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by greg jacobs
Thu Dec 26, 2019 2:37 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Dog not "going with" me
Replies: 23
Views: 10420

Re: Dog not "going with" me

My next pup was more the range I needed. As soon as I got him, 8 weeks, I had him in the field. I kept quiet and when he got out a ways I would change directions and not say a word. He soon figured out he needed to keep an eye on me. He's 4 now and I hunt him and never have to say a word. What a ple...
by greg jacobs
Thu Dec 26, 2019 2:27 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Dog not "going with" me
Replies: 23
Views: 10420

Re: Dog not "going with" me

I've made your mistake. Bought way more dog than I needed. Way too much field trial blood. She was the most independent pup in the litter. She is an 800 yd dog and was by 6 months, and I needed a 2 or 300 yd dog. Figured out that I was over my head.These people have given you far better suggestions ...
by greg jacobs
Sat Dec 14, 2019 4:41 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Funny or odd looking points
Replies: 12
Views: 6317

Re: Funny or odd looking points

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by greg jacobs
Sun Nov 10, 2019 6:53 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Problems with 8yr old GSP
Replies: 16
Views: 5369

Re: Problems with 8yr old GSP

Around here huns run and are hard for dogs to handle. Sounds to me like you have some running and spooky birds. Might be the birds and not the dog.
by greg jacobs
Tue Nov 05, 2019 11:39 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Dog disappeared off the face of the earth
Replies: 11
Views: 9862

Dog disappeared off the face of the earth

Got up chukar hunting at first light Saturday. We were getting out our vests and guns, turned around and my sons 8.5 year old gsp was already heading down the finger. We called but he was out of hearing range. He looked over and said the GPS collar wasn't turned on. We headed down the finger, fig...
by greg jacobs
Fri Sep 13, 2019 2:49 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: My little man
Replies: 15
Views: 9806

Re: My little man

Start him young understanding that you are a team. The species you hunt will teach him productive range. Many like to let a dog run (wild) for a year or so. That's when you can develop issues that you're going to have to fix later. Because they get a bit older and have developed bad habits, you're ...
by greg jacobs
Fri Sep 13, 2019 1:51 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: My little man
Replies: 15
Views: 9806

Re: My little man

So do you think you are going to have a 300 yd dog or 600 to 1000 yd dog. I've got one of each and prefer the 300 yd dog. The 800 or 1000yd dog and I don't see eye to eye always. Much easier to buy the range of pup that works naturally at the range you are comfortable with.
by greg jacobs
Fri Sep 13, 2019 10:50 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: My little man
Replies: 15
Views: 9806

Re: My little man

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Pretty nice pedigree
Pretty "Fancy" crosswind you've got blowing
by greg jacobs
Wed Sep 11, 2019 7:46 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: My little man
Replies: 15
Views: 9806

Re: My little man

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Now send me his brother. Lol
So what's the pedigree of my new pup
by greg jacobs
Sun Sep 08, 2019 7:34 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Sis about 22 weeks
Replies: 23
Views: 8218

Re: Sis about 22 weeks

Nice. Sounds like she is doing pretty good for 5 months.
by greg jacobs
Fri Sep 06, 2019 1:14 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: Sis started pointing
Replies: 1
Views: 4454

Re: Sis started pointing

Lookin Good!
by greg jacobs
Sun Jul 14, 2019 7:54 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Picky dog...food suggestions
Replies: 8
Views: 6258

Re: Picky dog...food suggestions

Try chicken soup for the soul. Strange name but my picky eater eats it without top dressing it. Pretty good food also, my dogs do well on it. And don't over feed. And measure amounts and feed twice a day with 60% at night. Give him 15 or 20 minutes then pick it up. They have to learn to eat when giv...
by greg jacobs
Sun Jul 14, 2019 7:38 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Worried I picked the wallflower pup
Replies: 17
Views: 7039

Re: Worried I picked the wallflower pup

I would absolutely stay away from the dominate pup. Depending on the breeding they can turn into a handful for a novice trainer. I ended up with the last pick on a high powered litter and she was the dominate female. I've had my hands full with her. Haven't decided if she is the worst or best dog I'...
by greg jacobs
Sun Jul 07, 2019 5:26 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Dog points, but won't point pheasants
Replies: 9
Views: 4737

Re: Dog points, but won't point pheasants

A smart old wild pheasant is a handfull for an inexperienced dog. Your dog would probably love to point them and I'll bet he knows it's a game bird. May take some time for him to learn how to handle them. No dog can handle every pheasant correctly because some pheasants just refuse to be handled. Al...
by greg jacobs
Wed Jun 19, 2019 3:07 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pup Update
Replies: 5
Views: 2891

Re: Pup Update

That's great news! I thought that breeding might produce some nice dogs. Nice find. Enjoy the ride. A month then and another month later on would be a great investment. Is he taking more after the sire or dam? Don't think he will get to big. Think you will end up with a nice size athletic dog. Good ...
by greg jacobs
Wed Jun 19, 2019 2:20 am
Forum: Training
Topic: training a pointing breed to sit on command
Replies: 51
Views: 28521

Re: training a pointing breed to sit on command

The Internet has its limits – or perhaps my typing skills have their limits. I'm sure others will fill in for my unwillingness to address the subject of why your dog should be steady to wing. Steady to shot is a different story for many. But I'd suggest you read a few basic books on the subject of ...
by greg jacobs
Sun May 26, 2019 2:29 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New Beginnings
Replies: 27
Views: 9474

Re: New Beginnings

Great story!!!
by greg jacobs
Fri May 10, 2019 11:49 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pretty Sad
Replies: 6
Views: 3362

Re: Pretty Sad

Greg, people mourn in various ways. Some choose to honor the person during their lifetime, when it counts, for example. Others may not feel the need to parade their feelings in front of judgmental types as a sort of test of their loyalty, as another example. Not talking, test of their loyalty. Just...
by greg jacobs
Fri May 10, 2019 11:42 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pretty Sad
Replies: 6
Views: 3362

Re: Pretty Sad

Steve007 wrote:
Thu May 09, 2019 8:31 pm
Welll... In fairness, I see 41 under "thanks Ezzy333", some of which do address his passing.
+6
by greg jacobs
Thu May 09, 2019 7:51 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pretty Sad
Replies: 6
Views: 3362

Pretty Sad

I'm pretty disgusted that the topic of Ezzy passing has only gotten 10 replies.

Greg Jacobs
by greg jacobs
Mon Apr 29, 2019 8:37 pm
Forum: Tributes to the Departed
Topic: Passing of Ezzy333 - Al Esger
Replies: 17
Views: 14986

Re: Passing of Ezzy333 - Al Esger

Godspeed Ezzy
by greg jacobs
Sun Apr 07, 2019 9:02 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Let’s talk about registration
Replies: 62
Views: 32938

Re: Let’s talk about registration

Glad I'm a shorthair guy. There are lots of nice litters to choose from. I don't have to buy a pup without full registration. Breeders can choose to provide only limited registration papers until they are satisfied. And I can choose to find another litter. Pretty simple.
by greg jacobs
Sun Apr 07, 2019 8:45 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New puppy about ready
Replies: 7
Views: 5046

Re: New puppy about ready

Dang, a new girlfriend and a puppy. Things are looking up Don!
by greg jacobs
Sat Mar 16, 2019 1:09 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Gun dog for a guy in early 60's
Replies: 55
Views: 49437

Re: Gun dog for a guy in early 60's

The older I get the more I appreciate a pointing breed. They cover a lot of ground. When they go on point I catch up. It just takes longer to catch up now. All the pointing breeds have lines that are easily 1000 yd dogs, Definitely not for the faint of heart. They also have lines that are 100 yd dog...
by greg jacobs
Sat Mar 16, 2019 12:48 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: dog's paws and ice water
Replies: 6
Views: 2658

Re: dog's paws and ice water

One other thing. If you hunt in extreme weather you need to watch for hypothermia. Especially if it is wet. Don't get too far from some source of heat. That you can get to quick if the dog starts shivering …….Cj For sure. Was hunting in a pouring rain on a day that was sitting at 32. One of my dogs...
by greg jacobs
Sat Mar 16, 2019 12:11 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What am I?
Replies: 20
Views: 7115

Re: What am I?

Head looks like gsp. Heads vary a bit with gsp's. Typical patch at the base of the tail also. A lot of the white gsp's have a really soft fine coat. Quite a bit of leg and neck. Looks young with not much chest yet. Most happy shorthairs don't spend much time with their tail hanging like that though....
by greg jacobs
Tue Jan 29, 2019 7:19 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Dog killed posusm
Replies: 18
Views: 9264

Re: Dog killed posusm

Fur and feather.
Better than killing porkies
by greg jacobs
Sat Jan 19, 2019 10:53 pm
Forum: Tributes to the Departed
Topic: Thanks, Ezzy333
Replies: 41
Views: 31903

Re: Thanks, Ezzy333

Prayers sent Ezzy.
by greg jacobs
Thu Jan 03, 2019 7:33 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Picardy Spaniel
Replies: 9
Views: 3872

Re: Picardy Spaniel

Nice video of the little lady and your pup.
Tell me, can she out shoot you some days?
Loved it.
by greg jacobs
Thu Jan 03, 2019 7:04 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Hunt Speed
Replies: 14
Views: 6460

Re: Hunt Speed

8 to 10 on a 3 hr hunt. Try to keep them under 30 miles when possible.
by greg jacobs
Sat Dec 22, 2018 7:06 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Merry Christmas
Replies: 15
Views: 12432

Re: Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to all!!!
by greg jacobs
Fri Dec 21, 2018 8:08 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Understanding Pedigree Titles and Trials
Replies: 20
Views: 6951

Re: Understanding Pedigree Titles and Trials

This can get pretty controversial but my opinion is most people that want a dog for foot hunting is probably better off with Master Hunters and Versatile champions in the pedigree. If you want some horsepower for the Prairies you can look at Field trial champions. The average hunter that doesn't tra...
by greg jacobs
Fri Dec 21, 2018 7:43 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Understanding Pedigree Titles and Trials
Replies: 20
Views: 6951

Re: Understanding Pedigree Titles and Trials

Hunt tests JH- Junior hunter isn't much. Don't think they have to be steady to wing shot fall. SH - senior hunter. Has to be steady, handle well, retrieve to hand. Harder to get MH - Master Hunter. All the above but with more style. Navhda NA - natural ability test. puppy stuff. Doesn't mean much. U...
by greg jacobs
Sat Dec 15, 2018 9:01 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Bird Numbers - Quilomene & WD
Replies: 2
Views: 3816

Re: Bird Numbers - Quilomene & WD

Hunt a couple ridges over. A little better than last year.
by greg jacobs
Tue Dec 11, 2018 9:40 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Dog Shuts Down with Beeper
Replies: 19
Views: 6301

Re: Dog Shuts Down with Beeper

I've hunted with people that used them. Drove me crazy. I personally like quiet when I'm hunting. That's just a personal opinion of course.
by greg jacobs
Mon Dec 10, 2018 6:45 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Dog Shuts Down with Beeper
Replies: 19
Views: 6301

Re: Dog Shuts Down with Beeper

Why would a person use a beeper when there is gps. Hate the things. I would shut down too? I like quiet when I'm hunting.
by greg jacobs
Mon Dec 03, 2018 11:12 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dog boots/leg protection
Replies: 13
Views: 6015

Re: Dog boots/leg protection

They are made out of motorcycle inner tubes. Cut in a certain way. Then put on like a Lewis boot
by greg jacobs
Mon Dec 03, 2018 10:55 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Nice variety today
Replies: 7
Views: 5965

Re: Nice variety today

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I love the quiet and calm of the chukar country.
by greg jacobs
Sun Dec 02, 2018 7:55 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Charging new Garmin?
Replies: 2
Views: 2227

Re: Charging new Garmin?

I added a tt15 after having a tt10. Everything works on mine. Had to update the handheld before it would connect and work correctly on the tt15
by greg jacobs
Mon Nov 19, 2018 9:23 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Maurice Lindley
Replies: 9
Views: 4206

Re: Maurice Lindley

Thanks
by greg jacobs
Sun Nov 18, 2018 8:06 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Maurice Lindley
Replies: 9
Views: 4206

Re: Maurice Lindley

What does he post under. Not finding him
by greg jacobs
Sun Nov 18, 2018 5:02 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Nice variety today
Replies: 7
Views: 5965

Re: Nice variety today

Huns, Chukars and Pheasant. You and your Dog are Blessed to live where you do. Not a huge number of birds but enough. Not great hunting but enough Yes blessed with hunting being close to home. 30 minutes mostly. Couple hours at most. Pheasant chukar hun quail deer elk. Plus turkey duck geese bear c...
by greg jacobs
Sun Nov 18, 2018 4:48 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Nice variety today
Replies: 7
Views: 5965

Re: Nice variety today

Cicada wrote:Nice bunch of birds; do you change up on the shot size or just stick to one size.

Grant
#5 for everything. I like things simple.
If I'm only going to see quail I'll use smaller lighter loads but I've harvested quite a few quail with #5 also.
by greg jacobs
Sat Nov 17, 2018 9:04 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Nice variety today
Replies: 7
Views: 5965

Nice variety today

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by greg jacobs
Sun Nov 11, 2018 12:49 am
Forum: Birds & Bird Supplies
Topic: Raisin pigeons?
Replies: 5
Views: 7554

Re: Raisin pigeons?

I'd jump on some of those raisin pigeons. Mighty rare.
by greg jacobs
Mon Oct 29, 2018 10:58 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Most important commands
Replies: 28
Views: 12516

Re: Most important commands

This is for the future. Sonny has taught me that the most important command is no command.

Him hunting all day, doing what needs to be done, and I never give a command.
by greg jacobs
Mon Oct 29, 2018 10:42 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Chukar
Replies: 13
Views: 7875

Re: Chukar

I've gotten use to seeing them fly across a canyon and over the next ridge. Or so far down a canyon that I know I'll never see them again. Jumping 100 yards ahead of the dog. But being where they live makes my spirit right.
by greg jacobs
Mon Oct 29, 2018 4:50 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Chukar
Replies: 13
Views: 7875

Re: Chukar

Yes it is!
by greg jacobs
Sun Oct 28, 2018 8:01 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Chukar
Replies: 13
Views: 7875

Re: Chukar

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