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by westexasrepublic
Wed Sep 01, 2010 10:26 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Southland's Duke of Hearts
Replies: 7
Views: 2774

Re: Southland's Duke of Hearts

well its been a year now, and season started today so id like to update everyone on his progress, pics say everything for me :mrgreen: http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs209.ash2/47230_1511305974924_1002607648_31524735_5651385_n.jpg http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs417.snc4/4...
by westexasrepublic
Thu Sep 24, 2009 8:02 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: ANCHORING QUAIL FOR TRAINING
Replies: 21
Views: 10351

Re: ANCHORING QUAIL FOR TRAINING

thanks for the replies. Let me give the rest of the story...I considered a recall pin, but im practicing on public land. Let me know how they work and if im wrong, but I thought you have to wait 24 hrs before they return to the pen and usually has to be a permanent or semi permanent pen with other q...
by westexasrepublic
Wed Sep 23, 2009 12:53 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: ANCHORING QUAIL FOR TRAINING
Replies: 21
Views: 10351

Re: ANCHORING QUAIL FOR TRAINING

like for instance Iv hear lead fishing weights or milk jugs is that right?
by westexasrepublic
Wed Sep 23, 2009 11:07 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: ANCHORING QUAIL FOR TRAINING
Replies: 21
Views: 10351

ANCHORING QUAIL FOR TRAINING

I have live quail to train my dogs with (finally) and I was wondering what people use to keep the quail from flushing too far. Pics would help or other advice.
by westexasrepublic
Wed Sep 23, 2009 10:17 am
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: New Guy from the TX Panhandle
Replies: 6
Views: 1784

Re: New Guy from the TX Panhandle

welcome good looking dogs. interesting white markings on the lab
by westexasrepublic
Wed Sep 23, 2009 8:53 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Barbed Wire
Replies: 25
Views: 9584

Re: Barbed Wire

we got shot in Texas for crossing barbwire fences. I call them away every time in fear of an upset land owner. Plus most of the time The bob wire fences here are to tight to go under even for a dog.
by westexasrepublic
Wed Sep 23, 2009 8:18 am
Forum: Training
Topic: I'm a complete newbie! need some advice.
Replies: 8
Views: 2157

Re: I'm a complete newbie! need some advice.

just sent you a PM. I got quail in San Angelo.
by westexasrepublic
Tue Sep 22, 2009 11:49 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Member's Mark Exceed Recall
Replies: 158
Views: 62881

Re: Member's Mark Exceed Recall

http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/naviga ... tem=434241

still registers out of stock at my store.
by westexasrepublic
Thu Sep 17, 2009 10:43 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Member's Mark Exceed Recall
Replies: 158
Views: 62881

Re: Member's Mark Exceed Recall

ok well, if it is back I would like to share a little tip to save gas on a wasted trip to Sams. At their website you can look up the dog food then type in your zip code and it will tell you if it is back on the shelves or not. Funny thing is, according to (in store) customer service it is on the she...
by westexasrepublic
Wed Sep 16, 2009 10:22 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Should I ask for deposit back?
Replies: 46
Views: 4416

Re: Should I ask for deposit back?

Maybe you where just trying to keep it short, but you left a lot of those important details out of your first post, you only mention the whole also "we didnt want a female pup"after someone mentioned you should get a refund if the breeder didn't produce your desired pups sex. Like I said maybe you w...
by westexasrepublic
Wed Sep 16, 2009 9:14 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Should I ask for deposit back?
Replies: 46
Views: 4416

Re: Should I ask for deposit back?

" hpvizslas" The breeder had a litter last year but do to situations in our household, we decided to wait for another pup. Jeff The reason that we did not get a pup out of the first litter was because of the pup not being what we were looking for. Which was it? Neil yah sounds like the first respon...
by westexasrepublic
Wed Sep 16, 2009 8:55 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Southland's Duke of Hearts
Replies: 7
Views: 2774

Re: Southland's Duke of Hearts

http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs265.snc1/9228_1211502360021_1002607648_30696136_286128_n.jpg Ive wasted no time and got him in the field yesterday, I wanted to see his natural instinct and let him watch my other dog work. He was reluctant at first, but then like something just clicked, and he was o...
by westexasrepublic
Wed Sep 16, 2009 8:35 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Dog Foot Issues - Help!
Replies: 8
Views: 3947

Re: Dog Foot Issues - Help!

I've tried several things to remedy the issue....... using the product "Tuf-Foot", etc.... I've also tried using the little boots on her feet, but as I'm sure you know, those are difficult to deal with, hard to keep on, they rub, she hates them, and they just don't work that great. Thanks, KirkH in...
by westexasrepublic
Wed Sep 16, 2009 8:14 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: WELLNESS CORE *thoughts and opinions*
Replies: 14
Views: 5083

Re: WELLNESS CORE *thoughts and opinions*

she is doing great, she was less tired after a day in the field. She is recovering faster, and her stools are a lot better.
by westexasrepublic
Wed Sep 16, 2009 8:12 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Member's Mark Exceed Recall
Replies: 158
Views: 62881

Re: Member's Mark Exceed Recall

the computers for shipments must not have been updated, cuz customer service keeps looking it up on the comp every week I go and they keep telling me the same thing....
by westexasrepublic
Tue Sep 15, 2009 9:27 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Southland's Duke of Hearts
Replies: 7
Views: 2774

Southland's Duke of Hearts

This is my new addition to the pack. He is a male French Brittany, as apposed to my female 4 yr old American Brittany who I have been working with since a pup. Duke is 10 months and growing, and I hope to update with hunting pics soon. Any advice or info on the difference in training or in general f...
by westexasrepublic
Mon Sep 14, 2009 9:20 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: WELLNESS CORE *thoughts and opinions*
Replies: 14
Views: 5083

Re: WELLNESS CORE *thoughts and opinions*

I called the 800-225-0904 number, which is their corporate office and the lady said they do not send coupons out from there, and instead have a monthly newsletter if you sign up for the program at their website. Septembers' newsletter has not gone out yet.
by westexasrepublic
Thu Sep 10, 2009 10:47 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: WELLNESS CORE *thoughts and opinions*
Replies: 14
Views: 5083

Re: WELLNESS CORE *thoughts and opinions*

well I have been transitioning foods, so I followed the normal steps to mix a little at a time till I am able to feed high protein CORE exclusively. So im sure that helps from giving my dog diarrhea and upset stomach. So far she loves the taste and have slowly added a handful of feed into her normal...
by westexasrepublic
Thu Sep 10, 2009 7:38 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: WELLNESS CORE *thoughts and opinions*
Replies: 14
Views: 5083

Re: WELLNESS CORE *thoughts and opinions*

oh well in that case no, but if she does should I become concerned?
by westexasrepublic
Wed Sep 09, 2009 4:18 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: WELLNESS CORE *thoughts and opinions*
Replies: 14
Views: 5083

Re: WELLNESS CORE *thoughts and opinions*

Ive been reading a lot of good things about the product on their website, but so far it seems to be backed by real people like yall folks.... I guess ill post my own results after a few weeks. But to answer a previous post, No, my dog wasnt "soft" while in the field, however I do work her hard, way ...
by westexasrepublic
Wed Sep 09, 2009 11:14 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: WELLNESS CORE *thoughts and opinions*
Replies: 14
Views: 5083

WELLNESS CORE *thoughts and opinions*

the Exceed dogfood recall at sams has lead me to shop around and this is what I found. The original (orange bag) of Wellness CORE dry dog food. http://www.wellnesspetfood.com/images/core_product_original.jpg . I am trying it as of yesterday, and was wondering your thoughts and maybe opinions on the ...
by westexasrepublic
Wed Sep 09, 2009 10:51 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Member's Mark Exceed Recall
Replies: 158
Views: 62881

Re: Member's Mark Exceed Recall

SO WHATS THE STATUS ON THE RECALL? IVE BEEN BACK TO SAMS 4 TIMES AND THE CUST CERVICE DESK KEEPS SAYING NEXT WEEK IT WILL BE STOCKED. NON ON THE SHELVES SO FAR. BUT I AM CREATING A NEW TOPIC ON INFORMATION FOR A NEW FEED ALTERNATIVE I HAVE FOUND....
by westexasrepublic
Tue Sep 08, 2009 9:13 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: West Texas Dove hunting
Replies: 10
Views: 3099

Re: West Texas Dove hunting

down here, we hunt mase fields in the morning, and by the water in the evening. coming and going from those spots.
by westexasrepublic
Fri Sep 04, 2009 10:12 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: West Texas Dove hunting
Replies: 10
Views: 3099

Re: West Texas Dove hunting

well your right about one thing, it is green. and to be honest that pic was taken here in San Angelo, which is like the Oasis of West Texas, and even more so since I was 20 yards from the lake that day. But the weekends here, and its gonna be good. Got my limit again yesterday, and even better than ...
by westexasrepublic
Fri Sep 04, 2009 9:58 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: breakfast of Doves
Replies: 12
Views: 4212

Re: breakfast of Doves

good post. best dove is in the form of an "armadillo egg" wrapped in bacon and jalapenos. but ive also done em like you mention.
by westexasrepublic
Fri Sep 04, 2009 8:13 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Best way to treat cracked/broken pads?
Replies: 36
Views: 15228

Re: Best way to treat cracked/broken pads?

I dont think I baby my dog cuz I take her feelings into consideration. luckily I opened the bottle of Tuffoot and smelled it before applying it, it is very obvious the level of alcohol in the product. So I guess until her pads heal I will just have to wait to apply tuffoot. Ill see how I like it, bu...
by westexasrepublic
Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:41 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Best way to treat cracked/broken pads?
Replies: 36
Views: 15228

Re: Best way to treat cracked/broken pads?

yah thats what I thought.... So i put this stuff Image on her pads since she was limping...
by westexasrepublic
Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:29 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Best way to treat cracked/broken pads?
Replies: 36
Views: 15228

Re: Best way to treat cracked/broken pads?

I just got in my Tuffoot and it smells like it has alcohol in it that would burn if I put it on the cracked pad? does the pad need to heal before I start applying this stuff?
by westexasrepublic
Thu Sep 03, 2009 11:19 am
Forum: Training
Topic: ***misunderstood behavior in the field***
Replies: 12
Views: 2946

Re: ***misunderstood behavior in the field***

well update* I took her out again yesterday with a different dog, and she did a little better. The other lab from the first day actually did growl at her I guess to establish dominance and may have own the field after that. Next time im gonna try something different and ill update on her progress wi...
by westexasrepublic
Thu Sep 03, 2009 11:13 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: West Texas Dove hunting
Replies: 10
Views: 3099

Re: West Texas Dove hunting

thats funny! my dog does the same thing. She will see the other person shoot go get it, and bring it to me. Me and my hunting partners got a joke that I can get my limit and not even shoot. good stuff, cant wait till we go out this weekend.
by westexasrepublic
Wed Sep 02, 2009 12:18 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: ***misunderstood behavior in the field***
Replies: 12
Views: 2946

Re: ***misunderstood behavior in the field***

its typical 90-100° the weather, the terrain, and her diet is same as last year and it she has not behaved this way before. My sig pic is from last year, she retrieved every single one of those birds, and plenty more on other trips last year. Im leaning towards something psychological. Since the lab...
by westexasrepublic
Wed Sep 02, 2009 11:50 am
Forum: Training
Topic: ***misunderstood behavior in the field***
Replies: 12
Views: 2946

Re: ***misunderstood behavior in the field***

well she just turned 4, and been hunting every season since she was a pup, but mostly by herself. She will run around and participate in the hunt, just refused to retrieve. and when she did find a bird, she would walk away from me or run a few yards and drop it.
by westexasrepublic
Wed Sep 02, 2009 10:40 am
Forum: Training
Topic: ***misunderstood behavior in the field***
Replies: 12
Views: 2946

***misunderstood behavior in the field***

Took my small Brit out for dove hunting yesterday and had a blast. But! my friend brought his HUGE white lab that is clumbersum and slow. Well something seemed to happen that has never happened before. My brittany shut down and wouldnt retreive. It sucked. The lab would walk over and find my bird in...
by westexasrepublic
Wed Sep 02, 2009 10:15 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: West Texas Dove hunting
Replies: 10
Views: 3099

West Texas Dove hunting

2009 Season has begun and the birds where flying. I drove out to my 2008 spot at a nearby lake, only to find the trail leading there was too overgrown to continue in my truck, Ill remember to take the Kingquad next time. However that wouldnt stop me from hunting, i just found a new spot for 09'. Ill...
by westexasrepublic
Fri Jan 30, 2009 9:38 am
Forum: Training
Topic: what is the best treat for training?
Replies: 14
Views: 5704

Re: what is the best treat for training?

I only used treats at home at, and in the field when she was a pup. Shes so into the hunt that even if I take treats out shes disinterested (ive tried). Her treat is a down bird.
by westexasrepublic
Thu Jan 29, 2009 10:47 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Foot problems after trip(Finally a Diagnosis)
Replies: 11
Views: 3927

Re: Foot problems after trip(Finally a Diagnosis)

thats great, I remember reading the confusion on your OP. Thanks for the follow up in case I see similar problems with my dog ill ask to check.
by westexasrepublic
Sun Jan 25, 2009 2:06 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Do it yourself Texas hunting questions
Replies: 23
Views: 11009

Re: Do it yourself Texas hunting questions

seems like we're thread jacking here a little bit, but maybe all these Texas guys have land, and making a friend out here is your best bet... back on topic heres a link to the forcast of how we're holding birds in the state this year. Use the link next year and it should be updated. I love our Texas...
by westexasrepublic
Sun Jan 25, 2009 1:45 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: anyone ever reblued a shotgun
Replies: 12
Views: 6711

Re: anyone ever reblued a shotgun

I guess no one has, but it looks legit. I was sold. I baught the cleaner for now, ill let you know how it compares to the old Hoppes#9 ive been using...untill I need to blue a gun I wont be buying the other products...
by westexasrepublic
Wed Jan 21, 2009 3:43 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: anyone ever reblued a shotgun
Replies: 12
Views: 6711

Re: anyone ever reblued a shotgun

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNrX9LFzjUU

This wonder blue looks good man.
by westexasrepublic
Wed Jan 21, 2009 3:08 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Do it yourself Texas hunting questions
Replies: 23
Views: 11009

Re: Do it yourself Texas hunting questions

reference Google Maps or some map. I live in San Angelo Texas, which we refer to as West Central Texas. Im dead smack in the middle of the stomping grounds of Blue's and Bob White's, I hunt public land owned by the city and there are long walks between covey's especially this year. Years past we had...
by westexasrepublic
Fri Nov 07, 2008 3:05 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Brittanys
Replies: 10
Views: 4641

Re: Brittanys

the shedding is significantly less than that of most bird dogs I think think of. i gave my dog a bath last night with a hair catch and only about a pinch full of hair was in the drain catch. As long as you vacuum regularly than the hair will stay under control. I only vacuum once a week, which is pr...
by westexasrepublic
Fri Nov 07, 2008 2:16 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: CHOKES make me choke
Replies: 11
Views: 5124

CHOKES make me choke

I feel like somedays I make a perfect change of my choke for the hunting I am doing at the time, but maybe Im not at all. So.....with everyone's help and input I would like to know what size and possibly brand/type of choke is best for a day of hunting... Quail - Pheasant - Grouse - Dove - Geese - ...
by westexasrepublic
Fri Nov 07, 2008 2:08 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Watch Your STEP!
Replies: 2
Views: 1751

Watch Your STEP!

Now that season started again, I thought Id share a story about last weekend. I was walking a field with my dog when the grass directly in front of me starts to move. Instead of being cautious I inadvertently turn into a brown little monkey named George and investigate with another step forward, wh...
by westexasrepublic
Wed Oct 22, 2008 10:48 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Lets see some grouse hunting pictures
Replies: 23
Views: 7737

Re: Lets see some grouse hunting pictures

Image
nice..... now you can make one of those Gooduckants. with a side of wood cock and grouse maybe?
by westexasrepublic
Wed Oct 22, 2008 10:45 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: English Setter Lost in WI - FOUND
Replies: 10
Views: 3138

Re: English Setter Lost in WI - FOUND

yah thanks for the update, but whats the story? just leave us hanging?
by westexasrepublic
Wed Oct 22, 2008 8:14 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: A Quickie
Replies: 6
Views: 1799

Re: A Quickie

very nice. that terrain looks pretty serious. good job on hunting and taking photos at the same time, on the side of a hill no less...
by westexasrepublic
Fri Oct 17, 2008 2:19 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: 1st hunt of the season
Replies: 11
Views: 3417

Re: 1st hunt of the season

PICS NOT WORKING
by westexasrepublic
Thu Oct 16, 2008 10:24 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: A Duck Hunt.
Replies: 14
Views: 5265

Re: A Duck Hunt.

MAN THAT LOOKS LIKE FUN, GOOD PICS. GOTTA LOVE THEM BLIND RETRIEVES, THATS A SERIOUS TEST FOR MOST DOGS. LUCKILY THATS ONE MY DOG HAS WELL. ITS REALLY SHOWS YOU THEY KNOW WHATS GOING ON. IT MAKES AN OWNER/HANDLER PROUD.