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I really don' think my dog knows when he is whining or not - what's the best way to teach him that he actually IS whining in order to teach a command to stop it?

Thank you all very much for the help and replies - I really appreciate it.

I'll read through and let you guys know how everything works out!

Any links on how to tie the smith silent command figure 8 would be great - it's hard to find online!

Thanks guys - I definitely think it's a habit he's gotten into that needs to stop, however, I also read that its a pretty common trait with GSP's. Either way, I'd like to make mine break his habit.

I'll look into the figure 8 - thanks again!

Hey guys - I have a year and a half old GSP. Great dog - very obedient and learns fast - however he's taken on a nack of whining when he's bored. Sometimes I don't even think he realizes that he is doing it. Do you guys have any tips on getting him to stop whining? Nothing is wrong with him, and he'...

Thanks for the replies guys. I had no idea pigeons were that cheap. Is there a place that describes the best way to trap them? Or how do I find somewhere that sells them, being that I'm in the 'burbs??

Again - many thanks!

Hi guys - I have a year and a half old GSP. When he was 6 months old, I sent him away to bird dog school for 3 months where he was trained. I try to hunt him as much as I can, but I'm really only able to get him out maybe once or twice a month due to my work and family schedules. I would like to wor...

Thanks for the help guys. I went over to the pet store by my office at lunch and bought some eye rinse (nutri-vet eye rinse - http://www.nutri-vet.com/eye-rinse-for-dogs/) I flushed his eye with a quick couple drops, then again about an hour and a half later. He is not blinking hardly at all anymore...

Hey guys - Quick question. Took my pup out for his first hunt yesterday, and he did great! All that training and tips from here really paid off. Today I noticed that he is having trouble opening his right eye all the way, and when it is fully open, his eyelid is twitching. There are no signs of any ...

Sounds good - Thanks guys - I'll report back after I've been able to give him the knee.

Thanks again to everyone!

Thanks for the replies guys - I appreciate it!

How hard am I supposed to hit him with my knee?

Thanks again!

Hey guys - new gundog owner but longtime reader of the forum. I have a 10 month old GSP who is a fantastic little hunter - however - he really likes to jump up on people. It's mostly new people that he hasn't met before, he likes to jump up on and try to get on their level - making it tough to stop....

I keep pretty much everything either on the wall or in plastic totes with labels on it.

Pretty cool to read - I have a puppy who is clowns grandson - love the thread!

Hey guys - when you are hunting with the garmin alpha, where are you putting it?

I normally have my collar handheld in a holster on my right side but I'm curious where y'all are putting yours.

I'm looking at buying an alpha also, but before I plop down $800, I'm wondering if this got resolved. Any updates?? Thanks!

Thank you guys and gals for all the help. I picked up my boy and the trainer worked him for 20-30 minutes with me. I'm very happy with how far he has come. I've now set up a program with the trainer where I can go down once a month and train with her and the dog to work us both. I'm really looking f...

birdogg42 wrote:I bought some stone creek chaps. I really like them.

What made you decide to get those over the mules?

Awesome advice guys. Thank you. If you think of anything else keep it coming!!

Thanks guys - keep it coming.

Hi guys - so I'm picking up my 8 month of GSP from bird dog school this weekend. He's been away for 2 months working on basic commands and pointing birds/gun breaking/retrieving birds/ learning basic commands/etc... generally starting the training process of turning him into a bird dog. I'm trying t...

Hi guys. Long time reader of the forums but I rarely post. Anyways, I'm looking for some good drills and tips that you have for me to teach my 15 week old GSP. I play lots of fetch in the evenings to give him some running around time to burn off steam, but I'd love to know anything you would recomme...

Follow the PS series and you can't really go wrong. All you have to do if things aren't going gangbusters is to back the gun way off - then work closer to the gun. This works best when the gun is stationary and you and the dog (and the dead birds - bring multiple in case they get nasty wet) move to...

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Want to send me some??!! That's a great deal!!