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You need to write a book Ray.

Now there's an idea.

These are awesome videos. Great style on point. I am originally from Europe and I love when dogs are able to self relocate and handle the birds on their own. I remember reading on some other post that your dog has been through NAVHDA testing. How do you manage him self relocating during a UT? I am ...

LOL Wasn't that great! You've got yourself some dog.

Now that is a great idea.

One of our members has passed away - TerryM 60. Sounds like another COVID victim. He also lived in Ontario and was a great guy. Loved dogs, especially his Brittany. I thought some of you may remember his helpful posts and would want to know. I'm shocked and very sad.

Not sure what you meant, but "off leash" is not the same as running hard with you. My JRT has a big back yard in which to roam, but unless he gets a hard run in the fields/woods with us daily, he is intolerable in the house. Glad the members were of help. They usually are. Let us know how it goes as...

You've had excellent advice. My thanks to those members who are so helpful on here- the purpose of the forum. What you are experiencing is totally common . You might think the dog is getting enough exercise, but on leash training is not sufficient exercise. That dog needs to go hard off leash for ma...

A daily walk around the block on the cement sidewalk takes care of my dog's nails. I just trim the dew nails.

Good point. It has been unbearable here in Ontario for more than a month.... temp around 30+ most days(86 degrees celsius ) .

Wow. How beautiful are they.

I would think it depends on its conditioning. I had an 11 year old setter that would swim a mile across a lake , check out the shore , and then swim back. Of course, all that time my heart was in my throat wondering if she'd make it.

Maybe everyone else knew this , but I had to google the "Picardy Spaniel" . I had never heard of that breed, nor knew of its temperament etc...

https://www.google.com/search?q=Picardy ... e&ie=UTF-8

I thought some would enjoy this as I am not the only old one on here :) ......................................................................... by Robert C. Pettit- American Field Magazine- July 9 2020 "After the death of a beloved canine companion, how many times have we sworn “I’ll never own ano...

Interesting read about snakes. Fortunately here in Ontario we only have one poisonous snake which is confined to a small area. Your dog is more likely to be taken down by a coyote here.

Beautiful photos. Thanks.

to setterpoint

Appreciate your posts on here and hope you have a happy day.

I had no problem at all with your post. My point was to several members to make sure our goal is to help the original questioner . Often a newer member ( as the original OP is) will ask a simple question and end up getting a PHD version of an answer + a long argument. Next thing you know the new me...

I often recommend the Perfect Start Perfect Finish videos, because I've seen them help a lot of people. Many have also found the Higgins method , often posted on this forum, to be of great help. However, that is not the subject of this thread. Let's try to stick to helping the original poster with h...

Welcome to the forum. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help you in your use of the forum.

The site looks like one I'd use; the copyright in the corner says 2020, but your decision.

Wow. I've never seen baby pigeons before.

so well said by all 3 ! Every new dog owner-to -be should save these posts. For me saying "come " and enforcing starts at 8 weeks. I never say "come" unless I'm going to get up and get pup if he/she doesn't come. This is true for all commands; don't give the command if you aren't going to follow thr...

Great picture!
I remember fishing for trout with Dad. I scooped up a big one in a wooden quart basket downstream from Dad. I don't think he was impressed.

Wow. Gorgeous pictures. Thanks.

I use the Garmin for my JRT . No battery problems for 7 years now. I use it when he is driving the neighbors crazy or when I want to sleep in.

( I don't agree with excessive use.) I don't even charge it anymore ; when you put it on, he knows.

Looks fine for that age . Large - sized Brittany. Have a look here. (2.2 pounds = 1 kg) 13.4 * 2.2 = 30 pounds https://www.google.com/search?q=normal+brittany+spaniel+weight+by+age&rlz=1C1CHBF_enCA814CA814&oq=normal+brittany+spaniel+weight&aqs=chrome.2.69i57j33l4.15574j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 H...

Always great to hear someone tell us that the advice helped. Thank you.

Welcome to the forum. Others can help more than I , but consider this programme helper: Perfection Kennel on a DVD titled Perfect Retrieve. https://www.google.com/search?q=Perfection+Kennel+on+a+DVD+titled+Perfect+Retrieve.&rlz=1C1CHBF_enCA814CA814&oq=Perfection+Kennel+on+a+DVD+titled+Perfect+Retrie...

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Fri Jun 26, 2020 6:18 pm
thank you everyone. cant say i followed all this dialogue but appreciate the info (and video). Best, Joe

How do you guys add extra fats to a dogs diet? I assume animals fats are better than ones from plants.... Has anyone tried Balanced Fats or actual beef tallow or duck fat made for cooking? If you are serving up good quality dog food why would you need a fat supplement? Only time I've used a fat sup...

You make a tremendous contribution here and have helped many. Thank you.

Isn't that great. The title of the video is very appropriate too. Thanks for posting that.

Unfortunately, my setter died recently; I've had setters, beagles and GSPs. So at present, I have my 5th jack russell terrier- have rescued 5. They are common in shelters as they are very cute pups ,but not a dog for an inexperienced dog trainer - they will take over! :) Undecided whether I will st...

Thank you for being cautious with your words gentlemen. Request you continue this conversation with these gentlemen by PM Richard. Thanks.

and that is usually the case. Thanks for the update ; we all want to hear how our advice works out - for better or for worse.

"Singing isn't about commanding the dog. Singing is about letting the dog know where you are and letting the dog think for itself. Something most people these days can't or don't want to do." quote RyanDoolittle Good definition of the use of "singing" Ryan. Personally, I still prefer a command, but ...

Ah , you're right Crackerd! Sorry. Of course there are no spaniels in the pointing dog trials.

(That dog looks mad.)

I see you have no replies. I'm no retriever expert. Hopefully some who are on here, can jump in and help. This thread might help. I'm sure Average Guy would be glad to get you started too. http://gundogforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=69&t=54294&p=501068&hilit=retrieving#p501068 Have a look at this: ...

"or Hup, Bud! when I want a sharp turn or a 180." quote Shags

Now that is a good idea.

Definitely think a lot of Higgins ' method ,but I do it differently. I start in the back yard with a check cord and a command. I use "yohhhhh" . Use the command ,turn the dog. Then extend your distant from the dog using the command. Same as you might teach "come". I use the command in the field when...

Deer ticks that can cause lyme disease are a big problem here in Ontario.

Enjoyed that link! Thanks.

Wow! You got a great deal. Congrats.

I can't help as I'm not a retriever expert; I'm sure some will help though. FF is common here and successful , but other countries don't use it and have successful retrieving happening. " I’ve been putting him back on a leash and taking him straight back to the kennel when he shows up empty handed (...

I'm sure.

Memories ! I remember that dog and Travis. He took one of my dog once to train- before I met you. Seems like it was 100 years ago.

Unfortunately, my setter died recently; I've had setters, beagles and GSPs. So at present, I have my 5th jack russell terrier- have rescued 5. They are common in shelters as they are very cute pups ,but not a dog for an inexperienced dog trainer - they will take over! :) Undecided whether I will sta...

Exactly. The Op is talking about where to buy a close working setter in a hot State. I talked about breed choice too. I would think that all the posts should be helpful to the op.

I see that you haven't had any responses. I can't help either. I'm sure you will be talking to the vet; let us know what the vet says if you can.

My son is looking for an English setter that will hunt close. Any advice on bloodlines and/or breeders would be appreciated. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk I could be wrong, but I've never heard of a good hunting , well bred setter that hunted closely. You can train "any" hunting dog to hunt clos...

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