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by 10Sam29
Tue Sep 23, 2014 6:23 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Difference in Homing and Feral Pigeons
Replies: 32
Views: 19131

Re: Difference in Homing and Feral Pigeons

I think the ferals are more likely to leave your loft. I haven't had good luck with ferals. When my friends were kids, they would go and raid the feral nests looking for really young birds. That might work, but I'm too old to be crawling around up in rafters or under bridges at night raiding nests t...
by 10Sam29
Mon Sep 22, 2014 6:03 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Difference in Homing and Feral Pigeons
Replies: 32
Views: 19131

Re: Difference in Homing and Feral Pigeons

Don't waste your time on ferals. Find someone who has a quality loft of homers, and purchase some of their extra squeakers (youngsters) to establish your loft. Once you have good homers established in the loft and for training, don't bring in ferals, they could bring disease into your good birds. Us...
by 10Sam29
Mon Sep 22, 2014 12:26 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: When is my female Brittany fully mature?
Replies: 25
Views: 11335

Re: When is my female Brittany fully mature?

At the time of her spay, request the Vet to "invert" the stitches. It might make things a bit easier.

CB
by 10Sam29
Sun Sep 21, 2014 5:12 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: DIY remote system for backing silhouette....
Replies: 0
Views: 1431

DIY remote system for backing silhouette....

Does anyone have plans for building a remote backing silhouette?
by 10Sam29
Wed Sep 17, 2014 6:47 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Diamond Naturals Extreme Athlete
Replies: 11
Views: 7039

Re: Diamond Naturals Extreme Athlete

I just put my 2 year GWP on 4Health Performance. I wanted a little more protein for hunting season. His stools are firm, and he has a lot of energy. I also feed my 150lb G-Dane the same. His stools firmed up greatly (thank Gawd). 8 cups of his old food made a LOT of clean up. He also has a problem d...
by 10Sam29
Sun Sep 14, 2014 11:34 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Backing dog design/ideas needed.....
Replies: 7
Views: 3713

Backing dog design/ideas needed.....

I would like to make a backing dog figure out of plywood so I can introduce my pup to backing. Does anyone have dimensions or a pattern available?
by 10Sam29
Sun Sep 14, 2014 11:19 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: First aid kits
Replies: 5
Views: 3333

Re: First aid kits

Don't forget the Benadryl for bee stings, and instant ice packs. Oh yeah, don't forget about a few items for yourself.
by 10Sam29
Sun Sep 14, 2014 7:14 am
Forum: Training
Topic: A Little Help Here
Replies: 6
Views: 3218

Re: A Little Help Here

Invest in the Perfect Start, Perfect Finish DVD series ASAP. Well worth the money, and you can take your time as you two work through it.
by 10Sam29
Sun Sep 14, 2014 7:05 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Need Help on AKC Registered Name
Replies: 3
Views: 2166

Re: Need Help on AKC Registered Name

How about Applewood's Chocolate Mousse.
by 10Sam29
Tue Sep 09, 2014 5:06 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Help with the book Training the Sporting Dog
Replies: 9
Views: 2793

Re: Help with the book Training the Sporting Dog

E collar for me after about 8 months, and invested the money in the Perfect Start and Finish series. Well worth the money for me and my GWP.
by 10Sam29
Tue Sep 09, 2014 5:03 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: The intense point......
Replies: 7
Views: 3482

Re: The intense point......

I don't doubt that he's on a bird, I can read him pretty good. Now I'm starting to think it might be the distance when he enters odor. The further away the more looser he is, the closer the more intense. I'll have to confirm my next training session.
by 10Sam29
Mon Sep 08, 2014 9:09 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: The intense point......
Replies: 7
Views: 3482

The intense point......

I see posts of various dogs on point. What I notice on the majority is the intensity in the eyes and the staunchness of the point. Is this intensity in the gene of the posted dog, something that can be taught, or is it a combo of both? My dog will go on an intense point while training, and sometimes...
by 10Sam29
Fri Sep 05, 2014 4:47 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Losing style on flush
Replies: 35
Views: 19459

Re: Losing style on flush

Or the pup hasn't had the fun of being able retrieve a bird after the point and flush. I don't know if it has been shot over, but it sounds like she knows at this point (no pun intended) that when the flush occurs, her fun for the moment is gone until the next. Maybe start incorporating some live bi...
by 10Sam29
Fri Sep 05, 2014 3:43 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Metamucil or ?
Replies: 11
Views: 7246

Re: Metamucil or ?

I was told to use pumpkin to eliminate the opposite problem? I would agree with the psyllium powder. I buy mine at Trader Joe's out here. It's not finely ground, so stand by when it kicks in. Just bought a container today.....for me. :mrgreen:
by 10Sam29
Thu Sep 04, 2014 6:19 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Number of launchers
Replies: 7
Views: 3031

Number of launchers

What a sufficient number of launchers to use during training? Just trying to get some input on how many other people use. I will eventually have 4 to use, as soon they're changed over from manual to remotes. I will be using them for whoa and pointing work.
by 10Sam29
Thu Sep 04, 2014 6:09 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Hunt Day Nutrition
Replies: 14
Views: 8607

Re: Hunt Day Nutrition

I feed my GWP normally twice a day (3 cups) per setting. When we go hunting, I feed him about one cup at least 2 hours a head of time. No supplements for him, I personally think good old water is fine.
by 10Sam29
Tue Sep 02, 2014 8:28 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Give or Drop command? And others...
Replies: 18
Views: 7889

Re: Give or Drop command? And others...

I like "give", so the dog doesn't get use to putting the bird down and having it possibly fly off if only injured. My "stay" command eventually developed into my "whoa" command during training. I use the "here" command because I can get my tone at a higher pitch for him to hear, and make myself soun...
by 10Sam29
Tue Sep 02, 2014 2:09 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Best scenting conditions
Replies: 7
Views: 3139

Re: Best scenting conditions

On another note, with poor conditions, your pup will probably be sooo close to the bird, it will catch it. Just remember to keep a close eye on your pup and make sure to mark your bird locations. This way you can work with your pup while on a check cord, if she gets right on top of the bird you can ...
by 10Sam29
Mon Sep 01, 2014 9:42 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What is Derby Broke ?
Replies: 54
Views: 25079

Re: What is Derby Broke ?

I like PntrRookie's description.
by 10Sam29
Sun Aug 31, 2014 9:00 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pigeons Stretch Their Wings
Replies: 4
Views: 1616

Re: Pigeons Stretch Their Wings

Feral pigeons are tough to keep. The squeakers might acclimate better for you. Check your local Craigslist for some true homers, they'll adjust quicker for you. Good luck. :)
by 10Sam29
Sat Aug 30, 2014 10:55 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Is there really an off season?
Replies: 13
Views: 5746

Is there really an off season?

As a detective working narcotics, I handled 4 K9's over my career. Needless to say, once I finished my basic training, I was kept busy year round with search warrants, probation searches, drug interdiction operations, and my continual in-house training. There really was never an off season. Now hand...
by 10Sam29
Fri Aug 29, 2014 5:03 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Retriever Dog Food- DO NOT PURCHASE
Replies: 49
Views: 28946

Re: Retriever Dog Food- DO NOT PURCHASE

No worries here, I have a GWP, so I won't feed him retriever food.
by 10Sam29
Fri Aug 29, 2014 4:55 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: first flyaway.....not a pretty picture
Replies: 45
Views: 17896

Re: first flyaway.....not a pretty picture

I think that session went fine with what happened. The pup looked happy and excited to be out. Be prepared for more mistakes, shak'em off, and have fun at training.
by 10Sam29
Wed Aug 27, 2014 10:06 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Heck of a time finding pigeons
Replies: 6
Views: 2736

Re: Heck of a time finding pigeons

If you have an opportunity, contact a local pest control company see if they sub-contract. I found a seller on CL out here who charges me $2 a bird. Come to find out, he's a sub-contractor who does nothing but pigeon trap for a pest company. The birds I buy aren't really good homers, but they do the...
by 10Sam29
Mon Aug 25, 2014 6:03 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Mud River product...
Replies: 3
Views: 1688

Re: Mud River product...

Nope, no insulation.
by 10Sam29
Sun Aug 24, 2014 7:20 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Higgens, How did you fare during the earthquake
Replies: 3
Views: 1295

Re: Higgens, How did you fare during the earthquake

Lot of shaking and rattling, but my GWP just looked at me like "whatever".
by 10Sam29
Sat Aug 23, 2014 5:21 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Settling in to loft.
Replies: 8
Views: 3482

Re: Settling in to loft.

I agree with Ezzy, a couple weeks in an outdoor cage environment. Give them a week to acclimate by flying around the area then increase their fly back distance.
by 10Sam29
Fri Aug 22, 2014 3:58 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Mud River product...
Replies: 3
Views: 1688

Mud River product...

Anyone have a problem or concern about a Mud River kennel cover keeping in the heat during the Summer months? I left mine on all year. Didn't see any issues with the dog. I heard it could be a problem. I do always try to find shade to park in if I'm out about with him and leave the side flaps open f...
by 10Sam29
Fri Aug 22, 2014 6:33 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Sufficient or too much training time?
Replies: 20
Views: 7881

Re: Sufficient or too much training time?

Hey Fun Dog,
What type of yard work are you doing? I like the idea of mixing up the trainings.
by 10Sam29
Thu Aug 21, 2014 5:32 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Sufficient or too much training time?
Replies: 20
Views: 7881

Re: Sufficient or too much training time?

Sorry forgot, I usually train 4-5 days a week.
by 10Sam29
Thu Aug 21, 2014 5:30 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Sufficient or too much training time?
Replies: 20
Views: 7881

Re: Sufficient or too much training time?

The dog is coming up on 2 years old. I work with live pigeons.
by 10Sam29
Thu Aug 21, 2014 4:00 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Sufficient or too much training time?
Replies: 20
Views: 7881

Sufficient or too much training time?

At this point, I plant birds for training and give them at least a 15 minute "cook off" period to get some odor out. As I wait, I do my obedience work with my dog. When it appears he is doing well to my satisfaction, we then go to the bird field. This can take another 15 - 20 minutes to complete thi...
by 10Sam29
Wed Aug 20, 2014 5:24 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Words of Wisdom
Replies: 205
Views: 362938

Re: Words of Wisdom

TRUST YOUR DOG....
by 10Sam29
Tue Aug 19, 2014 2:24 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: DIY manual launcher to remote launcher project question
Replies: 14
Views: 5933

Re: DIY manual launcher to remote launcher project question

Hey SwitchgrassWPG.....PM sent.
by 10Sam29
Tue Aug 19, 2014 2:15 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pigeons
Replies: 10
Views: 5264

Re: Pigeons

If you have one available, a wire rabbit cage (hutch) does well to hold them for a few days. I don't let the wild ones I get in my loft with the homers I use strictly for whoa work with a launcher. The wild birds get a one way ride to training, and they don't fly home afterwards. :wink:
by 10Sam29
Mon Aug 18, 2014 7:05 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Tips for physical pre-season exercise?
Replies: 5
Views: 2435

Tips for physical pre-season exercise?

I would like to hear some ideas for pre-season physical conditioning for my GWP. We don't hunt the big open plains, but I would like to increase his stamina. He currently runs non stop with my G. Dane on our 1.5 acre property when out of his kennel for family time.
by 10Sam29
Mon Aug 18, 2014 4:56 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: DIY manual launcher to remote launcher project question
Replies: 14
Views: 5933

Re: DIY manual launcher to remote launcher project question

Thanks for the responses. I'm waiting for Jay's plans to arrive. It's getting pretty frustrating because I know I'm one simple part away from completing this project. I kinda figured since the directions are vintage 2005 GDF, they have been improved upon by guys with dogs.

Chris
by 10Sam29
Sat Aug 16, 2014 5:50 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: DIY manual launcher to remote launcher project question
Replies: 14
Views: 5933

DIY manual launcher to remote launcher project question

I am in the progress of a DIY project making my manual launchers to remote launchers. I have followed the directions involving the use of two walkie talkies and a vehicle actuator. In fact, I found the directions posted on the internet from GDF. At this point, I cannot determine why the walkie talki...
by 10Sam29
Thu Aug 14, 2014 9:54 pm
Forum: Birds & Bird Supplies
Topic: Lost Homers?
Replies: 9
Views: 8226

Re: Lost Homers?

If you can find a good source of birds in your area, be sure to ask for "squeakers". These are young pigeons that are more likely to acclimate to your loft. I have the same loft, and have had good luck keeping them locked down for a week with the ability to be outside viewing their surroundings from...
by 10Sam29
Wed Aug 13, 2014 3:50 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Training question.
Replies: 28
Views: 8518

Re: Training question.

Definitely bring some type of "fun" item, i.e. bumper, bird, or anything he has fun with into the next training. I wouldn't go back to the gun situation for a few days. If you haven't already, bring him inside with the family preferably in the noisiest rooms in the house and let him acclimate to the...