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djswizz wrote:This article proves my point that feeding only once is not a good idea. All this coming from a vet. Again, I think I'll stick to my original plan.

http://www.gundogmag.com/health_nutriti ... pplements/

Read and heed......

Jerry Thoms and Jim Reiser? :roll:

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I am agreeing with ezzy The performance canine nutritionist have been telling us for years that dogs perform better on an empty gut and they really don't need to be fed throughout the day to maintain their stamina. I have hunted my dogs for 10 days in a row without having to give them energy snacks ...

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I feed 30% protein and 20% fat year round, and I gradually increase the amount as it gets closer to the hunting season. In the summer when it is too hot to work dogs, they only get about 2 1/2-3 cups, but as the temps drop and we spend more days in the field, I may increase it to 5-6 cups depending ...

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I recently lost a dog, she had a ton of potentiol in the field trial world. I am now looking for a new pup. The pup I am looking for I want to be a gun dog, I do not have a horse but love to field trial, they do offer a few walking here and the surrounding states. Any suggetions on which dogs are d...

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NE Vizsla,

How much prize money did your pro win for you last year?

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I didnt realize the handler should get the prize money as well if he or she wins and there is money at stake. You are already paying the handler to run your dog if it wins or not..so im not understanding why the handler gets to keep the money for a win, a split or % maybe but im not understanding w...

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My dogs have lived in crates or dog trailers for weeks when I am hunting out of state or trialing. I always stake them out in the morning, and in the evening when I feed them. If I happen to swing by camp for lunch, I will put them on the chaingang and give them a chance to drink water.

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I agree with Don and Scott 100% I teach the dogs the rules of the game in the off-season, and I practice and reinforce the rules over wild birds. When it comes time to play the doggy games in the Spring, the dogs know what is expected of them, and there is no such thing as hoping they get around cle...

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I didn't have any problem re-registering under my old user name. I probably wouldn't have minded if they didn't let me register since I don't subscribe to their rag, because the conversation has been pretty lame on the board for the past few months.

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I have been given a % of the winnings when I have scouted a dog that has finished in the money, but I would never expect to be paid for scouting. Since I have never entered my dog in a money stake, I do not have any experience with sharing the prize money, but I have given away a lot of Pro Plan Per...

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CherrystoneWeims wrote:Oatmeal, yogurt, and coffee.

This is my breakfast menu every morning. Do you cook your oatmeal, or do you eat it raw blended with the yogurt?

When I am out west, I eat a big bowl or two of frosted mini-wheats with skim milk.

wannabe

How about a Tazer?

http://youtube.com/watch?v=glb1QJxX1vY& ... ed&search=

I wouldn't use pepper spray, because you could accidently get your dog or yourself. Have you thought about a cattle prod?

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Jerry,

Pete looked pretty good for a 15 month-old, but there was no retrieve in the All Age stake. I am looking forward to seeing him in the next few years.

wannabe

Their bitch, Bonnie, is one of the nicest GSP's that I have ever seen.

I saw them at an AKC Hunt Test last Spring; they entered 6 MH, but they didn't take home any ribbons.

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I haven't seen Ricky in a few years, but as far as I know, he is with Jim West.

http://wildwestkennels.us/Clickable%20P ... 20page.htm

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Since this is a MASTER HUNTER test, and the top level of HUNTING skills are being judged, why not handle the dog as if you were really hunting? If you were out with your buddies hunting wild birds and his dog went on point and your dog honored, wouldn't you position yourself for a shot at the covey ...

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bird wrote: We have a distributor right here in town and I can buy it one bag at a time for a very reasonable price. So far I am very happy with the Native and Kent.

Where are you buying your Native? I have been getting it from the mill in Voorhies (sp?) or the feed store in North Cedar ($$ :roll: ).

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DogFoodGuy wrote:If anybody has Native questions feel free to throw them out to me. I head up the pet division at Kent Feeds that created the brand and would be glad to help if I can.

Is anyone feeding the Level 4? What market were you aiming for with this product?

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original mngsp wrote:1/2 cup will be perfect.

Thanks, Chris!!!

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I was given a large supply of Annamaet GlycoCharge, but the scoop is missing. According to the instructions, I am supposed to dissolve 60 grams (1 level scoop) in 0.473 liters (1 pint) of water and feed within 30 minutes of completing exercise.

My question is: How big is the scoop?

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Since I have never owned or seen a dog with carpal arthritis, I would rather remove the dew claws than risk having the dog sit out the hunting season with a painful dewclaw injury. My vet has repaired them, and if the dogs still have dewclaws when she neuters them, they get taken off.

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It sounds like the trial is a go. They are going to have the drawing tonight.

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Hoping to get some information on how the grounds are. I heard they are flooded and this weekends trial was canceled. Entered in an AF pointer trial there next weekend and than the Badger 500 limited that the Four Lakes GSP club puts on. Hoping the water recedes and we are able to run. Anyone else ...

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lvrgsp wrote:I might add, another fine postercard quality pic from you Doc.

Chip

I agree! It makes me want to load the horses and head west. I did a mapquest, and realized that my favorite hunting grounds are only an hour away from the grounds.

Have they found a judge yet?

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I haven't decided whether I am going to Four Lakes yet. My dog is coming home from NoDak this week, so I will see how he looks before I send in the entries.

If you hear anything about the grounds condition, let us know.

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If my buddy picks it up at the Co-op where he works part-time, it cost about $26 including tax. If I buy it at the specialty feed store, it cost $32.

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I have been feeding it since its introduction in March. So far, I have been very pleased with it. I will know more after the trial, hunting, and winter season.

BTW, I am feeding all of my dogs the Level 3

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Of the dogs that John has listed, I have seen the performances of: All Age- Guy & Rick I would have to give the nod to Guy because he is reaching his prime; though Rick was pretty good in his day Amateur Shooting Dog- Angus, Pearl, Jake, and Cooper. I like them all, but Angus is hard to beat this ye...

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Razor wrote:I will vote for the Prodigy also. By far the best I have used. Look on line, you will find it much cheaper.

http://www.rjays.com/Tekonsha/prodigy-01.htm

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I have been using and highly recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy.

http://www.tekonsha.com/prodig.html

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I have been wearing Danner Pronghorns for the past year. Hunting boots rarely last me a whole season, but the Pronghorns have held up well for such a lightweight boot.

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The Iowa shotgun deer season is in early December. Chances are, most of the public land will be crawling with deer hunters, and the private land will either be full of hunters, or saved for someone for the second deer season.

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do you make a conscious effort to eat right and stay in shape to chase birds all up and down them hills? do you do this year round or only during the season? myself i will year round eat right, lift weights and ride a stationary bike. for the season i will run my dogs while on a mountain bike in ad...

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Huns are very near the top of my list of favorite upland game. I have hunted them as far east as Delaware County, Iowa and as far west as eastern Oregon, though I have shot most in western North Dakota. Early in the season the young birds hold pretty well for pointing dogs, but I have seen them flus...

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I have an 11 week DD that does not have any beard(some stuble, but nothing long) at this point. He has some slight hair fringe on legs and ears but not long haired by any means. The breeder seems to think he will get a beard, but I was wondering what other DD owners have experienced. Obviously the ...

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I try not to count because the wife might get hold of my stats, but if I had to guess, I would estimate 40-50 full days of hunting not counting the many 2-4 hour hunts that I do when I get a chance. I really enjoy hunting out West, and a lot of my time is spent driving to some of my favorite spots. ...

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I won't ask a handler to pick up their dog unless it is obviously chasing birds or refusing to back a dog on point. Some people think I am too strict regarding backing, but I have seen judges let it slide and the non-backing dog has taken itself out and the bracemate. Broke dog stakes are about clas...

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I love it when judges assume, because I have sold a lot of "iffy" bird work as a stop-to-flush. Most of the time it was a legitimate STF, but I was the only one who saw the bird fly. Depends on what you call "iffy" and what level of testing it is at. In Master I dont' allow for any "iffy" bird work...

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I love it when judges assume, because I have sold a lot of "iffy" bird work as a stop-to-flush. Most of the time it was a legitimate STF, but I was the only one who saw the bird fly.

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10 yrs. seems to be a bit extreme Doug dontcha think???? No, not at all. In the past, many folks started doing the trial games after being long time hunters and had a good understanding of what real bird hunting is like and how real birds behave. There are many folks nowadays, especially in the AKC...

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I don't know exactly how the rules read, but IMO, a person should not be allowed to apprentice until they have handled a dog to five adult placements. I get all kinds of request for apprentice judges from people who have never handled a broke dog or a placement in a Puppy/Derby. One of the reasons t...

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Danro wrote:
wannabe wrote: 1. GWP
Wow. That sure is a funny way to spell Brittany.

My second bird dog was a Brittany. I don't think I'll make that mistake twice.

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Sonny Hawkins wrote:Hey Mike, if it dont work soon, Take them both to the vet and collect him and breed her. A.I. That will work.

...and he will always look forward to going to the vet after that.

Try picking his front legs up and putting him into position. Mother Nature should take over from there.

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Is your bitch older than the stud? If she is the dominant dog in the kennel, then she has probably pinned his ears back every time he has attempted to mount her in the past.

If you hold her head and encourage him to mount, he will probably give it a try.

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I fed Diamond to four dogs for 5 years, and my dogs never experienced anal gland problems.

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With my luck, I would forget to look in her mouth until my dog had covered her a few times. :roll:

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Thanks for the info, Bruce. Good luck.

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I have never used a .32, but the 209 shotgun primers that I use are too loud to use without hearing protection. My hearing loss has increased dramaticaly since I started training dogs, because I rarely remember to bring ear plugs. :oops: I would have the kids wear the ear muff type protection, so yo...

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I am assuming that this is dog show lingo, because I don't understand any of it.

Pointed out?

last single?

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I would own and hunt a dog with a bad bite for many years, but I would not breed one no matter how well they were bred. Last trial season, I walked over to a GSP pup on a stake-out to give him a pet. While I was scratching his ears, I snuck a peek at his bite. The breeder was standing there, and sin...

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