Gun Dog Forum

The simplest and best answer is don't do it old school. Old school is often not the best way or it wouldn't be old school.......regardless of the discipline. Go to a seminar or buy an online course on the proper use of an e-collar. Study hard and then buy one and use it the way your were trained. An...

Glad to hear you're bouncing back Tekoa. Some random thoughts but not hard answers to your concerns as I have zero experience with any of your issues.......My opinion is that a flushing spaniel can be trained to accommodate your needs. I have personally seen a 90 year old gentleman handling a FBESS ...

I have finally realized that when I go to work before light and return home after dark, there is not that much time left in the day for training my Springer puppy Kate. I almost feel like I'm cheating her......kinda like trying to drive a new Farrari exclusively in slow city traffic. She is wonderfu...

7.5 hrs in a crate at 8 wks???? know wonder hes peeing in his crate . and i'd whine all night too if I had to sleep in it !!!! A pup can hold its bladder for about 1 hr per month in age . the pup should let out to pee every 2 hrs at that age. every 3 at 12 wks Got my pup at 8 weeks. Let him out eve...

I'm Bob and I just turned 70 ( It's the new 40!). Got a new FBESS for my birthday a bit early. She's now 4 1/2 months old and lots of fun. I'm thinking I might have a potential FC on my hands so she's going off to my trainer for basic training in January. I live in SW Missouri and belong to the Miss...

I'm Bob and I just turned 70 ( It's the new 40!). Got a new FBESS for my birthday a bit early. She's now 4 1/2 months old and lots of fun. I'm thinking I might have a potential FC on my hands so she's going off to my trainer for basic training in January. I live in SW Missouri and belong to the Miss...