Gun Dog Forum

Pepper

There is a big difference between the inherent dangers of these two tools. Prong collars can be abused, but when used correctly they are highly effective and minimize risks to the dog's throat. Choke chains on the other hand are crazy-dangerous. Most dogs on whom they are used show damage to their ...

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Our dogs are not dumb. They know how and after awhile to control that. I have seen it first hand with howlers in the pros truck and when the first shot goes off. It is like nagging to them. They know and will tolerate the pressure to know ends for their means to have a chance to get to the line. It ...

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Nice pictures guys. We can finally hunt sharp tail here. Season has been closed for several years here. Now...How do you make there birds table fair for everyone to enjoy including the little ones?

Pepper

Looking for a good tool to stop out of control barking dog. This is usually one of the million cats that roam free through our neighbor that no one owns but like to feed. I want to keep my neighbors happy so i need to stop this problem. The Bird House DOES NOT WORK!!! Kill the cat...just kidding of...

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My first lab during FF was using James Spenser's method...Great memories of that for sure. I looked into my library of books and dvds and found..."Hunt 'em up!" by Arnette and Hickox; and Gun Dog..."Training Spaniels" by Kenneth Roebuck.
My two cents.

Pepper

Peters shot shells. That brings back memories. BTW...nice picture.

Pepper

Understand that there are those who don't have any common sense at all and there are a lot of them. You did right within your means so try not to get too mad, just understand that there are those folks out there. It won't be the last time...money in the bank on that.

Pepper

Looking for a good tool to stop out of control barking dog. This is usually one of the million cats that roam free through our neighbor that no one owns but like to feed. I want to keep my neighbors happy so i need to stop this problem. The Bird House DOES NOT WORK!!! Kill the cat...just kidding of...

Pepper

Good stuff. Use on females as well. Their teets get red and raw as well.

Pepper

Change the environment and what I believe is having your your game vest full of scent to cause the change for them to smell. Have the vest next to their kennel. When you are in the area of hunting, then open the flood gates by opening the windows all the way so that they get the smell of the area yo...

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Be patient and let the dog grow.

Pepper

Great story. Thanks for sharing. It's good to know dog folks who will share there experiences with like dog folks. Happy trails to you as Roy Rogers and Dale Evans would say.

Pepper

Congrats on the hunt. Family is what it is all about. Labs help also.

Pepper

mowermandan - There are many ways to get from here to there with a dog. There is no wrong choice of tool if you use them correctly. I have, at various times with various dogs, used a choke chain, a prong collar, a pinch collar and a wonder lead. They all will work. The main advantage, in my mind, t...

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I don't like a choke chain on and dog for training. they are too severe on the throat area and also should never be left on a dog. The wider prong collar with the dull spikes hitting the neck can be over used but I sure like it better than the narrow chain. I admit most of the training I do is with...

Pepper

My hat is off to you for getting back to our grass roots, that is hunting.

Here is a virtual hand shake to you. Go out there and have some fun.

Some of the best memories are from the good old days...

Pepper

mowermandan wrote:My new GSP is going to be here in a couple of weeks and I'd like to know the pro and cons of crate traning I get it for transport but what is the real benefit in the home etc

Piece of mind...You will understand that later...trust me.

Pepper

I need help and advice to correct a problem I created with my 5 month old lab pup. Since she was younger I used a lot of excitement to get her into the bumper but not enough obedience and now she is obsessed. She has no focus and she jumps on me and is extremely excited, so much so that her trainin...

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You’re getting a GSP. If you have a lab, then both will work just fine, but you are getting a GSP. These dogs are meant to run and run and run. So let them run and don’t worry about just walking your dog. It’s not in their genes for a walk. They need to stretch their legs. They are breed for that. ...

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There is a reason for some things. There is a reason on why and there is a reason what is said to make a decision on that reason. When there is money involved, then it would be behoove us to make a smart choice on what we choose to believe and what is indeed fact. I really don't believe we can becom...

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You’re getting a GSP. If you have a lab, then both will work just fine, but you are getting a GSP. These dogs are meant to run and run and run. So let them run and don’t worry about just walking your dog. It’s not in their genes for a walk. They need to stretch their legs. They are breed for that. M...

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Just to add also...Recall and mouth habits can be controlled by me when the time comes. When I get a hunter comes to me and sezs your dog did a great point and stood its ground, I am doing something right. He was almost amaze on her age. :) I do not want to set her back. This is her playground and I...

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I agree. check with the folks at Fish and Game. Some states consider it harassing birds.

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Congrats and thank you bringing another person to share the experience.

Kudos man big time.

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What I have learned from this site is exposure.

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I've heard of different ways to keep dogs in range, my pup is 5 months and when I take her to the field her nose hits the floor and she takes OFF. Just out of curiosity I let her run and she was so far she was just a yellow dot before she realized I wasn't behind her anymore and ran back like an ar...

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Treats work well for the young ones.

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We choose what is best for us, but let those choose for is best for use. Some can shoot a nickle out of a inch circle, but that means we can all do that. Just saying,

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First thanks for all of the responses, it is really great to hear from all over the country and north of the border. I agree with most of you that lack of access and loss of habitat are the two biggest threats to upland bird hunting. But I feel motorized access and technology are a big threat to qu...

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I vote for chain link as well. Dogs can be escape artists. Invisible fence is only as good as your training and is only effective if you remember to put the collar on the dog,. Chain link is still chain link, training or not, electric power on or not, collar on the dog or not. If the dog slips out ...

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oh she will be center of universe ill have her with me 24-7 because we live where we work so she will be shop dog as well that means pretty much full time attention or at least she will be close at hand almost always Use your gut instinct determines what is best for you and as always, follow throug...

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If we want to command the masses, then we then to educate and get youths and the Misses involved....that is the crusade. We are all in this together.

Think about the future and not ourselves.

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Chain link got my vote as well. At a local hardware store I know of, the yellow young lab is a common place and folks enjoy the dog while shopping. Just don't go by the treats in bulk and look on what they have, because guess who will be there. LOL

Pepper

Some excellent advice posted above. If you do decide to get pup, then bonding is so important. Let pup know that you are the center of the universe. They are not pups long and it would be a shame to let that pass by not enjoying it.

Pepper

Shouldn't have blamed the west side like I did. King county had a pretty high percentage that voted for it. However a lot of people in every county voted for it. I was a little upset about it all. The gun control people want us to compromise. Time after time. Which leaves us with nothing in the end...

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We have a vast BLM land mass. With that said... We are talking big game and upland here. This year deer population was much better due to mild winters in the past. In the upland arena, sage grouse were down big time. We like out toys, but we also like to have game for those toys. Sharp tail is final...

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The dogs you folks describe above show behavior sign believe it or not. Some are premonition, indication, portent and prediction to name a few. This is my last post on this thread.

To the OP...show your dog who the boss is.

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P.S. I really hope I don't sound like a pretentious 20 something year-old. I'm more or less just a bum trying to figure out where my life is going and trying to keep my head above water as I face new challenges and learn new things each and every day. I think you will do fine. Even when we are in o...

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Dogs always show signs that they are ready for an attack and their ancestor the wolf as well. Showing teeth is just one example.

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If I have a situation like that, then there would definitely be a “coming to Jesus moment”, either with one or both and I wouldn’t stop there. If I sense that the behavior such that the hacks go up, then I will stop it right then and there and remind them by me showing a threatening position big tim...

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I understand that, but it is to us to show and continue to show. :) No argument but I have been down the road enough times to think we can avoid dogs that somehow decide to try to kill each other. I believe it is a question of who is in charge and show who is in charge. Dogs will look to us for app...

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We are dealing with animals unique in there way. It is up to us to know there behavior so that when a challenge happens, we know what to do and keep the pack together. That is our job and have them perform their job in the field and become a family member in our home. Just saying.

Pepper

I understand that, but it is to us to show and continue to show.

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It's a mixed breed (they think st bernard, golden retriever, and rotweiler). He's very laid back and is not very active. My GSP will kind of stalk him around the living room and then when he gets close he will start growling and snap at him (usually doesnt bite but sometimes does) for a few seconds...

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If you have the right shotgun, then by sighting the birds with your eyes, then the bird will come down. I find that being patient while bird flushing and using your eyes for the point of shoot and not to rush and shoot, will cause the bird to come down. When a bird flushes, concentrate on the bird w...

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I have a 1 year old GSP in her first season and my first season hunting upland extensively. I have been taking her pheasant, woodcock and grouse hunting up in Wisconsin. She has been doing very well finding birds and holding points until I get to her. Earlier in the year the birds (mainly pheasants...

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There are heaters to keep water from freezing, but since you don't have electric, then snow is their water, provided you have snow or a stream nearby

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I believe you will like the standard of living in Poky and also Dillon. If you like the great outdoors, then both will give you that. The college in Poky has low tuition compare to other colleges in the region. If you like small cities, then by all means check it out.

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PDSC_6835=tc1b - Copye.JPG Just my two cents...I will wear a heavy glove on my left hand (I am a right handed shooter) and a green military wool glove on the right with a hand warmer placed in the top part of my hand. Just shake and about 20 minutes later, it is giving off heat. They are small and ...

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Just my two cents...I will wear a heavy glove on my left hand (I am a right handed shooter) and a green military wool glove on the right with a hand warmer placed in the top part of my hand. Just shake and about 20 minutes later, it is giving off heat. They are small and plausible. :) I like wool be...

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