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by darmento
Thu Dec 30, 2021 3:14 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Shy With Multiple Hunters/Guns
Replies: 11
Views: 4426

Re: Shy With Multiple Hunters/Guns

gonehuntin' wrote:
Tue Dec 28, 2021 7:17 pm
First, is he shy around groups of people WITHOUT guns, or just shy around groups that shoot? If no guns are involved will he go up to members of the group to be petted?
He is a little timid around strangers, but once he gets to know people he is super affectionate. thx
by darmento
Thu Dec 30, 2021 3:12 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Shy With Multiple Hunters/Guns
Replies: 11
Views: 4426

Re: Shy With Multiple Hunters/Guns

Thanks everyone for your replies. I heard about the cap gun at dinner time from a dog training book. It is probably bad advice and I don't do it any more. The advice on building up slowly with one other person is great. Also, limiting the shots fired is a great idea. I will try all this out. Thanks ...
by darmento
Tue Dec 28, 2021 9:56 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Shy With Multiple Hunters/Guns
Replies: 11
Views: 4426

Shy With Multiple Hunters/Guns

I have a unique situation that I would like some advice on.... I searched the Forum but did not find any similar posts, so I am posting this today.... I have a 4 year old Braque Francais (French Pointer) that I have trained myself. I carefully took him through the prescribed method of gun training a...
by darmento
Fri Dec 15, 2017 10:17 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Partially Gun Shy
Replies: 43
Views: 16524

Partially Gun Shy

Wondered if you guys can give me some advice. I have a three year old Braque Francais. Very nice dog with an excellent disposition. Very birdy god. Loves to point birds and range out in the field. When I take him out hunting by myself, he is fine. He never flinches at gun fire and hunts enthusiastic...
by darmento
Thu Mar 26, 2015 5:15 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: When to take a puppy home?
Replies: 0
Views: 991

When to take a puppy home?

What is the right age to take a puppy home from the breeder? 10 weeks? 12 weeks? This is a situation where the puppy will be shipped on a plane, due to long distance. Thanks
by darmento
Sun Mar 01, 2015 7:32 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Transition from Kennel to home.
Replies: 5
Views: 2960

Transition from Kennel to home.

I am in the process of buying a started englsh pointer It has lived in a kennel with other dogs for about a year. When I purchase him and take him home, he will become a house dog overnight - living an home with me and my wife and our weimaraner. What is the best way to transition a 1 year old kenne...
by darmento
Thu Feb 05, 2015 3:53 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Gordon Setter
Replies: 14
Views: 7489

Gordon Setter

I am considering getting a Gordon Setter as a hunting dog. I hunt mostly quail in Georgia. The cover is fairly open - lots of grass about 2' high. During hunting season, it gets up in the 50's and 60's during the day. I need a dog that will range about 50 - 100 yards away. Has anyone in the south ha...