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by JasonW77
Sun Nov 25, 2012 12:36 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Swollen and hard spot in ear
Replies: 3
Views: 1416

Re: Swollen and hard spot in ear

can't really see it by a pic with all her hair. We can feel it can't really see it though. She gets real tense when you touch it
by JasonW77
Sat Nov 24, 2012 11:37 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Swollen and hard spot in ear
Replies: 3
Views: 1416

Swollen and hard spot in ear

I was petting my 4 year old brittany and she yelped. My wife found that her ear has a spot that is swollen spot which is hard and ear feels warm. Anyone ever come across this? I don't see any major cuts or ticks. How do you tell if your dog has a fever or sick. I'm thinking that it might be an infec...
by JasonW77
Mon Oct 17, 2011 10:04 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Sores from hunting
Replies: 5
Views: 2334

Sores from hunting

For the last three weeks of hunting I have been watching sores appear on my three year old brittany. they are showing up in her front leg pits and inside the rear legs and stomach. I have cleaning them with hydrogen peroxide. they are small red spots some with little heads on them. should i being us...
by JasonW77
Tue May 10, 2011 10:39 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: New at reloading
Replies: 10
Views: 6329

Re: New at reloading

I use shot size 7 for quail and chuckers and haven't found a charge bar that small for steel. Can only find up to 6. Am I just making a newbie mistake and not understanding what I'm looking at? I prefer using 7.5 but don't see steel shot that small or bar.
by JasonW77
Sat May 07, 2011 11:45 am
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: New at reloading
Replies: 10
Views: 6329

Re: New at reloading

can you order it on line or is it better to buy local
by JasonW77
Sat May 07, 2011 10:42 am
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: New at reloading
Replies: 10
Views: 6329

New at reloading

My step father just gave me a sizemaster reader. I was wondering if any of you could tell me where I can find steel shot? where I live and hunt we can't use lead. Also is their a good book out there on reloading since I'm new at this. Any information or help would be great.
by JasonW77
Wed Apr 20, 2011 6:12 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: brushing your dog
Replies: 34
Views: 9595

brushing your dog

My 3 year old britt has a pretty long and wild coat on her. Her winter coat is slowly coming out with the help of a brush. does anyone have any tips that can help me get this under control. she looks like wild sewer dog with her hair going all directions
by JasonW77
Sun Feb 27, 2011 5:06 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Hunting WA state
Replies: 2
Views: 1154

Hunting WA state

I have been hunting WA stae for about 6 years. We generly hunt the west side for pheasents (release sites). And head into central WA for quail and chukers. The problem i'm seeing is very little wild birds now. I would love to be able to go somewhere in WA to get in some real good hunting. I was wond...
by JasonW77
Sun Feb 20, 2011 7:48 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Who Is Your "Go To" Online/Mail Order Store?
Replies: 33
Views: 12710

Re: Who Is Your "Go To" Online/Mail Order Store?

I use cabelas and gundog supply
by JasonW77
Sun Feb 20, 2011 7:14 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: So Far Can't Ask For More In A Pup!
Replies: 15
Views: 5038

Re: So Far Can't Ask For More In A Pup!

Great looking pup. I learn with my first britt they are a lot a fun and its like having a dog hyped up on caffine all the time. Good luck britts are great dogs
by JasonW77
Thu Feb 17, 2011 7:37 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Upland hunting pants
Replies: 28
Views: 10268

Re: Upland hunting pants

Thanks for all the info so far. Never really thought of chaps. I'll have to look into the one suggested. Thanks for the help.
by JasonW77
Wed Feb 16, 2011 10:40 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Upland hunting pants
Replies: 28
Views: 10268

Upland hunting pants

Looking into getting a pair of upland hunting pants. Was hoping you could help me out with this search. Two things i'm looking for would be waterproof and good protection from briars. Anything info on this would be great.
by JasonW77
Fri Nov 19, 2010 11:45 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: leather shooting gloves
Replies: 4
Views: 1317

leather shooting gloves

I just bought a good pair of leather shooting gloves. But every time i wear them hunting they stain my hands. Anyone have any suggestions on what i can do to the gloves to stop this from happening?
by JasonW77
Mon Nov 08, 2010 9:27 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Sore Pads
Replies: 1
Views: 980

Sore Pads

On saturday and sunday a couple of us and dogs did a big hunt in eastern WA. My brittany never shown signs of her feet bothering her. I even check them over after our sat. hunt. A little red but she wasn't bother by them. So after our sunday hunt I got her home and found that she had cut her pads pr...
by JasonW77
Wed Aug 25, 2010 9:52 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Brittle Nails
Replies: 13
Views: 4344

Re: Brittle Nails

I haven't asked the vet yet, but i will soon. I'm thinking that I'm not trimming them often enough. No real change in her coat.
by JasonW77
Mon Aug 23, 2010 9:23 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Brittle Nails
Replies: 13
Views: 4344

Brittle Nails

Over the weekend I trimmed back her nails and noticed that they are kind of brittle. Not that they fracture but the area I trimmed just didn't seem very strong. Also when I'm doing this she yelps like I'm killing her. Is there something I'm missing. I did notice her vain (can't think of the name of ...
by JasonW77
Thu Aug 19, 2010 10:59 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Wetting her mat
Replies: 32
Views: 8704

Re: Wetting her mat

They her on Ciprofloxacin HCL 250mg. Good call on the URI thanks
by JasonW77
Thu Aug 19, 2010 8:41 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Upland Shows
Replies: 2
Views: 984

Upland Shows

I'm a big fan of watching hunting shows in my free time (until football starts). But I can't find any type of upland hunting shows. Does any one know of any on TV or even on web sites that have upland shows to watch?
by JasonW77
Thu Aug 19, 2010 8:34 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Wetting her mat
Replies: 32
Views: 8704

Re: Wetting her mat

Took the urine sample in and got the results. She has a UTI. We have to give her a pill twice a day for 12 days. Luckily she hasn't wet her mat in a couple days. Thanks everyone and very interesting conversation that came from it.
by JasonW77
Wed Aug 18, 2010 7:45 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Wetting her mat
Replies: 32
Views: 8704

Re: Wetting her mat

Actually she has been drinking more water I just figured that it was due to the heat
by JasonW77
Wed Aug 18, 2010 7:06 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Wetting her mat
Replies: 32
Views: 8704

Re: Wetting her mat

So I called the vet and they want a unrin sample. How do you get a brittany to pee in something. This should be fun
by JasonW77
Tue Aug 17, 2010 9:11 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Wetting her mat
Replies: 32
Views: 8704

Wetting her mat

I have a two year old brittany who in the last 4 days has urinated on her mat. Now the problem is that her back side is cover in pee from laying in it. My understanding is that dogs don't like that. Last night she woke me twice to go out and i took her, then sometime between 3am and 5:30am when I go...
by JasonW77
Fri Aug 13, 2010 9:57 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Training rewards (treats)
Replies: 65
Views: 15503

Re: Training rewards (treats)

I'll work on that thanks everyone
by JasonW77
Sun Aug 08, 2010 6:59 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Training rewards (treats)
Replies: 65
Views: 15503

Re: Training rewards (treats)

I'm amazed at all the different ways this went. I have been away for awhile so hadn't had a chance to respond back. Thank you for all the in sight to this question that I had. I do know that when I'm hunting with my dog she could care less about thing including food during this time. I was just tryi...
by JasonW77
Thu Jul 22, 2010 9:38 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Training rewards (treats)
Replies: 65
Views: 15503

Re: Training rewards (treats)

Thanks for info. I have been working hard with my britt since she doesn't seem to want obey my commands unless she has her training collar on. Funny thing is I only need to use the tone button to get her to obey. So we kind of took a step back to the basics again
by JasonW77
Wed Jul 21, 2010 11:46 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Training rewards (treats)
Replies: 65
Views: 15503

Training rewards (treats)

I was wondering what are the most common treats or rewards that trainers use when training? I have heard of people using dog treats, hot dogs, and the oddest one to me was cheese. What did you all use when you train your dog and was there any benefits to using that type? I have been rewarding mine w...
by JasonW77
Tue Jul 20, 2010 9:38 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Questions on retrieving
Replies: 13
Views: 5074

Re: Questions on retrieving

Thanks everyone for the great information. I'm looking into some of these books or videos. Any other info anyone has on this please let me know
by JasonW77
Sun Jul 18, 2010 10:04 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Questions on retrieving
Replies: 13
Views: 5074

Re: Questions on retrieving

So I see that some of you mention force fetching. With all the books and videos out there where would i start on finding what i need for this type of training?
by JasonW77
Sun Jul 18, 2010 8:29 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Questions on retrieving
Replies: 13
Views: 5074

Re: Questions on retrieving

The person that told me that brittany don't retrieve was a golden retriever breeder. My birttany did her first hunting season last year we got a couple pheasants over her and some quail. She will track and find the down bird just will not pick it up. She loves playing fetch with a tennis ball even w...
by JasonW77
Sat Jul 17, 2010 12:14 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Questions on retrieving
Replies: 13
Views: 5074

Questions on retrieving

I have a two year old brittany that I have been working with on retrieving. Now I have been told that you can teach dogs to retrieve when its not really in their breed. I have also been told that brittany don't do retrieves. But I have seen them do it. My question is what is the best way to do this....
by JasonW77
Wed May 26, 2010 6:47 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: flat coat retriever
Replies: 10
Views: 3512

Re: flat coat retriever

Thanks everyone I'll pass on the information
by JasonW77
Tue May 25, 2010 7:11 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: flat coat retriever
Replies: 10
Views: 3512

Re: flat coat retriever

He has done some research and found that they make a great hunting dog. And the size and temperament of the breed is what he is looking for.
by JasonW77
Mon May 24, 2010 9:49 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: flat coat retriever
Replies: 10
Views: 3512

flat coat retriever

Need some help for a friend who is looking to get a flat coat retriever. He lives in the northwest WA and is looking for a good hunting dog breeder any help on this would be great.

Thanks
by JasonW77
Sat Feb 20, 2010 2:03 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: What if you didn't have traiing birds
Replies: 5
Views: 1912

What if you didn't have traiing birds

I'm sure I'm no the only person out there who doesn't have access or the ability to raise or keep birds for training. But I still want to train my dog as good as I can. So my question is what would i use for training?
by JasonW77
Thu Jan 28, 2010 11:27 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Need help with training
Replies: 5
Views: 1745

Need help with training

So I just finished up my brittany first year of hunting. She did really well but since I'm a beginner in training dogs. She is lacking in some areas. I have read some training books and watched some DVD's. She isn't really picking up on some things. Is this normal for a dogs first year out. I've rea...
by JasonW77
Sun Jan 24, 2010 3:41 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: I Thank My Lucky Stars!!
Replies: 20
Views: 6712

Re: I Thank My Lucky Stars!!

Wow, we'll pray for you to have a speedy and healthy recovery
by JasonW77
Wed Jan 20, 2010 8:15 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Cabelas Coupon?
Replies: 1
Views: 1156

Re: Cabelas Coupon?

I'm pretty sure there is a spot on their web site that you can print the coupons from. You'll have to look around
by JasonW77
Sun Jan 10, 2010 10:35 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Chukar and Hippies - A newbie's account
Replies: 27
Views: 11546

Re: Chukar and Hippies - A newbie's account

That was a great read and pics. Thanks for sharing that
by JasonW77
Thu Jan 07, 2010 8:23 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Selecting a puppy - any tips?
Replies: 15
Views: 4358

Re: Selecting a puppy - any tips?

When I choose my first brittany. I talk with the breeder and ask him which one he thought out of the females was the most birdy, since he had already introduce them to a wing. Also asked which one had more of the mild temperament. When we got there my wife walk into the fence area and this one britt...
by JasonW77
Thu Jan 07, 2010 8:09 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: My new hunting partner!
Replies: 2
Views: 1255

Re: My new hunting partner!

Welcome and nice looking pup. This place is great you'll find the people here are always willing to help you out with any questions
by JasonW77
Fri Jan 01, 2010 10:53 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Hunting gloves
Replies: 22
Views: 10825

Hunting gloves

I'm tired of either freezing my fingers off or having wet gloves. Does any one know of a good pair of hunting gloves? If insulated that's fine as long as not to thick. Just looking for something that is light weight and weather proof. But still keep the feel of my shot gun for shooting and loading.
by JasonW77
Mon Dec 21, 2009 9:39 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Question on brittany weights
Replies: 50
Views: 15400

Re: Question on brittany weights

I remeasured my brittany Kiah again with the help of my wife and she is 19 3/4" to the top of her shoulder blade. She weighs about 32lbs. Ruffshooter that is a really nice looking britt.
by JasonW77
Sun Dec 20, 2009 12:01 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Question on brittany weights
Replies: 50
Views: 15400

Re: Question on brittany weights

We went by our vets suggestion on when to have her spayed. He also hunts he has a really nice looking french brittany. I'll keep this info in mind for my next dog.
by JasonW77
Sun Dec 20, 2009 10:29 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Question on brittany weights
Replies: 50
Views: 15400

Re: Question on brittany weights

Not to get off track from my main question too much, but how does spaying them to early cause them to grow taller? Ok then so at what age should you have your dog spayed? Kiah was spayed around 5 or 6 months. Was that too early?
by JasonW77
Sat Dec 19, 2009 3:48 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Do chokes make a difference
Replies: 5
Views: 2937

Re: Do chokes make a difference

Got it thanks for the info
by JasonW77
Sat Dec 19, 2009 10:57 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Question on brittany weights
Replies: 50
Views: 15400

Re: Question on brittany weights

Thanks for info I just learn something new.
by JasonW77
Sat Dec 19, 2009 9:42 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Question on brittany weights
Replies: 50
Views: 15400

Re: Question on brittany weights

so then what is consider normal height since fireside and I have dogs that are 21+ in height
by JasonW77
Fri Dec 18, 2009 9:10 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Question on brittany weights
Replies: 50
Views: 15400

Re: Question on brittany weights

It would be 21" at the withers
by JasonW77
Fri Dec 18, 2009 8:30 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Question on brittany weights
Replies: 50
Views: 15400

Re: Question on brittany weights

Mine is a female she is 26" to the top of her head and 21" to the top of her back. Is there a more standard way of measuring the height?
by JasonW77
Fri Dec 18, 2009 7:37 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What do you do in the off-season?
Replies: 13
Views: 3417

Re: What do you do in the off-season?

Exercise, continue with her training since she is only one and make sure we have time to play