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by Steve007
Thu Jan 18, 2024 4:42 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Conformation.......
Replies: 7
Views: 818

Re: Conformation.......

I have shown two dogs to a CH and put points on many others. Enjoy the ride. Any suggestions for the first go? She heels well. Her stride is nice. We are working on a seamless stacking flow. Not really sure what else there may be. Take a look at some of the videos on YouTube for your breed, buy som...
by Steve007
Fri Jan 12, 2024 7:47 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: In Ground Fencing and E Collars
Replies: 6
Views: 858

Re: In Ground Fencing and E Collars

cjhills wrote:
Fri Jan 12, 2024 10:30 am
Also it made ecollar training a bit more difficult because the dogs were very sensitive to the stim. The collars were harsh.......Cj
That's interesting. I didn't know that -- or hadn't ever thought of it-- but it certainly makes sense.
by Steve007
Thu Jan 11, 2024 1:54 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: In Ground Fencing and E Collars
Replies: 6
Views: 858

Re: In Ground Fencing and E Collars

I don't have much experience with electronic fences. I had a neighbor who used one. His dog minded it real well until it would see a squirrel/cat/racoon/critter. Prey drive and momentum would carry the dog past the electronic fence. The problem is that the dog had learned if he crossed that part of...
by Steve007
Fri Dec 29, 2023 3:15 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Troubleshooting force fetching
Replies: 3
Views: 760

Re: Troubleshooting force fetching

CJhills is on target regarding the need to back up and take your time. There is a phrase that goes dog training is like a zipper. If you get stuck, back up a little and start over. It's also a pretty good idea to do a lot of short exercises rather than one long. Since I presume your Standard Poodle ...
by Steve007
Fri Dec 22, 2023 3:37 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays
Replies: 4
Views: 960

Re: Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays

Wishing everybody --- and your noble dogs as well -- a terrific 2024. We are pretty lucky to have --- or to have had--- them in our lives. But then, they're pretty lucky to have had us in their lives, too. That's the best kind of relationship!
by Steve007
Mon Nov 27, 2023 6:22 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Mossberg SA 20
Replies: 6
Views: 3320

Re: Mossberg SA 20

Sharon post_id=509919 time=1700664361 user_id=4373]
sharon wrote: wrote:
Tue Nov 21, 2023 3:52 pm
Ckirsch was joking. :)
Well, darn.
by Steve007
Tue Nov 14, 2023 1:32 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Looking to add a pup….
Replies: 11
Views: 2973

Re: Looking to add a pup….

MNTonester wrote:
Tue Nov 14, 2023 10:49 am
If you want a dog that keeps withing gun range, you might consider a bracco Italiano.
I thought you told me that all The Best People had Standard Poodles. :wink:
by Steve007
Tue Oct 10, 2023 9:36 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Supplement for weigh gain?
Replies: 23
Views: 7919

Re: Supplement for weigh gain?

Most dogs metabolize food better if fed twice a day and there is also good evidence that it reduces the likelihood of bloat (gastric torsion) though not all breeds are prone to it. Of course, you have to balance that feeding schedule if you're going hunting early in the morning. I note no reference ...
by Steve007
Sun Oct 08, 2023 3:41 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Gun Dog Forum - Big Year Coming!
Replies: 1
Views: 1197

Re: Gun Dog Forum - Big Year Coming!

This is an excellent idea. On a different dog-related board, I took it upon myself to contact every past member -- regardless of whether they were checking in or not-- with a letter pointing out some of the topics were currently being addressed and inviting them to return with comments or questions....
by Steve007
Mon Oct 02, 2023 11:38 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Last dog?? Nooo! But no pups...
Replies: 13
Views: 6322

Re: Last dog?? Nooo! But no pups...

Steve, I don't want to argue about this, what I stated is simply my own personal view. Everyone is entitled to their own breed. I don't know where you got the idea I was only experienced in one breed. I was head trainer at one of, if not the largest training kennel in the United States. We ran 120 ...
by Steve007
Mon Oct 02, 2023 9:53 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Last dog?? Nooo! But no pups...
Replies: 13
Views: 6322

Re: Last dog?? Nooo! But no pups...

You also couldn't be more wrong when you say I have limited knowledge of dogs. Perhaps in your opinion I do. Certainly, my life would be "diminished" without a dog. There is little I can do about that if I don't have the physical ability to hunt behind a dog. I also think I have a totally different...
by Steve007
Sun Oct 01, 2023 9:53 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Last dog?? Nooo! But no pups...
Replies: 13
Views: 6322

Re: Last dog?? Nooo! But no pups...

and sure as heck don't want a house pet made out of it . .... They live with me, sleep with me, go everywhere with me. I would suffer a second death of someone took one of my personal dog's and threw it in a kennel. I'm not willing to take that chance. This seems a little confusing. On the one hand...
by Steve007
Mon Sep 04, 2023 1:22 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Hunting Dog in the City
Replies: 2
Views: 7278

Re: Hunting Dog in the City

You need to take a look at the below link which addresses this precise issue at a retriever training board and-- in fairness-- take a look at how the law is written in a specific city you are visiting. Almost all the time they simply want the dog to be under control and presuming you really have him...
by Steve007
Mon Aug 28, 2023 5:26 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Young Slovakian Rough Haired Pointer and intro to birds
Replies: 2
Views: 1596

Re: Young Slovakian Rough Haired Pointer and intro to birds

Ray is undoubtedly giving you good advice, but here is an ad that was run on Gun Dog Central last year. I certainly don't want to deter you from doing your best with this dog, but when you're dealing with oddball European breeds, realize that it is a very small gene pool. The likelihood of selecting...
by Steve007
Sun Aug 20, 2023 5:39 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: Heeeere’s Tilly
Replies: 21
Views: 20867

Re: Heeeere’s Tilly

She is usually pretty good. She loves to retrieve, so when she gets really amped up I will sometimes have to give a pinch on her flank and she will give the dummie. Do you give her a specific command to release, or just leave it to her? It isn't precisely fun; it is a command. There are certainly p...
by Steve007
Sun Aug 20, 2023 1:37 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: Heeeere’s Tilly
Replies: 21
Views: 20867

Re: Heeeere’s Tilly

Worked Tilly on some quail from a launcher last weekend and she really did a nice job. She caught one of the quail after it launched, which wasnt ideal but was okay. I was shooting dummy rounds while she was chasing. She brought it right back to me with a nice soft mouth, but as soon as i asked her...
by Steve007
Thu Aug 17, 2023 10:19 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Creeping
Replies: 15
Views: 12180

Re: Creeping

I was going to comment on this, but one of my better qualities (:wink: ) is that I know who is more qualified to comment on certain aspects of dog training than myself, so I waited for them to chime in. You have some top-flight information from some highly experienced bird dog guys above.
by Steve007
Mon Aug 14, 2023 11:22 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Help with new springer spaniel puppy
Replies: 14
Views: 4622

Re: Help with new springer spaniel puppy

It is August. I don't get concerned about this forum unless we don't get many posts between September and December. "Gundogs" is also a very narrow subject. Our Ontario forum is pretty busy , but that because it is about fishing/hunting/ gundogs and also has an "off topic" section which is always b...
by Steve007
Sat Aug 12, 2023 8:51 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Help with new springer spaniel puppy
Replies: 14
Views: 4622

Re: Help with new springer spaniel puppy

+1 on gonehuntin'. Guess there's not much we can do, but it is quite regrettable that the membership of this group has shrunk to such a great degree over time and, moreover, that enough new people don't find this board. We have a massive amount of valuable knowledge from this group , both regarding ...
by Steve007
Fri Aug 11, 2023 8:37 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Last dog?? Nooo! But no pups...
Replies: 13
Views: 6322

Re: Last dog?? Nooo! But no pups...

I was not precisely referring to you, Sharon. Others have said similar things recently, and it is always a thought at a certain age. I was contemplating a post of this nature previous to your post, and I guess I was partially thinking about myself. I am down to one dog now, and he is 13 1/2. I was p...
by Steve007
Thu Aug 10, 2023 3:29 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Last dog?? Nooo! But no pups...
Replies: 13
Views: 6322

Last dog?? Nooo! But no pups...

I note several references to "this may be my last dog" on this board or even even --- aakk! -- no more dogs. Putting aside the matter of genuinely serious health problems, this is a bad move. I thought about putting up a post about "no pups", but I guess this will do. For the record, I am a (retired...
by Steve007
Wed Aug 09, 2023 5:16 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Always a hard choice.....
Replies: 15
Views: 6813

Re: Always a hard choice.....

Your dog would not have wanted to have been with anyone else. You did your best for him, and he felt very lucky to have been with you. And he was.
by Steve007
Fri Jun 30, 2023 1:57 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Help with new springer spaniel puppy
Replies: 14
Views: 4622

Re: Help with new springer spaniel puppy

Thanks. I am likely just having unrealistic expectations considering my experience with my Golden. He was housetrained almost immediately, and definitely doesn’t counter surf. I probably just got lucky with him. Don't forget checking for urinary tract infection. More common in females, but not unkn...
by Steve007
Thu Jun 29, 2023 10:44 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Help with new springer spaniel puppy
Replies: 14
Views: 4622

Re: Help with new springer spaniel puppy

If he has not been to the vet recently, get a sample of urine and have it looked at for a urinary tract infection. Pups can definitely get this, and you had best eliminate it as a possibility. Once you make sure this is not a problem, I wouldn't even limit him to the kitchen. He apparently gets exer...
by Steve007
Fri Jun 23, 2023 6:32 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Introducing a 3rd Dog
Replies: 3
Views: 2002

Re: Introducing a 3rd Dog

I have done this before back in my breeding days; most breeders have had to take adult dogs back for various reasons not having to do with the dog. A buyer's wife turns up pregnant and the idea of having a young dog and a new baby at the same time means the young dog is returned. In any case, I gene...
by Steve007
Tue Jun 06, 2023 10:07 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Vehicle Choice
Replies: 16
Views: 4496

Re: Vehicle Choice

As is the case with cjhills, I too have a 4wd Ford Expedition. You might find someone who has one and drive it, as they are much more like a large car in driving characteristics and maneuverability than your F150 truck. Nevertheless, not everyone needs the space and admittedly, gas mileage is not id...
by Steve007
Sun May 28, 2023 4:23 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: remember
Replies: 3
Views: 10449

Re: remember

I'm actually named after an uncle who did not come back from the war. He was shot down over Germany. My brother and I grew up with a large picture of him in our bedroom. My mother had all of my dad's letters from when he was off at war -- you can see where the military censor actually cut with sciss...
by Steve007
Sun May 21, 2023 5:44 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Transitioning Training
Replies: 5
Views: 2880

Re: Transitioning Training

Garrison, as is frequently the case, has given excellent advice, particularly in regard to finding a video or information pertaining to flushing dogs/labradors. Some here do not understand that there is a difference. Labradors as an example do not "whoa" and the command is never used. They don't "lo...
by Steve007
Mon May 15, 2023 12:07 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Brittany Spaniel-Fuzzy Hair Coat
Replies: 7
Views: 4594

Re: Brittany Spaniel-Fuzzy Hair Coat

Dakotazeb wrote:
Mon May 15, 2023 6:46 am
All my females have been spayed and I've never seen any change in their coats. In fact, I've never heard of spaying effecting dogs coats.
Cannot speak for Brittanys, but there are quite a few people who say it does in wirehairs.
by Steve007
Thu May 11, 2023 3:04 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Westminster kennel club
Replies: 3
Views: 2740

Westminster kennel club

I doubt that many people here watched Westminster Kennel Club dog show Monday and Tuesday -- alas, not everybody has a good background in conformation -- but it is worth noting that the English Setter that won The Sporting Group had a call name of "Cider." Some may recall that Corey Ford, sporting d...
by Steve007
Mon Apr 10, 2023 5:33 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Predator Encounters
Replies: 16
Views: 6556

Re: Predator Encounters

I'm in SW Ontario. Bears , wolves, lynx are not a problem down here. Coyotes are a huge problem. Not just one coyote , but when they travel in groups. Then again many folks on here have to worry about deadly snakes in SW USA. Running a dog off leash has the possibility of many problems. I think you...
by Steve007
Sun Apr 09, 2023 2:08 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Predator Encounters
Replies: 16
Views: 6556

Re: Predator Encounters

I'm in SW Ontario. Bears , wolves, lynx are not a problem down here. Coyotes are a huge problem. Not just one coyote , but when they travel in groups. Then again many folks on here have to worry about deadly snakes in SW USA. Running a dog off leash has the possibility of many problems. I think you...
by Steve007
Wed Apr 05, 2023 2:35 pm
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: Howdy from South Africa
Replies: 3
Views: 2343

Re: Howdy from South Africa

Nice to see you here. I have spent a great deal of time in South Africa and believe it to be the most beautiful country in the world, factoring in the relative size. Please let us know how your dog progresses and feel free to post pictures as well. What do you plan on hunting with her?
by Steve007
Thu Mar 23, 2023 1:44 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Chasing Ducks and Other Birds
Replies: 11
Views: 4065

Re: Chasing Ducks and Other Birds

In other words, I suggest that you "actively" disregard the dog's interest in ducks, tweetie birds and such by walking away and urge the dog to "leave it" or some such command as you ignore and leave the scene. A disgusted, disapproving tone of voice will probably help. Yeah. That's how I trained m...
by Steve007
Wed Mar 22, 2023 9:09 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: A bad day
Replies: 13
Views: 5513

Re: A bad day

About all you can say is that she would not have wanted to have been with anyone else. You do the best you could, and you were lucky to have had each other. A bad day, indeed.
by Steve007
Tue Mar 21, 2023 8:22 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Snow Days
Replies: 11
Views: 3176

Re: Snow Days

Beautiful pictures. 8 degrees celsius here to day in ON. Spring is on! :) Beautiful pictures indeed. I looked this up and the first picture is an Ankole-Watusi cow. I think. Is 8°C like 4/10 of a mile in real numbers? Yeah, you're right on the breed! What do they do with these beasts? It doesn't se...
by Steve007
Mon Mar 20, 2023 9:46 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Snow Days
Replies: 11
Views: 3176

Re: Snow Days

Sharon wrote:
Mon Mar 20, 2023 9:27 am
Beautiful pictures. 8 degrees celsius here to day in ON. Spring is on! :)
Beautiful pictures indeed. I looked this up and the first picture is an Ankole-Watusi cow. I think. Is 8°C like 4/10 of a mile in real numbers?
by Steve007
Tue Mar 07, 2023 4:41 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Excitement on "break"
Replies: 8
Views: 3569

Re: Excitement on "break"

Thanks for the insight. I need to clarify that she is INCREDIBLY obedient. She can stay in a down for 10-15 minutes while guests are here, so that's not the issue. The problem is that whether she is in the down for 10 seconds or 10 minutes obediently, the minute I release her to say hi she is 100% ...
by Steve007
Sat Mar 04, 2023 11:46 am
Forum: Wild Game Recipes
Topic: Best Way to Eat Pheasant?
Replies: 6
Views: 27340

Re: Best Way to Eat Pheasant?

This is a three-step process, but time tested. Not sure it will work for Blessed Girl (OP), but it has yielded good results for me. A) Clean birds thoroughly. B) Give to wife or girlfriend, depending on circumstances. C) Eat. A compliment and admiring pat on the backside will be appreciated. :mrgreen:
by Steve007
Tue Feb 21, 2023 1:46 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Do you always stay with the same breed?
Replies: 17
Views: 8575

Re: Do you always stay with the same breed?

Sharon wrote:
Tue Feb 21, 2023 11:12 am
I think it was boys she was interested in. :) Always nice to hear from you friend.
Oh, yeah. I should have remembered that. My error. :oops:
by Steve007
Tue Feb 21, 2023 10:53 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Do you always stay with the same breed?
Replies: 17
Views: 8575

Re: Do you always stay with the same breed?

marysburg wrote:
Mon Feb 20, 2023 9:47 pm
we changed to FBESS, I should have started all this when I was 20........
FBESS? French Brittany English Springer Spaniel? What am I missing here? And when you were 20, you were focused on girls. :wink:
by Steve007
Sat Feb 18, 2023 10:22 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: My confession
Replies: 16
Views: 5198

Re: My confession

Thanks I'll think on that. Go to YouTube and watch a video of an AKC Utility Dog (UD) making his run. They have to do a great deal more than hand signals. of course, but one of the exercises involves doing a "go out" (race away from handler towards Antarctica in a straight line and at a dead run un...
by Steve007
Sat Feb 18, 2023 10:04 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: My confession
Replies: 16
Views: 5198

Re: My confession

Thank you gentlemen. (Flynn(male) , but as he is deaf we sometimes say "Listen you little $%^&* get in here." Depending on Flynn's age and how much time you want to put into him --- nothing wrong with a new hobby -- you can probably train him to work on hand signals. It is part of the required exer...
by Steve007
Fri Feb 17, 2023 9:24 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: My confession
Replies: 16
Views: 5198

Re: My confession

The truth is that real dog people pretty much like all dogs, and if circumstances in our lives require it, we might change breeds but we like them just as much.
by Steve007
Fri Feb 17, 2023 9:12 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Do you always stay with the same breed?
Replies: 17
Views: 8575

Re: Do you always stay with the same breed?

Might breed our longhaired Mini Dachshund. She looks like a Gordon and retrieves like a Lab. Don't point worth a hoot though At the risk of hijacking my own thread, there has been many a time when my fine pointing dog has nailed a bird in a briar thicket or amidst brambles and I had to personally g...
by Steve007
Wed Feb 15, 2023 4:05 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Do you always stay with the same breed?
Replies: 17
Views: 8575

Do you always stay with the same breed?

Let us assume that if you are going to be a serious breeder, you must fully immerse yourself in an individual breed over many years and genuinely study one specific breed. I have been there myself. Famous business consultant Peter Drucker observed that "Whenever anything is being accomplished, it is...
by Steve007
Wed Feb 15, 2023 10:44 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Excitement on "break"
Replies: 8
Views: 3569

Re: Excitement on "break"

Very good post by Chemist above. The merit to a "long down" -- especially when combined with distractions -- is it really develops impulse control, and a series of obedience commands as he does definitely alleviates stress and tires the dog mentally. Plus the obvious benefits of improved training. A...
by Steve007
Mon Feb 13, 2023 5:05 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Next dog
Replies: 23
Views: 9360

Re: Next dog

Not a dog I would want. Separation Anxiety is a common problem. https://www.petful.com/breeds/breed-profile-braque-du-bourbonnais/ https://usserviceanimals.org/blog/braque-du-bourbonnais-breed-overview/ Still think you'd be happy with a Brittany. :) Sharon makes a good point. Putting aside Brittany...
by Steve007
Mon Feb 13, 2023 1:00 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Excitement on "break"
Replies: 8
Views: 3569

Re: Excitement on "break"

That actually isn't a half bad suggestion by Gypsy, but the problem is that people who live in a rural setting don't understand that people in the suburbs can't walk outside and start doing road work on their equipment. Never mind twice a day. Maybe you can. Unless you work all day and have a family...
by Steve007
Sat Feb 11, 2023 3:08 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: My favorite shotgun... How about you?
Replies: 10
Views: 11725

Re: My favorite shotgun... How about you?

The latest is always the favorite. The bottom gun is a Rizzini BR550 .410 with 30" barrels and custom ordered best grade wood. That's my latest from just before covid. The top one is a Ferlib Italian .410 model 7, 28" barrels from a cottage gun maker that is now defunct. I got the Ferlib used about...