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Great pic of Olaf! Was that taken at Highland Rec area? Looks familiar.

I think there is a place in Chelsea, Colonial Farms, that offer some training programs for hunting dogs. Can"t remember if it is hourly one on one training or programs that they work with owners in a group setting weekly. I have never participated in these- but have heard good things about them fro...

Northern Michigan grouse with my pup.

Had him out for a training session at a preserve last night. At the end of the session we planted three chukars. He found all three, pointed two, and retrieved the first bird ever shot over him. Very proud.

Great pic! Love it.

Don't mix until you need it (otherwise it will lose it's fizz--- 1 quart hydrogen peroxide(3%) 1/2 cup baking soda 3 teaspoons of dawn dishwashing soap Wear rubber gloves while applying :!: :!:--so you don't get any skunk smell on you Mix all 3 items together in a bucket or bowl(it will bubble & fo...

This photo is the same little guy who is pictured in my avatar, taken on January 1, just shy of five months old. He's been doing well with basic obedience and retrieving, and we're getting started with a bit of work with a trainer at the end of the month. Very excited to see what the future holds fo...

I've heard people say that tennis balls can lead to hard-mouth. That hasn't personally been my experience.

I use bumpers for training and a variety of things for play time, tennis balls included.

I've had Irish Setters named Rusty and Casey. My last dog, my first GSP, was named Penny (a nod to the Beatles...Penny Lane). Our new pup is named Briggs. I'm a big Detroit Tiger fan, and the team, prior to the 1950's, was owned by a gentleman named Walter Briggs,and back then TIger Stadium was know...

GrayDawg wrote:Vispar,
Congrats & nice looking pup. What's the breeding on him?

Thank you! He is from Eulenhof/Serakraut Kennels. The sire is Flower Creek Revolution, and the dam is Eulenhof's Fraulein Gretchen.

So, does he allow you on the couch? how about bed, does he give you room? I suspect he has a place at the table. :D Lol. He's been making himself comfy on the couch, and he doesn't have a place at the table, but I think he's getting used to eating his meals without eight siblings climbing over him....

Our family just welcomed Briggs to the pack on Saturday. He's getting settled in nicely. Looking forward to many years chasing grouse together in Michigan.

Hi Folks. I'm from Milford, Michigan, and I'm picking up a GSP puppy one week from tomorrow. I've been digging through old threads for training tips as I get ready to train my new companion for grouse and woodcock hunting. Thanks to everyone for all the great info. I look forward to being part of th...