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by Will
Sun Aug 03, 2014 7:53 pm
Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
Topic: Tri-Tronics G3 Beeper
Replies: 5
Views: 6530

Re: Tri-Tronics G3 Beeper

Chip,

I have a couple. You're welcome to borrow one and test drive before you buy. These are my first TT beepers so I can't offer a comparison.

Shoot me a text if you want to try one. We'll work out the details.
by Will
Sat Jul 12, 2014 6:08 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Dramamine
Replies: 7
Views: 3144

Re: Dramamine

Start car rides when pup has empty stomach. Keep crate flat and stable....no rocking or shifting around. Short easy trips to start......4 or 5 miles at moderate speeds and no fast corners. After a couple of successful short trips, take her somewhere to play so she associates the ride with something ...
by Will
Wed Jan 01, 2014 5:59 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Choke for grouse
Replies: 28
Views: 13844

Re: Choke for grouse

As open as you got!!!!!
by Will
Sun Dec 29, 2013 1:11 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Breeding my gsp
Replies: 17
Views: 12453

Re: Breeding my gsp

IMO, and in no particular order: Stud should possess desirable traits you seek to add to or strengthen in your bitch, proven to pass these traits through previous matings is great (but they all have to start somewhere), proper conformation, health (hips, eyes, etc), genetics (line breeding? out cros...
by Will
Wed Oct 23, 2013 12:12 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: How to prevent twisted stomach?
Replies: 19
Views: 8904

Re: How to prevent twisted stomach?

Great topic and interesting discussion. I have been adhering to the following based on the suggestion of a breeder I purchased from: Feeding equal amounts twice a day, no run/hunt within 2hrs of eating, or no food for minimum 1hr after run/hunt. As necessary during season, I'll delay both feedings t...
by Will
Wed Oct 16, 2013 7:50 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Leather Boots Care
Replies: 34
Views: 14588

Re: Leather Boots Care

deke wrote:Huberds shoe grease, that is what I have always used.
Looks like good stuff. I'd use it without question. Appears similar to Skidmore's with more offerings.
by Will
Wed Oct 16, 2013 7:41 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Leather Boots Care
Replies: 34
Views: 14588

Re: Leather Boots Care

Im getting pretty overwhelmed with all the leather care for "high quality" as in nice shoes, and i just dont know what the difference is. I have heard mink oil is bad for the pores of it. I have heard it can smell the boots up for deer hunting. I just want something to help my boots last and keep w...
by Will
Sun Oct 13, 2013 7:49 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Leather Boots Care
Replies: 34
Views: 14588

Re: Leather Boots Care

New boots I'll treat a couple of times during a season. I usually just hit them when they get kinda dry looking. It only takes 5 minutes.
by Will
Sun Oct 13, 2013 7:13 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Leather Boots Care
Replies: 34
Views: 14588

Re: Leather Boots Care

Skidmore's Leather Cream on all of my leather from boots and jackets to car seats. Easy to use and cost effective too.
by Will
Fri Dec 28, 2012 8:31 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: keg creek cooper breed to hanshaws out on bail
Replies: 165
Views: 48712

Re: keg creek cooper breed to hanshaws out on bail

Fieldmaster wrote:Carrier to Non Carrier
50% could be carriers / 50% non carriers

Carrier to Carrier
50% Clean
25% carriers
25% effected
Do the same percentages apply to genetics with bad bites?
by Will
Thu Dec 20, 2012 6:47 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Kennel Heat
Replies: 11
Views: 4874

Re: Kennel Heat

That's a big unit (btu wise) for that size space. I heat my garage of about 600sq ft with a 30,000 btu unit and it doesn't work hard. I'd try to find some efficiency and cost comparisons for the floor heat vs forced air. Perhaps instead of a boiler, a hot water heater with a circulator would do it? ...
by Will
Tue Dec 11, 2012 2:08 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Wireless electric fence
Replies: 16
Views: 5544

Re: Wireless electric fence

Once trained, have you found you can remove the collars from them or no?
by Will
Thu Nov 29, 2012 4:41 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Purina pro plan performance
Replies: 141
Views: 58547

Re: Purina pro plan performance

The ingredient list looks very much like many feeds on the market and the guarantees are the same as many feeds that are available. Looks like a decent feed but nothing unique. I have little use for rice and have found that corn is a much better product if you need to condition a working dog. And t...
by Will
Tue Nov 27, 2012 7:07 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Purina pro plan performance
Replies: 141
Views: 58547

Re: Purina pro plan performance

I switched over to this because I got another GSP, mainly to save money and it is all life stages, so convenience too. 30%protein and chicken is the first ingredient so it seems alright. I was feeding innova prime. These are my first two dogs so Im not sure if the money savings will be worth it. An...
by Will
Thu Nov 22, 2012 6:54 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Force Fetch DVD
Replies: 11
Views: 4443

Re: Force Fetch DVD

I really liked the Smart Fetch program by Evan Graham.
by Will
Sat Nov 10, 2012 4:22 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: shooting over a pup
Replies: 8
Views: 2735

Re: shooting over a pup

More than anything else in the upbringing of a pup....gunfire is the one thing I'm most careful with. I never try to fast track it...I'm super cautious...perhaps to a fault. I can't think of anything worse than ruining all of the training, exposure, etc. by turning a pup gunshy.
by Will
Sat Nov 03, 2012 7:22 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: e collar and birds
Replies: 6
Views: 3511

Re: e collar and birds

No expert...however...my opinion is that only if she is whoa broke, is it appropriate to correct or enforce the broken command with the e-collar. If you're shooting birds for her that she's producing by creeping, then you're reinforcing this as being okay. Personally, I'd rather not whoa my dogs on ...
by Will
Thu Nov 01, 2012 2:30 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Weight
Replies: 15
Views: 5191

Re: Weight

Never hurts to have a stool checked for worms or just deworm him and see if that makes a difference. I've used canola oil and veggie oil but I like beef suet best.
by Will
Sat Oct 20, 2012 8:18 am
Forum: Training
Topic: developing a soft mouth
Replies: 7
Views: 6077

Re: developing a soft mouth

He looks good. I find this as being pretty normal. That bird is the object of his desire and he's being possessive of it. Short of force fetch training when he's old enough, perhaps some retrieve games with knobby type bumpers would help? Either way, I wouldn't be too concerned about it at this poin...
by Will
Fri Oct 19, 2012 11:32 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Pigeons too dizzy?
Replies: 18
Views: 5295

Re: Pigeons too dizzy?

Check chord and a helper to start a pup on birds IMO.
by Will
Sun Oct 07, 2012 8:12 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: DT Collar Too Big For Neck
Replies: 5
Views: 1658

Re: DT Collar Too Big For Neck

Ohhh that'd be great!!! It's a nice collar and I'd like to use the two dog set instead of two different units completely. I'll call tomorrow and get the process started. Thank you!!
by Will
Sun Oct 07, 2012 5:42 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: DT Collar Too Big For Neck
Replies: 5
Views: 1658

Re: DT Collar Too Big For Neck

It would have to go in to DT or somewhere for that because the wires run through the collar from the box and then are connected to the collar for the run down to the speaker. The wires would have to be shortened and the speaker and box would have to be moved closer together.
by Will
Sun Oct 07, 2012 2:03 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: DT Collar Too Big For Neck
Replies: 5
Views: 1658

DT Collar Too Big For Neck

I bought a new DT two dog system with beepers last year and I really like it. It's the SPT 2430 I believe. Well I no longer have the same two dogs that wore them last year and my young female is such a little girl that these are way too big for her. Does anybody know if DT or maybe Collar Clinic wou...
by Will
Sat Sep 01, 2012 8:55 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Feeding and Hunting
Replies: 20
Views: 6564

Re: Feeding and Hunting

I don't feed if they won't get a full 2 hours after eating before the hunt. I'll feed them an hour afterwards then just give the other feeding as late as I can. Most typically both meals are simply delayed.
by Will
Sun Aug 26, 2012 6:53 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Puppy Shots DIY
Replies: 10
Views: 4216

Re: Puppy Shots DIY

Thanks everybody.
by Will
Fri Aug 17, 2012 5:19 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Puppy Shots DIY
Replies: 10
Views: 4216

Puppy Shots DIY

Who gives their own puppy shots and what brand do you use? Tractor supply has Canine Spectra 7 in single dose vaccinations for under $5.00. There are several different ones available online at Jeffers and other places.

Is the Spectra 7 a good one for 12 week and 16 week old shots?
by Will
Thu Aug 16, 2012 8:46 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Carsick puppy
Replies: 11
Views: 3822

Re: Carsick puppy

ezzy333 wrote:I found putting them in a crate where they can't see out well helped a whole lot. The movement of things going by the windows is one of the main causes.

Ezzy
+100
by Will
Thu May 24, 2012 6:20 am
Forum: Training
Topic: fetching troubles
Replies: 15
Views: 4391

Re: fetching troubles

Now she is having fun with you...playing "the game". I would put her on a check chord and toss her dummy out a short distance, then kind of guide her back with the CC. When she gets there praise her up real big but don't take the dummy from her right away. She'll get the idea...but she is just a pup...
by Will
Wed May 23, 2012 6:00 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Hows the weight
Replies: 39
Views: 16016

Re: Hows the weight

Looking great!!!
by Will
Wed May 23, 2012 5:06 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: NAVHDA Question
Replies: 12
Views: 4850

Re: NAVHDA Question

Thanks for your efforts.
by Will
Tue May 22, 2012 4:59 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: NAVHDA Question
Replies: 12
Views: 4850

NAVHDA Question

I'm thinking about testing pup in NA this fall just to try something new and have a question concerning membership. Do you have to join a local chapter AND join the national organization to participate? What are the membership requirements for testing?
by Will
Fri May 11, 2012 9:04 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: What to feed a GSP pup?
Replies: 18
Views: 8382

Re: What to feed a GSP pup?

willie... What brand of food is he breeder feeding? I would stick with that for a while as not to add stress to the pups system. +1 This is a good plan if possible. I don't think a change is a huge deal, however, if you stick to whatever you feed. Lot's of breeders will send a small amount of food ...
by Will
Thu May 10, 2012 1:19 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: annual vet shots?
Replies: 17
Views: 6179

Re: annual vet shots?

Please tell us more. I go annually for shots, but it's only the rabies vaccination that's required. It gets a little spendy with 3 dogs. Have I slipped up and drank the kool-aide?
by Will
Wed May 02, 2012 12:35 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What to do with a laid back puppy
Replies: 12
Views: 3727

Re: What to do with a laid back puppy

I agree with the consensus...he's just a baby and is only being introduced to this big crazy world. Don't force anything upon him and let him discover at his pace. In the next few weeks I'll bet you see a different pup altogether.
by Will
Fri Apr 27, 2012 6:13 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Diamond Extreme Athlete - Tell Me About It
Replies: 8
Views: 4128

Re: Diamond Extreme Athlete - Tell Me About It

It gave my dog the squirts when I tried it. I tried cutting way beack on it but still didn't work . I ended up cutting it with the Iams I started with(with inconsitant stools ) until I found what I feed now. When you talk about what people feed and what works best you tend to ruffle feathers. I gue...
by Will
Fri Apr 27, 2012 6:05 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: German Shorthairs
Replies: 28
Views: 9186

Re: German Shorthairs

Like all breeds there can be vast differences within them depending on many factors such as bloodline, etc..

I think most importantly they are what you make them or allow them to be.
by Will
Thu Apr 26, 2012 3:10 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Diamond Extreme Athlete - Tell Me About It
Replies: 8
Views: 4128

Re: Diamond Extreme Athlete - Tell Me About It

I fed it all winter long to my gang and all did well on it. Inconsistent stools from my previous more expensive brand firmed right up and all performed great on it. As hunting and guiding season ended and it warmed up I switched to just the Naturals Chicken & Rice and they never flinched to the chan...
by Will
Sat Apr 14, 2012 6:53 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Forcebraking
Replies: 9
Views: 2333

Re: Forcebraking

Trained/Conditioned Retrieve
by Will
Fri Mar 30, 2012 8:23 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Favorite print?
Replies: 29
Views: 12422

Re: Favorite print?

One of my favorite artists is Rosemary Millette. Too many great ones to pick a favorite print.
by Will
Thu Mar 01, 2012 12:15 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Setter vs Brittany?
Replies: 72
Views: 22460

Re: Setter vs Brittany?

I'm not sure I agree with the "possibly more run" part....but he does say "possibly". I have had the pleasure to hunt behind several of both breeds and I think they are much like any other....there can be a huge range of traits and characteristics depending on bloodlines, etc. Most of the ES's I've ...
by Will
Mon Feb 20, 2012 9:21 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: barn pigeons homing
Replies: 16
Views: 7657

Re: barn pigeons homing

Sometimes you can get "cull" birds cheap...homers that don't meet the racing pigeon guy's standards. You probably wouldn't pay that much for squeakers from a good homing loft anyway. They'll all home.
by Will
Thu Feb 09, 2012 7:18 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Beer?
Replies: 185
Views: 69552

Re: Beer?

Kinda simple but I'm totally into it these days - Original Leinenkugel Lager. I have it "bootlegged" from a buddy who lives up near Chippewa Falls because you can't buy it here.
by Will
Sat Dec 24, 2011 9:19 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Feeding To Condition
Replies: 2
Views: 1141

Feeding To Condition

I've been feeding Diamond EA now for about 4 months to my two adult males with good results. Their stools were inconsistent on previous food and now always firm. Young female still on a 50/50 blend of old and EA as I had a couple of bags to feed out and her requirements are a bit lower than the big ...
by Will
Wed Nov 16, 2011 3:14 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Endurance Question
Replies: 10
Views: 4734

Re: Endurance Question

Young enthusiasm...she'll learn to pace herself as she matures. In the meantime, her endurance will build the more you hunt her.

Is she getting the job done at her "brisk walk"?
by Will
Sat Sep 03, 2011 10:00 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Safeguard For Goats
Replies: 4
Views: 1812

Re: Safeguard For Goats

Put it right on top of their food...after a short pause they inhaled as usual.
by Will
Fri Sep 02, 2011 1:01 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Safeguard For Goats
Replies: 4
Views: 1812

Safeguard For Goats

Can the Safeguard Dewormer for goats suspension liquid be applied over food or should it be given directly?
by Will
Thu Aug 25, 2011 7:26 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: correct way to switch dog food?
Replies: 5
Views: 1476

Re: correct way to switch dog food?

If he is still very loose...maybe consider taking him off food completely for 24hrs....then feed new feed 3/4 cup twice a day for a couple of days...if stools firm up...increase to 1 cup twice a day...monitor stools....then adjust and feed to condition. Diamond EA has alot of protien and fat and you...
by Will
Thu Aug 18, 2011 7:19 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pup's First Heat Cycle
Replies: 9
Views: 3628

Re: Pup's First Heat Cycle

Thanks for the replies all. Having them separated is working out and the young male is eating...just not chowing down like usual. She's starting to swell a bit and soon it will be time to crate her in the garage or in the house.
by Will
Wed Aug 17, 2011 7:35 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pup's First Heat Cycle
Replies: 9
Views: 3628

Pup's First Heat Cycle

Hey all. I think my 7mo old GSP female is just starting her first heat cycle. The males were all snarly at each other tonight in their kennels and my young male was just picking at his food....but out in the yard they acted fine when she was still in the kennel....when she was out, the young male wo...