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by larue
Tue Jun 28, 2016 7:11 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Field Trial Question
Replies: 51
Views: 28462

Re: Field Trial Question

first off, a blank shot does not have to be fired in a akc derby to give the dog credit for a find. A dog who is seen with bird contact may be called back to see if it will point,so in my eyes a dog who retrieves a bird has had bird contact. The simple part is this,what did the pup do the rest of th...
by larue
Wed Jun 24, 2015 6:24 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Post dogs on Point!!!!
Replies: 738
Views: 737203

Re: Post dogs on Point!!!!

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by larue
Wed Jun 24, 2015 6:14 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Post dogs on Point!!!!
Replies: 738
Views: 737203

Re: Post dogs on Point!!!!

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by larue
Tue Feb 17, 2015 6:28 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: research pedigree
Replies: 2
Views: 1555

Re: research pedigree

it does not recognize the format of the saved akc pedigree.
i was wondering if a editor of some sort would change to the saved file to one that this site would recognize
by larue
Tue Feb 17, 2015 1:29 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: AKC field trial question
Replies: 25
Views: 11011

Re: AKC field trial question

Judged the same as master level except you can talk all you want
by larue
Tue Feb 17, 2015 11:33 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: AKC field trial question
Replies: 25
Views: 11011

Re: AKC field trial question

Btw take a look at what the akc rulebook says about honoring
And avoidance of the honoring situation.
In both cases it states the dog shall be severely
Penalized section 1e under pointing dog rules
by larue
Tue Feb 17, 2015 9:46 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: AKC field trial question
Replies: 25
Views: 11011

Re: AKC field trial question

Honoring with style is about showing your dogs Class and is part of the picture you want to paint A dog who is commanded into a back is taking a hit In my eyes just as a dog who needs to be stopped From creeping in on its bird.it is just not as attractive or as classy as a dog who stands his birds o...
by larue
Tue Feb 17, 2015 5:55 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: research pedigree
Replies: 2
Views: 1555

research pedigree

I am attempting to post my akc research pedigrees
And I have them saved both on my computer and my email
But I cannot seem to post them.
Anyone know how to post them?
I am not computer savy enough
by larue
Tue Feb 17, 2015 5:42 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: AKC field trial question
Replies: 25
Views: 11011

Re: AKC field trial question

Just remember good judges watch and use everything In a trial. A dog who honors with class is going to look good And a good judge will appreciate the honor remember a honor shows team work between The dogs and is a huge deal when actually hunting wild birds A judge will also take into account your c...
by larue
Sun Feb 01, 2015 10:14 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: GSP not as advertised
Replies: 66
Views: 33695

Re: GSP not as advertised

It appears the dog has some serious fear of going outside To be trained. He is avoiding the entire situation. You need to find out if is bird related or just training outside. . I would do any training inside And keep it simple a whoa table would be great He needs to be happy about outside and it wi...
by larue
Sat Jan 17, 2015 4:03 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Post dogs on Point!!!!
Replies: 738
Views: 737203

Re: Post dogs on Point!!!!

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by larue
Sat Jan 17, 2015 3:28 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Post dogs on Point!!!!
Replies: 738
Views: 737203

Re: Post dogs on Point!!!!

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by larue
Thu Oct 23, 2014 6:56 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: pigeons in Wisconsin
Replies: 0
Views: 1060

pigeons in Wisconsin

I have a amish contact that has around 200 pigeons
For sale
They are located west of baraboo
Contact me and I will give them your phone number
by larue
Sun Aug 17, 2014 5:19 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: montana hunting
Replies: 14
Views: 8093

Re: montana hunting

just looked at the walkin area map for 2014,looks like northern Montana is the place to go
by larue
Tue Jul 08, 2014 6:00 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: testing a dogs nose
Replies: 13
Views: 8901

Re: testing a dogs nose

wild birds are the most difficult thing to teach a young dog to handle. the simple answer is to keep running on them it will click. If in working tame birds you are using birds that he can ride in with out them flying off you are teaching the dog that he can get close,wild birds will not allow that....
by larue
Tue Jul 08, 2014 5:52 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: montana hunting
Replies: 14
Views: 8093

Re: montana hunting

yeah was looking at all the walk in blm land available. i am going to contact the blm wildlife managers and pick there brains. I have hunted the grasslands of the dakotas for years so i know how much walking is involved. was thinking the miles city area first then the center of the state before the ...
by larue
Mon Jul 07, 2014 4:15 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: montana hunting
Replies: 14
Views: 8093

montana hunting

i am headed out to judge for Dan hokes trial in the end of September and am considering driving and hunting my way out and back. Montana would be half way point and i have never really hunted birds there much. so i am looking for any suggestions on where to hunt in Montana I will be on the interstat...
by larue
Thu Apr 17, 2014 1:38 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Just curious Thunder storms
Replies: 12
Views: 7061

Re: Just curious Thunder storms

my old dog max loved storms,he would sit in our bay window and watch the storms roll up our valley. He loved shotgun blasts,he would run toward them. Now he was afraid of high powered rifle noise,as they have a different noise and he would hear them during deer hunting. He would go lay down and you ...
by larue
Wed Apr 02, 2014 2:44 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Pine Island Wildlife Area/ Training grounds, Portage, Wi
Replies: 6
Views: 2655

Re: Pine Island Wildlife Area/ Training grounds, Portage, Wi

have seen plenty of woodcock at pine island,and have watched a few be pointed in trials.It never hurts to point a wild bird in a trial.
by larue
Fri Mar 14, 2014 6:55 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What Constitutes Interference In A Trial?
Replies: 3
Views: 1458

Re: What Constitutes Interference In A Trial?

I dont know if handler speed is looked at by judges,as a judge i am watching the dog,not the handler.When I walk and the dog is way out front along with the other dog/handler all I can say is,,my dog better stay broke.. Catching up in a walking trial is one of the hardest things to do,when your dog ...
by larue
Thu Feb 27, 2014 3:43 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: AKC JUDGE QUALIFICATIONS
Replies: 12
Views: 4795

Re: AKC JUDGE QUALIFICATIONS

last time i talked to akc they told me they tracked dog placements but not handler placements.maybe it has changed since i talked to them a few years back
so they might require placements but how do they know?
by larue
Tue Feb 25, 2014 6:12 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Decline of Field Trials
Replies: 249
Views: 78860

Re: Decline of Field Trials

I understand the cost portion of not running in trials.I also am part of a club the four lakes gsp who as a club only hold field trials.Our club consists of a handfull of members,around 10 members total with some not being able to attend all trials.We are all still working and many have families to ...
by larue
Mon Feb 24, 2014 7:56 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: FOUR LAKES WALKING TRIAL
Replies: 0
Views: 1578

FOUR LAKES WALKING TRIAL

WE WILL BE HOLDING OUR WALKING TRIAL (AKC) ON MAY 10,11 AT PINE ISLAND. PORTAGE WIS.
OPEN,AM GUNDOG PUPPY,DERBY.
wE WILL BE SERVING LUNCH'S AND A DINNER SAT NIGHT.
OPEN TO ALL BREEDS.
by larue
Mon Dec 02, 2013 6:09 am
Forum: Events
Topic: 2013 NGSPA Invitational
Replies: 36
Views: 20989

Re: 2013 NGSPA Invitational

I have no doubt that max,(dunfur's tule moon) could win af events,I have watched her run a number of times and have watched bob salamones molly more.They are very similar in what they do,with max bigger out west while molly is unbelievable in where she goes in the cover.Lets not forget that most of ...
by larue
Mon Dec 02, 2013 6:02 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Too Noisy for hunting
Replies: 17
Views: 6009

Re: Too Noisy for hunting

it is your dog you hunt how you like.That being said birds will run/fly off to the human voice,constantly handling is one of my biggest pet peeves while wild bird hunting.It does and will have an effect of your success.I will not go into range of a dog other than a pointing dog is there to point,and...
by larue
Tue Nov 19, 2013 4:59 am
Forum: Training
Topic: training
Replies: 3
Views: 1764

Re: training

a clip of hope on sunday between rain showers

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6V-YZHVSBrg
by larue
Mon Nov 18, 2013 12:42 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Question on past NFC's as stud dogs
Replies: 25
Views: 9046

Re: Question on past NFC's as stud dogs

I DO NOT KNOW ABOUT SIMON AND LD.MY EVA WHO WAS OUT OF SIMON IS CLEAR.
by larue
Sun Nov 17, 2013 2:59 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Question on past NFC's as stud dogs
Replies: 25
Views: 9046

Re: Question on past NFC's as stud dogs

I would like another simon puppy,hopefully i can get one in a few years when dan uses a straw.

http://ndlshorthairs.com/Simon.htm
by larue
Sat Nov 16, 2013 7:04 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New FT/Hunting dog on the way...
Replies: 3
Views: 1567

Re: New FT/Hunting dog on the way...

ord, I got eva from karen/brian 9 years ago.a couple pics of her daughters.you should get a very nice pup.
by larue
Sat Nov 16, 2013 6:55 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: training
Replies: 3
Views: 1764

Re: training

More formal training than a run and gun.Quail will be planted,but under controlled situations.For the two dogs I am working,i might kill one bird each if it goes well.
by larue
Thu Nov 14, 2013 6:47 am
Forum: Training
Topic: training
Replies: 3
Views: 1764

training

The crops are all picked,my grounds are in great shape.Looking for a few people who want to meet on sundays to train .I have 300 acres of lowland with fields and edge lines.I need to run some bracework with other dogs. I am located 20 minutes southwest of wis dells.
by larue
Thu Oct 31, 2013 6:06 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: GSPCA Nationals
Replies: 40
Views: 20095

Re: GSPCA Nationals

I have ran with jade, a nice dog.and max had one heck of a event a runner up and a national championship.way to go max.You showed you can do it for irene and for dan.
by larue
Fri Oct 25, 2013 5:10 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What is happening here?
Replies: 44
Views: 15357

Re: What is happening here?

the biggest issue in trying to give advice is that without being there and watching the dog,it becomes very difficult to understand what is actually going on. The good trainers adjust there training to how each dog is responding,and that ability to read a dog,and figure out which direction to go nex...
by larue
Fri Oct 18, 2013 4:58 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: GSPCA Nationals
Replies: 40
Views: 20095

Re: GSPCA Nationals

I have had the privilege of judging max 4 times,she is one heck of a nice bitch. Irene and cal are some of the nicest people you will meet.I remember one find she had at hokes trial,she was standing on a rock out crossing against the skyline on point for the 10 minutes it took for us to ride to her....
by larue
Thu Oct 17, 2013 5:19 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: GSPCA Nationals
Replies: 40
Views: 20095

Re: GSPCA Nationals

I would not bet against max,,she is one heck of a dog.
by larue
Tue Sep 17, 2013 6:01 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: sd trip
Replies: 2
Views: 1573

sd trip

off on friday to give the grouse heck in sd.been going out west for like 15 years now,but I was spoiled with my max and blaze dogs.I will have 2 almost 3 year olds,, a pup and eva who is 9,so it should be fun.In my group will be the world famous 2 time national tippy and blue ribbon bobs multiple ho...
by larue
Tue Sep 17, 2013 5:50 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: health cert.
Replies: 27
Views: 11719

health cert.

How many of you get health certificates when you go out of state hunting?
by larue
Wed Sep 11, 2013 5:44 am
Forum: Tributes to the Departed
Topic: larue's blazing fire
Replies: 2
Views: 5627

larue's blazing fire

we had to end blazes pain,he had cancer in his jaw and it was time.Blaze was a max son,who was a fabulous wild bird dog.His one weakness was fur,he would kill any skunk or porky he found,We had plenty of vet visits to remove quills.I remember his first covey find out west,a covey of 100 or more bird...
by larue
Tue Apr 30, 2013 4:51 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: at what age
Replies: 9
Views: 4466

Re: at what age

blaze is home,he went through the surgery like a champ.Regretfully they found the mass had invaded his jaw way to the back.The vet removed as much as he could but the jaw is affected.So I hope we bought him some time,and we have done what we could.
by larue
Tue Apr 30, 2013 5:41 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: at what age
Replies: 9
Views: 4466

Re: at what age

blaze's blood work came back excellent,like a 6 year old dog so we are having the mass removed today,vet says 15 minute surgery,his mom lived over 17 so maybe we get few more years.
by larue
Sun Apr 28, 2013 5:03 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: at what age
Replies: 9
Views: 4466

at what age

I am in the process of decided how to handle my old dog blaze.Blaze turns 15 in june,and has recently developed a mass on his right cheek,i found it this week. A trip to my vet shows that that the best option to find if it is cancer is to remove it and send it in,as the location makes a aspiration t...
by larue
Sun Apr 28, 2013 4:42 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: gsp with hair loss
Replies: 42
Views: 21007

Re: gsp with hair loss

here is a link to ld,I use what I consider to be one of the finest vets around,and she knew nothing about it.
http://www.gspca.org/Health/lupoid-dermatosis.html
by larue
Sun Apr 07, 2013 6:15 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Who's got photos?
Replies: 50
Views: 23664

Re: Who's got photos?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9tq1NBtpJ0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpUgdU-bxW0


yesterdays training session,the birds were running we got some good work of long flush's and relocations,and i learned some more about hope.
by larue
Thu Apr 04, 2013 5:33 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: puppy/started dog prices
Replies: 36
Views: 12413

Re: puppy/started dog prices

litters making money,now there is a funny joke. My last two litters went like this,eva's litter she had 4 pups that survived,one was a stud fee,I keep two but lets assume I sold them.So the potential was 1800 My vet bills for that litter were 1500 bucks,ultra sounds and issues with delivery.another ...
by larue
Wed Apr 03, 2013 8:09 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: puppy/started dog prices
Replies: 36
Views: 12413

Re: puppy/started dog prices

I really am not trying to sell the pup,I just have had some interest in her,and when we talk price it seems to be an issue.I once sold a pup to a pro,it was a max/chelsea pup.He used the pup as a guide dog,then sold the pup for 3500 I was told. Gwen(pups name) ran on sunday with my eva bitch,who run...
by larue
Tue Apr 02, 2013 2:14 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: puppy/started dog prices
Replies: 36
Views: 12413

Re: puppy/started dog prices

hat,,I use birds to develop desire,to enhance point.She is hunting very hard,is pointing her birds hard.I do not count birds to decide how far the dog is along,but what she is doing. As far as pedigree,with a dog at her age you can see what you have,a pedigree never pointed a bird. I am starting yar...
by larue
Tue Apr 02, 2013 1:14 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: puppy/started dog prices
Replies: 36
Views: 12413

puppy/started dog prices

I have had an interesting time selling pups over the years,and it would appear that price is an issue at times.I sold pups out of my last litter for 600,at 8 weeks of age.At that time all were pointing the wing,and 2 were pointing live quail very strong. I recently had some interest in the last rema...
by larue
Fri Mar 22, 2013 4:14 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Looking For New Furnace
Replies: 7
Views: 4673

Re: Looking For New Furnace

hvac/r is what I do.A quick review of furnaces.The high end modulating furnace run around 97 % efficient,over the standard 92 % single stage ,so a 5 % gain is what you are looking at in gas usage.A two stage will approach the 97% in low fire. The blower motor in a modulating furnace will save you el...
by larue
Tue Mar 19, 2013 6:26 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Recommend a GPS collar
Replies: 21
Views: 7614

Re: Recommend a GPS collar

I just looked on ebay,you can find a number of used telemetry units cheap as evey one is going to the garmin,

http://www.ebay.com/itm/F-L-Electronics ... 3380b4a42c
by larue
Tue Mar 19, 2013 6:08 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Recommend a GPS collar
Replies: 21
Views: 7614

Re: Recommend a GPS collar

it depends on what you want,the garmin is small easy to use but has a delay and the one I used lost the dogs around 3/4 of a mile. I use the older radio tech,mine is an f and l.I would suggest getting a yagi antenna and pick any of the good collars to go with it. You can track a dog miles away with ...