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by CTPaul
Tue Nov 25, 2014 2:19 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: gsp
Replies: 17
Views: 7516

I got a shorthair as my first gun dog 9 years ago and he was in the house with me until the day he passed. I lived in 4 different houses in 8 years, including a condo without a yard and he did great. They do need exercise though so don't expect a bulldog that sleeps all day and night. He was the bes...
by CTPaul
Tue Nov 25, 2014 2:11 pm
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: New from PA
Replies: 1
Views: 1293

Re: New from PA

Nothing is impossible but some things are more difficult than others. If you are willing to put the time in you may be able to take your dog hunting at a level you are satisfied with but you may not. You would likely have better luck with a pup that had the right genetics. If it was me I'd keep my h...
by CTPaul
Tue Oct 28, 2014 6:01 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Next-generation hunter
Replies: 5
Views: 2935

Great share.
by CTPaul
Tue Oct 28, 2014 5:42 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Maine trip
Replies: 3
Views: 2091

Looks like a great trip!
by CTPaul
Mon Oct 27, 2014 4:30 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: North Dakota Pheasants
Replies: 1
Views: 2079

Congrats on a successful hunt! Looks like a dream trip.
by CTPaul
Wed Oct 15, 2014 3:40 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: First Hunt...
Replies: 4
Views: 2725

Re: First Hunt...

Thanks Ray and Don. My first dog was a GSP that hunted close his entire life and never gave me concern. I bought my setter because I wanted a little extra speed and range but in application it has been a challenge getting accustomed. Connecticut opens up this Saturday so I'm certain I'll have him on...
by CTPaul
Wed Oct 15, 2014 5:55 am
Forum: Training
Topic: First Hunt...
Replies: 4
Views: 2725

First Hunt...

Had the family in Vermont over this past weekend and brought the young setter with me. I took him on 2 morning hunts while there but pushed only one grouse the entire time. Not what I had hoped for his first times off the training fields but I'm sure we both learned a few lessons along the way. My p...
by CTPaul
Sat Oct 11, 2014 5:24 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: One week until Maine hunting trip
Replies: 6
Views: 3086

Eventually I'll make it that far north. Love to see some photos.
by CTPaul
Sat Oct 11, 2014 1:50 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: One week until Maine hunting trip
Replies: 6
Views: 3086

Just a family trip with some hunting mixed in. Pups first day hunting (instead if training) was very slow. Pushed one grouse early in the day and that was it. Doesn't appear woodcock have migrated this far south yet.
by CTPaul
Sun Oct 05, 2014 5:25 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: One week until Maine hunting trip
Replies: 6
Views: 3086

I'll be in Vermont tge same time your in Maine. Can't wait!
by CTPaul
Mon Sep 29, 2014 6:26 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New Pup
Replies: 8
Views: 3398

Congrats on the handsome pup. Enjoy
by CTPaul
Sun Sep 28, 2014 10:14 am
Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
Topic: Irish Setter Havoc 400 Hunting Boots
Replies: 4
Views: 7701

Just bought a pair of Danner Pronghorns and I find them more comfortable than all my work shoes, sneakers, dress shoes etc. Spent 2 hrs in long wet fields this morning and my feet were bone dry.

Don't have any experience with the Irish Setters but figured I'd share my experience with the Danner.
by CTPaul
Fri Sep 26, 2014 11:40 am
Forum: Training
Topic: From Training to Actual Hunting
Replies: 19
Views: 8598

Re: From Training to Actual Hunting

Thanks for the advice Ray and I appreciate the thorough and we'll crafted response. That's why I'm on this forum. I don't have a lot of time to spend with local guys so it's good to be able to consult with the folks like you and others on the forum. So far I am pleased with the dogs performance and ...
by CTPaul
Fri Sep 26, 2014 5:06 am
Forum: Training
Topic: From Training to Actual Hunting
Replies: 19
Views: 8598

Re: From Training to Actual Hunting

Thanks all. I appreciate the feedback. While I don't intend to trial I do want this dog to be a lot better trained than my last.
by CTPaul
Thu Sep 25, 2014 7:31 am
Forum: Training
Topic: From Training to Actual Hunting
Replies: 19
Views: 8598

From Training to Actual Hunting

The start of my official hunting season will begin on 10/12 with a trip to Vermont and then the CT seasons open up the following weekend. With the hunting season so close I could use some recommendations on taking the dog from the training field to his first days in the hunting field. Here is a litt...
by CTPaul
Thu Sep 18, 2014 7:47 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Southern VT
Replies: 0
Views: 1197

Southern VT

Might be heading to Southern VT in mid October and was thinking about taking the pup and doing some grouse/woodcock hunting. I have absolutely no knowledge of the area and would love a starting point. Anyone willing to PM some advice on where to look? I'll be about 15 minutes north of Brattleboro so...
by CTPaul
Fri Sep 12, 2014 3:32 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Amazing little Dog
Replies: 4
Views: 1990

Incredible. Thanks for sharing
by CTPaul
Fri Sep 05, 2014 4:51 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Hunt Day Nutrition
Replies: 14
Views: 8607

Thanks folks I appreciate the responses. Up to this point I haven't been feeding on the mornings that I know I am training before noon but I just didn't know how the dogs energy levels would be on a full day hunt.
by CTPaul
Thu Sep 04, 2014 5:25 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Hunt Day Nutrition
Replies: 14
Views: 8607

Hunt Day Nutrition

With the season right around the corner for most of us I am curious how everyone else feeds their dogs on the day of a hunt. My first dog was a not so impressive GSP that I just fed normally on the day of a hunt. He would be fed in the early morning, long before heading to the field and then again a...
by CTPaul
Wed Aug 27, 2014 1:53 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Thin Coat 13 month Setter
Replies: 15
Views: 7041

Ryno, that looks similar to my dog. Being my first setter I wasn't too sure what to expect. Thanks for all of the feedback.
by CTPaul
Tue Aug 26, 2014 4:04 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Thin Coat 13 month Setter
Replies: 15
Views: 7041

It's hard to show via photo.
by CTPaul
Tue Aug 26, 2014 4:04 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Thin Coat 13 month Setter
Replies: 15
Views: 7041

Re: Thin Coat 13 month Setter

I've only had him since December and he had a very thin coat at that point too. Here is the best photo I can get.
by CTPaul
Mon Aug 25, 2014 1:46 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Thin Coat 13 month Setter
Replies: 15
Views: 7041

I guess I'll get him in to see the Vet for a preseason checkup and to discuss this.
by CTPaul
Sun Aug 24, 2014 8:06 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Thin Coat 13 month Setter
Replies: 15
Views: 7041

Not so thin that I'm thinking there is a health issue but thinner than I expected.

Looking at his chest from the front you can see through to his skin.
by CTPaul
Sun Aug 24, 2014 8:01 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Thin Coat 13 month Setter
Replies: 15
Views: 7041

Thin Coat 13 month Setter

So my setter has always had a thin coat and even at 13 months old it has not thickened up much at all. Have any of you folks had setters like this? Does it get thicker over time? I'm actually more concerned about him getting tore up in the field and the woods than I was my old shorthair. Is it somet...
by CTPaul
Tue Aug 12, 2014 3:38 pm
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: Hello from Mass
Replies: 3
Views: 1676

Ok, I'm in northwest CT so glad to have another southern new englander.
by CTPaul
Mon Aug 11, 2014 6:21 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: Training Progressing Nicely
Replies: 1
Views: 3875

Training Progressing Nicely

So after a bunch of months of very gradual training my young setter seems to have caught on. He's no longer bumping birds, stops on first scent and is hunting with me very well. I started with the Hickox Program but realized that the dog didn't respond well to pressure so I moved over to the PS/PF m...
by CTPaul
Fri Aug 08, 2014 7:59 pm
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: Hello from Mass
Replies: 3
Views: 1676

Re: Hello from Mass

Welcome to the site. Lots of good information on here and multiple view points on just about every subject. Good luck with the new pup. P.S. If your new to the training aspect I suggest reading the hall of fame post on "if you could go back". Excellent information for less experienced folks like mys...
by CTPaul
Tue Aug 05, 2014 4:51 am
Forum: Tributes to the Departed
Topic: Good Bye Baron
Replies: 10
Views: 11074

Very sorry for your loss.
by CTPaul
Mon Aug 04, 2014 8:08 pm
Forum: Birds & Bird Supplies
Topic: Lost Homers?
Replies: 9
Views: 8216

Well thanks everyone. I ended up with 4 of the 6 back on the loft and the settling cage goes on over the landing board tomorrow. Hoping to be flying them a good 8 miles by September?
by CTPaul
Tue Jul 29, 2014 7:16 pm
Forum: Birds & Bird Supplies
Topic: Lost Homers?
Replies: 9
Views: 8216

Lost Homers?

I built the LCS pigeon loft about a month ago now and have had 6 young homers in there since. This evening I left the door open to give them an opportunity to fly out and start getting accustomed to the area. I opened the door around 5 pm and by dark I had no birds back in the loft. There were 4 bir...
by CTPaul
Tue Jul 15, 2014 1:46 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: wife wants to help train birddog- issues?
Replies: 31
Views: 11109

Re: wife wants to help train birddog- issues?

oldtowneben - just wanted to chime in with my experiences on the subject. My wife does not train my dogs. Never has...never will. She does not wish to and I am fine with that. She has carved out her own niche for herself with the animals. Let'sjust say her nickname is "THE SPOILER". She is the one ...
by CTPaul
Sat Jul 12, 2014 6:38 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What collars do your dog's wear?
Replies: 13
Views: 6705

I just checked out the filson, looks nice.
by CTPaul
Fri Jul 11, 2014 1:04 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What collars do your dog's wear?
Replies: 13
Views: 6705

What collars do your dog's wear?

I'm home from work watching the baby today so I figured I get a thread going. What collar (style, width, color etc) do your dog's wear when home and when hunting. My boys have always worn a 1" O ring collar in orange at all times. I need to order a couple of new collars so what's everyone else doing?
by CTPaul
Fri Jul 11, 2014 11:39 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: wife wants to help train birddog- issues?
Replies: 31
Views: 11109

Oh but the well intentioned but uneducated (with dog training) wife can be a challenge. It's one that I have not solved. But I like my wife so I keep her around. Good luck and just keep the lines of communication open.
by CTPaul
Tue Jul 08, 2014 7:46 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: First homers
Replies: 9
Views: 4899

Re: First homers

The loft is complete and the birds are inside. I found the perfect spot (I think) and I can't wait for these bad boys to be ready. Thanks for the advice so far...
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by CTPaul
Mon Jul 07, 2014 10:44 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: First homers
Replies: 9
Views: 4899

Thanks all. I'm hoping to get these birds ready for the September training push so I appreciate the advice.
by CTPaul
Mon Jul 07, 2014 7:47 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: First homers
Replies: 9
Views: 4899

I'm assuming I should keep the bobs closed for at least a week or two?
by CTPaul
Mon Jul 07, 2014 7:36 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: First homers
Replies: 9
Views: 4899

Re: First homers

When you say fly you mean just letting them out of the loft not actually taking them down the road and releasing them correct? It sounds like Don recommends opening the loft and letting them out on tgeir own early on in the process. How early?
by CTPaul
Sat Jul 05, 2014 5:21 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: First homers
Replies: 9
Views: 4899

First homers

So I'll be picking up the my first homers tomorrow night and will be putting them into the newly built loft. The birds are young and I'm brand new to this so I could use some advice on how to be successful. The loft is sized for 1 bird per 2 Sq ft and the birds are only 5 weeks old. My hope is to be...
by CTPaul
Thu Jun 26, 2014 7:19 pm
Forum: Tributes to the Departed
Topic: Our Beloved Rottweiler Cassie
Replies: 2
Views: 5564

Extremely sorry for your loss.
by CTPaul
Wed Jun 25, 2014 10:11 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: bug bites
Replies: 4
Views: 1639

I used Frontline for a while for ticks and my old shorthair got eaten alive much in the same way. I switched to Advantix per the Vet and the bites really subsided.
by CTPaul
Wed Jun 25, 2014 4:36 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Tapatalk app?
Replies: 5
Views: 2052

Love it
by CTPaul
Tue Jun 24, 2014 4:15 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Aviary or not...
Replies: 9
Views: 3893

Re: Aviary or not...

I'm under the assumption tge aviary is the small wire cage hanging off the front or side if the loft. Perhaps that's the wrong terminology. What is the point of the cage on the outside? I've seen feeders in there so is this just a separate space for feeding and sun?
by CTPaul
Tue Jun 24, 2014 7:55 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Aviary or not...
Replies: 9
Views: 3893

Aviary or not...

What is the general consensus on whether or not I should put an aviary on the front of the new pigeon loft? I twisted my best friends arm and he is allowing me to put the loft in his yard as I cannot have one per local regulations. I'm going to use the LCS plans but was curious what the point of the...
by CTPaul
Mon Jun 16, 2014 10:50 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Video - 11 month old setter
Replies: 8
Views: 2554

Looks good
by CTPaul
Sun Jun 15, 2014 3:29 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pigeons and the garage
Replies: 7
Views: 3528

Re: Pigeons and the garage

I have one game farm within 45 minutes drive where I can get Chuckar for $9.50 and our small animal auctions are during the week and kick off before I can get out of work. I certainly find birds but it's not without a lot of effort and it's never from the same source. With a 14 month old baby, a 9 m...
by CTPaul
Fri Jun 13, 2014 11:57 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pigeons and the garage
Replies: 7
Views: 3528

Perhaps a garbage can shed/loft on the side of the household? What if I put small trees or shrubs s to disguise it further, would it affect their ability to re enter the loft?
by CTPaul
Fri Jun 13, 2014 10:21 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pigeons and the garage
Replies: 7
Views: 3528

Pigeons and the garage

So I'm one of the lucky few who live in the burbs and technically cannot have a pigeon loft in the yard. I'm in the begging to middle stages of training my 10 month old setter and I am tired of constantly chasing down new birds (not to mention the cost and the inclination to constantly tether the bi...
by CTPaul
Thu Jun 12, 2014 5:22 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Interested in opinions.
Replies: 16
Views: 6249

Re: Interested in opinions.

Had a shorthair and he was certainly a good dog but boy am I having fun with this new setter. My vote is setter.