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I would never have thought of that until I saw a dead beagle hung up on a wire fence once. As you say, vital lessons to be learned about wire fences

polmaise wrote: ↑
Tue May 26, 2020 9:47 am

RyanDoolittle wrote: ↑
Mon May 25, 2020 10:03 pm

SOB puppies are cheap because they arent worth squat on the circuit.
Not sure if you are allowed SOB ,Ryan, maybe you are ?

He meant Shadow Oak Bo .

I don't think anyone can definitely say whether it is a good idea or a bad idea. Sounds like you keep a close eye on your dog during the run. Personally I'd probably use the duct tape unless I saw it was causing harm.

Polmaise is the springer expert on here. Suggest you PM him for help too.

I know well how hard it is to lose your dog. Concentrate on the good memories. Peace to you.

Do you guys have a favorite book or DVD that you’d recommend? I bought Goerge Hickok “training pointing dogs” dvd and I got some good tii hi mags out of it but it seems, I don’t know, a little “incomplete”? It’s a pretty old DVD so the quality might not be as good as some newer dvds today. Any reco...

I went on a mountain bike ride this morning through the training grounds where I run my dogs and to the wineries where I was a winemaker in my past life. It takes a special kind of person to think this is okay. :evil: I called and left a message with fish and game and offered to help clean it up. I...

That looks like something a young setter of mine had - a histiocytoma. It looks and sounds nastier than it is. My vet whacked it off and that was the end of it. Got the results back, Shags was correct! Histiocytoma Thanks Garrison Shags is always correct. We are lucky to have her here as a member. ...

That's hilarious.

My Dad and I raised/trained beagles, for sale ,for many years. It was my job to go out to the barn and feed the beagles in the morning - I was about 12 at the time. A bitch had just had a brand new litter that week. Litters weren't raised in the house during those years. When I went out I found all ...

"poke a knife into the judges' tires" quote

LOL never thought of that one. Hilarious.

What are you doing to me? No.No.No..... I don't want another pup, but.................

Thank you Garrison. Yes, those JRTs take everything you've got .

This is my 5th one. They are the most common dog in rescue centres. Very cute puppies, but not for an inexperienced dog trainer.
Maybe a new setter????

Are you kidding? You've made an excellent contribution as have many others.

Excellent thread Garrison. I learned a lot too.

Isn't that true.

A really good dog can make a beginner look darn good.

It was last July. Took me a bit to even find the original poster's thread. Highly unlikely you'll get any response now.

Good work!

You're pup is doing fine at that age. Just relax and enjoy. Before you know it you'll be worrying about where the dog is. :) (Start saving for a GPS.) When I got my first GSP I figured she'd be a Champion by 12 months. I had it all the steps worked out. :roll: I learned that dogs progress at their o...

Can anyone help this member?

I've had 2 setters. Both were great hunters, but very aloof in the home - kept to themselves. You've said you're setter was aloof too. I'd be interested in other people's experiences. Are setters generally aloof in the home? Certainly as puppies they are warm and friendly , so how can Satellite Beac...

2 excellent posts! Hope that gives you some info you need SatelliteBeach
( Would love to be in Florida myself to day - still snowing here.

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Good looking dogs! Thanks for the pics.

Now let's get back to the OP's question. "Anyway, with our vizsla getting up there in years, I have been kicking the idea of adding a wirehair pointing griffon to our family. I haven't really spent any time around them. I just think they look like really cool dogs. Can anyone give me a bit more info...

definitely NOT referring to Garrison - an excellent member: heads up: This is another thread about preferred breeds ( and a very good question). Choice of breeds always has a tendency to go south fast. GIve your opinion for sure - even twice- but let it not turn into a back and force argument/nasty ...

What a great picture Crackerd! Made my morning.

Now that is very interesting info. I for one always thought a pointer was more than I could handle. Sounds like I was wrong ; I should have given it a go. Too late now.

Sounds kike cabin fever is emerging. :) bamanicksbd: Whatever you call it , unless your dog is extraordinary, some kind of "uncomfortableness" will be involved in teaching a dog to fetch and hold when told imo. This is why many owners have a pro teach the "forced retrieve". I remember my GSP fightin...

as he has planned to do. See the above posts.

Those are great plans. I learned a LOT at the Rick Smith Seminar. You'll really enjoy it.

I would suggest that whenever possible you work with the trainer and your dog. Dogs can often work great with the trainer, and then when they come home they aren't used to working with the owner.

Thank you FF and happy Easter to you. That hasn't changed; Jesus still died and rose from the dead and made a way for us. If there is a good thing about this virus, we now know that we aren't as in control of life as we think we are.

I moved your post to the General Chat section as few people seem to go to the New Members section.
Welcome.

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

Sharon (mod)

1. There is no age for being "broke". It depends on the dog; every dog is different. For me, when the dog who has been chasing birds, figuring out he/she can't catch them , starts to hesitate /flash point, it is ready to be broke.

Welcome to the forum Chris. Unfortunately , not a lot of members go to this section, but we are glad to have you and you can be sure you'll get good help here.

Welcome to the forum Jon. You'll get good help here with any of your questions.

Thanks very much Ray.

So funny!!! Happy April first .

LOL There are times when "uppity" is a very good thing. Beautiful.

Seems like I’ve only gotten bad news as of late. Turkey season is pretty much screwed, almost certainly getting laid off because the world is awash in oil it doesn’t need at the moment, kids probably not going back to school at all this year and now starting to drive my wife crazy, etc. Thank god f...

Featherfinder wrote: ↑
Thu Mar 26, 2020 7:11 am
Couldn't open this. ???

Try this FF:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39xq5AATMp4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39xq5AATMp4

(The very end has the final touch.)

Thank you very much.

I like silence - No bell here.

It's right there! Can you see it? Right there!

Love it.

Thank you.

Wow. Beauties! Thanks.

Really enjoyed those videos. Enjoy.

Interesting thought. The Bible said that what we enjoy here-nature wise- will be in the new world, so I hope I see all my dogs again.

What a great video Robert. So much fun.

Thanks.

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