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by Uplander
Mon Dec 21, 2015 3:00 am
Forum: Training
Topic: ENGLISH POINTER TRAINING HELP
Replies: 17
Views: 8701

Re: ENGLISH POINTER TRAINING HELP

the dog is doing exceptionally well on quails. he finds the planted quail in 1 acre field with medium to light cover using his nose. i have not introduced him to the partridge yet. i was on partridge hunt yesterday and dog was with me. He didnt point a single partridge nor he was smelling the field...
by Uplander
Mon Dec 21, 2015 2:58 am
Forum: Training
Topic: ENGLISH POINTER TRAINING HELP
Replies: 17
Views: 8701

Re: ENGLISH POINTER TRAINING HELP

Uplander, where are you located? I know you said there are no clubs in the area, but I highly doubt that. There are clubs all over across the country, and they are definitely worthwhile. My club is unique in the sense that it caters to retrievers, spaniels, and pointing dogs, which means are dogs b...
by Uplander
Mon Dec 07, 2015 7:09 am
Forum: Help: Member Support
Topic: Why are all of my posts held until admin approval?
Replies: 11
Views: 18709

Re: Why are all of my posts held until admin approval?

experiencing the same, my posts are not appearing from few days, any idea will they appear?
by Uplander
Mon Dec 07, 2015 1:59 am
Forum: Training
Topic: ENGLISH POINTER TRAINING HELP
Replies: 17
Views: 8701

Re: ENGLISH POINTER TRAINING HELP

the dog is doing exceptionally well on quails. he finds the planted quail in 1 acre field with medium to light cover using his nose. i have not introduced him to the partridge yet. i was on partridge hunt yesterday and dog was with me. He didnt point a single partridge nor he was smelling the fields...
by Uplander
Fri Dec 04, 2015 6:37 am
Forum: Training
Topic: ENGLISH POINTER TRAINING HELP
Replies: 17
Views: 8701

Re: ENGLISH POINTER TRAINING HELP

a little update here, We have introduced quails (form raised which dont fly) and the dog is crazy about them.....we have been playing hide and seek using quails and the dog is doing exceptionally well, reaches them no matter if its open, thick cover or 2 feet tall crops....uses his nose both on the ...
by Uplander
Wed Dec 02, 2015 1:51 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: ENGLISH POINTER TRAINING HELP
Replies: 17
Views: 8701

Re: ENGLISH POINTER TRAINING HELP

at what age my dog will be able to find game like a pro and hunt with me properly.....i know there are other variables to the equation that i have to work on but at what minimum age most of the gundogs (specially English) pointers start hunting at their best if trained properly .. from all the above...
by Uplander
Wed Dec 02, 2015 1:23 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: ENGLISH POINTER TRAINING HELP
Replies: 17
Views: 8701

Re: ENGLISH POINTER TRAINING HELP

@getzapped Yeah, i have introduced him to pigeon, he was reluctant at the start , then tried to catch it and afterwards started barking on him from 2 feet as i was holding his chain. @codym I dont have any clubs around, he is doing great as far as obedience goes, walks in 10 to 15 meter radius and c...
by Uplander
Wed Dec 02, 2015 7:52 am
Forum: Training
Topic: ENGLISH POINTER TRAINING HELP
Replies: 17
Views: 8701

ENGLISH POINTER TRAINING HELP

I have a 6 months old EP who is with me for a week now. for the past few days i have been introducing him to a partridge wing tied on a fishing line to teach whoa training but heck, he wont point at the "bleep" thing....runs in pursuit for 10 to 15 minutes but i dont let him catch the wing and thats...