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Hey All, I have a llewellin setter that is 16 months old right now. She was like any other high drive puppy when younger when it comes to nipping and playing rough. I worked with her when she was younger and thought I had curbed her intense nippy rough play awhile back. Just recently she has started...

Hey all, I was curious as to what you all do for a chain gang in winter. I live in Minnesota and its about to get much colder here very soon and I was just wondering how I could accomplish the same task in the winter. Can a dog handle being chained out for short periods on winter days with no wind? ...

Hey thanks for the responses!! I had a feeling all was well but just thought Id ask to make sure she is on the right track. I also wanted to see how you all go about using the chain gang during the winter months? I live in Minnesota and the weather will soon be getting much colder here soon. I thoug...

Hey all I have a 16 month old Llewellin Setter that I have just put on the chain gang for the first time today. This is my first birddog so I have been taking things slower than most I'm guessing. But before a year old and up until now she has had many many off leash runs in various cover types. She...

Hey all, I got a 10 week old pup that is one determined little setter!! She has been amazing so far but she does get a little rough with the nipping at times. She is not afraid to grab a pair of jeans/shoes and go crazy. I wanted to ask how some of you handled the rough play and nipping? The breeder...

Hey all, I am a new member of this forum, the addition of a 10 week old setter prompted me to check out some sites for training information. I have the silent command dvds and the puppy development dvds from the Smith's. I plan on following this method which was also recommended/used by the breeder....