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by DoubleBarrel GunDogs
Mon Jun 09, 2014 1:13 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: positive only training.
Replies: 67
Views: 25033

Re: positive only training.

There are very few gun dog trainers who consider click and treat a valid training method. Far fewer even consider positive only methods. The answer to your question is pretty simple. The owner makes the final call, and if the level of training their dog has attained is acceptable to them, little mor...
by DoubleBarrel GunDogs
Wed Apr 09, 2014 10:37 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Joe Gower
Replies: 13
Views: 6881

Re: Joe Gower

Great job Joe !

Nate
by DoubleBarrel GunDogs
Tue Apr 08, 2014 12:21 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Picked up my new puppy *update: training pics*
Replies: 29
Views: 14471

Re: Picked up my new puppy

How fun. Your pup and little girl will both grow up fast. Enjoy this time and get some video as well.

Nate
by DoubleBarrel GunDogs
Tue Apr 08, 2014 11:32 am
Forum: Training
Topic: disobeying and reinforcement
Replies: 15
Views: 6023

Re: disobeying and reinforcement

birddogger wrote:Yeah, it sounds like you haven't transitioned to the e-collar properly and just dropped the CC and put the e-collar on. The dog doesn't have a clue.

Charlie
+1. Dogs don't understand concepts very well. Overlay the collar.

Nate
by DoubleBarrel GunDogs
Tue Apr 08, 2014 11:16 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Pup chewing on dead pigeon
Replies: 14
Views: 6298

Re: Pup chewing on dead pigeon

mtncntrykid wrote:wrap that pigeon with barb wire so he gets a poke if he bites to hard.
That'll teach him! If this method doesn't work nothing will. :roll:

Nate
by DoubleBarrel GunDogs
Mon Apr 07, 2014 8:17 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Gambels for training?
Replies: 1
Views: 1291

Gambels for training?

Its time to restock the Johnny house. I plan to pick up some bobs this weekend from my supplier. I'll probably have them used up by the end of May. I can get Gambels in early June and would like to try them as they tend to fly further, but I'm not sure how well they will home. I also like to keep a ...
by DoubleBarrel GunDogs
Sun Apr 06, 2014 8:43 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Pup chewing on dead pigeon
Replies: 14
Views: 6298

Re: Pup chewing on dead pigeon

I introduced my 5-month-old GSP pup to a dead pigeon today and he loved it. Trouble is he chomped on it every time I threw it for him. Any suggestions on how to work with this? Thanks in advance. Eric What made you decide to use a dead bird instead of a live one? There are no substitutes for live b...
by DoubleBarrel GunDogs
Thu Apr 03, 2014 6:21 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Ammo
Replies: 27
Views: 14091

Re: Ammo

Whether you agree with USGS or not. Lead is slowly but surely on its way out. California is once again setting the standard for the rest of the country to follow. http://www.nwhc.usgs.gov/disease_information/lead_poisoning Nate USGS? Please tell us what great things have come out of California? Jus...
by DoubleBarrel GunDogs
Thu Apr 03, 2014 6:16 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: trouble with command
Replies: 16
Views: 6253

Re: trouble with command

I would give the dog some quality time with the command lead before starting the e-collar. Rick Smith has a seminar in Minnesota in June. If you intend to follow knines advice, this seminar would be time and money well spent. Perfect timing for you and your dog.

Nate
by DoubleBarrel GunDogs
Tue Apr 01, 2014 9:26 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Ammo
Replies: 27
Views: 14091

Re: Ammo

Whether you agree with USGS or not. Lead is slowly but surely on its way out. California is once again setting the standard for the rest of the country to follow.
www.nwhc.usgs.gov/disease_information/lead_poisoning

Nate
by DoubleBarrel GunDogs
Mon Mar 31, 2014 8:03 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Puppy has no interest
Replies: 31
Views: 14203

Re: Puppy has no interest

Why is it that people think their dog bred to want birds needs to be introduced to them? That is, to me, amazing! Your puppy is a puppy, when it's engine decides to pay attention to birds, it will. keep playing fetch with it, it'll come around. Play fetch with something that rolls around, the pup w...
by DoubleBarrel GunDogs
Mon Mar 31, 2014 7:49 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: North Dakota - November 2013
Replies: 6
Views: 3240

Re: North Dakota - November 2013

I had a great hunt in Western ND this year, and plan to return this fall for opener and after Thanksgiving. Enjoy it while you can, because more and more CRP land is being put back into production. Eastern SD looks like Iowa these days. I just drove from Mitchell - Huron - Watertown last Saturday mo...
by DoubleBarrel GunDogs
Mon Mar 31, 2014 7:32 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: 2 1/2 yr old lab forgot how to fetch
Replies: 14
Views: 6849

Re: 2 1/2 yr old lab forgot how to fetch

DoubleBarrel, so I should take him out and let him chase live ducks or what? Im guessing i sound kind of stupid saying that. And I don't have the gun out when we are fetching, I just could use some tips when I start working on that problem after he gets back to fetching. And roostersmom, I know peo...
by DoubleBarrel GunDogs
Tue Mar 25, 2014 1:20 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: 2 1/2 yr old lab forgot how to fetch
Replies: 14
Views: 6849

Re: 2 1/2 yr old lab forgot how to fetch

I would eliminate the gun problem first, by putting away the gun. Begin training anew by stopping the retrieving games and follow a program that puts building prey drive with live birds a priority.

Nate
by DoubleBarrel GunDogs
Thu Mar 20, 2014 7:22 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Daily Training?
Replies: 3
Views: 2262

Re: Daily Training?

Do the dogs respond to commands in the yard? If not, it is not realistic to expect them to respond in the field. George Hickox has a great yard work program. www.georgehickox.com

Nate
by DoubleBarrel GunDogs
Wed Mar 19, 2014 3:35 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Blinking Birds
Replies: 23
Views: 8430

Re: Blinking Birds

Alright here is the situation: I have a 3 year old GSP that i just got back from two months of training. What training or level of training did the dog do or not do during the other 2 years and 10 months ? Great question. Dogs will easily resort back to pre pro training learned behavior if the owne...
by DoubleBarrel GunDogs
Wed Mar 19, 2014 11:13 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Handling: at what point in development?
Replies: 36
Views: 11542

Re: Handling: at what point in development?

At what point in development do you feel a dog becomes a "handling dog"? http://i1.ytimg.com/vi/a9f3h6q6Mas/mqdefault.jpg Click on image for video clip EvanG Evan, As long as you're off topic I had a question about the video in the original post. Why change the in heel/sit position in the dog from ...
by DoubleBarrel GunDogs
Wed Mar 19, 2014 10:37 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Debating getting started with pigeons
Replies: 3
Views: 1600

Re: Debating getting started with pigeons

I agree that either place will work, but there are certainly some things to consider. If you want to keep them in town talk to the neighbors first. Also be sure to check with the city concerning ordinances. Keeping the birds out of town would be convenient for training, but it will likely cost you e...
by DoubleBarrel GunDogs
Tue Mar 18, 2014 11:21 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Retrieve Recall
Replies: 14
Views: 4422

Re: Retrieve Recall

I have a 6 mo old GSP. I am having an issue with my GSP bringing her Dokken Mallard bumper back to me. During the winter I trained her on a plowed path where she would run get the duck and bring it right back. Now since the snow is melted she goes and gets the bird but runs around with it. She kind...
by DoubleBarrel GunDogs
Sat Mar 15, 2014 2:59 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Training with treats
Replies: 20
Views: 8529

Re: Training with treats

I used treats, but as my dog got older I went to the check cord, and eventually the ecollar. You may want to go away from the treats, and start with a check cord. If you reinforce the behavior with click and treat, and teach the cue or command with click and treat - it will make the transition to c...
by DoubleBarrel GunDogs
Sat Mar 15, 2014 2:51 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Training with treats
Replies: 20
Views: 8529

Re: Training with treats

My pup is now 7 months old.I started him out with treats when we train(positive reinforcement ).I still use em,especially for teaching new things.My question is at his age should I still use em? I find it helps him catch on quickly. There is no set age to end clicker or treat training. You can use ...
by DoubleBarrel GunDogs
Thu Mar 13, 2014 11:53 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Help With Seperation Anxiety.....PLEASE!
Replies: 15
Views: 5398

Re: Help With Seperation Anxiety.....PLEASE!

Don't be so hard on yourself. You rescued this dog and just need some direction in controlling her. Your entire family needs to be on the same page when it comes to reshaping behavior. A couple of general questions to get things rolling: 1. Do you intend to eventually hunt the dog. (The dog would gr...
by DoubleBarrel GunDogs
Thu Mar 13, 2014 11:09 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Pigeon traps
Replies: 11
Views: 6623

Re: Pigeon traps

Try getting permission from some of your farmer friends to catch birds in the hayloft. Go at night with an assistant. Bring a good ladder and a bird bag. Have your assistant hold the end of the ladder and a good flashlight. A headlight is also nice to have. This is more efficient than trapping if yo...
by DoubleBarrel GunDogs
Wed Mar 12, 2014 7:49 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Old People aren't all bad.
Replies: 72
Views: 40088

Re: Old People aren't all bad.

Most of my favorite hunting partners are between 15 - 30 years older than I am. I hope this will instill a solid respect and appreciation for elders in my 8 year old son. This thread appears to be full of bitterness and resent for elderly folks. Unfortunately for you posters who blatantly reveal thi...
by DoubleBarrel GunDogs
Tue Mar 11, 2014 1:18 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Boykin vs cocker
Replies: 11
Views: 8358

Re: Boykin vs cocker

Check out this website to view pictures of some well bred field spaniels. They are also good and reputable breeders not too far from you. http://www.craneyhill.com

Nate
by DoubleBarrel GunDogs
Tue Mar 11, 2014 11:14 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What's up with that?
Replies: 52
Views: 21825

Re: What's up with that?

Chuck,

I hope there's no one on the wife's side who reads that post. Could make an interesting Thanksgiving dinner. :lol:

Nate
by DoubleBarrel GunDogs
Mon Mar 10, 2014 8:06 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: My pup is eating birds on retreive
Replies: 41
Views: 16058

Re: My pup is eating birds on retreive

crackerd wrote:YLF = You Lose (using) Frozen (birds)

Yellow Lab female or any gundog.

MG
x2

I know its been a cold winter up north, but not cold enough for the birds to freeze solid before they hit the ground. :wink:

Nate
by DoubleBarrel GunDogs
Mon Mar 10, 2014 7:52 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Boykin vs cocker
Replies: 11
Views: 8358

Re: Boykin vs cocker

What size was his last ESS? Typical field bred springers I've owned or seen, (particularly those with British blood) are in the 30-35 lb range for females and 40-45 lbs for males. Not all that big of a dog really. Well bred ESS's are pretty difficult to beat for the type of hunting you described. Nate
by DoubleBarrel GunDogs
Fri Mar 07, 2014 11:13 am
Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
Topic: Delmar Smith Wonder Lead
Replies: 2
Views: 4663

Re: Delmar Smith Wonder Lead

The Wonder lead is a great training aid, and can be used on any breed of dog. I have used these for a few years now and they have changed the way I train. I also recommend anyone interested in or currently using this lead to attend one of Rick Smith's seminars. There you can truly learn to appreciat...
by DoubleBarrel GunDogs
Fri Mar 07, 2014 10:40 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Film Clip
Replies: 16
Views: 6275

Re: Film Clip

It is much safer to have the dog behind you when flushing birds than running and jumping in front of a gun. How is it any different than someone who hunts a flushing breed? Those pointers sat on the flush. Vision makes a good point. It is always safer for the dog to be behind the guns. However, dog...
by DoubleBarrel GunDogs
Mon Mar 03, 2014 9:16 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Launchers
Replies: 21
Views: 8966

Re: Launchers

I've thought about trying to retrofit an irrigation valve with a solenoid. Rainbird and Hunter make good products. However I believe they run off of 24 volts, and would be expensive if even feasible to run wireless. It would likely be very durable if it could be done.

Nate
by DoubleBarrel GunDogs
Mon Mar 03, 2014 12:03 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: A Couple of Poor Training Days in a Row
Replies: 17
Views: 7336

Re: A Couple of Poor Training Days in a Row

You may need to break your training sessions down into smaller parts. Dogs don't understand concepts very well.

Nate
by DoubleBarrel GunDogs
Mon Mar 03, 2014 11:57 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Launchers
Replies: 21
Views: 8966

Re: Launchers

Roanie, I have 4 of the DT launchers. Aside from getting used to holding the button for the correct amount of time and weak batteries, I've never really had a problem with the receivers. I know a few others that have them as well, and invariably the transmitter seems to be the weak link. I sent my t...
by DoubleBarrel GunDogs
Sat Mar 01, 2014 3:54 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New bread: American field pointer?
Replies: 67
Views: 34775

Re: New bread: American field pointer?

1930's show CH http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s2/can3621/1932englishandamericanshowchlabrador.jpg Show CH of today http://www.follieslabrador.com/Images/Mon%20Oncle%20kesa-09%20b.jpg The pointers don't seem as far apart thru the years and across registries but i just wonder about ability. Here'...
by DoubleBarrel GunDogs
Fri Feb 28, 2014 9:26 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Boykin
Replies: 5
Views: 2246

Re: Boykin

I cannot get my boykin to transition to the ground. Any tips? She will pick it up sometimes but that is it. I continually have to force her. I have been at it for a month. When you posted a year ago. Were you referring to the same dog? If not there appears to be a pattern forming here that is clear...
by DoubleBarrel GunDogs
Fri Feb 28, 2014 9:13 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Boykin
Replies: 5
Views: 2246

Re: Boykin

A video would certainly be ideal. If this isn't possible however, you'll need to provide more details. Is the dog collar conditioned? Are you using the ear pinch or toe hitch? Is the dog reliably picking up the object used from the bench or only from your hand? etc... It is very difficult to give g...
by DoubleBarrel GunDogs
Fri Feb 28, 2014 9:06 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Boykin
Replies: 5
Views: 2246

Re: Boykin

A video would certainly be ideal. If this isn't possible however, you'll need to provide more details. Is the dog collar conditioned? Are you using the ear pinch or toe hitch? Is the dog reliably picking up the object used from the bench or only from your hand? etc... It is very difficult to give go...
by DoubleBarrel GunDogs
Thu Feb 27, 2014 7:30 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Why do you come onto this forum?
Replies: 67
Views: 37711

Re: Why do you come onto this forum?

1. I enjoy the challenge of reading a dog sight unseen.

2. Writing something that someone can glean something useful from.

3. Reading interesting posts.

4. Prompting inquiring minds to tee up questions for other members to hammer with their drivers. :wink:

Nate
by DoubleBarrel GunDogs
Wed Feb 26, 2014 9:46 am
Forum: Training
Topic: training older dogs
Replies: 25
Views: 11054

Re: training older dogs

Has your dog had exposure to birds and gunfire? If so how did she react? Nate she will chase birds like quail part of the time and she cowers really bad to shots Now that you've determined that she is apprehensive to gunfire you know what not to do. Don't fire a gun around her until she has had a g...
by DoubleBarrel GunDogs
Mon Feb 24, 2014 9:17 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Training Tip for my Puppy
Replies: 15
Views: 7856

Re: Training Tip for my Puppy

Hickox has a seminar in North Carolina in April. This may or may be what you're after. I know this: If you don't follow a particular training approach you'll most likely get very confused, and your dog will reflect that confusion.

Good luck,

Nate
by DoubleBarrel GunDogs
Mon Feb 24, 2014 9:00 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: training older dogs
Replies: 25
Views: 11054

Re: training older dogs

Has your dog had exposure to birds and gunfire? If so how did she react?

Nate
by DoubleBarrel GunDogs
Mon Feb 24, 2014 8:43 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: pigeons I screwed up
Replies: 17
Views: 7536

Re: pigeons I screwed up

My son and I let all the white homers out this evening just a mile or so from the house just for fun. At least it was fun til a hawk nailed one. :cry: It happens.

Nate
by DoubleBarrel GunDogs
Sun Feb 23, 2014 8:44 am
Forum: Training
Topic: natural retrieve
Replies: 31
Views: 13764

Re: natural retrieve

ok I have a question why do some dogs without any formal training fetch a stick (object) over and over again for hours, I'm just trying to make since of why the dog bring the stick back if it only wants to chase it, to me thats is the answers the dog whats to chase it again and again I want to take...
by DoubleBarrel GunDogs
Sat Feb 22, 2014 2:32 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Advice: Running Roosters
Replies: 19
Views: 9636

Re: Advice: Running Roosters

IMO....Good pheasant dogs are born and then made through experience. It requires a dog with point and caution and is best done on wild birds NOT release birds unless they are exceptional pen raised birds. With young dogs, I break the gun and just figure that the first season or two is more for the ...
by DoubleBarrel GunDogs
Sat Feb 22, 2014 2:19 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Breeding?
Replies: 30
Views: 12967

Re: Breeding?

You might have a female that has to be held and forced to breed --- happens a lot more than you think--- most of mine have to be forced to breed. It also sounds like you need to muzzle the female so she doesn't discourage the male by biting or nipping him. You might want to do a test at the vets to...
by DoubleBarrel GunDogs
Sat Feb 22, 2014 2:12 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Confused with deshedding tools
Replies: 6
Views: 2868

Re: Confused with deshedding tools

The FURminator brushes work well, and have been around for a few years now. Furmaster is probably a knockoff brand.

Nate
by DoubleBarrel GunDogs
Sat Feb 22, 2014 2:03 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Older dog Joint Care?
Replies: 22
Views: 14824

Re: Older dog Joint Care?

I use Elements J http://www.elements-nutrition.com I don't know if its the best out there or not. One thing is for sure, the more you research these products the more confusing things get. Nate Ain't that the truth... So.. is Elements working? or are you using it for maintaining healthy joints? The...
by DoubleBarrel GunDogs
Sat Feb 22, 2014 1:56 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Training collars
Replies: 88
Views: 28034

Re: Training collars

Polmaise I believe he is saying he couldn't imagine catching the dog if that was his option. In days of old they had to saddle up and ride hard to catch a dog like Elks and they had a tendency to make the correction worth their effort. Softer dogs had little chance their odds are much better today ...
by DoubleBarrel GunDogs
Sat Feb 22, 2014 10:12 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Training collars
Replies: 88
Views: 28034

Re: Training collars

They understood after enough reps and if they were tough enough to take it. I will be speaking in code to some but you will understand based on your education...the dog was notified at the transgression then came a correction...the notification generally a loud you SOB. Often times dogs get pulled ...
by DoubleBarrel GunDogs
Sat Feb 22, 2014 10:00 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Pigeon release
Replies: 7
Views: 3883

Re: Pigeon release

I guess I'll need to get to the drawing board. What I have in mind is a larger version of the Higgins trap with a loading door similar to that on my DT launchers. I don't see how one could successfully load the Higgins trap with 4 pigeons let alone quail or chukars. A loading door seems to be a nece...