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gdog

I am working with my 9mnth pup on her pointing and holding till I can flush the bird. I think she is smart to the launcher. Someone suggested that I bag the launcher and try using "pigeon poles". His decsription was to get 20" pvc pipes and anchor them in the ground by slipping them over some rebar ...

gdog

7 mnth old female pup will urinate while sleeping. She has been spayed. Had vaginitis before being spayed, but is showing no signs of that anymore.

Seems to be worse if she is tired from a day in the field. Something that she should outgrow? Just seems like a lack of bladder control(?)

gdog

Thanks for the replies! I have been getting her on as many wild birds as I can lately. Like earlier stated, I have a area that has quail in it. If I rest it a few days in between, I more then likely can get her on a covey or two. I have been just taking her to the field and letting her romp around a...

gdog

John, She is a pudelpointer. I actually read one of your earlier posts on what you expect from your dogs the first year and have used that as one of my guides per say. I just didn't want to be letting her do something that would cause me all sorts of problems down the road. I have to say, after hiki...

gdog

Had a good day last Friday. Took the dog (7mnths) to my training field and got into quail. This was the first time she has pointed the wild quail. There were actually a few coveys and she pointed a few times. I tried to move in front of her to flush the quail, but if I get any distance from her she ...

gdog

Margaret,

She is very enthusiastic about birds. I am afraid the chase is getting to be too much fun.

Thanks!

gdog

Hopefully I havent used up all my question tokens. Appreciate all the help so far. Took 7 mnth pup out for some bird work today. I have been loading up the launcher with pigeons and working on her pointing. Using the launcher since I am training the dog by myself. I have not put a ton of birds in fr...

gdog

Thanks for the feedback. Worked with her today on retrieving and she was doing well. Would bring the dummy back and usually drop it near/next to me, with a few to hand. Going to keep working on that for another week or so before shooting any birds yet. Figured it can't hurt.

gdog

My hunch is that she is going to go get the bird, but she will probably play with it and not bring it back. I am going to have her on cc, so I can assist her with the retrieve if she needs encouragement. I have a few frozen quail. Would it be smart to play retrieve with the quail a bit prior to shoo...

gdog

Greg,

My pup is 7 months old. She is for hunting. This is my first pointing dog and I am just learning of the different levels of stauchness. Read a bunch of posts last night in regards to steady to wing, steady to wing and flush and hold to flush. Trying to figure it all out.

gdog

My pup is doing really well pointing birds (pigeons in launcher). This past weekend I introduced her to a blank pistol. Had her point bird in launcher, waited till she broke or till I flushed bird, let her chase and then fired blank pistol while she was chasing. She looked up the first time for a sp...

gdog

Good replys and no offence taken by any means. I want to do this right. My posts must come across like I am training the heck out of the dog. To be truthful, we haven't done a whole lot. Have worked on "here" and she is doing well. Trying to work on a few obedience issues around the house as mention...

gdog

Went out and purchased a new .209 blank pistol. Will plant some birds in a few days and give her a try again....

Thanks!

gdog

She had fun..no doubt. And I didn't yell or pressure her. She was just doing her thing.

All these questions are about my training and making sure I am doing it right and giving her the best opportunity to succeed.

Its a good thing those hawks are protected though..

gdog

Took my 6mnth dog out this am for some dog work. It has been a few weeks since the last time we did this. I set out three pigeons. Two planted in brush (head tucked and spun) and the last in a launcher. She pointed birds on our last outing. First...there is no problem with her drive for birds. She i...

gdog

Thanks for the feedback. I think Cabelas has a .209 for around $59 that I will probably pick up.

gdog

I am going to start gun breaking my dog and need to buy a blank pistol. Don't really want to spend a bunch, since I have only one dog and it won't get used all that much. Any preference between a .22 or .209? Understand the .209 is louder. Figure I could back away farther with the .209 and work slow...

gdog

Again, appreciate the feedback. I think I am going to crate her as suggested during peak problem times and during any time the family is eating. Today I was eating a burrito and turned away from the counter for a second to stick something in the sink and bam...there goes my lunch. This is just after...

gdog

I really appreciate the responses... As some of you know, this can be really frustrating. My wife was ready to shoot one of us this morning...pup pee's in house, attacks kids and eats their breakfest, while we are trying to get out the door for work. It was a big morning. I am trying to curb the beh...

gdog

My pup is just turning 6 months. I am having issues with her being over aggressive (in a play manner) with my 3yr old daughter and 7yr old son. She gets excited when they first come out of their rooms in the morning or when they get home from daycare or just about any time they are new onto the scen...

gdog

Good post....thanks!

gdog

Appreciate all the comments and suggestsions. As stated and to reiterate, I have not used an e-collar. I am waiting till she is a bit older. I am not putting any great pressure on her and she is being allowed to roam, sniff and explore. The original question was due to letting her roam, sniff and ex...

gdog

This is from the 06-07' upland proclamation: Minimum age removed: The Utah legislature recently removed the minimum age at which a person can hunt upland game in Utah. Beginning August 1, 2006, anyone who has completed a hunter education course that the Division of Wildlife Resources has oﬀered or a...

gdog

She is more responsive when the cc is on, but it also could be the distance she is from me at the time the command is given. I think a little reminder from a collar would help, but I have been holding off on using it till she gets a bit older. I started to put her e-collar on when we go out to train...

gdog

I guess the question comes down to, am I giving her too much roaming room. I can keep her on the check cord, but she'll never get out further then 20 yards. Plus she knows when the cc is on her.

How do you keep them from getting cc smart for lack of better term?

gdog

Ok..so the more I lurk and read.. I keep seeing "let the pup be a pup". I can understand the logic and have been pretty soft with formal training. Basically working on "here" and playing fetch. Dog has been on some pigeons and did pretty well, but I have backed off on that a little. So, to my questi...

gdog

Ah...my fingers and brain were not working together. Meant to say "I" will flush the birds.

Thanks!

gdog

Sandy, Utah

gdog

Thanks for the replies. I will let the dog flush the birds. Wasn't even thinking about bringing a gun into the training yet, so no worries there.

Roxy is having fun being a pup and we are letting her be one. I will make the next outing with birds a bit shorter for sure.

Take care!

gdog

Wasnt in a hurry to get her off point. Just wasn't sure if you should always flush the bird for the dog or pick her up off point(?)

gdog

I have a 4 month old Pudelpointer. Started releasing birds (pigeons) for her. I am planting the birds in high grass and also putting then in a launcher. This morning, I had to basically lead her to the first bird and she rushed it...I gave it the boot and off it flew. 2nd bird she pointed strong fro...

gdog

I found that the local humane society (dog pound) here in Salt Lake has a clinic. Their prices on shots and heartworm medicine is much lower then my normal vet.

I would see if they do the same in your area...

gdog

Addict,

Where are these training sessions and can anyone tag along? My Pudelpointer is getting close to 4months old and need to start getting a little more serious with her training.

Thanks!

gdog

Looks like she has a urinary trac infection. Have her on some antibiotics and will hopefully clear up quickly.

gdog

Again...thanks for the feedback.

I think I just need to be persistent and patient. She is making it through the night in her crate without peeing, so I think its a training issue and not a health issue.

Will keep plugging away....

gdog

Not sure about the bladder infection. She pee's quite a few times when I take her out. Not sure if that is just a puppy thing or not. Guess a trip to the Vet with a urine sample couldn't hurt to rule that out. Not seeing any other symptoms.

gdog

Thanks for the replies. We don't let her roam freely over the whole house. Doors are closed and a few gates are up to restrict where she can go. Plus we are always with her or in the same room. I don't think in my situation keeping her on a lead with do much, since she will just squat and pee quicke...

gdog

I have a 3 month old Pudelpointer. We have had her four weeks now and the progress is really slow in trying to get her house trained. We are using a crate and most of the time she will not go in her crate. The problem is peeing. I'll take her outside...let her go....give her treat..happy dog. Come i...

gdog

I got her from Stonesthrow Pudelpointers out of Bend OR. I was originally going to get one of Bob Farris dogs from Cedarwoods but all of his pups from his last little were spoken for. Bob recommended that I contact Stonesthrow since he had a litter on the ground. The lineage of my pup comes from a f...

gdog

Caleb,

Nice pics!

It was nice meeting you at the Chukar foundation meeting.

Take care,

Andrew

gdog

Their coats will vary. Out of her litter of seven, five were wooley and two were slick coated. She will never be wooley, but will have the beard and eyebrows. In the last two weeks we can see her face getting some longer hair coming in. I have a pic of her mother that she will more then likely resem...

gdog

Is it best to spay a dog before she goes into her first cycle? I thought I read/heard that you should let a female go through a cycle first prior to spaying...any sense to that?

gdog

HA! If you only knew how long it took me to get that pic. She doesn't stop for a sec.

Thanks for the comments. I am sure I will be asking a ton of questions.

gdog

Here's my new Pudelpointer by the name of Roxy...

gdog

I'll have some pics up tomorrow after I pic her up. She's coming in at 3pm...can't wait!

gdog

Addict,

For sure send the information on when you have it.

Thank you!

gdog

Great site and info! Being new to the pointing breeds, I need all the help I can get. My 8 week old Pudelpointer is to arrive tomorrow morning from OR. Hoping that the Delta pilots dont strike before then! Hope to meet some of the local UT guys that frequent this site and maybe get some tips and hel...

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Pigeon on a pole(??)

Urinates while sleeping?

Dog on point-but releases when I try to move to flush birds

When to stop letting them chase birds?

Shooting first birds for pup..few questions

Help with this mornings training-releasing birds no points

Preference-blank pistol .22 or .209?

Pup chewing on kids and stealing stuff off counter....

need some "here" help

Releasing birds-dog points...then what?

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My new Pudelpointer

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