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Coveyrise64

cjhills wrote:......Pretty much dog, e-collar and birds, shotgun sometimes.

Works for me.....!

cr

Coveyrise64

.....I use the " place" command for reasons other then steadying. Its simply part of obedience. Mine learn early on their "place" is the heel position when coming back at recall or a retrieve. No place mats required ..... :wink: The primary reason the retriever guys use stands is so they don't have...

Coveyrise64

Never use one, never found a need. My take is it's a gimmick and by incorporating it in the training all you've done is add another transition period when removing it from the sequence. Were I to only train to hunting dog standards I would need fewer tools and it would take a lot less time, as you s...

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I'm in a different camp when it comes to training. Finding and staying with a program sounds like good advice if it works. When it doesn't work is the reason many fail at training their own dog. Most can't train like the professional seminar they attended or the dvd they watched; they can't read the...

Coveyrise64

You are correct on the ear pinch thing. You have to remember I am trying to work this out the best I can. This is my second dog and I am not sure that the success of my first was due to him being just a great dog . I never said I was a pro. :D As far as Excuses go this comes to mind "Excuses are mo...

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So you sure it isn't milliamperes and if it's a voltage; is it a squarewave, sawtooth, or traingle voltage? We've always been told it's milliamperes. Which is it Terry? Basically it is a combination of both. With an e-collar the electric shock occurs when a source of electricity (voltage)comes in c...

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Yes it is science and physics. So you sure it isn't milliamperes and if it's a voltage; is it a squarewave, sawtooth, or traingle voltage? You can't accurately measure a non-sinusoidal voltage or current with a standard voltmeter. It doesn't work that way and never will. Therefore the numbers you po...

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To further support what CR said about what people feel or don't feel, I watched Hickox pass a collar around a dozen people in a few classes over the years. Some people could feel a 1 or 2, some couldn't feel anything up to a 9...on a DT Systems 2420. But the average person was able to feel about a ...

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I very well could be splitting hairs. Never said I was a pro at this :D I just want to know what the dog is feeling and that i am being fair. Now that you mentioned it, I could have been holding the collar loosely one one stim and tighter on the other, this would probably produce the inconsistency....

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The continious on a Pro 200 is always a high stimulation at the desired dial setting. On my pro 500 I can't even feel a High 1 so the sensitivity will likely vary between individuals. The amount of stimulation felt can probably vary because of the location and amount of pressure applied to the prong...

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Just curious how you are measuring voltage? I doubt the sinewave is 60cycle so a standard voltmeter won't work.

cr

roaniecowpony wrote:I haven't measured voltages yet. I should do that before I decide if I want to keep this collar.

Coveyrise64

I like the 500 model. I want and use both nick and continuous during training. I think my timing is real good. I have yet to see a trainer that could nick and dog with the continuous button as fast as the preset momentary button will deliver each and every time that you press it. If I could only pi...

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how bout training with no checkcord and almost no pressure :D Now that is the best kept secret. Shhhh.... :mrgreen: A great dog man once told me "If they ain't broke with me at the end of a 10 ft checkcord how are they going to be broke with me on a horse and them 300 yards away" Makes a lot of sen...

Coveyrise64

Congrats Ron! Look forward to seeing you in a couple weeks. Hopefully we can finish out a couple of those titles.

cr

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Pending AKC approval, Dez earned his AFC Title today winning the Amateur Gundog at the Oklahoma GSP Trial. Congratulation to Andy and Dez, nice accomplishment in only their 4th time down with Andy at the controls.

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ACooper wrote:I've heard Dogtra is the best, I have several Dt's and have no complaints.

+1 on the Dogtra's, I've got six of them and they've worked flawlessly. Also, I'm able to use the receivers on my wingers and the duck sound is handy when introducing/expanding the duck search.

cr

Coveyrise64

I sense a nice case of road rash headed your direction.....I hope you're at least wearing a helment during this moment of weakness.....? cr I guess you forgot how tough and agile I am! Are you going to come up to the trial? Hope you are feeling up to it. ".....tough and agile I am!" or young and du...

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I sense a nice case of road rash headed your direction.....I hope you're at least wearing a helment during this moment of weakness.....?

cr

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I have a 8' wide x 10' long gambrel style garden shed with about 4' knee walls that I want to convert/divide into two pigeon lofts. I have a couple of questions. 1) Should I divide it front to back and have (2) 4' wide x 10' long lofts or should I divide it side to side and have (2) 8' wide by 5' l...

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Not trying to be a smartass but did you try reconnecting the transmitter to the collars? I've heard that happening out of the box. It's an idea. I just purchased a pro500 and used old collars so I had to connect the collars myself. I know it we done correctly. They sometimes get quick I'm sure and ...

Coveyrise64

She's looking nice Andy! Glad to see your training program is coming together.

Wish I could have been there but I was dealing with a couple of other issues.....

cr

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"At this point, what difference does it make???"

Hmmm......seems like I've heard these words somewhere before!

cr

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vols fan wrote:Dez won the ALGD today, just got off phone with Andy. He is PUMPED

The last I heard he was headed to the emergency room.....had to have his hat band surgically removed!

Congrats again to Andy and Dez...!

cr

Coveyrise64

Heard from Andy a few minutes ago, Dez had another good run today. Won't know the placements til later. Good luck to both.....!

cr

Coveyrise64

Congrats to Andy Cooper and Dez on their 2nd place finish at the Gateway GSP Club Trial today. Dez picked up 2 retrieving points towards his AFC.

cr

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First time I've seen Dez since his NA Test. He sure looked good today, should do well in the events this spring. Hope you took home a few things to dwell on after our outing this afternoon.

cr

Coveyrise64

Congratulations D. I know how serious you are about your dogs and the amount of work it takes to get to that level. Happy to see you and M make that comittment. Hope 2013 is an even better year for you both.

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Glad the arrangements worked out Pete, Willt has a nice looking litter there. Enjoy the pup and keep me posted on her progress.

t

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Congratulations Ron, if Chase is anything like Bonnie then he is truly something special.

cr64

thunderhead wrote:FC VC THUNDERHEAD'S HOT PURSUIT MH "Chase", finished his FC title with a win in a 24 dog OGD stake last weekend. Chase is following in his mothers footsteps, FC VC Shooting Starr's Bonnie Girl MH.

Coveyrise64

Congrats Brenda, very nice score. Hope your next Invitational goes a little better.

cr

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Congratulations Mary...... I knew Max would do well.

cr64

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Yeah, but Howie didn't get to see the whole show......! :mrgreen: 8) From what I saw you need to work on your shooting skills a little before you head out this year..... thunderhead wrote:Thanks to all. There were some challenging days with the winds. It was a great time out there. The frosty last m...

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From what I saw you need to work on your shooting skills a little before you head out this year.....

thunderhead wrote:Thanks to all. There were some challenging days with the winds. It was a great time out there. The frosty last morning, really gave me the itch to start the new hunting season

Coveyrise64

Congratulations to Howie and Tammy Hill on their new VC! I didn't get to gun that brace so not many details but with a perfect score of 200 points it had to be pretty darn good.

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Congratulations to Ron & Deb, nice job by the Thunderhead crew.

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Bye dog on thursday then gun on saturday and sunday.

cr

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Congrats on the UT scores. Tim does a good job, now that he's retired his time is a little more flexible.

cr64

Coveyrise64

Think I'll go with the Gov.....it will shoot .45acp as well as the .410 and .45lc. Picked up the Taurus Judge 45LC / 410g hand gun this weekend. Just curious if anyone has this gun and how they like it. i'm gonna carry it while grouse hunting up here in Minny for a just in case scenario. Can't wait ...

Coveyrise64

I never thought Tom was perfect either!........:mrgreen: I thought I remember Andy (ACooper) saying he was going to breed Dez soon................ I appreciate the plug, there are a few potential breedings to Dez coming in the fall. If anyone wants feedback on Dez, you can contact Brenda Roe. Or the...

Coveyrise64

No, different kennels. They're good friends and pretty much share the same philosophy though.

cr

deke wrote:Are Thunderhead, and Konig kennels one in the same, I see they have the same studs, and links to eachothers pages.

Coveyrise64

Both offer very nice hunting dogs, either one could provide what you are looking for......

http://www.thunderheadgsps.com/

http://www.konigkennels.com/

cr

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Dave's been working on it for several months......heard about back in January I believe.

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I use emt gel and in some cases neopredef powder. cr I was wondering if anyone has used honey in caring for wounds. It's an anti-bacterial/antimicrobial agent. I used it when one of my dogs had an infection on the suture line of a surgery. It worked nicely. I know some of the vets around ere are usi...

Coveyrise64

True, what's happening now is consistent with years past. See the young ones early and then nothing when the season opens.

cr

Cajun Casey wrote:There was no broodstock for a dramatic recovery.

Coveyrise64

Looking nice, keep up the good work....!

cr

Coveyrise64

Still have a few spots available....! See link below for details.

Coveyrise64 wrote:The Oklahoma Chapter of NAVHDA will host a two day training clinic on May 5-6. See attached link for additional details and contact information.

http://www.oknavhda.com/docs/Tim_Clark_ ... eminar.pdf

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Coveyrise64

brad27 wrote:There is nothing wrong with a dog failing.

True, but only if it is followed up with a correction.....

cr

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It forces the bird to fly instead of running off to escape the pressure. Nothing more frustrating than thrashing around in crp trying to locate a pen raised bird that is on the move. Might not be a better wheel but at least his isn't flat......I applaud his efforts for thinking outside the box. I ca...

Coveyrise64

The Oklahoma Chapter of NAVHDA will host a two day training clinic on May 5-6. See attached link for additional details and contact information.

http://www.oknavhda.com/docs/Tim_Clark_ ... eminar.pdf

cr

Coveyrise64

ACooper wrote:If you are looking to be very active in the pups training I would check into this http://www.lonestarnavhda.org/

Looks like they train fairly close to Austin.

They sometimes hold training days at this place. Individual training is available also.

http://www.spanishoakhuntclub.com/index.php

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