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SM,

I’ve been through it myself with my own dog, except the old girl always snored, more so as she got older. She qualified as a Retrieving Dog Excellent less than a month after having the stitches removed.

I hope you’ll have many more years together.

John L.

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Chip, Please stay in touch, either through this board if you choose or in the field. I’ve always appreciated your input on the forum and after having met you in person it only reinforces my perception of you as a quality individual. I hope to see you again, perhaps in Texas. I’ll keep my fingers cro...

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The one thing that backing shows for sure is that the other dog beat your dog to the bird. Backing wastes valuable time that could be used by your dog in finding his own birds. You can't win a trial without beating your bracemate and to do that you need to show your dog on birds. Now, if you alread...

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We were surfing out at the old air force base at Montauk Point, a beautiful day of overhead surf, crystal clear blue skies, and a light northeast wind. My friend’s wife called and told us this most unbelievable thing had happened. The state locked down the park with us inside. No one could come and ...

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On the other side of the coin the drop in lead prices has stopped a reclamation company from continuing to remove lead from our gun club's trap & skeet fields. With the lower price of lead it is no longer economically feasible for the company to sift for the spent pellets, let alone pay the club a p...

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The only issue I have had with the ejectors on my Browning Lightning Feather 20 gauge is when I've tried to run 3" shells. Some of the manufacturers have a mushroomed crimp which not only makes them difficult to load in the breech but also just as difficult to eject. Otherwise both my 12 & 20 Browni...

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I run my dogs with a bell and beeper in point only mode. No hawk screeches or anything. This year however I'll be utilizing a tracking collar as well for peace of mind.

John L.

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Chip,

I'll be flying in to Chicago on Fri. afternoon and bumming a ride wth Bill L.. We should be in Palo by midnight. I'd like to handle Natasha in Amateur and hopefully see her run in the Open before we leave mid-day Sunday.
I look forward to meeting you there.

John L.

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DG,

Although somewhat belated, as always a very envious thank you for taking us there.

I'm getting close though. I recently had to say no to a weekend in Wyoming at the Region 8.

John L.

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I know some of the people I met last weekend plan on going to Palo. Anyone else making the trek?

John L.

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Erica,

Thanks to you and the members of the Four Lakes GSP club for your wonderful hospitality and putting on a great event. It was real nice to meet your group and ride the braces at Pine Island.

Thanks again and please send me a membership app.

John L.

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Ruffshooter, If you did have the inclination to walk, you would be better received in the Amateur stake than in the Open as long as both stakes are offered. Often there are other handlers in Amateur who haven't ridden or don't ride but would like to run their dog. In the Open you may be impeding a p...

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Open Gun Dog was won by Slip Knot handled by Dennis Brath.

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Ken, Congratulations on Sunny winning the Open Gun Dog stake!!! I’m told it was very hot…. two dogs were placed in Open Gun Dog and two in Amateur Gun Dog. It definitely is not a reflection of the quality of the dogs run, but the quantity of birds actually found. Natasha had a find, it just wasn't o...

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EC This can be a very tough experience for a dog that is not a disciplined retriever. The dog must be patient, remain at heel or sit as birds fly by and shots are taken. Also, dove can be difficult for even the most seasoned pointing dogs. The feathers on doves are very delicate and seem to release ...

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Ken, I hope the summer has treated you well. I’m just starting to see the harbingers of fall, the Pepperidge in the creeks have already turned purple, sassafras a bright scarlet and the grackles have started to flock. Hunting season isn’t far away. No, I won’t de able to make it out to Branched Oaks...

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With the trainers returning from the prairies, I'm sure some of the board members have some dogs ready to run.

Who's in?

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Joe, Nice job on the training pic's from North Dakota!!! It's great to go to the site and see some updated pic's & info from time to time. I am heading up to WI this Sunday to see how Bandit did over the last 3 weeks. Bill L. Don't rub it in, Bill. It must be nice to see your dog on the weekend!!!!...

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Mike,

I do spend some late season time in central New York chasing ‘ol ruff on some private land. If we don’t get too much snow cover, we could try to put your new charge on some wild birds. Maybe the January thaw?

John L.

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GSP9 Sorry for your loss. It can be very difficult to let a dog go, even when you know you are doing the right thing. PM me, and let me know what you are looking for in your new prospect, hunting, trailing etc. I’ll try to help out if I can. Also, I remember you looking forward to your trip to New H...

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GSPVIZ,

Good luck with your new prospect. Try Lion Country for your checkcord.

http://www.lcsupply.com/

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Erica,

Any recent updates on the conditions of the trial grounds at Pine Island?

Thanks.

John L.

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Stainless steel stakeouts for those with a deep pocket:

http://www.eastbaylodge.com/stakeouts/index.html

John L.

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DGF

Terrific photos. I always look forward to your posts.

John L.

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Chip,

Nice job on your new website. Will you be running your dogs at the Four Lakes trial in September?

John L.

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Ken.

Sorry for your loss. You have my condolences.

John l.

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Thanks Bill,

I wouldn't have such a nice avatar if it weren't for the good friends I've met through Cadens. I'll keep you up-to-date on my travel plans as the event approaches. Enjoy the rest of your summer.

John L.

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Natasha

I've already booked a flight.

John L.

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Gary, If you have the time try to attend the American Brittany Cub field trial at the Kilkenny Wildlife Management Area near Berlin, NH the weekend of Sept 27 & 28. http://terraserver-usa.com/image.aspx?T=1&S=12&Z=19&X=397&Y=6163&W=3 The grounds are probably similar to what you'll find in Pittsburg ...

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Louis was a cross breed, probably GSP and Lab from what I could tell. He was saved from the pound and given to a girl from her then boyfriend. Unfortunately, “Louie” as she called him had a penchant for her neighbor’s chickens. Louis was returned to the house I was sharing with a bunch of guys after...

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O.K., O.K. I won't ask you what exit!!!!!!

Now if I could only remember where I flushed those eight birds last fall on Indian Stream, milepost 7 er.. or was it 9???????

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Sorry I’m missing out on what appears to be the New Jersey Chapter of the Gun Dog Forum New Hampshire Grouse Hunt Rendezvous , but if I might recommend and I’m sure your significant others would agree, reserve a table Friday or Saturday night at the Rainbow Grille of the Tall Timber Lodge. Probably ...

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Chris,

Looks like Coop threw you a nice one.

Now all you need is to work on that head crank.

:roll:

Congrats!!!!

John L.

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Gary, Hide your wallet. You may be up in Pittsburg for the Ethan Allen Auction to benefit the local Fire Department. Don’t tell the wife!!!!! Just kidding………. You should find some migratory birds during the time you are there. But mostly you’ll be putting up resident birds. The migrators will often ...

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Gary, You can only hope your bitch will have a fast learning curve. Ol’ruff won’t hold for a crowding dog unless they are young or in family groups. My bitches do get sketchy before, during and shortly after their heat cycle. Nosing up birds, creeping, aahhh, females. At least they don’t mark all th...

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Gary, Which week have you booked for? I’ll be in Pittsburg the week of October 12-18. This will coincide with the full moon and the flights of the mudbats. I’m flying in my dogs from Wisconsin on the 11th of Oct. We’ll have a good group of hunters in tow. Setters, Brittanies, and GSPs, we all enjoy ...

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Brenda, I’ll be flying out to Wisconsin in two weeks with Annabelle my six-year-old bitch. I confirmed my flight with Midwest Airlines and it will cost $100 additional to my existing $258 round-trip ticket (Anna will stay in Wisconsin before heading out to the prairies). In comparison, I had sent my...

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I'm not sure but the AKC may have a limit of 24 characters incuding spaces.

Bruce, any input?

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Ok guys, I just got off the phone with my friend the wildlife biologist. He said although it’s supposed to be pretty nasty this weekend weather wise, overall the spring has been good to the birds. Looks like an upswing in bird numbers. Now we’ll just have to wait a few months to verify his predictio...

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Bill,

51/2 hours, 317 miles.

http://www.mapquest.com/maps/chicago+il ... 3315-9243/

John L.

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….and the Mr. Congeniality prize goes to……

Come on now, guess………

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Upland-O I work with a group of pointing dog enthusiasts doing presentations for a variety of organizations. We bring as many different breeds as possible to the public’s attention. Currently, our ranks are comprised of, GSP’s , setters, spinones, and brittanies maybe even a Portuguese Pointer or tw...

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Upland-O I'm told there are some birds up near Downsville and Bear Spring Mountain. They're not easy walking areas, very hilly. Here are some reads from earlier posts: http://www.gundogforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=81&t=8104 http://www.gundogforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=81&t=7933&st=0&sk=t&sd=a...

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Ken, After speaking with Dennis yesterday afternoon, I believe some congratulations are in order. From what I was told Sunny took second in Open Gun Dog!!!! A big congrats to Bandit & Sunny, Bill & Ken, 1,2 in Open Gun Dog!!!! Abbie took second in the All-Age. Unfortunately the moon rose on Natasha ...

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Dennis Brath took RU with A.J. in the All-Age at the Region 4.

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GSP9, No, I myself did not use Phenobarbital to treat my dog's epilepsy. As I stated the first occurence I witnessed was when she was eight. Although I had my dog with me most waking hours, the vet said she might have had other seizures while I slept. The few incidents that I witnessed were not enou...

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Judy, I kinda like flying under the radar. As I'm sure you know Frank will probably take Misty to her fullest potential. He always speaks highly of you and your breeding program. I was looking forward to a weekend in the Finger Lakes. We'll have to meet up sometime in the future. With regards, John L.

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LK, What you are seeing is a reaction at the site of the tick bite itself. If you are using Frontline or a similar systemic the tick had probably dropped off before it could transfer Lymes. A greater concern time-wise is the bite of the Lone Star tick and the transmission of Ehrlichiosis (sp?). The ...

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GSP9 I can empathize with your situation. I too have a dog with epilepsy. I raised her from a pup and had her with me always, took her to the office and she slept at my feet. I bred her after she had been OFA'd and received a Senior hunt title. She was a great hunting dog. Unfortunately, one of her ...

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