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by Rakoprtr
Sun Feb 02, 2014 9:07 am
Forum: Training
Topic: How much does training cost?
Replies: 21
Views: 13892

Re: How much does training cost?

Just curious Where u at in texas I live in crockett way east
by Rakoprtr
Sat Jan 11, 2014 7:42 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Littermate syndrome prevention.
Replies: 37
Views: 21266

Re: Littermate syndrome prevention.

I'm getting two lab puppies in two weeks they are my girlfriends labs puppies and I have already bonded very close with them since the day they were born. Is litter ate syndrome preventable I have a very large house, enough time, and really want to be successful. I would really not like any negativ...
by Rakoprtr
Thu Jan 09, 2014 10:42 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: How many dogs?
Replies: 41
Views: 15960

Re: How many dogs?

2 a blood hound and a gsp/lab mix I'm at my limit for now
by Rakoprtr
Wed Jan 08, 2014 8:24 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Is sending dogs to a trainer worth it?
Replies: 16
Views: 8496

Re: Is sending dogs to a trainer worth it?

I'm training my dogs these are my first hunting breeds so It's not perfect and I'm sure A lot of people would probly ask what the he!! I'm doing if they ever saw my dogs but it's works for me And I'm pretty sure I'm learning more than they are
by Rakoprtr
Sun Jan 05, 2014 6:44 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Waterfowl hunting video
Replies: 2
Views: 765

Re: Waterfowl hunting video

Whats the song called and who sings it
by Rakoprtr
Fri Jan 03, 2014 3:48 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: GSP contact point length
Replies: 12
Views: 3140

GSP contact point length

Alright gsp guys that have the TT brand collars do u use the short or long contact points for ur e collar I have been using the long ones but he stops and scratches at it all the time like it's bothering him should I try the shorts and see if it helps or just let him work it out and get used to it
by Rakoprtr
Fri Jan 03, 2014 10:35 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Loading in truck
Replies: 22
Views: 10440

Re: Loading in truck

Same here I have a tie down with a special tie down that is designed to stretch on impact to reduce back injuries I have it from tying onto helos when I was in the army
by Rakoprtr
Fri Jan 03, 2014 8:31 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Loading in truck
Replies: 22
Views: 10440

Re: Loading in truck

Once they figure out the Taxi takes them to the game.It's not to get them in the truck :D [img] dogs%20in%20car.jpg [/img] Ha that's the thing he loves car rides and going places once I start my truck to let it warm up there both sitting at the door givin me the can we go plz look but one runs out ...
by Rakoprtr
Thu Jan 02, 2014 6:07 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Loading in truck
Replies: 22
Views: 10440

Re: Loading in truck

We do have a stock height jeep grand Cherokee he won't get in that either I figured my truck was cuz it was so big but once I noticed he wouldn't jump n the jeep either I was starting to wonder
by Rakoprtr
Thu Jan 02, 2014 2:41 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Loading in truck
Replies: 22
Views: 10440

Loading in truck

How do u guys teach ur dogs to loa into a truck my hound won't even put his front paws up onto the tailgate I have to lift him them lift his back half it's really a pain sometimes my gsp jumps right up what can I do to get my hound to follow him
by Rakoprtr
Tue Dec 31, 2013 8:48 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Wood dog box plans
Replies: 4
Views: 4018

Wood dog box plans

I was wondering if anyone has ever built a wood two hole dog box for their truck I was thinking bout building one and googled and seen a bunch wondering if anyone here has ever done it don't really wanna use metal because of texas heat and air flow is important
by Rakoprtr
Mon Dec 30, 2013 6:22 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Credit where it's due
Replies: 5
Views: 2240

Credit where it's due

So lately I find myself more often than not complaining about stuff but not giving thanx for the awsomness in my life so today I'm going to do that permatack is awsome I recieved my two collars and two leashes today and there pretty sweet I originally only orderd one but got my second dog shortly af...
by Rakoprtr
Sun Dec 29, 2013 4:23 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: The Retrieve = as Important
Replies: 30
Views: 9263

Re: The Retrieve = as Important

My new guy payne
by Rakoprtr
Sun Dec 29, 2013 11:49 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Sport dog E collar opinions needed
Replies: 7
Views: 2185

Re: Sport dog E collar opinions needed

Thx for everyone's opinions I decided to with a TT sport upland g3 thanx to memeber az draht on here
by Rakoprtr
Sat Dec 28, 2013 3:58 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Sport dog E collar opinions needed
Replies: 7
Views: 2185

Re: Sport dog E collar opinions needed

The only thing that bugs me is I hear they have battery problems and it only has a range of 400 yards i don't think they will ever be that far out but if they are I want to have control
by Rakoprtr
Sat Dec 28, 2013 2:09 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Sport dog E collar opinions needed
Replies: 7
Views: 2185

Re: Sport dog E collar opinions needed

That's what I figured lol I love my TT but need a multi dog this sux lol
by Rakoprtr
Sat Dec 28, 2013 1:54 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Sport dog E collar opinions needed
Replies: 7
Views: 2185

Sport dog E collar opinions needed

I need some opinions has anyone used the sport dog 400 system and how is it there's one on my local cl for 100 nib and I need a multi dog system I can buy another collar for 75 so for 175 I have a two dog system I'm currently using a pro 100 one dog at a time I don't want too switch and be dissapoin...
by Rakoprtr
Fri Dec 27, 2013 5:54 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Finally got a bird dog
Replies: 21
Views: 9198

Re: Finally got a bird dog

DonF wrote:Well I certainly hope he works out for you! I love shorthairs and Labs. Best of both worlds, hope the right trait's come out for you.
Thx me too
by Rakoprtr
Fri Dec 27, 2013 4:08 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Finally got a bird dog
Replies: 21
Views: 9198

Re: Finally got a bird dog

The only reason I use the word hybrid is apperntly that's what they are I thought the same thing is that he's a mutt but I googled it it and apperntly people breed them together on purpose and they go for decent money I don't know why but they do anyway he's doing good needs to figure out when it's...
by Rakoprtr
Fri Dec 27, 2013 8:22 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Finally got a bird dog
Replies: 21
Views: 9198

Re: Finally got a bird dog

The only reason I use the word hybrid is apperntly that's what they are I thought the same thing is that he's a mutt but I googled it it and apperntly people breed them together on purpose and they go for decent money I don't know why but they do anyway he's doing good needs to figure out when it's ...
by Rakoprtr
Thu Dec 26, 2013 8:32 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Tri tronics question
Replies: 1
Views: 850

Tri tronics question

If I buy a multiple dog system can I use the orignal pro 100 with the new transmitter for example If I get a classic 70 exp g3 or pro 100 exp g2 can I pair it with my original pro 100 receiver or do I have to buy the pro 100 g2 extra reciever
by Rakoprtr
Thu Dec 26, 2013 7:53 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Finally got a bird dog
Replies: 21
Views: 9198

Re: Finally got a bird dog

Del Lolo wrote:
Rakoprtr wrote:he held good today while I was working with the bumpers
Pointing bumpers :?: ......... :roll:
Haha yes I'm an idiot lol see post above urs
by Rakoprtr
Thu Dec 26, 2013 6:30 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Finally got a bird dog
Replies: 21
Views: 9198

Re: Finally got a bird dog

Sorry got my wording messed up yes acoording to the prior owner he points not flush when I was talking about holding I was just bragging that he would hold until released before the retrieve wth the bumpers something my hound doesn't do yet sorry bout the mix up lol this is my first dog for hunting ...
by Rakoprtr
Thu Dec 26, 2013 5:20 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Finally got a bird dog
Replies: 21
Views: 9198

Re: Finally got a bird dog

According to the previous owner he points and will hold he held good today while I was working with the bumpers so I guess we'll see here's some pics
by Rakoprtr
Thu Dec 26, 2013 3:23 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Finally got a bird dog
Replies: 21
Views: 9198

Finally got a bird dog

Got a started German shorthair lab hybrid he's birdy and seems to do good on an ecollar the people I got him from said they couldn't give him the attention he needed he seems to be a decent dog he's a little over a year old gonna start with him tonight and hopefully be able to put him on some birds ...
by Rakoprtr
Wed Dec 25, 2013 2:24 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: The Retrieve = as Important
Replies: 30
Views: 9263

Re: The Retrieve = as Important

Here's sergeant
by Rakoprtr
Tue Dec 24, 2013 8:14 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Collars what do u use
Replies: 26
Views: 11367

Re: Collars what do u use

Thx MD that's what I was lookin for just put in my order for a collar and six foot leash and might possibly get a check cord as we'll I'm gonna see how I like this stuff first thx for everyone's opinion and experiance it really helped make my decision
by Rakoprtr
Tue Dec 24, 2013 3:12 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Collars what do u use
Replies: 26
Views: 11367

Re: Collars what do u use

Ok so I have decided on the tuff flex from gun dog supply I was wondering if anyone has tried the tuff flex leashes or if permatack is the overall favirote in that department Perma-Tack collars and leashes are a one-time purchase. They cost 3 times what other collars cost but you are still only tal...
by Rakoprtr
Tue Dec 24, 2013 11:03 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Collars what do u use
Replies: 26
Views: 11367

Re: Collars what do u use

Ok so I have decided on the tuff flex from gun dog supply I was wondering if anyone has tried the tuff flex leashes or if permatack is the overall favirote in that department
by Rakoprtr
Mon Dec 23, 2013 7:28 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pass it on / pay it forward
Replies: 25
Views: 15588

Re: Pass it on / pay it forward

We'll nobody has told me I'm crazy or stupid yet so let's try this and see how it goes. up for grabs is a tri tronics 100 lr both batteries hold a decent charge comes with the case everything that originally came with it and a leather holster for the remote ill cover shipping anywhere conus it is a...
by Rakoprtr
Mon Dec 23, 2013 6:48 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Any body from east tx
Replies: 0
Views: 1032

Any body from east tx

Me n my family are movin Down to trinity the middle of jan it's bout 20 min from Huntsville and a hour from nacadouches
by Rakoprtr
Mon Dec 23, 2013 6:39 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pass it on / pay it forward
Replies: 25
Views: 15588

Re: Pass it on / pay it forward

I think this a great idea that has gotten off topic, just because you would accept a "free" training tool to use and pass on does not at all mean you can't afford to care for a dog. Just because I would accept someone else's good hearted help does not mean my dogs eat scraps, I live in a dump and I...
by Rakoprtr
Mon Dec 23, 2013 5:44 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pass it on / pay it forward
Replies: 25
Views: 15588

Re: Pass it on / pay it forward

Collar is spoken for maybe we can keep this thread goin and somebody else can pass on somethin they won't use
by Rakoprtr
Mon Dec 23, 2013 2:30 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pass it on / pay it forward
Replies: 25
Views: 15588

Re: Pass it on / pay it forward

"I like to help anyone I can but I have no understanding at all of the statement if you can't afford to buy a dog you can't take care of it. Purchase is in one day while caring for one is spread over 10 or 15 years." I'm on both sides of the fence here a 500 plus purchase in one day is hard for most...
by Rakoprtr
Mon Dec 23, 2013 9:35 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pass it on / pay it forward
Replies: 25
Views: 15588

Re: Pass it on / pay it forward

We'll nobody has told me I'm crazy or stupid yet so let's try this and see how it goes. up for grabs is a tri tronics 100 lr both batteries hold a decent charge comes with the case everything that originally came with it and a leather holster for the remote ill cover shipping anywhere conus it is an...
by Rakoprtr
Sun Dec 22, 2013 9:41 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pass it on / pay it forward
Replies: 25
Views: 15588

Pass it on / pay it forward

I know this is prolly the wrong place for this but I figured it would get more attention here has anybody tried to start a pas a it on or pay it foward thread where people pass on equipment or training aids they don't use anymore for whatever reason a couple car forums I'm on do it and it seems to w...
by Rakoprtr
Sun Dec 22, 2013 7:38 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Post dogs on Point!!!!
Replies: 738
Views: 740662

Re: Post dogs on Point!!!!

I know all u pointer guys are gonna get a good laugh out of this but this is how my hound gets when he sees something in the yard (squirrel,bird) or here's the neighbor dogs comin out lol enjoy he will post up like this and stay that way for a few min before he starts to chase I have a better pic bu...
by Rakoprtr
Sun Dec 22, 2013 9:33 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Collars what do u use
Replies: 26
Views: 11367

Re: Collars what do u use


Do these ones stink after awhile like nylon or leather does
by Rakoprtr
Sat Dec 21, 2013 10:46 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Collars what do u use
Replies: 26
Views: 11367

Re: Collars what do u use

RoostersMom wrote:Here's what I use for regular collars: http://www.gundogsupply.com/k-9-komfort ... ollar.html

Checkcords and leashes plus anything custom made, I use permatack: http://www.permatack.com


Thx much
by Rakoprtr
Sat Dec 21, 2013 8:51 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Collars what do u use
Replies: 26
Views: 11367

Re: Collars what do u use

Can someone post a link or the exact name of the material I was lookin on gun dog supply but don't know the difference between the materials

I believe it's the tru flex is this correct??
by Rakoprtr
Sat Dec 21, 2013 8:16 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Collars what do u use
Replies: 26
Views: 11367

Collars what do u use

Just curious as to what everyone uses for a collar I've been using a cheap nylon camo one from Wally but want to get something that's going to last so whats everybody's preference

1 inch or 2 inch

Brass riveted tag or hanging

Material??

Color??

Add pics if u can and links if u can
by Rakoprtr
Fri Dec 20, 2013 7:35 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: 1" collar?
Replies: 11
Views: 3648

Re: 1" collar?

Elite k9 or any other online retailer that sales working dog supplies will have them I personally have used elite a bunch of times when I was in the military and had my German Shepard and they have great service and products
by Rakoprtr
Fri Dec 20, 2013 5:52 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: E collar help
Replies: 10
Views: 2149

Re: E collar help

I've alwas been under the assumption it goes on the side as we'll that's what I've alwas seen if I'm not correct please correct me tho
by Rakoprtr
Thu Dec 19, 2013 9:33 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: E collar help
Replies: 10
Views: 2149

E collar help

Ok guys I need some help here my dog is a blood hound and I have a TT 100 lr yea it's an older collar but it works the problem I'm having is when I put the prongs on the side of his neck after he runs they will rotate down to his throat I keep it high on his neck just under his head and pretty tight...
by Rakoprtr
Fri Nov 29, 2013 6:50 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Ecollar strap replacment
Replies: 8
Views: 3834

Re: Ecollar strap replacment

It is a really ok collar it's a TT 100lr but it works fine I just punched a few holes with the drill works great I'm excited to start working him with it after I properly condition him thx for all te help guys good luck with the hunt this year
by Rakoprtr
Fri Nov 29, 2013 3:25 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Ecollar strap replacment
Replies: 8
Views: 3834

Re: Ecollar strap replacment

Ok found a replacment at sportsmans six bucks and in the color I wanted one more quick question for u guys do u use a seperate nylon or leather collar when using a check cord or a choke chain style i also picked a cc up while there were gonna start training come soon so I will need a way to control ...
by Rakoprtr
Fri Nov 29, 2013 8:06 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Ecollar strap replacment
Replies: 8
Views: 3834

Re: Ecollar strap replacment

The longer I'm on here the more I like this site. Had a guy on another site get on about his pointing lab and how it took third in some off the wall venue in washington beating out all but two pointing dogs. Then the guy goes on to post a video of his dog and the dog just doesn't do it. Finally he ...
by Rakoprtr
Fri Nov 29, 2013 8:03 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Ecollar strap replacment
Replies: 8
Views: 3834

Re: Ecollar strap replacment

jimbo&rooster wrote:Any of the 1in truglo or rubber dipped nylon straps should fit it. that's what I have on one of mine.
Ok thx much that's wat I needed to know ima order one today I don't think anybody local Carrys em
by Rakoprtr
Thu Nov 28, 2013 8:18 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Ecollar strap replacment
Replies: 8
Views: 3834

Ecollar strap replacment

Hey I'm new here I am training my first dog by myself I have assisted my uncle and dad a few times but this is my first one on my own sergeant is full blooded blood hound he just turned a year old and we just got him about two weeks ago previous owner already had him on an e collar but I'm not sure ...