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by Onk
Thu Dec 22, 2011 1:51 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Christmas present for father in law?
Replies: 14
Views: 3472

Re: Christmas present for father in law?

As far as video's...Perfect Start/Perfect Finish dvd's from Perfection Kennels are well respected on this forum!
by Onk
Sun Dec 18, 2011 2:32 am
Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
Topic: Cosat Del Mar sunglasses
Replies: 3
Views: 2640

Re: Cosat Del Mar sunglasses

I bass fish a lot and these are the only sunglasses I have worn for several years. Glass is best but I alway tend to go plastic, the ones I gets you can change out the color of lens. Great glasses!
by Onk
Sun Dec 18, 2011 2:27 am
Forum: Training
Topic: What kind of dog should i get?
Replies: 36
Views: 11832

Re: What kind of dog should i get?

I asked this same question a year ago. I had always had EP's yet for some reason was drawn to the Brit this time and don't regret my choice at all. You and you only can decide what dog you want, research, study differant dogs till you find one that seems right for YOU. Just make sure the dog fits wh...
by Onk
Sun Dec 18, 2011 2:11 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Whats Your Dogs name?
Replies: 59
Views: 16989

Re: Whats Your Dogs name?

If I ever have a dog with a patch on one eye... I'll name him (if it's a male) "Pete.. or Petie" after the dog on the "Little Rascals"... always loved that dog... In the old black and white original shows... 8) HECK YEAH...I've thought the same thing Short...loved the old Rascals! Dog now is D.W. D...
by Onk
Fri Dec 16, 2011 1:23 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Chokes?
Replies: 19
Views: 6912

Re: Chokes?

Well I shot my first birds with the new gun on Monday with the IC choke in. It did well, but I think this next time out I will give the Mod a try. It was prob. me, but on my longer couple of shots I did not get a solid hit on the bird. Dog found one wounded bird and one became a track star I'm think...
by Onk
Tue Dec 13, 2011 6:17 am
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: New guy from Missouri
Replies: 3
Views: 1117

Re: New guy from Missouri

Welcome to the forum! Hope you find it as helpful and fun as I have the last year!
by Onk
Mon Dec 12, 2011 10:49 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Good Picture of a Good Afternoon!
Replies: 5
Views: 2353

Re: Good Picture of a Good Afternoon!

No only saw hens at Bilby yesterday, going back Sunday!
by Onk
Mon Dec 12, 2011 8:56 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Favorite Bird Dog Magazine?
Replies: 11
Views: 3147

Re: Favorite Bird Dog Magazine?

JWP58 wrote:Pointing dog journal, classy.

+1 Best gun dog mag on the market IMO!
by Onk
Mon Dec 12, 2011 8:54 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Good Picture of a Good Afternoon!
Replies: 5
Views: 2353

Re: Good Picture of a Good Afternoon!

He started a little wild today, but settled in real nice!
by Onk
Mon Dec 12, 2011 8:53 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Good Picture of a Good Afternoon!
Replies: 5
Views: 2353

Good Picture of a Good Afternoon!

I've put this picture on FB and a couple other place's already I liked it so much! Figured might as well here also!
by Onk
Sat Dec 10, 2011 9:53 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: When to Introduce Pheasants
Replies: 7
Views: 4066

Re: When to Introduce Pheasants

When I dropped him at trainer 2 the trainer took a pigeon and set on the ground in the open. The pup walked over and as soon as he saw the pigeon he turned and walked away, looked the same as a gun shy dog. The trainer slowly got him back bird crazy. Just saying it's best to be cautious with a young...
by Onk
Sat Dec 10, 2011 7:36 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Cold weather hunts
Replies: 18
Views: 6544

Re: Cold weather hunts

cutty72 wrote:It's too cold for the dog when it's too cold for me. I'll go to about -15 ambient, depending on wind. I've been out at -20 on a calm sunny day, but 5 above with a windchill of -10 was terrible!


+1
by Onk
Sat Dec 10, 2011 3:39 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Worst season ever in Mo.?
Replies: 34
Views: 10848

Re: Worst season ever in Mo.?

Went out on private land for 2 hours tonight and still not one wild bird, WTH! Going to Bilby this weekend, maybe things will improve!
by Onk
Sat Dec 10, 2011 3:29 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: A couple of questions...
Replies: 76
Views: 25329

Re: A couple of questions...

PS...great example Ruth!
by Onk
Sat Dec 10, 2011 3:27 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: A couple of questions...
Replies: 76
Views: 25329

Re: A couple of questions...

For whoa when he eats all we did was put the food down and tell him to whoa and when he went for the food we would just lift it over his head and let it sit there for a while then repeat the process. when my pup was 10 weeks we could tell him to whoa on his food and walk out of the room and come ba...
by Onk
Sat Dec 10, 2011 3:18 am
Forum: Training
Topic: When to Introduce Pheasants
Replies: 7
Views: 4066

Re: When to Introduce Pheasants

My pups have always been trained on pheasants and pigeons. If a 6 month old pup is going to quit because a bird slapped him I doun't think there was much chance the pup would have made much of a dog.' 'JMO Ezzy Don't really agree.....my pup at the age of 6 months went to its first WONDER trainer fo...
by Onk
Sat Dec 10, 2011 3:04 am
Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
Topic: Water Bucket Heaters?
Replies: 6
Views: 3130

Re: Water Bucket Heaters?

I had one of the plastic heated buckets.....it lasted all of 3 days before it was chewed to bits!
by Onk
Fri Dec 09, 2011 3:02 pm
Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
Topic: Water Bucket Heaters?
Replies: 6
Views: 3130

Re: Water Bucket Heaters?

I'm gone from 7 to whenever 5 days a week Ezzy and I feed and water twice daily! I want my dog to have water 24/7, metal buckets freeze pretty fast during my working hours it seems. I figure better safe than sorry!
by Onk
Fri Dec 09, 2011 2:21 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: NW Iowa Hunting Trip 2011 video
Replies: 15
Views: 6110

Re: NW Iowa Hunting Trip 2011 video

Enjoyed watching your video Wems, very cool!
by Onk
Fri Dec 09, 2011 2:12 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Chokes?
Replies: 19
Views: 6912

Re: Chokes?

My new Christmas gift from my wife came with 3 chokes! Full, Mod, and IC. Guess I just need to shoot the Mod and IC to see what works best for me. Never had choices with the ole guns I have shot my whole life! Plus this is my first non-pump gun, might take some getting use to!
by Onk
Fri Dec 09, 2011 2:09 pm
Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
Topic: Water Bucket Heaters?
Replies: 6
Views: 3130

Water Bucket Heaters?

Every bucket heater I have had has been destroyed by mans best friend. Am now looking at the Nelson brand that goes on the end of a pipe that you mount to the kennel. Has anyone ever used one of these and how did it work? Just wondering before I give in and order one out of the blue!
by Onk
Fri Dec 09, 2011 12:31 am
Forum: Training
Topic: To train or not to train?
Replies: 26
Views: 8530

Re: To train or not to train?

Train or not to train? Everyday is training day when you have a pup is what I have learned! Its kind of like having kids, you train them from the day you bring them home, but you don't start training them to ride a bike from day one! In other words, start small and work up....always have fun and nev...
by Onk
Fri Dec 09, 2011 12:22 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Took The Day Off.
Replies: 15
Views: 5059

Re: Took The Day Off.

Love the pictures! That country is so much differant than anything we hunt around here in Missouri! Always enjoy seeing the pics of peoples hunting grounds and the wide range of differances there are in them.
by Onk
Thu Dec 08, 2011 10:44 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Chokes?
Replies: 19
Views: 6912

Re: Chokes?

I got my dads ole model 12 and it has a poly choke on it. Wasn't sure what it does to the guns value. Not that I would ever sell it!
by Onk
Thu Dec 08, 2011 10:16 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Chokes?
Replies: 19
Views: 6912

Re: Chokes?

As far as I know you can.
by Onk
Thu Dec 08, 2011 9:58 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Chokes?
Replies: 19
Views: 6912

Re: Chokes?

A poly choke is mounted on the end of the gun and adjust to different choke patterns.
by Onk
Thu Dec 08, 2011 9:45 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Chokes?
Replies: 19
Views: 6912

Chokes?

What choke do you use for upland birds?
Does a poly choke lower the value of a gun?
by Onk
Wed Nov 30, 2011 6:55 am
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: Hi everyone
Replies: 3
Views: 1190

Re: Hi everyone

Wecome Bruce, hope you find this forum to be as fun and educational as I have the past year!
by Onk
Wed Nov 30, 2011 6:09 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Worst season ever in Mo.?
Replies: 34
Views: 10848

Re: Worst season ever in Mo.?

Anyone been out to Bilby Lake CA this year? Last year I got into a few phez and a covey or two but have not had a chance to make it up yet this season. Lots of ground to cover up there. Have not been yet, been waiting for the deer hunting to thin down. That place is a bit over 5000 acres I think, c...
by Onk
Tue Nov 29, 2011 7:00 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: A couple of questions...
Replies: 76
Views: 25329

Re: A couple of questions...

I agree with all the above except praise when they potty outside! According to many people praising a dog for going potty will make him thing he is being praised for doing it in front of you and not just because he did it outside. This leads to the dog walking up in front of you in the house and fr...
by Onk
Tue Nov 29, 2011 6:06 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: More Hunt Test!
Replies: 11
Views: 3515

Re: More Hunt Test!

When they hold a two day event can you run/test your dog on both days or just one of the two? The dog has to pass 4 times at each level, if I have it correct, and if you could test the dog both days it sure would cut down on the time and travel at each level! If the dog passes that is! Thanks for th...
by Onk
Mon Nov 28, 2011 6:20 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: More Hunt Test!
Replies: 11
Views: 3515

Re: More Hunt Test!

Sounds good that the events will schedule in at a later time. I was concerned looking ahead and not seeing any on the books yet for after bird season. Patience is not my strong suit!
by Onk
Mon Nov 28, 2011 6:14 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dog Bit - Now What?
Replies: 110
Views: 34346

Re: Dog Bit - Now What?

Zep, of course a child or a person should be more important to you and I then a dog, but I don't think at a macro level we are really any more important, just a lot smarter. :? This just baffles me....really? Are cows, horses, sheep, birds (that we all shoot), CATS on this equal level also? Where a...
by Onk
Sat Nov 26, 2011 9:58 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dog Bit - Now What?
Replies: 110
Views: 34346

Re: Dog Bit - Now What?

What this dog did is in its mind set! I would NOT trust the dog ever again around any child even with training...you never know when it will relaps! Dogs are just like people, there are good ones and bad ones! Putting a dog over the security of ones child is never worth the risk!
by Onk
Sat Nov 26, 2011 9:48 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: More Hunt Test!
Replies: 11
Views: 3515

More Hunt Test!

Are all hunt test listed on AKC wed site? It sure does not seem like there are very many of the test here in the Midwest! I would really like to get my dog started in his testing but the test are so far and few between that it might be a hard task to achieve!
by Onk
Sat Nov 26, 2011 9:39 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: A couple of questions...
Replies: 76
Views: 25329

Re: A couple of questions...

I agree with all the above except praise when they potty outside! According to many people praising a dog for going potty will make him thing he is being praised for doing it in front of you and not just because he did it outside. This leads to the dog walking up in front of you in the house and fre...
by Onk
Fri Nov 25, 2011 11:11 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Question about hunting two young pups together!
Replies: 4
Views: 771

Re: Question about hunting two young pups together!

Your answers are what I was kind of thinking.....I'll tell my friend we can take both but only hunt one at a time! Thanks
by Onk
Fri Nov 25, 2011 7:06 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Dog gave her all
Replies: 7
Views: 2478

Re: Dog gave her all

Love the pictures, thanks for sharing!
by Onk
Fri Nov 25, 2011 7:02 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Question about hunting two young pups together!
Replies: 4
Views: 771

Question about hunting two young pups together!

Was wondering if there was any chance of my 11 month old Brit picking up any bad habits by hunting with a younger setter pup that is just starting in its training. My dog is doing so well thus far and I would love to hunt him with older well trained dogs to compare his level to theirs, but am worrie...
by Onk
Fri Nov 25, 2011 6:53 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: Another small Brag for K Nine's...1/8/12
Replies: 14
Views: 6499

Re: Another small Brag for K Nine's...

Congrats Arlette!
by Onk
Fri Nov 11, 2011 5:33 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Thank You Veterans!
Replies: 7
Views: 2092

Thank You Veterans!

"All gave some and some gave All"! Thank you to all those who serve today, yesterday and esp. those that gave all! Now I do think it is time to get out and bag some birds on this Veterans Day 2011! Everyone enjoy the freedoms earned and given to us on this day!
by Onk
Tue Nov 08, 2011 6:16 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Beeper or no Beeper...That is the question?!
Replies: 45
Views: 9592

Re: Beeper or no Beeper...That is the question?!

Let me tag a add on question to this.....Is there a training or break in period for the dogs when you start using a beeper? Or do they just do their thing and not seem to worry about the beeping?
by Onk
Sun Nov 06, 2011 11:44 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Worst season ever in Mo.?
Replies: 34
Views: 10848

Re: Worst season ever in Mo.?

Went out today and had 0 contact with birds! They won today!
by Onk
Fri Nov 04, 2011 3:05 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Worst season ever in Mo.?
Replies: 34
Views: 10848

Re: Worst season ever in Mo.?

Will be hunting wild birds for the first time this year on Sunday, I'll post what we run into here in North Central Mo.!
by Onk
Sat Oct 29, 2011 8:33 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Will this work to help with retrieve?
Replies: 12
Views: 3809

Re: Will this work to help with retrieve?

Planning on it Arlette, I think/know this dog is smarter than I am. Having a blast since he has been home, Kevin turned him into a bird lover for sure!
by Onk
Sat Oct 29, 2011 8:28 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Happy Birthday !
Replies: 3
Views: 1679

Re: Happy Birthday !

Your worried about 30!!!!!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Sorry I dream of returning to 30...have a great birthday y'all!
by Onk
Sat Oct 29, 2011 8:22 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Beeper or no Beeper...That is the question?!
Replies: 45
Views: 9592

Re: Beeper or no Beeper...That is the question?!

Good info! I saw one or two of you list a brand of collar, is there any beeper collar that I should steer clear of?
by Onk
Wed Oct 26, 2011 9:01 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Framed dog photo's
Replies: 5
Views: 1439

Re: Framed dog photo's

Very cool pictures and frames! Great job!
by Onk
Wed Oct 26, 2011 8:59 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Will this work to help with retrieve?
Replies: 12
Views: 3809

Re: Will this work to help with retrieve?

I thought the treats might kind of be a mistake Joe! When we work on this he is dragging his CC, I most often don't even hold it...only if he starts having ideas other than mine going thru his mind!
by Onk
Wed Oct 26, 2011 8:49 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Field trials and trainers??
Replies: 27
Views: 5111

Re: Field trials and trainers??

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