Gun Dog Forum

Rob--That's true..Wisconsin does have its downfall for dog training year round--especially farther north here..I'm still praying for the "golbal warming" trend to set---

Thankss Rob--Here's one for laughs and giggles

Is the photo contest mainly "hunting dogs" only--Or open for all photos of dogs??

Indeed great dogs because of excellent area to work them on..Only wish I have grounds like that to work my dogs..

Man-Do I envy you guys with the nice warm--or at least NO snow on the ground for dog training...I still have about 2 feet of snow here and I can't get out there to work the dogs like I should..I'm praying for the warm weather to come back soon!!!!

There you go--The name said it all!!!! Good luck and hope to run into your stylish dog in the future..

Drifter Saver--Thanks and I hope you keep him for awhile..You already have the dog, why not give him a chance...

Drifter Saver--I too have a 5 months old pup that has the same tail issue..When he was 2-3months old he looked great on point and styling. Now that he's 5 months old his tail suddenly dropped down--almost between his legs..I have owned numerous pointers throughout the years and never seen it drop th...

Tell her that the new dog is for her..It was a Valentine's Day gift that you have hidden all these times..

No an expert here but, I think he's looking for sympathy..He tried barking to relieve the pain/pressure and you gave in..He's going to looking for a weak spot in you..I would keep the pressure on his abdomen unitl he relaxes and knows that you're NOT going to give in because he's calling you to stop...

I love the show..I saw him personally and knows that his techniques are better than a lot of other trainers. He can get into the dogs head and able to understand their desire or issues. The time I saw him, he had 3 "mean" dogs--they were so vicious that they couldn't be handle by anyone else except ...

I have a 5 month old male pointer that is not holding his tail hgiher than his back when styling or on point. He had a poker straight tail when younger, but recently has been dragging his tail. When on a barrel he also keeps his tail almost between his legs. It feels as though he has no control of t...

Anyone used the buddy smith pole training method?? What is/are your thoughts about it..Some guys hate it and others seem to like it..

Thanks Duane..I have heard a lot of breeders did their own removal also..Hope that everything goes well for everyone and thus we, or at least me, could get the dogs into the field w/o any issues down the road.

Guys & Gal--thanks for the reply---He's not bumping birds--Birds actually wild flush at a distance and he sees the birds but fails to stop at flush until I get there. I too believe that he should be corrected at the trial grounds as he is doing such act there. Like I said, at the mock trials he woul...

gpblitz---sorry not sure why I didn't get your PM...

Need some suggestions on how you guys got your dog steady to wild flush...I believe my 3 y/o male pointer is trying to out smart me on competition days. When in training and mock trials he would stand on his birds as long as 15 minutes before I get there--He'd stand there for wing and shot--complete...

panovski--How is your pup doing? Duane and/or Panovski--What's the pedigree on both your dog? I'm interested to see if its a gene from certain line or what..Mine is a Honky Tonk double bred.

Duan--I take it you had your pup's cherry-eye removed?? And did your pup have one or two cherry-eyes. I just noticed my little guy just started showing a second one in his right eye--But wierd thing is that his left one pops in and out..There are days that the left one never come out!!!

I say there is NO UNTRAINABLE dog---It's just the "trainer" that is UNTRAINABLE-----

What are you intend to do with the dog? That's the most important question you need to ask yourself.

Not sure what your vet's success rates are but mine said that he had done well over 100 of removals and has had no complaint of dry eyes. He said by reattaching has possibility to re-develop thus, costing you another visit and expense. I called at least 15-20 vets, within 150 miles, and they all hav...

Thanks guys--Hope that everything works out for you two as well...I'll be contacting my vet to see if the procedure is applicable in my situation..I really like this pup and was hoping that he turn out to be a trial dog for me..Was some what disappointing that he now has this issue..Who knows--He co...

Duan or parnovski--had you taken your dog in for the surgery?? I too have the same situation w/ my 4 month old, and would like to get it corrected. Or if anyone has had this procedure, removal of the eye cherry eye, could you please advise on how successful it was/is..I would like to consider correc...