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by AAA Gundogs
Tue Jan 10, 2017 4:51 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Need advice with 5.5 month VDD
Replies: 5
Views: 2989

Re: Need advice with 5.5 month VDD

Are you going to test this dog in any system? If so and in the JGHV system, you should pick up a 50' check cord, a 15' cordura leash, some strong pigeons, a good collar with sturdy ring, some hot dogs, and an acme 640. Get the dog some bird exposure. Get the dog tracking exposure. Easiest way is a h...
by AAA Gundogs
Tue Jan 10, 2017 12:34 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Why are Bird Hunters Afraid of Field Trials
Replies: 62
Views: 30884

Re: Why are Bird Hunters Afraid of Field Trials

I've found that the horseback guys are very eager to help a new guy running in puppy or derby. When it comes to the broke dog stuff, they're serious and much more focused on their own thing.
by AAA Gundogs
Sat Jan 07, 2017 9:03 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Cold night in the crate, what is the limit?
Replies: 22
Views: 16494

Re: Cold night in the crate, what is the limit?

I've had dogs get down to -20F in an aluminum kennel, with the dividers removed, with a blanket cover (looks like a quilted moving blanket), wrapped in a space blanket, and loosely filled with straw. They came out of there hot.
by AAA Gundogs
Sun Jan 01, 2017 12:54 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Are bird hunters afraid of field trial dogs?
Replies: 147
Views: 82828

Re: Are bird hunters afraid of field trial dogs?

In the past, when we were actively involved in all of the dog sports, we were raising at least two litters a year and many were going to families that liked to hunt and had been for several years. Field trials were not something most wanted anything to do with. At that time I saw the pendulum swing...
by AAA Gundogs
Sun Jan 01, 2017 12:32 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Are bird hunters afraid of field trial dogs?
Replies: 147
Views: 82828

Re: Are bird hunters afraid of field trial dogs?

I may have missed something stated in this thread. if so please forgive me. Most hunters I have been around have usually stay away from Field trial pups because of the pricing difference between a Field champion breeding and a breeding between "Sally good hunter X good ole boy Roy" Has any body see...
by AAA Gundogs
Sun Jan 01, 2017 12:23 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Are bird hunters afraid of field trial dogs?
Replies: 147
Views: 82828

Re: Are bird hunters afraid of field trial dogs?

I got my first pointer 1 year ago. He's certainly not going to be up to AAA standard. Having tons of fun training and hunting him! He's steady to flush and retrieves to my general vicinity. Ranges 50 yards or so and wants to be able to see me most of the time. Last 6 months he has turned into an ob...
by AAA Gundogs
Sat Dec 31, 2016 3:09 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Are bird hunters afraid of field trial dogs?
Replies: 147
Views: 82828

Re: Are bird hunters afraid of field trial dogs?

The average guy should be afraid of field trial dogs because most guys do such a poor job of training their dogs, in the field and obedience, that they're better off "hunting" with a low drive bootlicking house pet. Having an obedient dog that ranges 100 yards or more and holds point is speaking a f...
by AAA Gundogs
Thu Dec 29, 2016 12:23 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: are Field Trialers afraid of wild birds?
Replies: 82
Views: 76556

Re: are Field Trialers afraid of wild birds?

Anybody hunting all age dogs letting them retrieve?
by AAA Gundogs
Thu Dec 29, 2016 9:52 am
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Is a project gun cost effective
Replies: 11
Views: 11444

Re: Is a project gun cost effective

I've had several restored. Purdy, Lebeau, H&H, Parker, etc. My preference is for high grade field guns that need extensive work (machining of parts, new furniture, etc) because I have access to CNC, a stockpile of walnut that I've collected for the last 25 years, and have a good friend, who is a fa...
by AAA Gundogs
Tue Dec 27, 2016 4:06 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Is a project gun cost effective
Replies: 11
Views: 11444

Re: Is a project gun cost effective

I've had several restored. Purdy, Lebeau, H&H, Parker, etc. My preference is for high grade field guns that need extensive work (machining of parts, new furniture, etc) because I have access to CNC, a stockpile of walnut that I've collected for the last 25 years, and have a good friend, who is a fan...
by AAA Gundogs
Thu Dec 22, 2016 10:49 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: August Rush
Replies: 34
Views: 14228

Re: August Rush

Dakotazeb wrote:I've got his pedigree. I'd like info on the dog or owner. I'm looking at a dog that August Rush sired, that's why I'm asking. Thanks.
Are you looking at the 5 month old female out of grace under fire by August rush?
by AAA Gundogs
Thu Dec 22, 2016 5:36 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Has anyone used this breeder before?? tiszabec vizslas
Replies: 14
Views: 7295

Re: Has anyone used this breeder before?? tiszabec vizslas

I'd ask on the versatile hunting dog forums. I'll guarantee someone there will know.
by AAA Gundogs
Sun Dec 18, 2016 4:39 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dog energy
Replies: 15
Views: 7641

Re: Dog energy

AAA, Art Absolutely, dogs run on fat. Not recommending carb loading, just Glycogen recovery from carbs for short term exercise and next day recovery. If you hunt a couple of hours a day and hunt every other day clean water and good food are you'll need. Supplementation is only needed when you are h...
by AAA Gundogs
Sat Dec 17, 2016 7:56 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Big runners
Replies: 17
Views: 6784

Re: Big runners

Not so much a hunting dog. I own a ranch and want a ranch dog. I owned a crazy athletic gsp dog once before and it was never a dull moment. I have top notch hunting dogs with great pedigrees for hunting. It is a weird request, by no means did I want to upset anyone. Thanks Sent from my iPhone using...
by AAA Gundogs
Tue Dec 13, 2016 12:33 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Tracking collars and e-collar combos
Replies: 11
Views: 5668

Re: Tracking collars and e-collar combos

My choice is for 2 separate units.

I don't like the combo units because it is much easier to run multiple ecollars on a dedicated unit and corrections are much faster.
by AAA Gundogs
Mon Dec 12, 2016 9:08 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Vizsla or Pointing Lab?
Replies: 66
Views: 46948

Re: Vizsla or Pointing Lab?

Are we not talking about two different things when discussing 1- Pointing Labs, and 2- Silver Labs? I've read about the history of the development of the "Silver" lab, but are we saying that the pointing Lab shares the same origins? Kellogg used weimaraners to put the point into Labradors and the u...
by AAA Gundogs
Mon Dec 12, 2016 8:52 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New baby +GSP **ADVICE AND TIPS NEEDED**
Replies: 26
Views: 13223

Re: New baby +GSP **ADVICE AND TIPS NEEDED**

dog dr wrote:Unless you can watch him like a hawk and be in total control of his access and interaction with the baby, the dog goes in the kennel. IMHO
Rational and reasonable
by AAA Gundogs
Mon Dec 12, 2016 8:14 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Vizsla or Pointing Lab?
Replies: 66
Views: 46948

Re: Vizsla or Pointing Lab?

Yep, pointing Labs have a history and ancestors just like every other breed and every other animal. Pointing labs are just as much a hoax as our other pointer, setters and retrievers. I think my problem with pointing labs doesn't have to do with the end product but with registering them as labs bec...
by AAA Gundogs
Mon Dec 12, 2016 4:07 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Vizsla or Pointing Lab?
Replies: 66
Views: 46948

Re: Vizsla or Pointing Lab?

nikegundog wrote:
Moonshine Ike wrote:hasn't the consistent "pointing lab" been proven to be a hoax?
Look no further than Kellogg Kennels, the "Real Father" of Silver and American Pointing Labs.
Exactly
by AAA Gundogs
Mon Dec 12, 2016 4:06 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Vizsla or Pointing Lab?
Replies: 66
Views: 46948

Re: Vizsla or Pointing Lab?

IANative wrote:Am I doing myself a disservice by not considering a Weimaraner?
Few will admit it but the pointing lab is the product Kellogg crossing a lab with a weimaraner. The silver lab popped up in the 2nd generation of pointing labs.
by AAA Gundogs
Fri Dec 09, 2016 5:38 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Before the e-collar...
Replies: 19
Views: 9022

Re: Before the e-collar...

So you are following a program that you are not actually following but asking if that program or parts in it are right for you ?..When parts of it are reprimanded or discarded by others ,but it fits with your thinking then that's the way forward 'for you' ..am I on the right track or way off base :...
by AAA Gundogs
Fri Dec 09, 2016 5:30 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Before the e-collar...
Replies: 19
Views: 9022

Re: Before the e-collar...

gonehuntin' wrote:Leash, regular collar, rewards until he's about 6-8 months depending on his mental make up.
And a shotgun with 10s for distance work. :)
by AAA Gundogs
Fri Dec 09, 2016 12:54 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: are Field Trialers afraid of wild birds?
Replies: 82
Views: 76556

Re: are Field Trialers afraid of wild birds?

Wow, glad we have some experts here, I do mean that sincerely. I don't no a nuthin' 'bout field trials. What both of my buddies are doing is not these horseback - AA? trials on wild birds. They're doing hunt tests and some of the aspects involve retrieving rabbits and other furred game. As explaine...
by AAA Gundogs
Fri Dec 09, 2016 10:13 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dog energy
Replies: 15
Views: 7641

Re: Dog energy

You guys are falling into the sugar cycle.

Carbo loading is for humans. Fat loading is for dogs.
by AAA Gundogs
Thu Dec 08, 2016 4:38 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Obedience Training
Replies: 22
Views: 7957

Re: Obedience Training

Most dogs are pets all year round and hunt for a few month. An untrained dog is a pest, a trained dog can be a joy and a source of pride, and an AKC class can be fun. They teach you how to teach the dog, you get an evening out, and the dog stops being a feral home wrecker. You have an incentive to ...
by AAA Gundogs
Thu Dec 08, 2016 3:57 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Obedience Training
Replies: 22
Views: 7957

Re: Obedience Training

Only if you weed out,things like sit and down and other command s which, at that age, can regress and not progress your dogs training. The dog referenced by the OP is seven months old and apparently a full time house dog (or wishes to be). This is a joke, right? Or did your grandpa tell you this wh...
by AAA Gundogs
Wed Dec 07, 2016 1:36 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Arizona quail
Replies: 107
Views: 88860

Re: Arizona quail

It's like I'm a teenager again and it's the "locals only" battle for surf spots. We're facing a battle against extinction. Get your heads out of your butts. Every city slicker that gets into shooting and hunting staves it off. I'll give spots to anyone that asks. If that's what you got out of this ...
by AAA Gundogs
Wed Dec 07, 2016 1:03 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Arizona quail
Replies: 107
Views: 88860

Re: Arizona quail

It's like I'm a teenager again and it's the "locals only" battle for surf spots.

We're facing a battle against extinction. Get your heads out of your butts. Every city slicker that gets into shooting and hunting staves it off.

I'll give spots to anyone that asks.
by AAA Gundogs
Sat Dec 03, 2016 11:37 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: 6 month old GSP size
Replies: 13
Views: 4968

Re: 6 month old GSP size

He'll matured to be on the smaller size and I doubt very seriously that you'll hit the breed standard of 55 lbs for males. Now that's the bad news. The good news is that, unless you're running a breeding program, it doesn't matter. With that said, while the general hunting public seems to love dogs ...
by AAA Gundogs
Fri Dec 02, 2016 1:23 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Age old question.... Breed options
Replies: 36
Views: 13984

Re: Age old question.... Breed options

I've searched on the forum and read many people's responses from a few years ago but figured I'd ask again. First off, I'm a hunter in central California. I've been hunting upland and waterfowl for a few years now and have decided it's time to add a dog to my family that I can hunt with. I have yea...
by AAA Gundogs
Sat Nov 19, 2016 3:42 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Need some advice/help-Back from the Vet
Replies: 25
Views: 10402

Re: Need some advice/help

Hunted my little female this morning, it was warm but she seems to be feeling fine. Noticed she is urinating a dark substance,almost the color of blood but not the consistency? Anyone ever had this happen? Looks just like urine just a little tinted brownish/red. Otherwise, how is her behavior? Is s...
by AAA Gundogs
Sat Nov 19, 2016 2:08 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: FF Pup
Replies: 29
Views: 13936

Re: FF Pup

I'll generally force fetch a dog at a year +/- a couple of months.

A lot of the lab guys will force fetch at a very young age.
by AAA Gundogs
Thu Nov 17, 2016 10:48 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Transporting Pup
Replies: 6
Views: 3388

Re: Transporting Pup

MO to VA ground, I do not want to Airship, cant make myself put a pup through that. Honestly, I prefer air to ground in all but a few circumstances. Depending on the ground transporter's schedule MO to VA might take a week. St Louis to DC is a 2 hour direct flight. If I can get a direct flight, abo...
by AAA Gundogs
Tue Nov 15, 2016 9:53 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Tekoa Mountain Patriot
Replies: 22
Views: 11780

Re: Tekoa Mountain Patriot

Has Bo produced any winning AA dogs yet? From what I have seen he produces really flashy SD and gun Dogs but I wouldn't say he produces better than himself. Good dog but legendary? In racehorse breeding there is a saying.... winning gives one hope that they have a great horse but you only know afte...
by AAA Gundogs
Tue Nov 15, 2016 9:33 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Rock Acre Blackhawk????
Replies: 30
Views: 13979

Re: Rock Acre Blackhawk????

If you're trying to breed trial dogs at the highest level, unless the bitch is fantastic, it's pretty much a disqualifier unless you know both lines very well. However, if you're breeding meat dogs, I'd be more concerned about confirmation, gait, nose, drive, etc and then picking a complimentary lin...
by AAA Gundogs
Tue Nov 15, 2016 9:44 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Puppy to skinny
Replies: 16
Views: 12809

Re: Puppy to skinny

Showing just a little too much hip for my tastes.

Toss some sardines on top of his kibble and check for worms.
by AAA Gundogs
Thu Nov 10, 2016 11:55 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Tekoa Mountain Patriot
Replies: 22
Views: 11780

Re: Tekoa Mountain Patriot

I have a 3 year old female with Patriot on both sides within 2 generations. She has huge natural range 500 yards+ but very biddable if you need her in close. She has aggressive bird finding ability, will bust cattails for pheasants and has the obsessive prey drive of her grandfather. Long legs and ...
by AAA Gundogs
Thu Nov 10, 2016 8:22 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Not just me
Replies: 3
Views: 2235

Re: Not just me

"As for what you're describing, it could be the similarities between yours and your buddy's voice or it could be that they've been taking liberties with your boy." AAA, I think it is definitely the latter of the two. It not uncommon several of my dogs are more eager to perform commands for my kids ...
by AAA Gundogs
Thu Nov 10, 2016 8:06 pm
Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
Topic: What kind of camera to buy
Replies: 38
Views: 33618

Re: What kind of camera to buy

Just started looking for a compact camera to use in the field. What camera are you guys using or wish you had. I'm just starting out and been looking at the Canon G10. I can pick this up for around $300-400 range. Looking to take fast action pictures. Thanks There are a number of cameras that will ...
by AAA Gundogs
Thu Nov 10, 2016 7:24 pm
Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
Topic: MobileStrong Store n Pull
Replies: 3
Views: 7143

Re: MobileStrong Store n Pull

Thanks for the review and pictures. I researched storage systems and never saw this brand/model.

Do you lose the area in front and behind each wheel well?

On the non-slide cargo top, do you think it could take the weight of a quad and a 3 hole dog box?
by AAA Gundogs
Mon Nov 07, 2016 1:09 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Garmin alpha employee price
Replies: 11
Views: 5430

Re: Garmin alpha employee price

On one of the Facebook field trial groups, a guy was selling a 320 with 4 collars. Looked new.
by AAA Gundogs
Mon Nov 07, 2016 1:06 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Not just me
Replies: 3
Views: 2235

Re: Not just me

The above is one of the reasons why I teach dogs to "whoa" to their collar beep. It allows me to stop one and not all of them.

As for what you're describing, it could be the similarities between yours and your buddy's voice or it could be that they've been taking liberties with your boy.
by AAA Gundogs
Sat Nov 05, 2016 6:02 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Best Kennel?
Replies: 22
Views: 14540

Re: Best Kennel?

I like it for the ease of moving it. It also doesn't fluctuate with the temperature as much. If you have multiple cars you use, it is worth it over metal. The zinger winger is under 40lbs. It's either going to left be, cooled, or wrapped. The material of the crate isn't a significant factor. I'm su...
by AAA Gundogs
Fri Nov 04, 2016 10:45 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Hunting "cabin"
Replies: 21
Views: 10700

Re: Hunting "cabin"

Don't skimp on security features. These places get broken into more often than you think - from experience. You should see my security set up at work, 18 cameras all in HD, that i can watch from anywhere. I take security very serious I learned real quick to keep stuff that you don't want stolen or ...
by AAA Gundogs
Fri Nov 04, 2016 10:30 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Hunting "cabin"
Replies: 21
Views: 10700

Re: Hunting "cabin"

We are looking at buying some land and building a hunting cabin on it. Have any of you ever gone in with friends and bought land and built something. We are currently trying to find a piece of property in South Dakota, which is harder than it seems. Our thought is that we are going to buy the land ...
by AAA Gundogs
Fri Nov 04, 2016 9:39 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Whistle Training
Replies: 6
Views: 3419

Re: Whistle Training

Curious if anyone uses 2 whistles for different commands. Example being 1 pealess burst for whoa-1 ref whistle burst for hear. Curious if dogs can differentiate. Most of the people Ive hunted with use 1 whistle with different burst for different commands. Absolutely, the acme 640 is a standard cont...
by AAA Gundogs
Sun Oct 30, 2016 5:42 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Best Kennel?
Replies: 22
Views: 14540

Re: Best Kennel?

I have 2 Ruff Toughs. I also have a Gunner. The Gunner is significantly nicer. Locks, has tie down points, and simply feels nicer. If you can stretch the budget it is worth the extra cost. I like knowing if my truck gets rear ended my dog may have a chance of surviving. That is worth the $500.00 in...
by AAA Gundogs
Sat Oct 29, 2016 10:52 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Best Kennel?
Replies: 22
Views: 14540

Re: Best Kennel?

I've been looking for a good one. I almost picked up a couple of the Kennebec Dakota that Cabelas had on sale last week. Glad I didn't. Looked at the Ruff Tough and Kennebec yesterday in person. While the boxes themselves look quite sturdy, the doors look like junk to me. The Northstar Grate Crate ...
by AAA Gundogs
Fri Oct 28, 2016 1:06 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Looking for advice on next pheasant dog
Replies: 13
Views: 7174

Re: Looking for advice on next pheasant dog

The breed is strictly up to what you want as there are good pups in every breed that would fit what you want in the field. The above is an accurate statement. In the major breeds, you'll find dogs that run big and small. The most surefire way to get what you want, which sounds like a 100 to 150 yar...
by AAA Gundogs
Wed Oct 26, 2016 2:32 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Smokin Meat
Replies: 6
Views: 6315

Re: Smokin Meat

You know I've never had much luck doing the low andown slow hot smoke method of BBQ with anything out of the deer family or hegs. A nice fatty fall bear or a deer/hog/fowl sausage is a different story. The way that I've been doing most of my game is sous vide. It's a game changer. Everything comes o...