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- Tue Jun 30, 2020 2:08 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Fat supplement
- Replies: 7
- Views: 8501
Re: Fat supplement
Raw animal fat is the best source of energy for the dog. Moderate amounts of fat are very beneficial for the dog under exertion especially in hot weather. If the dog is not under regular exertion the fat in your current feed is probably plenty. Pork and beef trimmings can be easily sourced from a bu...
- Tue Jun 09, 2020 3:15 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Pigeons homing training
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4629
Re: Pigeons homing training
I'm no expert.........Once the birds are used to trapping in, take them a 1/8 mile away before feeding and release them all- go to coop and feed. You can progress from there, once you reach a mile or so, start taking them in 1 mile increments to your training grounds. Once there, you can hit the oth...
- Tue May 26, 2020 11:58 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: What is the MOST money you've seen or heard a dog sell for?
- Replies: 39
- Views: 17595
Re: What is the MOST money you've seen or heard a dog sell for?
Dogs are cheap! In January 2017, a homing pigeon sold at auction for 1.42 million dollars.
- Thu Apr 16, 2020 6:00 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: A little help with "hold"
- Replies: 31
- Views: 14783
Re: A little help with
I'm in the throes of (reluctantly) force fetching my nearly 4 year old dog that while not soft, is "sensitive". I train mostly on the ground at heel, using a leather pinch collar for correction. While she is holding the bumper or dowel, I praise my dog 'Goood fetch" stroke her flank lightly then bri...
- Tue Mar 31, 2020 2:20 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Strange behaviour on point
- Replies: 42
- Views: 19736
Re: Strange behaviour on point
You've gotten some good advice here. Stop what you are doing and take it.
I hate the idea of an 8 month old pup blinking birds. Shut up, let'm flush/chase if that's what it takes for pup to regain her confidence.
I hate the idea of an 8 month old pup blinking birds. Shut up, let'm flush/chase if that's what it takes for pup to regain her confidence.
- Mon Mar 23, 2020 9:50 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Bell or no bell?
- Replies: 38
- Views: 14123
Re: Bell or no bell?
I like a bell in thick cover.
Mine wears the bell at 7-8 o'clock so it doesn't ring when the hound is sneaking around. I look at the GPS when the bell goes silent.
Mine wears the bell at 7-8 o'clock so it doesn't ring when the hound is sneaking around. I look at the GPS when the bell goes silent.
- Wed Mar 11, 2020 7:42 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Emergency Vet Trip
- Replies: 17
- Views: 7651
Re: Emergency Vet Trip
Glad to hear pup is doing well. I have no idea what your pup might've eaten. Xylitol is being used in more and more products including peanut butter, gum, and even toothpaste, it is really bad news for dogs. from: https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/xylitol-toxicity-in-dogs Xylitol is extremely t...
- Sun Feb 09, 2020 3:24 pm
- Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
- Topic: First time bird dog owner
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2149
Re: First time bird dog owner
Welcome
Nice BF! Where is he from?
Nice BF! Where is he from?
- Wed Feb 05, 2020 8:47 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Garmin Alpha vs 550 plus- GPS issues
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7529
Re: Garmin Alpha vs 550 plus- GPS issues
I've had an Alpha for a few years, two things I have learned that cleared the 99% of the glitches I experienced.
Update the software every couple of months.
Switch the collar OFF if you are driving more than a mile or so.
Update the software every couple of months.
Switch the collar OFF if you are driving more than a mile or so.
- Wed Jan 15, 2020 8:17 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Watershy Shorthair Help
- Replies: 23
- Views: 11154
Re: Watershy Shorthair Help
I'm with Sharon, pup has shown that he can swim. When things get warmer, you could introduce him to water games with another friendly dog or see if he will follow you in a kayak.
- Tue Jan 07, 2020 6:01 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: My Favorite Christmas Present In Years
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6096
- Thu Dec 12, 2019 10:08 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Training / hunting question - missed shots
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8476
Re: Training / hunting question - missed shots
To be fair to the Op, I'm beginning to think steadiness is truly a rare gem. All of the videos I recently watched of gents/ladies hunting with their bird dogs has the dogs chasing immediately after or during the flush. And...…the compliments on the dog-work is effusive! ??? I must be watching all t...
- Wed Dec 11, 2019 9:43 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Whats with the hooping and hollaring in field trials??
- Replies: 39
- Views: 18752
Re: Whats with the hooping and hollaring in field trials??
If you like quiet, go to a NAVHDA hunt test. The best dogs work on a single command, multiple commands, whistles and hand signals earn deductions.
- Tue Dec 10, 2019 6:21 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Funny or odd looking points
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6897
Re: Funny or odd looking points
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- Thu Dec 05, 2019 9:39 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Bird launchers
- Replies: 20
- Views: 8425
Re: Bird launchers
One thing to consider if you think you'll be done with launchers in short order- the easiest dog training item to sell is used electronic launchers. Start scouring the various boards, ebay etc. you might find a couple.
Another option is to join a club or NAVHDA chapter, most have equipment to share.
Another option is to join a club or NAVHDA chapter, most have equipment to share.
- Wed Dec 04, 2019 11:05 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Bird launchers
- Replies: 20
- Views: 8425
Re: Bird launchers
What about the cheaper manual releases that you use your foot. Will they get the job done for someone on a budget? I train a lot with a check cord, the manual traps force me to lose visual and positive control while I seek and launch the bird- IMHO, an unsteady dog needs my full attention. I don't ...
- Thu Nov 28, 2019 9:52 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Bird launchers
- Replies: 20
- Views: 8425
Re: Bird launchers
The only knock against the LCS launchers is they are a little small for chukar and big homers- especially if it's hot.
- Tue Oct 08, 2019 3:49 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: storing fish and game on a week-long hunt
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3570
Re: storing fish and game on a week-long hunt
First things first, you must abide possession limits (usually 2x the daily limit). Also, some states( federal too?) require a feathered wing left on all birds kept until you get home or prepare for consumption. Same regs can apply to fish. If you filet a fish, leave the skin on and make sure the len...
- Sat Sep 28, 2019 5:19 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Pigeons: How long til they pair and nest
- Replies: 12
- Views: 7072
Re: Pigeons: How long til they pair and nest
Give up on the plastic milk jug thing, they are too small and the cut edge is sharp. A 10-12" saucer that goes under a big flower pot works well as does the plastic nesting bowls that Foy's and other suppliers sell. You need to supply some nesting material, I tie bundles of straw off the coop floor ...
- Sat Sep 28, 2019 4:15 am
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Food for Dog with Allergy
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4293
Re: Food for Dog with Allergy
Owning a big eared dog, I've learned she needs her ears cleaned once a week or more when she's running the fields or swimming.
Yeast feeds primarily on sugars that come from carbohydrates. A carbohydrate free, raw diet is the solution for that.
Yeast feeds primarily on sugars that come from carbohydrates. A carbohydrate free, raw diet is the solution for that.
- Wed Sep 18, 2019 4:17 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Naming Traditions
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4912
Re: Naming Traditions
Change the rule! 8) Again, it all depends who is asking the dog's name, some soccer mom or a potential stud or dam owner. Most folks don't really care. The breeder my pup came from asked me for a "M" name and then asked what name I would call her. I don't know whether all breeders consult owners bef...
- Tue Aug 20, 2019 5:40 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Naming Traditions
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4912
Re: Naming Traditions
That’s where you lose me. Naming a dog one thing and calling it another. Seems pointless. You can’t tell a dogs age if someone is using a call name. If anything, it will confuse people Who are you really confusing? My dog is either Melodie de la Ruse des Bois (Kasia) or Kasia (Melodie de la Ruse de...
- Mon Aug 19, 2019 5:40 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Naming Traditions
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4912
Re: Naming Traditions
I like the tradition as I can tell at a glance the age of the dog. I will admit some years seem to challenge creativity and even in smaller breeds like the BA, we end up with a multiple Pablo, Paco, Panda, Pico, Pixel, etc.
I have an "M" - Melodie, but, I call her Kasia
I have an "M" - Melodie, but, I call her Kasia
- Tue Jul 30, 2019 4:05 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: GSP Training Progress questions.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3226
Re: GSP Training Progress questions.
I'll ask the obvious question, why did you take a bird dog to a retriever trainer? It's good that the trainer is concerned about crushing the dog's soul. However, it sounds as if the trainer doesn't have enough pointy dog experience to find the right buttons to press on your dog. All dogs are differ...
- Tue Jul 16, 2019 7:42 am
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4870
Re: Irritable Bowel Syndrome
I wouldn't be concerned with the second, third, fourth, loose stool when running the dog, mine does the same - sometimes I think she's going to turn herself inside out :roll: For the other issues, you could add a tablespoon of cottage cheese, yogurt, or the best- goat milk kefir to his dish. Best ye...
- Thu Jul 11, 2019 4:27 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: training a pointing breed to sit on command
- Replies: 51
- Views: 30295
Re: training a pointing breed to sit on command
I've seen dogs default to sit when pressure is applied during training. Not what you want in a pointing dog. Beginners can easily overemphasized the sit command. I believe the breeder is trying to help you not make a normal beginners mistake. Might consider whoa instead. I like what Don had to say....
- Wed Jul 10, 2019 11:53 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: training a pointing breed to sit on command
- Replies: 51
- Views: 30295
Re: training a pointing breed to sit on command
I've seen dogs default to sit when pressure is applied during training. Not what you want in a pointing dog. Beginners can easily overemphasized the sit command. I believe the breeder is trying to help you not make a normal beginners mistake. Might consider whoa instead. I like what Don had to say....
- Fri Jul 05, 2019 5:44 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Mut Identification
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6102
Re: Mut Identification
My WAG- Small Munsterlander X GSD
- Mon Jul 01, 2019 4:54 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: GSP behavior - correct this or no?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3762
Re: GSP behavior - correct this or no?
Sounds like you are well on your way to having a first rate flushing dog. Nothing wrong with rabbits, just make him remain steady. Taking out preserve birds isn't the bird's fault, it's yours.
Allowing the dog to be successful at whatever he chooses, is all the reinforcement he needs.
My $0.02
Allowing the dog to be successful at whatever he chooses, is all the reinforcement he needs.
My $0.02
- Thu Jun 27, 2019 8:43 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: GSP with a thick coat?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7750
Re: GSP with a thick coat?
This winter, just prior to the afternoon opening of a Flyfishing & Wingshooting show. An exhibitor walks in with a wirehair that had the exact markings as my dog. He looked at my dog, saw me reaching for my camera, turned around, and left that dog in his truck the entire weekend
- Tue Jun 25, 2019 7:36 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: GSP with a thick coat?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7750
Re: GSP with a thick coat?
What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.
- Thu May 23, 2019 9:16 am
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: How much olive oil ?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 9874
Re: How much olive oil ?
Vegetable oils are not the solution. More protein will help the dogs gain muscle weight.
- Thu May 23, 2019 8:53 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Let’s talk about registration
- Replies: 62
- Views: 35426
Re: Let’s talk about registration
You have excellent experience , but there is a way to have a good discussion with out insulting people. Start spreading that standard around evenly to all and things will likely improve. I have been buying pointer puppies for over fifty years. I have NEVER purchased a puppy without a complete and u...
- Mon May 13, 2019 10:38 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Pigeons cohabiting with game birds, same pen
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7154
Re: Pigeons cohabiting with game birds, same pen
If you are keeping homers it's in your best interest to quarantine for 7 days any bird you add to your coop. Otherwise, you are playing the odds without appreciation of the stakes. I lost all 18 fledglings in the months following storing 2 unused shooter pigeons and a chukar in my coop after a NAVHD...
- Mon May 13, 2019 5:34 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Pigeons cohabiting with game birds, same pen
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7154
Re: Pigeons cohabiting with game birds, same pen
If you are keeping homers it's in your best interest to quarantine for 7 days any bird you add to your coop. Otherwise, you are playing the odds without appreciation of the stakes. I lost all 18 fledglings in the months following storing 2 unused shooter pigeons and a chukar in my coop after a NAVHD...
- Wed Apr 10, 2019 11:06 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Let’s talk about registration
- Replies: 62
- Views: 35426
Re: Let’s talk about registration
Beware the breeder whose requirements to lift a restriction on a pup are beyond those of the sire and dam the pup came from.
- Wed Apr 10, 2019 10:30 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: New Loft........
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3616
Re: New Loft........
Very handsome coop! Good luck with the birds.
- Sun Apr 07, 2019 5:10 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Let’s talk about registration
- Replies: 62
- Views: 35426
Re: Let’s talk about registration
There are legitimate reasons for Breeding Restricted pedigrees/contracts, it's the sellers choice. Money can always walk away. If you come to an agreement with a buyer or seller on milestones that will lift the restriction, abide by it. Get the complete agreement in writing. My friend recently went ...
- Sat Mar 30, 2019 6:18 am
- Forum: Brags
- Topic: A couple of new pics
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6230
Re: A couple of new pics
Looks like a handful
- Fri Mar 29, 2019 9:01 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: What am I?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 7877
Re: What am I?
I don't see GSP, but, there are some odd looking GSPs out there.
I'll guess pointer x some sort of sight hound.
I'll guess pointer x some sort of sight hound.
- Fri Mar 29, 2019 8:45 am
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Costco Dog Food???
- Replies: 42
- Views: 41383
Re: Costco Dog Food???
Rice is high on the glycemic index and offers virtually zero nutrients Thank You. Nothing is more conflicted and confusing that dog food discussions it seems. PPP has Salmon and Rice 30/20 formula and I have fed it at times is why I asked. Purina claims rice can be a good source of nutrition (carbs...
- Tue Mar 26, 2019 1:11 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Why Purina Pro Plan?
- Replies: 53
- Views: 46935
Re: Why Purina Pro Plan?
The best you can do for your dog is feed what he does best on. Determining what his "best" looks like, is the tough part.mnaj_springer wrote: ↑Mon Jul 30, 2018 9:49 amThey are little rockets out in the field and their coats, nails, skin, and stools are all healthy.
- Tue Mar 26, 2019 12:18 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Costco Dog Food???
- Replies: 42
- Views: 41383
Re: Costco Dog Food???
I would supplement with Omega3 fish oil capsules, the Omegas oxidize quickly in kibble. Omega 3 counteracts the inflammatory properties of Omega 6. Stay away from food with rice or soy. Why stay away from Rice? Not arguing, just looking to learn. Rice is high on the glycemic index and offers virtua...
- Sat Mar 23, 2019 12:50 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Costco Dog Food???
- Replies: 42
- Views: 41383
Re: Costco Dog Food???
I would supplement with Omega3 fish oil capsules, the Omegas oxidize quickly in kibble. Omega 3 counteracts the inflammatory properties of Omega 6. Stay away from food with rice or soy.
- Thu Mar 07, 2019 3:18 am
- Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
- Topic: Soon to be gun dog owner in OR
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2217
Re: Soon to be gun dog owner in OR
Seek out a NAVHDA chapter or two and start attending training days now, so you know what you are going.
- Mon Feb 25, 2019 7:05 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: a techie problem
- Replies: 19
- Views: 9740
Re: a techie problem
I'm not a "change is bad" guy, but, it appears there is no photo direct uploader. That is bad.
- Thu Feb 14, 2019 9:03 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: first time hunt testing
- Replies: 19
- Views: 6863
Re: first time hunt testing
NAVHDA aims https://www.navhda.org/files/assets/testrule-2-2014.pdf
Seek out a NAVHDA chapter, they should let you attend a training day without joining. Like the internet, be prepared to hear that you've doing all wrong
Seek out a NAVHDA chapter, they should let you attend a training day without joining. Like the internet, be prepared to hear that you've doing all wrong
- Tue Feb 05, 2019 8:31 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Sitting on "WHOA"
- Replies: 22
- Views: 10817
Re: Sitting on "WHOA"
I agree with ohiosp, let the bird teach the dog.
I would abandon setting the dog back. I don't think we get to the dog fast enough for the dog to make the proper association, it just adds confusion to the pressure,
I would abandon setting the dog back. I don't think we get to the dog fast enough for the dog to make the proper association, it just adds confusion to the pressure,
- Wed Jan 30, 2019 12:08 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Seeking new kibble
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7610
Re: Seeking new kibble
Protein allergies in dogs are very rare. Have you tried adding a probiotic supplement, raw goat milk, or kefir?
- Mon Jan 28, 2019 6:56 am
- Forum: Guns and Ammo
- Topic: Blank Pistol Questions
- Replies: 8
- Views: 11479
Re: Blank Pistol Questions
I recently bought a Charter Arms Pro 209. My Training partner has used his for the past year, it is a cut above.