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Any results?

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Not sure I would classify myself as an "old goat" yet, but I sure enjoyed that music!!

Thanks for posting!!

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I have no words, but my thoughts are with you.

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When I get to steadiness work, once the dog knows & thoroughly understands whoa, I walk him/her on check cord throw a dummy or docken and then command whoa and reinforce it in that order (very important). Pretty soon the dog sees the flying object and anticipates the verbal whoa to follow & begins t...

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Ted...that is one gorgeous animal! I would love to see the pedigree.

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What is the cost as compared to pro plan?

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Never...not everyone (relatives, friends, company in general) enjoys a medium to large dog on their lap.

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Thank you for posting!

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Wonderful piece! Thanks for sharing!

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With winter pups in north country, I have rigged up a "tie out" for pup in both the garage & in the basement using an eye bolt & a short length (12 in. Approx) of light chain attached to the bottom plate in an area where the little guy cannot do too much damage. I keep the chain short so they cannot...

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Cannot remember where I learned this, but it was many years ago. When a dog clamps down on anything & refuses to give it up....gently lift behind its rear flank & they will spit it out. I've used this a gazillion times without fail.

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I am with Ray & Britt Guy. I always introduce pups to lead via staking out just as Britt Guy describes. Let them associate the negative experience of fighting the restriction with anything other than you. Then when they submit to the restriction & relax, you come in as the good guy & love them up. N...

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Very nice! Congrats on your new hunting buddy. Enjoy!

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I have ff several dogs over the years and read about Evans program so I purchased his book and dvd. I can with confidence say that it is the most logically laid out (for the dog's understanding) program that I have come across. I followed it with excellent results! Like mentioned previously, Evan wa...

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Absolutely beautiful! Thanks for sharing the photos! Makes me even more eager to get to the prairie.

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Ezzy wrote: Both serve a purpose and are considered safe since the toxicity level is more than a 1000 tines normal daily use. Can't even begin to tell you how many products fall into that range that we all use. Some homework for you Ezzy....Who deems this, or any toxicity level safe? The EPA or some...

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Tri Tronics Pro 100. I run multiple collars and have never had any issues! Quality product!

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Tammy and Howie.....you guys have a real blue chipper there! Loved the video clip!

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Absolutely gorgeous pup!!!!!!!!

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Hawk 9 1/2 Weeks....

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Thanks Ted! Not sure if his tail will straighten out as he matures, but even so, I love how he carries it as well as his personality. If I do not screw him up, I'm thinking he will be a great one!

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Pups first point on a live bird! 9 1/2 weeks old.

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First...I'm very sorry for your loss Probably the most informative presentation regarding sporting dog nutrition was from Dr. Arleigh Reynolds of Purina. NAVHDA used to have a video series available for members that was totally devoted to his research and results with extreme sporting dogs and nutri...

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I live in SE MN and would be interested in an application as well...

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As most have mentioned to this point, this is pretty normal or typical puppy behavior to nip, bite, mouth, as they play. It will also increase later as they are teething. With that said, as the puppy ages and this type of behavior continues and or gets worse, it grows into a dominance issue. In othe...

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Any updates?

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I have used Pet Ex to ship pups with excellent results. Prices are reasonable, and service is outstanding. Laura virtually does everything for you. You just have to get the pup to the terminal and checked in on time! The website is www.sonshinepets.com.

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Got it!! Thanks again!!

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Thanks Karen...I can see with this config. there would be less stress on the pvc tubing and snapping it would be less of an issue. Another question for Chukar: The rig you describe I am assuming is for one side either front or back? If I wanted to have a four sided set-up (2 front & 2 back), I would...

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Chukar 12: I thank you a great deal for sharing your plan! Could I run two dogs from each drop (eye bolt)?

I am not very handy, but this seems like something even I can pull off! Thanks again for your help!

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Thank all of you for your input. I know LCS sells a quality unit. Have any of you fabricated your own metal rigs for less $$$?

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I have been researching roading rigs as I would like to outfit my ATV to be able to road my dogs. Found some old forum posts that indicated folks using PVC piping instead of aluminum or steel. My question...is PVC strong and durable enough to withstand the pulling from the dogs? If anyone has experi...

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gonehuntin writes: And in the Dakotas I see the farmers doing the very same thing. They are plowing fence row to fence row. Burning and draining the pot holes. Plowing CRP under. And after they do it, they're giving PF nothing. I don't fault the farmer. On the other hand, they give PF nothing, Mons...

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I never indicated PF took money from their sponsors and used it to destroy habitat. Not sure where you came up with that. I explained everything in great detail and provided all the facts. You don't get it and that is OK...

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Gonehuntin: Your question re: what is PF doing wrong: They are compromising their values, mission, and goals by accepting money from the likes of these companies. The same companies who are "directly" and "indirectly" responsible for the destruction of the very same habitat that PF attempts to prote...

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Some light reading for both of you... looking for "specifics". Looks like not all family farmers share your views with the likes of Monsanto..... http://www.ibtimes.com/monsanto-named-2013s-most-evil-corporation-new-poll-1300217 http://moneymorning.com/2013/06/17/farm-bill-2013-corporate-welfare-on-...

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I grew up on a small family farm and never, ever indicated that farming nor farmers were bad. Specifics....unfortunately but realistically the Farm Bill drives conservation and farming practices or lack thereof. All I am saying is the fact that these corporate ag companies lobby against and profits ...

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Pull your head out of the sand pal. I will explain it to you one more time....They (Pioneer & Monsanto and others like them) spend millions lobbying for a farm bill that limits conservation and increases subsidies (in the form of yours and my tax dollars) and incentives to agriculture that directly ...

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Never once have I stated that PF does not provide support for conservation. I am only stating that accepting money from Pioneer and Monsanto is a colossal conflict of interest. Yes, they lobby for CRP while Pioneer and Monsanto lobby $1000 to PF's $1 against it. Here is a news flash.....corporate ag...

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I see no parallel in your example of a dog food manufacturer sponsoring sporting dog events? I see no conflict there? Pheasants Forever to Pioneer and Monsanto is like Sporting Dog events and organizations to PETA or HSUS. Both are obvious conflicts of interest. This is all I am trying shed light on...

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Even though they are not the ones tilling and tiling, they are in fact promoting more cropland in production and the lobby dollars they spend supporting farm policies that support this prove it! More cropland in production, more seed and chemicals sold, more profit for them and less habitat for wild...

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Wondering how many of you are members of Pheasants Forever? Wondering more if any of you are members of PF and feel that their taking on Pioneer DuPont and Monsanto as corporate sponsors does not pass the "smell test"? As I see it, these two corporate ag chemical companies garner their profits throu...

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Got it...makes sense. Thank you!

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I have been following the 2014 National Championship at Ames Plantation on their website (Brace by Brace Synopsis). It is very interesting to me to see that all but one dog to this point (after only 3 braces being reported) have been "picked up" before the required 3 hour time limit. I would love to...

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I have recently used and would highly recommend "Pet Ex" a travel agent for your pets. This is air travel, but the service is outstanding and the prices are very reasonable(around $175 for a pup depending on location and airline). They handle everything for you, all you have to do is get the puppy t...

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