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Vman

You might consider buying into an existing operation. Not only do you get the business but also the existing clientele. There are a couple of kennels for sale in S.Wi. at this time.

Vman

I also knee the dogs but will add, I never say a word. I just smile at the dog and pat my chest inviting the dog to jump. If I get a good correction with the knee the dog lands on his back. Then I smile really big and invite him to jump again. Repeat the knee and then smile and invite him again lett...

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This is the hand. A year later it still bothers me everyday. I will live with the hurt the rest of my life.

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I was given a very nice alpha male the that the owner used the hands off approach because he was the dogs buddy or vice versa. The dogs name was even Bud. He let the dog rule the roost its entire puppy hood. He then realized he had a problem with the dog and did not trust it. So he brought it too me...

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I agree with the advice given also, but would like to add to it. You wrote, It likes to bark at strangers (normal I think) walking down the street. It is an inside dog and barks at noises outside the house - like a trash can rattling in the wind (normal I think) Now go ahead and correct me if needed...

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And you had more grouse in the 60's and 70's??? linkage Unfortunatly I do not have linkage. This is real life and is not in a book. Back in the 60s and 70s Wi. had thousands of small family dairy farms. On the road in my township where I grew up we had 18 family farms, all with dairy cattle. This s...

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We have discussed this here before I believe and I feel strongly that turkeys and Grouse just do not mix. Here in Wi. when we had grouse there were no turkeys. Then about 1976 the state trapped our grouse and traded for Missouri turkeys. The turkeys were put back in the same areas where the grouse w...

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A vizsla bred right can be every bit the dog that a GSP( or other breed) is, with that said you will find excellent v's in smaller numbers than you generally will gsps, based purely on number of dogs available. Regardless of breed it is no less important to do your homework and buy from a reputable...

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Your best bet would be a Dogtra 2502 T&B. But it is limited to two dogs. If you need more than two, the TT Pro series with the accessory beeper. But it is going to be very pricey.

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I train and board all breeds of hunting dogs. There aren`t too many I haven`t worked with and I can own any breed I want. But the Vizsla is the best for me. They are very smart, very clean, easy to train, beautiful either on point or sleeping, mine have a muscular build, smooth coat that allows me t...

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Thanks for the info. Tommy. They tried taking the dog off the respirator and it would only breath on its own for about 5 minutes. Your info. states that the dog can recover. This dog was 13 yrs old and so the dogs age could have very well played into this. But I still do not want to find out. I am a...

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I just want to pass this along, you can do what you want with the info. but this is something too be aware of in these areas that have epidemic coon populations. I had a customer {new} call me wanting to buy a pup. His 13yr. old dog had to be put down because of something called Coon Dog paralysis. ...

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PointerRookie, maybe put one of those remote thermometers in the dog den and you can read it from inside the garage or house. That way you know how warm or cold the dogs are at the time. As long as they are comfortable you are fine.

Vman

After reading my post I realize I cut myself short and did not give you much help to your situation. Come and here are only words in English. Rather than change your "Here" command to "Come", just get a new word for when you want the dog to do a drive by or change directions. Maybe a german word or ...

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"Come", means come to me. I want to touch you. "Here" means change directions or go with me. At this point you are using the Here command as a Come command, which is fine but what are you going to command when you want the dog to turn or do a drive by check in?

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In Britain it is very hard to find viszla pups with a solid working background , there are very, very few Field Trial Champion viszlas here. They all too often just cannot hold their own when in competition with other versatile breeds. The pup I am trying to train is no exception to this. The only ...

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I was told that TT has the patent on the Hawk Scream but there is a time limit on their exclusive rights to it and others may be able to produce it in the near future. I hunted with one ONCE. The word Obnoxious does not even come close. The Dogtra 2500T&B is still the best combo on the market today ...

Vman

Depending on the temperament of the dog the above methods may help you. But if he is on the stubborn side or really confused I would use a collar around the waist as mentioned. But before you strap an e-collar to the dog be sure he is comfortable with a flat collar first. Put the collar around his w...

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Congratulations to Shery and Matt Tepp for passing Karma at the NAVHDA Invitational on Fri. She is now VC Rockwoods Kivalo Supertramp and is the second dog from that litter to get the VC title which should qualify Rockwood Kennels for the Invitaional Breeders Award. A first time for the breed. Other...

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I receive tips all the time, and I am the owner/trainer. I have received a $100 tip on several occasions and less many more. As a trainer, when that owner brings back that dog that he gave me a $100 tip, you can bet I do an extra good job for them the next time. While I don`t expect a tip I learned ...

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Good job Vern!

Vman

It could be the actuater, it can also be the small roller bearing. Make sure the roller bearing is not rusted. If it is not rusty give it a drop of veg. oil or something similar. If it is rusty at all replace it. To check actuator switch a working actuator with a none working. This will tell you if ...

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How much yogurt do you feed at a time?

Give the dog a tablespoon on top of his food and stir it in. You will not need a vet for your problem any more.

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Lee you have to remember this is going to be built for two dogs If I add up the costs that I have in my last dog that I bought, I can easily come up with $2500. If I add trial premiums into that I will go over $3000 without a hitch. So to protect that animal and investment with a $200 dog house tha...

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No way would I put a door on it. You need the air for ventilation and to keep the humidity down. Humidity is what makes any shelter for any animal a harmful environment that causes all sorts of respiratory problems. If a dog is well bedded , dry and out of the wind it will be comfortable. Humidity ...

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Before you get too carried away you should buy a door for it, or at least know the door dimensions. you will have $104 dollrs in it not counting gas. Time? 8hrs start to finish paint.

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Scott and others, I have had very good results here with the yogurt. You need to rid the dog of the ear infection first. But once it is cleared up, get the dog on natural yogurt and I really doubt you will have any ear problems. I tried it several years ago and I have not had a dog with a ear yeast ...

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All I can say it GOOD LUCK!

If you were my son I would tell you, you are sticking money in a dead horse. But, do what you gotta do.

Vman

Hate too be the one to tell you Jesse, but by the time you take that monstrosity apart and put in dividers, new floor, new roof with shingles and other parts that are shot you could have bought a brand new K-9 Condo. How you going to disinfect that? Looks like a flea house to me. Sorry. Your best be...

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Just a different angle here, are you sure the tracking number is from USPS and not UPS? A UPS tracking number will start with 1Z. I always forward the tracking number to my purchasing customer once UPS has assigned to the shipment, that way the customer knows their purchase has been shipped and it i...

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I would start a rock garden!

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I make my own hobbles.
You can add or subtract chain links as needed. Goes in the launcher with the bird. Works great.

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Jesse, if you own a Dogtra e-collar or if one of your friends does, they come with a test light. Borrow it and see if the collar is working. Just bang a pan or any loud noise should trigger the collar to light up.

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Are you counting your blinking lights to see how many times it has corrected her?? LOL Something is wrong if you are over 3. Take it back and get a new one and if that doesn`t do it, get the Dogtra YS300 and get it over with. Did you put it on the charger? Oh thats right they don`t have one. sorry{k...

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Thanks Jesse, she looks like she has all the tools. The whole litter looks like that. I still have the best male {I feel} out of the three males here. He is tatood #3 so I call him trey. If you want or know of anyone looking for a Classy dog they won`t go wrong with this pup. He is a very fiesty, bi...

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I would like to introduce Rockwoods Pole Dancer, call name Darmah. The pic is at 8 weeks the video is at 7 weeks. I was trying to make up my mind on which pup to keep and when I seen this it made up my mind. Enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/my_history?feature=mh_lolz

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Congrats Howie, very good job!

Vman

I don't know the TT G3 is pretty user friendly with just a push of a button and tells you how many times they tested the collar to see if you need to turn it up. I like that option the best. With the Dogtra if the dog is still barking you look at the dial and go up one notch. Don`t have to take the...

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I liked the fact that it was rechargeable but did not like the size or weight.

You were not looking at the YS300 then. The YS300 is probably lighter than the TT.

The TT will work just fine, just not as good as the Dogtra and not as user friendly.

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[quote]quote]Dogra YS500 - this is the one I'm using now. It's waterproof, rechargeable, and holds a good charge for 4-5 days. Got this on the advice of a pro who said he had tried them all, and this one was the best he had found. I think he's right. It's 20 bucks less than the TT one too. Don't get...

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I am stuck in the office this morning because of rain so I will take time too comment. RGD, first off read the title, "FF with Vizslas" He doesn`t have a Ryman and I doubt he really cares if your dogs cannot be FFd. RGD wrote You have missed the point, if after doing all the play training, a dog has...

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If you are going grouse hunting in Mn. and driving through N.D. why would you want to hunt MT? :roll:

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Not saying that all dogs need to be FF, but it does do more than just teach the dog too retrieve on command. It will give you a more confident dog that will except other training better. You can play with the pup as RGD has stated. That should be done whether you FF or not. The difference is that wi...

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I just FF my 12mo. old pup. If you are going to do it, get Evan Grahams Smart Fetch and go slow and be sure the the pup has the lesson down pat before moving on too the next step. If you are going to have a Trainer do it, I would find someone that has FFd Vizslas before. The pups temperament is what...

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I just measured my barrel and it is 27in. from muzzle to reciever. I have hunted with many A5 12 gauges and while I love them they are just too heavy to lug around all day. This 20 gauge is not bad at all to carry, but I only carry three rounds also. It is a very nice gun that I don`t use all that o...

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Here is the link that I read.
http://www.chuckhawks.com/browning_A-5_20mag.htm

If I had a good way of weighing my gun I would, but I tried the bathroom scale and it isn`t that accurate. I would put it at 6-6.5 lbs.

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If you have a factory true 6# 20 gauge A-5 then put it in the drawer with the hen teeth...you got a special one.

Can I assume that you think I am wrong? :roll:

Vman

Go with the Dogtra 1900 or 280 Platinum. Vibrate for come, stimulation to get him away from trouble/danger. Introduce the vibrate/Come with a CC and wean away from the CC.
http://www.dogtra-ecollars.net
I will put 280 Platinum on your doorstep for $200.

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6lbs would be pretty nice. It's been years since I had mine, but I remember it being heavier. It had high-grade wood, a rib and a Cutts. All that might have added up. I just did a quick google search and I found an article that states the Japanese models weigh 6.5 lbs, and the Belgium models were a...

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DuckFly, Since I was in your shoes once myself I will try and give you some insight. First off you can do anything you put your mind to do. But let it be known that not everybody can train dogs for a living. Some people are very knowledgeable about dogs. They read everything they can, but it still w...

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