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by donnie_19
Sat Feb 23, 2013 8:52 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Microchip
Replies: 8
Views: 3195

Re: Microchip

The problem with the micro chips is no standard registry. Only works if the vet or animal shelter has the correct scanner. My daughter was given a beagle and when she went to vet they didn't detect a chip. Went to another vet and they detected a chip.
by donnie_19
Fri Feb 22, 2013 9:20 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Invisible Fence help needed.
Replies: 9
Views: 4516

Re: Invisible Fence help needed.

Don't go buy a cheap piece of crap from China sold at lowes or home depot, buy a good quality product. First things do not ever take the dog for walks when the flags are up. The dog needs to be conditioned to stay in the yard first before ever going for walks through the fence. If you must walk the ...
by donnie_19
Wed Jan 02, 2013 6:57 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: wife spoiled dog now what?
Replies: 22
Views: 8653

Re: wife spoiled dog now what?

cole.nelson782 wrote:While i was out of town for two weeks my dog was spoiled by my wife she allowed him to sleep the bed. Now i cant seem to get him back on his bed. Any ideas?
King Size bed an plenty of room for everyone.
by donnie_19
Tue Jan 01, 2013 9:29 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Need help with RECALL
Replies: 9
Views: 4376

Re: Need help with RECALL

Don't go on runs with out a check cord.
by donnie_19
Mon Dec 31, 2012 6:32 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Kansas public land birds
Replies: 9
Views: 5195

Re: Kansas public land birds

We hunted around clay center this year and in one are around Milford we were walking out as another group was walking in. Later that day there was a different group walking in the same area and that was the middle of the week.
by donnie_19
Fri Dec 21, 2012 11:27 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Trouble with G3 EXP.
Replies: 7
Views: 1941

Re: Trouble with G3 EXP.

Sounds like a transmitter. Have you changed the battery in the transmitter or receiver? Doubt all three receivers would fail at once.
by donnie_19
Wed Dec 19, 2012 8:12 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Retrieval of bumper without force fetch?
Replies: 12
Views: 4717

Re: Retrieval of bumper without force fetch?

How old is your pup? Has he been introduced to birds?
by donnie_19
Sun Dec 16, 2012 7:12 pm
Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
Topic: Garmin Alpha?
Replies: 82
Views: 78881

Re: Garmin Alpha?

We were on the edges of some timber area's in Kansas and the collar still communicated with the hand held. Can't say if both the hand held and collar were in big timber if they would work as well. Probably be ok with leaves off the trees.
by donnie_19
Sun Dec 16, 2012 6:54 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: training clip
Replies: 12
Views: 4240

Re: training clip

Nice steady to flush. What happens if you release her instead of dragging her away?
by donnie_19
Sun Dec 16, 2012 6:44 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: bark collar
Replies: 19
Views: 10392

Re: bark collar

Most of them sense the vocal cords, sounds like the dog has figured out a way to avoid the correction. Might try a remote if you are around to give a correction when whining? Up to you must be some pretty loud whining. How close are your neighbors? How about hanging a radio out in the kennel to drow...
by donnie_19
Fri Dec 14, 2012 7:56 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: closest wild phez to ohio?
Replies: 9
Views: 4917

Re: closest wild phez to ohio?

I spent 5 days in KS last week hoping and wishing for the best. My dog had 1 point in 5 days. Tough to make a wild bird dog with conditions like that. As my old bird hunting buddy used to say, hard to make a bird dog with out birds. Had a good time with friends but would have been better served as f...
by donnie_19
Sun Dec 09, 2012 7:12 pm
Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
Topic: Garmin Alpha?
Replies: 82
Views: 78881

Re: Garmin Alpha?

Used my Alpha for the 5 days in Kansas. What great piece of equipment. Both my young dogs have pretty good legs and always seem to go opposite directions. Never had an issue with knowing where each was at all times. I would have never believed they ran as many miles each day. They both averaged 30 m...
by donnie_19
Sun Dec 09, 2012 12:05 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Kansas Outfitters
Replies: 18
Views: 6641

Re: Kansas Outfitters

Just left North Central Kansas this morning. Tough hunting all public and walk in areas. Thought we were in luck the first day there I had about 45 minutes before shooting hours closed and found a 1 rooster and hen. Flushed wild. Next morning went to a walk in area and pulling in the parking spot wa...
by donnie_19
Thu Nov 29, 2012 5:48 pm
Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
Topic: Garmin Alpha?
Replies: 82
Views: 78881

Re: Garmin Alpha?

I don't see how to capture the screen. Turns out that when you switch to large numbers there is an arrow above and you can switch to the other dog or dogs. Just can't view two dogs with large numbers. I am going to have to change to my bifocal sunglasses.
by donnie_19
Tue Nov 27, 2012 9:19 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Kansas Outfitters
Replies: 18
Views: 6641

Re: Kansas Outfitters

Looks like we picked the week of deer season.
by donnie_19
Sun Nov 25, 2012 9:34 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Kansas Outfitters
Replies: 18
Views: 6641

Re: Kansas Outfitters

Don't see how to get a hold of them. Web site doesn't work.
by donnie_19
Sun Nov 25, 2012 9:32 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Any Missouri Opener Reports?
Replies: 12
Views: 5013

Re: Any Missouri Opener Reports?

Went back to the property I hunted opening day. All the surrounding crops are out. 2 small covey's, flushed wild and no shot fired. 50 degrees. Looking slim. Getting ready to head for the game farm.
by donnie_19
Sun Nov 25, 2012 8:22 pm
Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
Topic: Garmin Alpha?
Replies: 82
Views: 78881

Re: Garmin Alpha?

Had my unit out today and tried to change from small numbers to large I lost 1 of the tracking for a dog. Tried to scroll through the menu and couldn't get the collar back in trakcing until back at the truck I deleted the collar and resinked with the hand held. Got to be a better way.
by donnie_19
Sun Nov 25, 2012 8:15 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: New Dog Need Advise!!
Replies: 6
Views: 1523

Re: New Dog Need Advise!!

Never to old. What breed and what do you hunt? In the old days had a check cord-rope and whistle.
by donnie_19
Sun Nov 25, 2012 6:30 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Force Fetch DVD
Replies: 11
Views: 4443

Re: Force Fetch DVD

Tried to move today and as soon as I stood up he spit the roller out. Reinforced the hold while standing a few times and then tried to move a couple of steps, he spit it out. I sat back down on my bucket and repeated hold and give for about 2-3 minutes then quit the session on a good note. Tried aga...
by donnie_19
Sun Nov 25, 2012 6:23 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: duck dog that breaks
Replies: 18
Views: 6037

Re: duck dog that breaks

Need to reinforce the stay command. The duck blind is not the place to train, better to do it in your yard where you control the situation.
by donnie_19
Sun Nov 25, 2012 6:20 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Barking
Replies: 4
Views: 1424

Re: Barking

Stay with it. She will figure out its the barking causing the discomfort.
by donnie_19
Sun Nov 25, 2012 6:18 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Looking for a Trainer in the midwest
Replies: 20
Views: 5085

Re: Looking for a Trainer in the midwest

IndianaBritt wrote:Thanks for all the feedback. I have considered Navhda.
NAVHDA is great if you are going to DIY. If you aren't or can't be committed to a block of time each day then having a trainer is a great option.
by donnie_19
Sun Nov 25, 2012 6:15 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: How do I get my GSP to come to me when I call her?
Replies: 3
Views: 1517

Re: How do I get my GSP to come to me when I call her?

What ever your command for come is use it and only it once, then reinforce. Continue using your word and check cord. If your pup is not reliable keep the check cord on. Old saying but true, never give a command you can't reinforce. With my young dogs I prefer my dogs come to 2 blasts on the whistle ...
by donnie_19
Sat Nov 24, 2012 9:18 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Force Fetch DVD
Replies: 11
Views: 4443

Re: Force Fetch DVD

Got it. Been following the program for a week now. The 1 year brittany male will hold the paint roller. Going to try and do some short walking with roller in mouth today.
by donnie_19
Sat Nov 24, 2012 8:51 am
Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
Topic: Northstar Dog Box
Replies: 9
Views: 5529

Re: Northstar Dog Box

Where are they located? How about a link?
by donnie_19
Fri Nov 23, 2012 8:01 am
Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
Topic: Garmin Alpha?
Replies: 82
Views: 78881

Re: Garmin Alpha?

Any one find a decent holster for the hand held?
by donnie_19
Fri Nov 23, 2012 7:51 am
Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
Topic: ELECTRIC DOG HOME SECURITY?
Replies: 11
Views: 7391

Re: ELECTRIC DOG HOME SECURITY?

Enough said Petsafe cheap chinese unrealiable junk. I have a whole self full of them I have take as trade ins. Just don't hold up and totally unreliable. I would not let my dogs be left unsupervised if I had anything Pet Safe.
by donnie_19
Fri Nov 23, 2012 7:40 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Force Fetch DVD
Replies: 11
Views: 4443

Re: Force Fetch DVD

does anyone have the smartfetch program that they would want to sell? Yes I do! In fact, I have plenty of them on hand - books and DVD's, ready to go with free shipping! Thanks! EvanG I noticed a clicker sound during the 1st DVD of smartfetch. Is that also part of the program or just used on the do...
by donnie_19
Thu Nov 22, 2012 8:12 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Force Fetch DVD
Replies: 11
Views: 4443

Re: Force Fetch DVD

Will wrote:I really liked the Smart Fetch program by Evan Graham.
Same here. I have a few others and nothing wrong but this one explains it as a training and conditioning process.
by donnie_19
Wed Nov 21, 2012 7:57 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: gsp not comfortable with dead birds...
Replies: 15
Views: 5458

Re: gsp not comfortable with dead birds...

Thanks for the responses. I'll try without the wings for maybe a week and see what happens. If no progress is made then I'll have to stop beating around the bush and force fetch him. Again thanks a lot! Force fetch is a command to be obeyed like come or heel or whoa. Not an option. Its a process th...
by donnie_19
Tue Nov 20, 2012 11:03 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: gsp not comfortable with dead birds...
Replies: 15
Views: 5458

Re: gsp not comfortable with dead birds...

It could be a feather problem. Try sleeving a freshly killed bird. What exactly is that? He's more comfortable with frozen dead birds but fresh killed ones its like he's confused. I started the force fetch process with a dummy a few days ago but he holds it fetches it and brings it back with no pro...
by donnie_19
Tue Nov 20, 2012 10:59 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: bark collar
Replies: 19
Views: 10392

Re: bark collar

Dogtra senses the vocal cords. Works great.
by donnie_19
Sun Nov 18, 2012 10:52 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Puppy Biting - PLEASE HELP
Replies: 15
Views: 5922

Re: Puppy Biting - PLEASE HELP

When he is biting at you roll him on his back and make a claw with your hand on his throat. Don't choke him just pin him like his mama would until he quits struggling. Don's start yelling no over and over, Don't lose you temper, remember he is a puppy and need to understand his role. Be consistent a...
by donnie_19
Sun Nov 18, 2012 10:46 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Preventing Hard Mouth
Replies: 9
Views: 3477

Re: Preventing Hard Mouth

Don't worry about birds for now. Work on coming when called and sit, stay or what ever only for short periods, let the dog be a pup. When retrieving use a tennis ball or paint roller.
by donnie_19
Sun Nov 18, 2012 8:35 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Steady to Wing and Shot first Before Force fetching?
Replies: 28
Views: 11903

Re: Steady to Wing and Shot first Before Force fetching?

I am in the process of FF my 1 year old brittany. He has shown a strong desire to hunt and have killed a few pen quail around him. He is a good bird finder and holds his points but will not retrieve and doesn't really show much interest. I am starting to use the Smart Fetch program. I feel it does a...
by donnie_19
Sat Nov 17, 2012 8:04 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Excessive Bowel Movements
Replies: 11
Views: 5861

Re: Excessive Bowel Movements

Where do you get these macroons?
by donnie_19
Fri Nov 16, 2012 8:28 pm
Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
Topic: ELECTRIC DOG HOME SECURITY?
Replies: 11
Views: 7391

Re: ELECTRIC DOG HOME SECURITY?

Always the old wives tales about how you can't do this or that won't work. Had a deer run right through the middle of the yard and they chased until they slammed on the brakes at the boundary. I have 4 dogs on electric fence now and they never run through. I never have walked them through it or had ...
by donnie_19
Thu Nov 15, 2012 8:21 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: bark collar
Replies: 19
Views: 10392

Re: bark collar

Tri Tronics makes and excellent collar. I also have sold and used Dogtra. I like the dogtra because it comes in 2 sizes. Shock setting is adjustable and other dogs barking don't set them off.
by donnie_19
Thu Nov 15, 2012 8:14 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Invisible Fence help needed.
Replies: 9
Views: 4516

Re: Invisible Fence help needed.

I would stay away from Pet Safe and go with a better brands. Pet Safe is the cheap chinese stuff and is not very reliable, I have boxes of the stuff from trade in's. Look at Innotek they make a better product with better features and adjustments. The wire has to make a continuous loop, but zones can...
by donnie_19
Thu Nov 15, 2012 8:04 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Invisible Fence help needed.
Replies: 9
Views: 4516

Re: Invisible Fence help needed.

If you want the barn then you can include it. Wire is the cheapest part. Make sure you allow enough room the first time as its hard to retrain a dog to use an area once its off limits. It takes some training to get some dogs to cross the line when you want them to and some never will. I personally n...
by donnie_19
Wed Nov 14, 2012 8:34 pm
Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
Topic: Garmin Alpha?
Replies: 82
Views: 78881

Re: Garmin Alpha?

question,on like dogtra t&b collar you can push button on remote and get beat on your dog so you canhear his location. does ALPHA DO THIS? No need. Just look at the screen and you will know where your dog is. brad, thanks for info. trainers in my areA use dogtra t&b on their dogs. they like the BEE...
by donnie_19
Wed Nov 14, 2012 8:32 pm
Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
Topic: Garmin Alpha?
Replies: 82
Views: 78881

Re: Garmin Alpha?

What does basecamp do for me?
by donnie_19
Wed Nov 14, 2012 7:42 pm
Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
Topic: Garmin Alpha?
Replies: 82
Views: 78881

Re: Garmin Alpha?

JIM K wrote:question,on like dogtra t&b collar you can push button on remote and get beat on your dog so you canhear his location.

does ALPHA DO THIS?
You just look on the compass and it shows the direction your dog is and how far in yards or ft. Also lets you know if his is standing still.
by donnie_19
Tue Nov 13, 2012 3:10 pm
Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
Topic: Garmin Alpha?
Replies: 82
Views: 78881

Re: Garmin Alpha?

I paired my second unit no problem. Even named my dogs.
by donnie_19
Sat Nov 10, 2012 9:33 pm
Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
Topic: Bird launchers
Replies: 24
Views: 21718

Re: Bird launchers

I have 2 of the dt 509 and they work great. I like the beeper function so I can find them. Seem to have all the range I need.
by donnie_19
Sat Nov 10, 2012 9:26 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Update on my Britt Pup
Replies: 10
Views: 3627

Re: Update on my Britt Pup

Keep it up.
by donnie_19
Fri Nov 09, 2012 9:01 pm
Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
Topic: Garmin Alpha?
Replies: 82
Views: 78881

Re: Garmin Alpha?

I used mine today. First time but I think it is a great tool to keep track of my dogs and my truck. My hearing is not so great so I can''t locate with the beeper. I didn't go far but it was flawless with the information provided. Always knew where both dogs were and how close or far. I have been tra...
by donnie_19
Fri Nov 09, 2012 8:46 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Grouse and Woodcock in Missouri
Replies: 62
Views: 36587

Re: Grouse and Woodcock in Missouri

Saw one last weekend around Centralia, MO. Dry and warm so dogs didn't lock up so no shot.