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forget the invisible fence go to your local feed store and buy a standard electric fence unit the wire for it and a bunch of insulators and then run it around the fence about a foot from the bottom one or two zaps and they will never go near it again. Mines been turned off for years and you couldn'...

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It would be nice with multible breeds,Pointer,Setter,Shorthair,Britt and or whatever else. Yep. Something like this but more breeds: http://www.labradorstuff.com/du-rascals-1.jpg Maybe 12 breeds, small images, encircled in a clock type setting with clock hands and the phrase beneath or on the back ...

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Not a thing. I just didn't want someone buying it for roundworm protection Good point. I guess for me it's just peace of mind. And you're right. You still have to do the regular proven methods of parasite prevention to include regular worming and fecal checks from time to time. My daughter works fo...

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And what can it hurt?

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I don't believe it has any control over internal parasites though. It doesn't work on the dog's innards, but it does in the feces that the Sevin comes into contact with. I use it for a wide variety of pest control. If you spray down your kennel and the feces breaks apart, the eggs and such can be d...

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what does the sevin dust accomplish?

maggot control among other things. I imagine it can kill any worm larvae as well (roundworm, hookworm, etc.) Also fleas and ticks.

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I'm on the second 25lb bag. If she keeps it up, I'm going back to IAMS.

Thanks for the tip.

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Libby is very active and doesn't have a huge appetite. She's a little ribby for my taste. She's the first dog I've owned that will turn away food in the morning and evening. I feed Science Diet. I did feed IAMS but my daughter swears by the Science Diet. She works at a vet's office and gets a discou...

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Hollywood brought his classiness to us. He brought class to Hollywood.

He will be missed. He's another fine example of the Greatest Generation.

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Libby is not yet eight months old. She keeps amazing me at how well she holds her point. Plenty long enough for me to get these photos and more on the same point with no one to help me hold her steady. http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/Equismith/NewStuff3302008012.jpg http://i45.photobucket.com/...

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Ive heard that its a bad idea to take advice from one and some from another book video etc. Instead it was my impression to go with one method you were comfortable with and stick to it. Any merit to that? There's more than one way to skin a cat, so to speak. If you have exposure to several methods ...

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Thanks. I live in central NC, not far from the NC Zoo. The Uwharrie Mountains are about in my back yard. These photos are on land where I've been allowed to work Libby. I went back there today and worked her some more. I got to see Libby's younger half-brother work also. Rusty is now 4 months old an...

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Right now there are around 34 in there.

Here are some more photos with two of them of the well hidden quail.

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Everything is getting green here. The Bradford pears are already dropping the flower petals. The field where I train the most will soon be getting thicker and taller. And full of ticks :x Here's some of the green from today... EDITED TO ADD: Yep, I pulled two ticks off of Libby and two off of me las...

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Here are some more pics..

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She'll 7 months old on the 23rd of March. She's an absolute joy to be with and work with. She's what I needed in a dog. Close working and loves birds and being outside. I was very amazed at how long she held point on that first bird. I finally got tired of waiting and jumped the birds. I believe she...

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I went with Libby to train some this morning. I released four quail. Three scurried out on foot. One flew out like a bullet. After a short wait, we went looking for them. The three anti-flyers were not very far away. Maybe 20 yards. Libby caught wind of them and locked up on point. I had a hard time...

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I would venture that 90% of combo users put it on one mode anyway and never change. G I do that, but I had three choices to decide from. I keep it on the third option so as to have an audible test sound. I use the sound as a stimulation as well. I'd go with a few bucks more and get the combo. I lik...

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...You will have to start by training the dog that he never goes out the front door without an order to do so. CR EggZachary x2 I'm working on that with great progress. I'm amazed at how intelligent Libby is and how well she responds to voice commands. She knows "whoa" and "off" very well at 7 mont...

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mtjim wrote:
My dogs have their e-collars on when they go out to potty - not so that I can hammer them if they do something wrong but so I can protect and control them if they are in danger or if they are presented a temptation that triggers an instinctive traning override. :roll:

EggZachary!

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Only thing I dislike about the nick a dog back for this and going past the boundaries is you have just set up that nick as an aversion training instead of a cue... so be very careful now when you decide to use your e collar in the field your pup may think "come off" with what ever she stimualted in...

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E-collar. I have now gotten my Brit to go outside without jumping on the door and scratching it with excitement. She goes to certain boundaries while outside, but if she goes too far, a simple light nick with the e-collar sends her back just like it was an invisible fence. I never let her run withou...

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I'm still learning and Libby is teaching me alot. She's nearing 7 months and the shared venture with a local landowner is working out well for all four of us (Libby and me, the landowner and Rusty. Rusty is Libby's half brother who is 4 months old). Today I released two quail from the recall pen. Bo...

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The center photo where she's off in the distance is towards the end of the afternoon when I let her run off check chord. She found another quail and flushed it. You can barely see it in the photo. My fault I know, but she flushed it again a few minutes later and into a honeysuckle thicket, where she...

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I called Tri-Tronics when I first got my e-collar. The kind ladt rep told me to get it as tight as possible without choking the dog. She said if it seemed tight enough, to go one more hole and that would do it. Watch the dog. If the dog gasps or hacks, back off one hole. The advice has worked. I did...

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I have the Combo. I like the test feature. A tone is sounded in the test feature. I can sound it and Libby responds to the tones, sometimes, and there's no need for stimulation. We're both still learning with the e-collar though.

I like it.

Equismith

Welcome to the forum.

I'd advise having good bedding and a windblock with rain cover. The quail can make it if you have enough of them so they can covey up with one another for warmth.

You can also get good answers here : http://www.thatquailplace.com/smf/index.php

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I finally got Libby out with some live birds. It was a good day and she had a blast. I had more fun than her, I think. :wink: http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/Equismith/104_0237.jpg http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/Equismith/104_0241.jpg http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/Equismith/104...

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I was talking with a gentleman yesterday who was telling me about working with a fellow named Frank Cox. Mr. Cox is deceased. The gentleman speaking of Mr. Cox, James Scott, spoke very highly of him and said Cox trained dogs for many years in Central NC. Anyway, we were talking of Libby, my Brit, an...

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4.5lbs at arrival http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/Equismith/101_0030.jpg http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/Equismith/101_0054.jpg http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/Equismith/101_0040a.jpg http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/Equismith/104_0145.jpg http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94...

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Nate,

I'm in Asheboro.

Where are you? I have 25 quail I bought from Kennedy Game Farm in Robbins. I need help in this area also. Maybe we can put some ideas together...

Bud

http://www.thatquailplace.com/smf/index.php

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Maverick wrote: dog dr. I appreciate your opinions and honesty in here and sharing your views on this BB.

And I too. Many thanks for helping me be better informed.

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I plan on inquiring further about that. I suppose it would make sense that if only the uterus is removed that hormones will still be produced, but I need to confirm that is this vet's practice of spaying. dog dr, what is you opinion of the article? If you don't want to post an answer, it's perfectly...

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to answer your question, a spay is the common term for an ovariohysterectomy. the ovaries and the uterus are totally removed. there shouldnt be any hormone production after a spay procedure, unless a portion of the ovary was left intact (i have seen it happen in cats). This vet told me that hormone...

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I know there was another thread on this, but, can any of you veterinarians out there tell me exactly what is removed when a spay occurs and if hormones are produced after a spay occurs? Are there different procedures for spaying where one vet might remove 'this' and another vet might remove 'this' A...

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Now, you need "what the hel# is the matter with you" and "for God's sake you moron". You'll use these down the road. And the latest... "just wait 'til I get the e-collar!" But seriously, it makes having a bird dog even more rewarding when you can see marked progress. There's hope for me yet, I guess.

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As my Brittany gets older, now just under five months old, it's amazing the things she's picking up on. "Kennel" "Stay" "Here" "Fetch" "Settle" (I use this to calm her down while I hold my hand palm flat towards her.) ...And other little things that let me know she's getting ready for some good time...

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Never a problem either. Libby got it right the first time and every time after. I did see her try by the head and by the rope, but she didn't follow through on her attempt and went for the body.The claim is correct in my mind....

"trains on every retrieve."

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Libby initially had a hard time with the bobwhite. I'd advise getting the bobwhite and using grouse scent. The bobwhite is smaller obviously and she can get her mouth on it much better. I have the grouse one also but have yet to use it because of the size difference.

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Libby still likes to do it some. She's rather playful, but the rap on the nose helps. I've had to get stronger than that at times. Each time a say "No biting" and she understands. She's just now starting to understand "stay" and a few other commands much better also. She's now losing teeth. Her and ...

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I took my daughter's camera out today. http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/Equismith/104_0144.jpg http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/Equismith/104_0154.jpg http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/Equismith/104_0142.jpg http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/Equismith/104_0155.jpg http://i45.photob...

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I got a quail one for Christmas. I used it for the first time today and with the scent added. Let's just say their claim to "trains on every retrieve" is accurate in my mind. I couldn't believe how far I could throw it, even without the black round knob. I even threw it into some briars/brush by mis...

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What worked for me was to crate Libby for a while, then when I got her out I took her outside every time. I think this expedited the process. Watch your pup closely when out of the crate. Libby would sniff and walk in small circles about three to five seconds before she'd let it rip. That's not much...

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I guess I can count myself lucky with Libby, who's now a little over four months old. I can count on both hands her house and crate accidents. Frequency is key. Also, how large is your crate? If one is too large for a little pup, they might feel they have enough room to go in the crate at night. I a...

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I have sent some emails regarding the Sport Basic G3 from TriTronics. I'd think for now the 1/2 mile range for me, a complete newbie and rookie, and my Brittany, will be sufficient. Libby will be 80-85% house dog/pet and the rest a hunter. She is pretty good about staying in sight of me. If she lose...

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I like the price and the limited lifetime warranty idea, and these are sold locally for $179 plus tax. (Tractor Supply and Southern States Farm Supply) I have a Brittany that is good on a check cord but when off of it she's about hard headed, like me :lol: I'll hunt her close so range ain't a real i...

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Thanks NJ. When I get some time, I plan on releasing about two per session and then going back in about an hour or two to see what Libby will do. These ones being picked on seem to be doing better. I think they now have enough room to at least be less bored and a place to hide when their hind ends b...

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Thanks Greg!

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It's 8x4x2H and the bottom is about 4" off the ground with 1/2" hardware wire for the bottom. I came home today and they seem to have made themselves right at home in their new coop. Every bit of the feed I put in was gone. I bought a suet square. It was half gone. They already look better to me for...

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Thanks for the tip. I joined and have thrown myself to the wolves, so to speak.

In reading some of the posts there, I see what you mean about some of the replies.

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