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Ditch__Parrot

I put a 30' check cord on my pup when I first got her and took her out to big open fields. I let her run and didn't say a word, I didn't want a dog that had to look to me for directions, stayed too close, etc. They range out sometimes but when they're young you can always catch up to them and grab ...

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It all starts out a little something like this. There is an annoying beeping going off in the distance somewhere. I slowly come too and realize it’s my alarm clock. Fumbling around with it I finally find the snooze button. Laying there semiconscious I'm trying to remember just why in the world my al...

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Great Pics!! Especially like the first one. Way to go !!

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I can't speak to the steel loads but I did shoot the Kent Fast Lead in 6's for a couple years. I liked them. They patterned well for me. I just wish I could find them in 7 1/2s. They were dirtier but I think that was directly related to they had a bit more powder in them than other shells.

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I introduced my two at a neutral location. Letting them check each other out and play for awhile before taking them both home. Since then there kennels have been right beside each other since the first day. http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr150/sadie__marie/426740297_qxwo4-M.jpg http://i478.photo...

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Don't spoil that pup too much. If you do they become couch hogs.

And it can ruin their prey drive.

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wems2371 wrote:Love the backing photos. Sounds like a good day.

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As usual another great post. Nice looking dog too.

Ricky Ticky Shorthairs wrote:Another great story! You ought to think about submitting some of them to PDJ or some other magazine. You seem to have the gift of being able to put your experiences to paper!

Doug

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I can't believe that 11% haven't. Testing it on myself was one of the first things I did when I first got one. Then when I got a new one with alot more options for stimuli I did it again testing out all the different settings on myself.

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I'd check collar clinic for them. I know I checked once and they had replacement batteries for dogtras. Other than that I'd look an see if there is any battery shops around you. Or take out the battery, pull all the info off it and do an google search and see what you come up with. Are you sure that...

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VZ Just to make it clear. I was being sarcastic. That's why I put the rolly eyes on the end.

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Also, in case anyone ever reads this it could help. The vet said that the margins of the wounds were almost dead and would have had to be cut away if it had been much longer. The time from the wound to the vet operating table was 3 hours. If I had had a bottle of saline I could have moistened the g...

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After a little thought I decided to come back and edit it out. I probably got a little carried away. Some things are better left unsaid. I just get a little irked at people running down everyone elses dogs just because it is not something they themselves would prefer. I belong to a couple different ...

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Hope you get him back. Sounds like quite an ordeal. Glad it sounds like noone was hurt in the wreck. Might try going door to door in the area. Never know someone might be impressed enough with the bird dog that they found, or showed up on their doorstep, that they aren't trying real hard to find its...

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Welcome Texas Mike. Post some more and bigger pics of that boy !

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mofro14, Welcome to the forum and congrats on your first GSP. He is unique that is for sure. I sure hope others negativity won't dissuade you from participating on the forum or take anything away from the enjoyment of your first pointing dog. I think you sure did a whole lot better than most people ...

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Back on topic I had read the same article and thought it was good. I do however agree that it was a little confusing in parts. I chalked it up to probably being written with someone unfamiliar with pointing breeds. But then I re-read it and it made more sense. If I remember right the author made the...

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Either way -5 to -10 with sustained winds of 35 to 45 mph gusting to 60. For a month straight. Thats still pretty cold. Whats the wind chill on a day like that? I think I'd stay inside.

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Sounds like you had a nice time out with her. You will never forget her first bird. Unfortunately I see barbed wire as just part of the life of a bird dog. At least around here the stuff is just unavoidable. Good news is it seems it only takes one good run in with it for them to learn to give it a l...

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Thanks

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I don't like anything insulated or thick. I've been using a pair of thin neoprene (sp) gloves that I picked up at Cabela's a few years ago Cabela's brand. They are pretty well worn out now. I don't think they carry them anymore that are unlined. If you can find them though they work great untill you...

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Nice looking dog. Though I don't know a thing about grouse I'll agree with whats already been said. Exposure..and experience. The planted birds might work great for teaching the mechanics of what you want. But they just aren't wild birds and there not grouse either. So new smells in different places...

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Anybody have any experience with using boots in the snow and ice ?? I've seen mushers secret recomended before. Does it work? Anybody with first hand experience with it ?? Sadie Marie doesn't tolerate the snow and ice well at all. Don't know why but I take the 2 out and Daisy will be in fine shape b...

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Anybody have any experience with using boots in the snow and ice ?? I've seen mushers secret recomended before. Does it work? Anybody with first hand experience with it ?? Sadie Marie doesn't tolerate the snow and ice well at all. Don't know why but I take the 2 out and Daisy will be in fine shape b...

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Nice one Greg, Sounds great. I'll have to try it with some Pheasant soon.

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I was a pretty terrible dog owner at 12-14, so i'd have some reservations about putiing a gun dog with a lot of "go" in really ineperienced hands. Plus the costs involved in keeping a dog healthy and happy can get really out of hand. Here is an idea. Find trainers who would be willing to host "inte...

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sjkennels wrote:good lookin pups you got there. where do you hunt around wichita? i guide in newton and white water.

Look for the field with the big cross in it. How many of those can there be.

Nice pics. Nice looking dogs getting it done.

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Thanks for the compliments. Didn't see a single covey where those pics were taken. I was bummed because I was hunting ground that a couple years ago I'd of kicked up several. Saw tons of hawks though :roll: imagine that. Hopefully we will have better luck finding those quail next week. Pheasants are...

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I like the looks of that lab of yours. Very athletic looking. Looks like she's turning out to be quite the hunter as well. I was admiring that "fence" as well. Don't think I'd of wanted to be the guy that built that.

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Great looking pup you have there. Looks like she has some fire in her already. Bagged out in short time. Doesn't get much better. Your dogs were probably just looking out for you by bumping those birds. They didn't want your hunt to be cut too short.

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Good dog Trap. Sometimes you just have to trust them. Hard not to to second guess them at times though.

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A few pics I took while out this week. Thought I'd share since I hardly ever remember to take a camera with me. Even if I do, I usually forget to use it. :oops: Hunting wasn't great this time out but thought I got a few good pics out of the deal. http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr150/sadie__marie...

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When you say fast working dogs, do you mean fast working within gun range with a controlled search pattern, or a dog that ranges big and fast out of gun range. With big range seems you would run the risk of bird busting out before you got there? I don't think that range has much to do with a fast w...

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Just my opinion but I tend to think 5s bounce off. I'll stick to 71/2s high brass with as much powder behind them as I can find. Better penetration,less crippled runners.

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Don't know the place. SW is probably a little thinner on quail. BUT Does it really matter?? You get an offer to hunt private ground anywhere in Nebraska you jump on it.Then say Thank You.Go find out that is part of the fun.

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You mean to tell me that bird dogs can sleep outside.......Can you quote a few studies that support that claim....

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Congratulations

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Welcome to the forum crate/kennel camera patience The one thing I wish I would have had before I ever brought a pup home is a pigeon coop full of birds. Or at least a discount at a local bird farm. Eat the birds. Hide away some of the grocery money you save, by eating them, for spending on live birds.

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I bought myself a pair of the Cabelas Brittany boots (http://www.gundogforum.com/forum/posting.php?mode=reply&f=69&t=20765) last year for Christmas. I like them alot. Just the right amount of insulation, super light, built well and dirt cheap. I've put quite a few miles on them and I'm just liking t...

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Go with the Vizsla!!!!! Plus, how in the heck would your wife turn down a face like this? http://cdn-www.dailypuppy.com/media/dogs/anonymous/gus_vizsla_01.jpg_w450.jpg OH You just had to go there huh. Since we're playin dirty now. :lol: Try a dark haired GSP, http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr15...

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GSPVIZ wrote:That's awesome Eddie! Glad to hear she is doing well. Looks like a fun day!

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Poodle ?? I've heard that they don't shed much. It's all about perspective. My dogs shed some but nothing compared to a friends lab. That dog can leave more hair in my house after visiting for an hour than mine will leave in a week. :twisted: Sooo mention to the wife that your're thinking about a la...

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If we are talking about exceptional littermates. Ch. Bridges Lake Pat, Ch. RJ's Hardcopy and Ch. Dogwood Meg are all littermates! Pat and Hardcopy went Ch. and RU-Ch in the amateur invitational and Meg won the open invitational. Quite an impressive litter. Vagas Sorry for the confusion Vagas. Last ...

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The only issue I have had with fetching is she sometimes comes back full throttle and drops the dummy a few feet before reaching me. Any suggestion on how to have her hand it to me instead of dropping it as she approaches? Real nice looking pup. 2 out of 3 to hand for such a youngster seems pretty ...

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VERY Nice

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Thanks Wems, they were having a blast.

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Just for starters I would start with deciding rather I wanted a pointing or a flushing breed. If you were to decide on flushing than lab it is (of the breeds you're considering). If you say pointing, than I would try to spend a little time with a few dogs of each breed if possible. Of the pointing b...

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Great narrative. Sounds like a fun trip. Some great looking dogs !! (of course I could be a bit biased

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85 ibs.!!! I read that on my phone last night, but the pics were too small (on my old-tech phone) to tell what he looked like. I was half thinking he must be a little chunky, :lol: . Looking at the pics at full size this morning he looks to be in fine shape. :oops: . A very nice looking dog. Daisy M...

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