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Enjoy the ride.

Based on experience , a GPS collar is essential. I had a dog stolen and one I lost permanently. Such a collar might have made all the difference

Beautiful pics. Thanks, and welcome to the forum.

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Well said.

Thanks Steve.

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PS Having a hard time opening/using the forum lately. If I'm not here you'll know why.

Heavy Spring of ticks here in Ontario.
Be safe.

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Isn't that great that it worked out so well! Beautiful picture.

That is so true.

I enjoyed your post but could only wish...... As they say , the age number has little to do with it. I am 78. I have Parkinson's disease and am in a wheel chair. I can no longer care for a dog let alone walk in the bush. Those that can should be very thankful daily. I enjoy reading others dog posts ...

You need an expert- force fetch expert. Anything you think might work could turn the dogs off birds completely. Then you'd have a huge problem.

Now there's a great memory.

For me, the purpose of the e collar is not to initially train but to REINFORCE what has been taught. example: I always started with a check cord, and a dizzied or caged bird to teach the dog to hold its spot until released. Once I was sure the dog knew what I was asking , I would use the check cord ...

The more security features the better imo. Don't be using that e collar yet.

Definitely good to see.

"always was told to never shock a dog you can't see. " forum post

That was good advice you were given, but if you see him chasing deer again use that shock at a high level.

Let us know how it goes this week end.

What a beauty. Brings back great reminders of 2 GSPs that I had. Enjoy.

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Ah no. I wouldn't know how to enhance anything.

But you know you are right. She only has one eyebrow. I never even noticed that before. You should be a detective.

"It's my turn to be called to the car first. See how well I am behaving? "

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PS Let's see some of your pics.

Thank you Sir. To all the members here, I wish a New Year full of good health and friendship.

Now isn't that a great story! Thanks.

Merry Christmas! Wishing you all the best this holiday season!

My worst dog memory is seeing a beagle hung up on a barb wire fence dead. I contacted the owner as the dog had I.D.; the owner had lost his dog , but went and got her to give her a proper departure. My worst experience with one of my dogs was seeing the dog carrying on hunting with a 12+- slash acro...

update: The boss is on it; you should get some help soon.

??? If you could ask a question in the General Chat section , you are logged in. You need your first 5 question/responses approved by a moderator before you can do it on your own, unless you are using Tapatalk.

At the very top of the first page click FAQ. There are answers to your question there.

And Happy Thanksgiving to you. Sitting here with Parkinson's Disease and feeling sorry for myself occasionally. In the Dr.'s office yesterday and saw a young girl with a tracheostomy ( hole in her throat to breathe) and couldn't speak. Could only respond on her phone pad . Then I remembered how bles...

Great pics.

Thanks.

Why would she point if you are shooting wild birds for her? Only shoot what she points. Is it possible she is a little gun shy?

Sorry. Living in Ontario.

Wow! That's some puppy.

Welcome.

Beautiful pictures.

I'm no expert , but it has been my experience to use pigeons rather than quail for early dog training ; quail are better for later dog training. Pigeons wings can be "adjusted" to stay still while you work your dog on steadying. They fly hard and they also return to the pen. I've never known quail t...

Consider a spaniel.

Yes quills are annoying but not as bad as it could be.
I had a dog accidently startle a mother deer whose fawn was nearby . The deer attacked and the dog had a huge tear along her side which also pierced her lungs. ( Yes she kept hunting until I noticed it. ) Lots of big bucks to fix that .

Ah I miss those exciting and sometimes frustrating days.

Both dogs passed imo. The second dog did not break and go after the bird.

Lucky man! Have a great time with that pup.

WElcome to the forum.

Let me know anytime I can help you with your use of the forum.

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and that is why Ray needs to write that book. Then we could recommend his book.

Welcome. :) As you are new to gundog training you've come to the right forum; lots of expert advice here. I suggest you follow a time honored method. LOts of good books on these methods. I'll suggest one and perhaps other members can suggest others. Choose the ONE that suits you. Don't mix up a bunc...

He certainly did. Sorry to hear he is gone.

WElcome Jack 1. Always great to have another Canadian on board.

LOL That is quite the story.

This video brought back such great memories for me. Started hunting with Dad when about 10. He bred beagles, so we always had some great dogs. February starts the breeding season for rabbits normally so hunting season isn't far away here in Ontario. Start at about the 3 minute mark.... https://youtu...

Now that's what I call a "soft mouth".

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/WyCuvg5sggQ

Wow, that looks great!

When the dog I was running in hunt tests points a bird while making a retrieve. There is no way to get out of that situation without breaking the rules.....Cj Some rules need to be broken. Always annoyed me in trials that a dog couldn't relocate after pointing a bird but the bird moved on. I guess ...

Enjoyed that video. Warm here in Ontario too.

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