Gun Dog Forum

Reech wrote:Hold them on their side, tuck the head under the wing that is closest to the ground and pull their legs straight. They go right to sleep!

Yep, that's the way I do it. Just make sure to lay them on the side their head is tucked. They fly fast though, be ready.

Just a thought here. If my boots are not laced tight, I will get blisters on my feet. When I tighten them down good, they don't move around on my feet and no blisters. Could it be the same with the chest protectors?

Tana is a house pet, and great family dog, and sleeps by my bed at night. She is also a great hunter and companion. You can definitely have both a house companion and a hunt companion in the same dog.

When you say "getting her back on the lead" do you mean out in the field after training? Or in the house getting ready to go out? I do not let my GSP off of the check cord when out in the field training, although I do let it go and let her drag it. If she wants to play when I call her, I can still e...

I am using them now. They are not "Hollywood" quality, but are very clear and concise, and use dogs that are not really trained well to demonstrate. From what I have read, they are about the best out there. I will keep you posted.

Jim

Our Pomeranian got really car sick all the time, even on short trips. Our vet has us give her Dramamine (1/2 tablet) before trips. We fazed it out over a few months. We just got back from a trip to Tennessee, 2 full days in the truck, with no issues whatsoever, and no meds. I have also heard that gi...

I prefer a Mothers type vest....

http://tinyurl.com/32cwv9

Extremely comfortable to wear all day, even full of water and birds.

signed