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by Joe3232
Fri Jun 26, 2020 6:18 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: How to teach "turning"?
Replies: 44
Views: 22885

Re: How to teach "turning"?

thank you everyone. cant say i followed all this dialogue but appreciate the info (and video). Best, Joe
by Joe3232
Sun Jun 21, 2020 6:26 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: How to teach "turning"?
Replies: 44
Views: 22885

How to teach "turning"?

Any tips for how to teach your dog to turn or "handle" in the field? Thanks
by Joe3232
Thu May 07, 2020 6:59 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Signs your dog is over worked?
Replies: 10
Views: 4419

Re: Signs your dog is over worked?

as usual...thanks all...i am learning much here.
by Joe3232
Mon May 04, 2020 7:35 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Signs your dog is over worked?
Replies: 10
Views: 4419

Re: Signs your dog is over worked?

Thanks all. Very helpful. I am curious- at what temp/humidity do you start to become overly cognizant of the temperature and its effect on the dog? Meaning- if its 70s and dry- dog in decent shape should be good to go? Or something like I should be careful running my dog when its over 80 if she is n...
by Joe3232
Sun May 03, 2020 8:59 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Signs your dog is over worked?
Replies: 10
Views: 4419

Signs your dog is over worked?

Hello- now that the weather is turning warmer...what are signs that I should look for to indicate my dog is too hot or nearing too much work? If she does get on the edge of being too worked, any smart things to do? I heard carry honey packets in case of heat stroke? Hopefully we never get near there..
by Joe3232
Sun Apr 26, 2020 5:09 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Stop to flush question
Replies: 5
Views: 3298

Re: Stop to flush question

haha thanks all.

Garrison- she is 10 months
by Joe3232
Sat Apr 25, 2020 5:44 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Stop to flush question
Replies: 5
Views: 3298

Stop to flush question

Working on "stop to flush". Wondering what I should be doing in the neighborhood in these scenarios: -I run the dog in a field many AMs (exercise for me and the dog) on a 10ft leash. She chases sparrows we encounter on the run. I am guessing I should not allow this? Perhaps get a shorter leash? -I i...
by Joe3232
Mon Apr 06, 2020 7:16 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Puppy Update + Question
Replies: 3
Views: 2564

Puppy Update + Question

First off- Wanted to thank all that have helped answer my questions on here over the last few months, while I have many to thank want to particularly thank birddogger2, shags, sharon for their patience and help with direct questions. As an update on the dog, I am really enjoying working with the dog...
by Joe3232
Mon Mar 02, 2020 8:13 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: "Roading" tips- bike or treadmill?
Replies: 17
Views: 8516

Re: "Roading" tips- bike or treadmill?

We live in the northeast, suburbs of a bigger city.

As usual, thanks for the tips. This site is great.
by Joe3232
Sun Mar 01, 2020 6:32 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: "Roading" tips- bike or treadmill?
Replies: 17
Views: 8516

Re: "Roading" tips- bike or treadmill?

I should say this is not for conditioning. Just trying to burn some more energy for the dog on weekdays to help with behavior in the house.
by Joe3232
Sat Feb 29, 2020 6:07 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: "Roading" tips- bike or treadmill?
Replies: 17
Views: 8516

"Roading" tips- bike or treadmill?

I found some old posts debating the benefits of using a treadmill or attachments on bikes for extra training for a dog. Are there any newer equipment I should check out if considering exercising a dog with a bike? Are there downsides to trying to use a treadmill? I read one post about the gait of th...
by Joe3232
Thu Feb 13, 2020 7:01 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Garmin Alpha vs 550 plus- GPS issues
Replies: 11
Views: 6877

Re: Garmin Alpha vs 550 plus- GPS issues

thank you all. i am keeping the 550 plus
by Joe3232
Tue Feb 11, 2020 7:35 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Steady to flush- question
Replies: 35
Views: 14460

Re: Steady to flush- question

Joe: I was certainly not accusing you of asking dumb questions. Your questions say you are smart enough to try to figure it out. Mostly I was just thinking out loud about the value of absolute sliding stop on command in a pointing dog hunting or trialing situation. We do not stop our dogs to get th...
by Joe3232
Tue Feb 11, 2020 5:23 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Steady to flush- question
Replies: 35
Views: 14460

Re: Steady to flush- question

I suppose if you look at it as a sequential process ,which most of you guys over there call a program when in training ? The command Whoa' or Bananas is not the objective for the dog to understand ,merely the juncture where it can understand . When the Hunt/find/locate process is driven more than b...
by Joe3232
Tue Feb 11, 2020 4:39 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Steady to flush- question
Replies: 35
Views: 14460

Re: Steady to flush- question

Why do you even need the dog to stop immediately on the whoa command. You can't use it to stop a dog in a hunt test and I assume not in a trial. It is mostly used to caution a dog after it has stopped.....Cj Got it. I was not aware of that. Thank you. Please forgive me for being dumb and new!
by Joe3232
Fri Feb 07, 2020 5:33 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Steady to flush- question
Replies: 35
Views: 14460

Re: Steady to flush- question

Here is my most recent training question... Dog is doing well with yard exercises of "heel", "woah", repeat etc. Problem is "woah" often means take one or two steps after the command then stop. She will hold the "woah" but does not stop immediately. Will this cause problems down the road and any sug...
by Joe3232
Tue Feb 04, 2020 7:03 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Garmin Alpha vs 550 plus- GPS issues
Replies: 11
Views: 6877

Garmin Alpha vs 550 plus- GPS issues

Hello- I have a pro 550 plus. I am still in the return window and considering returning for an alpha. I am having problems with the gps on the 550. Basically the collar, lags the location of the dog. It usually can not find the dog when she is right in front of me. Like if we walk in my neighborhood...
by Joe3232
Sun Feb 02, 2020 2:52 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Steady to flush- question
Replies: 35
Views: 14460

Re: Steady to flush- question

Just a quick update this week. We are working 2-3x a day, for 10-15 mins and I am very happy with the progress. Heel- Is not perfect but will woah and then heel while dragging leash in backyard. Imperfections lie in that she does not always heel immediately when I say woah. But I am happy with progr...
by Joe3232
Thu Jan 16, 2020 7:35 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Steady to flush- question
Replies: 35
Views: 14460

Re: Steady to flush- question

Hello, I wanted to post a brief update on training. I am hoping this will help me log my progression and give more information to anyone kind enough to keep offering advice. First off, I need to make a clarification. As a reminder we have a 7 month old setter that we purchased 2 months ago. I descri...
by Joe3232
Wed Jan 15, 2020 5:53 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Tips for teaching fetch or retrieve?
Replies: 18
Views: 9988

Re: Tips for teaching fetch or retrieve?

tennis ball seems to be working well and she seems to be starting to get it. thanks all
by Joe3232
Sun Jan 12, 2020 12:41 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Steady to flush- question
Replies: 35
Views: 14460

Re: Steady to flush- question

Joe - YOU said your dog was green broke and standing its birds. That means the dog was trained to stand. YOU were told by several experienced trainers that a dog at that stage of training should not be allowed to continue to chase. YOU did not listen to that advice. YOU let the dog regress. YOU mes...
by Joe3232
Sun Jan 12, 2020 12:40 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Steady to flush- question
Replies: 35
Views: 14460

Re: Steady to flush- question

Frankly- getting some conflicting advice. I know you (and others on here) have strongly advised against chasing. Others have told me let the dog chase, make sure its fun for the puppy the first year, little rules, she will figure it out on her own she cannot catch the bird, its easier to take drive...
by Joe3232
Sat Jan 11, 2020 9:43 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Steady to flush- question
Replies: 35
Views: 14460

Re: Steady to flush- question

Joe - You obviously did not listen to the sound advice you were given previously by several posters. You are now reaping the rewards of ignoring much of that advice. Keep it up and your dog will soon be completely untrained. You are almost there. Congratulations. Sorry for being blunt, but it annoy...
by Joe3232
Sat Jan 11, 2020 5:34 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Steady to flush- question
Replies: 35
Views: 14460

Re: Steady to flush- question

polmaise wrote:
Sat Jan 11, 2020 5:32 pm
You won't heed my reply ......
You will herald the notes of comfort.
"Never , ever , ever Steal the Point" .....The dog will flush when you want the point .
I apologize I do not follow this. Mind explaining?
by Joe3232
Sat Jan 11, 2020 5:10 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Steady to flush- question
Replies: 35
Views: 14460

Steady to flush- question

My 7 month old puppy seems to have regressed slightly. Its over 2-3 training sessions, I am not panicking and realize nothing will be perfect, just wondering what can I do to best get on track.. She WAS staying steady on point and letting me get in front of her, kick grass and after a minute or two ...
by Joe3232
Sat Jan 11, 2020 5:06 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Any tips to stop dog from counter?
Replies: 22
Views: 8868

Re: Any tips to stop dog from counter?

[ Joe: Understand I am not putting down your training. it takes a while to see some signs. But I will name a few things. To RG it's Cj All good, you didn't hurt my feelings. Just curious. ....................................... So you are correct, the puppy is doing many of the things on that list....
by Joe3232
Thu Jan 09, 2020 8:12 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Any tips to stop dog from counter?
Replies: 22
Views: 8868

Re: Any tips to stop dog from counter?

[ This is absolutely the best post I have ever read on this forum. IMO. I have always tried to learn how dogs and other pack animals communicate. I think the counter surfing dog probably has a lot of other discipline issues that the owner does not see. Thanks......Cj [/quote] I am new to this. Curio...
by Joe3232
Thu Jan 09, 2020 8:11 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Any tips to stop dog from counter?
Replies: 22
Views: 8868

Re: Any tips to stop dog from counter?

Thank you all.
by Joe3232
Tue Jan 07, 2020 11:29 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Any tips to stop dog from counter?
Replies: 22
Views: 8868

Any tips to stop dog from counter?

Dog is constantly up on counter or table looking for food. I know obvious is don’t leave food out or kennel her at dinner time but we would prefer to have her in kitchen during meal time. Any tips to train her not to jump up? Also jumping on furniture constantly. Thank you
by Joe3232
Mon Jan 06, 2020 5:20 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Normal for tracking collar? Pro 550 plus
Replies: 8
Views: 4458

Normal for tracking collar? Pro 550 plus

I have the Garmin Pro 550 +. I put an extended range antenae on it. Is it normal that at close distance (my dog within 30-40 yards) it is usually completely wrong? As in pointing wrong direction. It does seem to pinpoint when the dog is under 20 ft and reflect correctly as "under 20 ft" but from 20f...
by Joe3232
Thu Jan 02, 2020 6:03 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Recall question
Replies: 12
Views: 5641

Re: Recall question

Try this: Introduce the e-collar. Put it on nice and tight with a locking mechanism. Turn the collar on VERY high. Every time the dog disobeys, keep it on continuous until the message is delivered. Eventually, they will learn. Then, take the collar and put it on the dog and use a proven system. The...
by Joe3232
Sun Dec 29, 2019 5:57 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Recall question
Replies: 12
Views: 5641

Recall question

I have a 6 month setter, first bird dog.  She has been in our home for 1.5 months.  Recall using command "come" is inconsistent right now.  She comes 100% of time when she knows i have food but less reliable when distracted (as in come when she goes in a room she is not supposed to be in).  She also...
by Joe3232
Sat Dec 28, 2019 5:10 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Tips for teaching fetch or retrieve?
Replies: 18
Views: 9988

Re: Tips for teaching fetch or retrieve?

thank you all
by Joe3232
Wed Dec 25, 2019 5:08 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Tips for teaching fetch or retrieve?
Replies: 18
Views: 9988

Tips for teaching fetch or retrieve?

My 6 month old setter puppy seems to show a minimal interest in fetch or retrieving. She will chase a frisbee, pick it up sometimes and very rarely bring it back to me. Sometimes she just chases it and then never picks it up.

Any tips on things I can do at this age to encourage retrieving?
by Joe3232
Tue Dec 24, 2019 12:40 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Ticks
Replies: 5
Views: 5472

Re: Ticks

Thanks for the replies. We have her on nexgard. Are there better tick preventative medecines?
by Joe3232
Mon Dec 23, 2019 6:30 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Ticks
Replies: 5
Views: 5472

Ticks

I found a tick crawling around my puppy's face today. Was very small, definitely a deer tick. This was about 3 hours after we were in the field. Surprised it was not attached at that point. Wondering- am i supposed to do a "tick check" when we come home from the field? I do not know how I would ever...
by Joe3232
Thu Dec 12, 2019 12:18 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: For those that use clicker training
Replies: 14
Views: 5143

Re: For those that use clicker training

Thank you for the thoughts
by Joe3232
Wed Dec 11, 2019 5:24 am
Forum: Training
Topic: For those that use clicker training
Replies: 14
Views: 5143

For those that use clicker training

What am i supposed to do when the dog does not do exactly what I want? For instance, if I give kennel command and the dog goes halfway in the kennel. Are you supposed to encourage the dog the rest of the way and then click and treat like they did it on their own? Or are you supposed to just ignore i...
by Joe3232
Tue Dec 10, 2019 7:55 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Update on training
Replies: 3
Views: 2386

Re: Update on training

Appreciate the wisdom thank you
by Joe3232
Mon Dec 09, 2019 4:45 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Update on training
Replies: 3
Views: 2386

Update on training

First off- thank you all for the wealth of knowledge that has been offered on this forum! My 6 month setter (got her a few weeks ago) has been responding reasonably well to recall and kennel commands. It would help at home if I could get her to stop eating everything left on floor and jumping on eve...
by Joe3232
Mon Dec 09, 2019 4:05 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Is a training table important?
Replies: 6
Views: 4120

Re: Is a training table important?

Thank you all!
by Joe3232
Mon Dec 09, 2019 3:59 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Bird launchers
Replies: 20
Views: 7719

Re: Bird launchers

Thank you all
by Joe3232
Wed Dec 04, 2019 8:54 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Bird launchers
Replies: 20
Views: 7719

Re: Bird launchers

Bird launchers are like most training aids - as good as the operator. I have seen many a good dog really messed up by launchers used incorrectly. Using one properly requires more than basic operating instructions. Manual launchers are pretty much a sure bet that you will mess up your dog. Your dog ...
by Joe3232
Wed Dec 04, 2019 8:36 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Is a training table important?
Replies: 6
Views: 4120

Re: Is a training table important?

An elevated training table does three things: First it gets the dog off the ground, which tends to make them a little uncomfortable and more disposed to pay attention to you. Second it eliminates the need for you to constantly bend down to work with the dog. Third it puts you at eye level with the ...
by Joe3232
Mon Dec 02, 2019 9:09 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Bird launchers
Replies: 20
Views: 7719

Re: Bird launchers

Good idea I would not mind spending more but with 1 dog and limited time I do not see me wearing one out thus I was opting for the less expensive version assuming the others were intended to be used a lot more and would hold up better. I may go the manual route and try it Thanks to be clear, i have...
by Joe3232
Mon Dec 02, 2019 8:43 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Is a training table important?
Replies: 6
Views: 4120

Is a training table important?

I am watching training videos and they are using an elevated training table. I don't have a great table to use for this. Is there a reason a training table needs to be elevated?

thanks
by Joe3232
Mon Dec 02, 2019 8:41 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Bird launchers
Replies: 20
Views: 7719

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?
by Joe3232
Mon Dec 02, 2019 8:39 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: New Puppy- Training Question
Replies: 13
Views: 5473

Re: New Puppy- Training Question

Thank you all. I bought huntsmith videos and following these steps. Hopefully its the right system for us
by Joe3232
Thu Nov 28, 2019 2:13 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Recall tips
Replies: 19
Views: 8107

Recall tips

I want to thank everyone that has answered my questions on my new puppy purchase. I was hoping to get some tips on how to best instill recall. This is how I am currently doing it. Blow whistle, when dog looks I say COME and my left hand is raised in arm, when dog looks I drop hand below my waist wit...
by Joe3232
Tue Nov 26, 2019 7:20 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: New Puppy- Training Question
Replies: 13
Views: 5473

Re: New Puppy- Training Question

You need to think hard about what kind of outcome you want with your dog. Pointing and chasing is cute now, but continuing most likely will ingrain things you will regret later on. Think what you want in your version of a finished dog, then find a program to follow to that end. 100ft is way way too...