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- Thu Jun 11, 2015 3:44 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Opinions/thoughts wanted on my current situation
- Replies: 44
- Views: 15767
Re: Opinions/thoughts wanted on my current situation
After two dogs with the same problem, I would look at the environment rather than genetics. Unless the pup came from the same lines.
- Thu Jun 04, 2015 7:27 am
- Forum: Brags
- Topic: NSTRA Champion Ellie's Crazy Katie
- Replies: 23
- Views: 20928
Re: NSTRA Champion Ellie's Crazy Katie
Congratulations Nick! Give Katie a t-bone, rare of course.
- Wed Jun 03, 2015 7:55 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Purina Focus or Natural?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6258
Purina Focus or Natural?
It's not rocket science, just find a meat based product that is commonly recognized with a good protein to fat ratio and see how he for does..
- Wed Jun 03, 2015 11:40 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Training the Trainer?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3927
Re: Training the Trainer?
If I were in your shoes, I would Google the breed club for my dog. I would find the local chapter and contact them. Shags is right, take your time. Don't throw your first grader into a 12th grade math class.
- Wed Jun 03, 2015 6:49 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Training the Trainer?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3927
Re: Training the Trainer?
I suggest that you find a NAVADA or Pointing dog club in your area. Attend a few meetings and get to know the most experienced people in the group.
- Sun May 31, 2015 5:16 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Biting Brittany Puppy
- Replies: 15
- Views: 11496
Re: Biting Brittany Puppy
lishags wrote:Thanks, AZ.
I read through the info and a good part of it isn't all that bad. I expected some off the wall stuff there, after reading the excerpt you posted
Yeah I agree but like many communications they have a few "yes but's"
- Sun May 31, 2015 12:23 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Biting Brittany Puppy
- Replies: 15
- Views: 11496
Re: Biting Brittany Puppy
At this point, you have trained the puppy to temper his bite, and have gained a dog that will be less likely to bite the hand that feeds him. The dog that has respect for his owner and has a tempered bite is the dog that does not require a trip to the animal shelter because he has a bad biting habi...
- Sun May 31, 2015 9:39 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Biting Brittany Puppy
- Replies: 15
- Views: 11496
Re: Biting Brittany Puppy
I am afraid the OP read information like this excerpt I copied below. Although this advice is good, sometimes you need to resort to different methods. This stuff is what confuses the new dog owner. Tempering the Bite of the Chewing Puppy: A puppy bites because that is how he plays .. with his mouth....
- Sat May 30, 2015 8:56 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Biting Brittany Puppy
- Replies: 15
- Views: 11496
Re: Biting Brittany Puppy
Sounds like you have the type of pup I love to have. If brought along the right way, they turn into great bird dogs with a lot of drive and independence. Take Shag's advice and be the pups leader. Be firm, consistent and loving and you will have a loyal friend. Make sure you give this pup lots of ex...
- Sat May 30, 2015 8:52 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Biting Brittany Puppy
- Replies: 15
- Views: 11496
Re: Biting Brittany Puppy
Sounds like you have the type of pup I love to have. If brought along the right way, they turn into great birds with a lot of drive and I independence. Take Shag's advice and be the pups leader. Be firm, consistent and loving and you will have a lot all friend. Make sure you give this pup lots of ex...
- Wed May 27, 2015 8:04 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: K Nine's Head Start Program
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4681
Re: K Nine's Head Start Program
Many breeders just don't want to spend the time working with pups at that age. It does make a difference in my view. Delmar did a lot of things to help a pup along while they were still in the nursery with their litter mates.
- Wed May 27, 2015 7:48 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: weaning off rewards and collar condition
- Replies: 41
- Views: 16305
Re: weaning off rewards and collar condition
Great responce Ray. I read an article by Hickox that discussed this. He equated it to a human playing a "slot machine" with the random reward. We had a Springer once that we trained to roll over just for grins. When my wife and I would have a cocktail and snack before dinner the dog would get in fro...
- Wed May 27, 2015 7:30 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: .22 Blanks??
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3311
Re: .22 Blanks??
Thanks, I guess that not being a hunt test guy is why I never ran into them before.
- Tue May 26, 2015 3:44 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: .22 Blanks??
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3311
- Tue May 26, 2015 3:43 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: .22 Blanks??
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3311
- Sun May 24, 2015 4:21 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: K Nine's Head Start Program
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4681
Re: K Nine's Head Start Program
In my opinion it is both. It is establishing a "point of contact" which will become one of three areas that most trainers use in the formal training of a bird dog. It teaches the pup how to turn off the pressure without human involvement. It also teaches the pup to "chill out". Arlette does a great ...
- Mon May 04, 2015 7:09 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Today is a Sad Day
- Replies: 17
- Views: 7923
Re: Today is a Sad Day
It hurts.
- Fri May 01, 2015 9:08 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Of possible interest...pigeon poop
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4857
Re: Of possible interest...pigeon poop
I agree. We make a lot of pigeon stuff around here and its nice to know there is a use for it.luvthemud wrote:Learn something new everyday! Good info guys!
- Fri May 01, 2015 3:20 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Of possible interest...pigeon poop
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4857
Re: Of possible interest...pigeon poop
Is that specific to all birds or just pigeons?ezzy333 wrote:The main reason is the urine is expelled in pretty much solid form. Hence, more is retained which means the nitrogen level goes up.
- Fri May 01, 2015 11:52 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Of possible interest...pigeon poop
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4857
Of possible interest...pigeon poop
The past several weeks I have devoted much of my time to spring chores. I started taking an interest in growing vegetables last year by building a simple 4X8 raised garden. I kept the neighbors in ample supply of cucumbers, patty pan squash and hot peppers. One of my projects this spring was to buil...
- Sun Apr 26, 2015 8:12 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Which of these e-collars would you choose?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 7044
- Mon Apr 13, 2015 9:23 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: First day on birds
- Replies: 26
- Views: 12183
Re: First day on birds
from what I've read, a bunch of folks (pro trainers,George Hickox among others) recommend an introduction at about 12 weeks... You can introduce them to birds at a very early age if it is done right. I put a dozen quail in a bird cage, sit it on the ground. place pups down wind and watch them close...
- Sun Apr 12, 2015 6:48 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: First day on birds
- Replies: 26
- Views: 12183
Re: First day on birds
Who on this thread suggested that you start training at 16 weeks old on birds? from what I've read, a bunch of folks (pro trainers,George Hickox among others) recommend an introduction at about 12 weeks... OK, that may be true but this is not "pressure", its fun for the pup. No force is involved, i...
- Sun Apr 12, 2015 3:16 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: First day on birds
- Replies: 26
- Views: 12183
Re: First day on birds
OP... That's a young pup. I must be missing something as I'm not a trainer, but why the push to start these pups so early? Is it a culling thing for Trainers? Introducing a pup to birds for prey drive? I would be disappointed if I paid money for a pup from a reputable breeder and the pup had to be ...
- Sun Apr 12, 2015 11:33 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: First day on birds
- Replies: 26
- Views: 12183
Re: First day on birds
Let pup be a pup, Old Delmar said to happy time the pups but dont train until 1 year of age. Buy the book, read it and learn how to train like a real dog man. Continue as you are and you may mess that pup up. Do not let it catch even 1 bird. Let the gun work be for awhile. Mark, I agree with almost...
- Fri Apr 10, 2015 6:11 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Parvo
- Replies: 22
- Views: 11339
Re: Parvo
Ms. Cage wrote: We can try to protect the young all we want. IMO bottom line is if pup or young dogs is going to get parvo their going to get it .95% or better of the parvo cases we treat are in UN-vaccinated dogs. Are the parvo vacs. better today then they were back in the 80's? We 'd see pups shi...
- Wed Apr 08, 2015 3:48 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: bad day today
- Replies: 18
- Views: 9764
- Wed Apr 08, 2015 10:40 am
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Parvo
- Replies: 22
- Views: 11339
Re: Parvo
Was your pup vaccinated? Check what it is for, parvo is usually given with a multi shot like the puppy shots I give my pups before they leave for their new homes. Yes, pup has had both 7 and 10 week shots, both including the parvo vaccine. I didn't think it would keep him safe at such a young age, ...
- Wed Apr 08, 2015 10:26 am
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Parvo
- Replies: 22
- Views: 11339
Re: Parvo
Very good point!markj wrote:Was your pup vaccinated? Check what it is for, parvo is usually given with a multi shot like the puppy shots I give my pups before they leave for their new homes.
- Wed Apr 08, 2015 9:31 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: First day on birds
- Replies: 26
- Views: 12183
Re: First day on birds
Probably the only sure way to ruin a good dog is to let him run free. When he learns to self hunt he will be basically useless. If he does not get hit by a car or shot by a irate neighbor who catches him chasing deer...................Cj Looking at all your comments over the years, I know you are a...
- Wed Apr 08, 2015 8:34 am
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Parvo
- Replies: 22
- Views: 11339
Re: Parvo
All you can do is keep a close eye on him and take your Vet's advise. Keep the pup away from other dogs and places that other dogs may frequent.
Good luck.
Good luck.
- Wed Apr 08, 2015 8:24 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: First day on birds
- Replies: 26
- Views: 12183
Re: First day on birds
Probably the only sure way to ruin a good dog is to let him run free. When he learns to self hunt he will be basically useless. If he does not get hit by a car or shot by a irate neighbor who catches him chasing deer...................Cj Looking at all your comments over the years, I know you are a...
- Sat Apr 04, 2015 4:59 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Having Major Issues..
- Replies: 18
- Views: 9892
Re: Having Major Issues..
this has continued big time.. I am now making sure I walk out of the door first. I make her sit, I open the door, I tell her to go potty and she sprints out the door, so high strung. She does her business sits on the porch to come in and then boom, runs straight to her water dish or kennel. I cant ...
- Thu Apr 02, 2015 6:21 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: NBHA Northeast Regional DRAW
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4359
- Wed Apr 01, 2015 11:19 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Breeding Shooting Dogs
- Replies: 68
- Views: 36330
Re: Breeding Shooting Dogs
Range is not inherited?? Really??[/quote]SCT wrote:[/quote The range is a trained thing not inherited.
I was asking myself the same question...
- Wed Apr 01, 2015 11:03 am
- Forum: Birds & Bird Supplies
- Topic: What am I doing wrong. Dam Pigeons
- Replies: 47
- Views: 35589
Re: What am I doing wrong. Dam Pigeons
Why don't you buy or borrow some of the Farmers grain? You know the birds like that.NEhomer wrote:Thanks for the info. I'm stopping at the feed store today so I'll see what they have. The farm birds I intend to trap are eating their grain. It would be nice to fine something unique that they're nuts about.
- Wed Apr 01, 2015 7:45 am
- Forum: Birds & Bird Supplies
- Topic: What am I doing wrong. Dam Pigeons
- Replies: 47
- Views: 35589
Re: What am I doing wrong. Dam Pigeons
Find out where the roost then go back after dark with a net and get them at night. I hate climbing around in a barn at night but it works.
- Mon Mar 30, 2015 6:57 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Breeding Shooting Dogs
- Replies: 68
- Views: 36330
Breeding Shooting Dogs
Another old story. A very successful Brittany Pro family from Illinois once had their Patriarch say that he would pick the blood then separate the males from the females in separate boxes then turn his head away and reach in and pick one. LOL! I have also heard from knowledgeable people that the "ri...
- Mon Mar 30, 2015 2:08 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Breeding Shooting Dogs
- Replies: 68
- Views: 36330
Re: Breeding Shooting Dogs
If a pro has a dog up for sale you need to do your homework before buying him. You should do your homework on EVERY started dog you buy. Build a relationship with a Pro and you will not have a problem. They do not want their names tarnished by selling junk. On the other hand, If you are a good cust...
- Mon Mar 30, 2015 11:52 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Breeding Shooting Dogs
- Replies: 68
- Views: 36330
Re: Breeding Shooting Dogs
I agree with both Grange and Jet Jocky. If a pro has a dog up for sale you need to do your homework before buying him. On the other hand, If you are a good customer of a pro and he finds a great prospect, he will want you to own him and foot the bill to keep him on his string.
- Sun Mar 29, 2015 8:05 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Breeding Shooting Dogs
- Replies: 68
- Views: 36330
Re: Breeding Shooting Dogs
You need to keep them all to find the best one and "cull" the rest... you will find it harder to place your non competition pups. If the breeding is right, and you keep HIGH standards for the one you keep, those dogs you cull should be BRAG gun dogs, NSTRA or walking trial dogs for others. IMO some...
- Sat Mar 28, 2015 6:44 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Breeding Shooting Dogs
- Replies: 68
- Views: 36330
Re: Breeding Shooting Dogs
There's one big problem with buying from breeding like this. At 8 weeks you don';t have a clue if you got the big runner you want, a shooting dog, a foot dog or a boot polisher. I think that breeders that are really trying to create better trial dog's keep them the better part of the first year to ...
- Fri Mar 20, 2015 6:31 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Will not acknoledge pigeons
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5083
- Tue Mar 17, 2015 5:10 pm
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: Favorite upland pants
- Replies: 61
- Views: 41336
Re: Favorite upland pants
Just old Wrangler jeans or their Ryder, ripstop work jeans. Chaps if I am in heavy cactus. I am tempted to try the Deluth Fire hose pants some day.
I carry a revolver with snake shot so I wear suspenders so my pants don't fall down.
I carry a revolver with snake shot so I wear suspenders so my pants don't fall down.
- Tue Mar 17, 2015 4:30 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Training Schedule
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6348
Re: Training Schedule
Keep training short - 15 min or less. Once in the AM and once after work. Keep it fun. End on a positive note. Socialize, Socialize, etc. Let them run fields (no roads). Chase butterflies, rabbits, trash birds. Let them get dirty in mud puddles, cattle tanks, roll in deer scat. The first year is the...
- Mon Mar 16, 2015 7:03 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Ken Levy
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6229
Re: Ken Levy
I'm real sorry to hear about Ken. When I saw him in Sonoita he looked fit as a fiddle. Every day we are on this earth is a gift.
May God speed.
May God speed.
- Fri Mar 13, 2015 7:55 am
- Forum: Brags
- Topic: NSTRA Champion Ellie's Crazy Katie
- Replies: 23
- Views: 20928
Re: NSTRA Champion Ellie's Crazy Katie
Fantastic!!
- Thu Mar 05, 2015 4:14 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Vaccination recommendations
- Replies: 20
- Views: 10171
Re: Vaccination recommendations
I recently switched to a 3 year protocol from annual HDPP. Everything I hear lately is annual shots are not needed and my Vet concured. I set my shots up to coincide with my 3 year rabies shots that also coincide with our dog licenses.
- Wed Mar 04, 2015 6:41 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: great training day
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3668
Re: great training day
Good to hear that you had a good training day. Can I give you a few well intended comments and observations? OK thanks. I think 10 points in a training session is too many. It is a recipe for desaster. Don't work your dog into failure. Don't stimulate your dog with birds on the ground. You could tur...
- Mon Mar 02, 2015 5:16 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Flank Collar
- Replies: 45
- Views: 26561
Re: Flank Collar
The using the collar as a "command" is, when you get down to the brass tacks, no different than most force fetch programs. Of course it is. The ear pinch (or toe hitch) pressure during FF does not arrive 'cold', at least not as done by the many top trainers I'm associated with. The pressure used is...