocker
Fri Nov 22, 2019 8:17 am
Forum: Training
Topic: hunting too fast
Replies: 37
Views: 21289

Re: hunting too fast

My dog would run too fast for my liking as well when he was young and still does right out of the gate for the first 15 minutes. He'll be 7 in January. It's definitely improved with age. However, running faster than I like has not hindered his bird finding ability. Yes I did see him a couple of time...
by CDN_Cocker
Wed Nov 20, 2019 12:27 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Almost out of pigeons
Replies: 2
Views: 2792

Re: Almost out of pigeons

I know how I'd keep em out lol
by CDN_Cocker
Thu Oct 10, 2019 5:11 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: FF or wait?
Replies: 62
Views: 45204

Re: FF or wait?

You may not like the idea of it but if retrieving is something you want then it's a necessary step. It blows me away that people are against training a dog to retrieve but are fine training anything else.
by CDN_Cocker
Thu Oct 10, 2019 7:19 am
Forum: Training
Topic: FF or wait?
Replies: 62
Views: 45204

Re: FF or wait?

I'd wait and do it after the season. You do not want to send mixed messages about what your expectations are. All retrieving must be done in a controlled manner. However there are things you can do to improve your current situation. Treat the dog like a puppy and start play retrieving with him at ho...
by CDN_Cocker
Thu Oct 10, 2019 7:14 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: My Fall Conundrum.......
Replies: 22
Views: 8247

Re: My Fall Conundrum.......

I love deer hunting but only do it the 2 weeks of gun season in November. I would like to get a bow so I can go out more but I would still spend the majority of my time bird hunting. I've come to terms with the fact that when it comes down to it... I'm a bird hunter.
by CDN_Cocker
Wed Sep 25, 2019 5:14 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Pigeons: How long til they pair and nest
Replies: 12
Views: 6411

Re: Pigeons: How long til they pair and nest

I don't know where you are but this is not exactly pairing and breeding season. Most likely you aren't going to see anything till spring. They need a good 14-16 hours of light to be in the mood.
by CDN_Cocker
Sun Sep 22, 2019 7:27 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Famous Springers
Replies: 10
Views: 5046

Re: Famous Springers

Field Springers have their own web site. You can go to https://essft.com/ which chronicles field trial results I looked over there and the only stuff I was finding was it’s name in other pedigrees. I did find this which was interesting. https://englishspringerspaniel.pedigreedatabaseonline.com/en/K...
by CDN_Cocker
Thu Jun 27, 2019 7:46 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Pickiness with dummies
Replies: 18
Views: 7861

Re: Pickiness with dummies

The obvious answer is force fetch. If you're not interested in that or not ready yet there's 2 other options. Only use bumpers that are the same. Buy a dozen of the same size and brand and then there should be no reason to be selective. The last option is letting him shop and just being ok with what...
by CDN_Cocker
Mon Jun 10, 2019 2:27 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Other Hunting, are You Done.......
Replies: 17
Views: 7753

Re: Other Hunting, are You Done.......

I love the sound of hounds on a frosty November morning. I agree. But try some regular-sized hounds, and the horses blowing smoke through their nostrils on a frosty November morning. https://i.imgur.com/Cc0YcSdl.jpg Lol for a period of time we had more and more walkers. Thankfully there's only 2 ol...
by CDN_Cocker
Sun Jun 09, 2019 2:35 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Other Hunting, are You Done.......
Replies: 17
Views: 7753

Re: Other Hunting, are You Done.......

I love upland and waterfowl more than any other hunting but I will never give up deer, moose, bear and turkey hunting. Deer we use beagles so I still get my dog fix doing that it's just different. I love the sound of hounds on a frosty November morning.
by CDN_Cocker
Thu May 23, 2019 4:38 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Training method comparison
Replies: 15
Views: 5653

Re: Training method comparison

Luckily dogs are smarter than us. They don't discriminate based on geography or looks.
by CDN_Cocker
Wed May 22, 2019 2:39 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Let’s talk about registration
Replies: 62
Views: 32827

Re: Let’s talk about registration

The only thing limited registration tells you is that you need to be looking for a different breeder. An opinion based on no actual experience with any breeder using limited registration. The functional equivalent of "I have never used an ecollar, but I heard that someone ruined a dog with one once...
by CDN_Cocker
Sun May 12, 2019 5:54 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Let’s talk about registration
Replies: 62
Views: 32827

Re: Let’s talk about registration

The only thing limited registration tells you is that you need to be looking for a different breeder.
by CDN_Cocker
Wed May 08, 2019 11:45 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pigeons cohabiting with game birds, same pen
Replies: 13
Views: 6460

Re: Pigeons cohabiting with game birds, same pen

As a pigeon fancier I'll tell you that you have it backwards. You're more likely to make your pigeons sick or kill them. No way I would put pigeons in with game birds especially quail. There's not much dirtier than a quail.
by CDN_Cocker
Wed May 08, 2019 8:48 am
Forum: Tributes to the Departed
Topic: Passing of Ezzy333 - Al Esger
Replies: 17
Views: 14910

Re: Passing of Ezzy333 - Al Esger

Rest easy Ezzy. Hopefully the dogs are up there.
by CDN_Cocker
Fri May 03, 2019 12:04 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Investigating... DD, setters and griffons
Replies: 22
Views: 10895

Re: Investigating... DD, setters and griffons

fishvik wrote:
Fri May 03, 2019 9:31 am
Have you considered a Boykin?
Nope. 1 spaniel is more than enough for my mental health lol. And no offense to those that love boykins but I don't think they can match an ECS or ESS in the uplands. They are bred for a different skill set.
by CDN_Cocker
Fri May 03, 2019 6:22 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Investigating... DD, setters and griffons
Replies: 22
Views: 10895

Re: Investigating... DD, setters and griffons

I split my time pretty much 50/50 between the uplands and waterfowl. Although grouse and woodcock are my true passion. I hunt with a lot of lab guys so if I went with a more traditional bird dog it wouldn't be the end of the world. Biggest thing is a dog that finds birds, is handsome, and will be g...
by CDN_Cocker
Thu May 02, 2019 5:51 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Investigating... DD, setters and griffons
Replies: 22
Views: 10895

Re: Investigating... DD, setters and griffons

I split my time pretty much 50/50 between the uplands and waterfowl. Although grouse and woodcock are my true passion. I hunt with a lot of lab guys so if I went with a more traditional bird dog it wouldn't be the end of the world. Biggest thing is a dog that finds birds, is handsome, and will be go...