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My dog has run in three horseback trials and I do not have a horse. I got a wrangler horse and just gave it a go. Dive right in. I found folks to be very helpful and welcoming to me and some other newbies.

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New Jersey--Teaneck-grew up in Bergenfield til 15 then Chatham( first hunts were in the Great Swamp and around Basking Ridge) Chatham.... funny, I am in New Providence. We always get our christmas tree at that nursery in Great Swamp. Unfortunatley they don't allow you to run dogs there these days.

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That's really great. Congratulations!!

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Did you pay for it with Amex? If so, and it was in the last 90 days (or something like that), the purchase protection will cover it, even for something self-inflicted like losing it. I buy just about everything with my Amex for this reason, plus they double a manufacturers warranty! Most people don'...

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http://www.gundogforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=58&t=15749 Do you absolutely want a pup, or would you consider a started dog. For instance, right here in the GDF classifieds is/was a started Viz for sale. You can tell in how the dog was described, its accomplishments, and the honesty in why it is b...

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Identify what you want in a dog and have that ready when talking to breeders. 1) Do you want a hard-charging ranging dog or more of a foot-hunters pace dog? 2) Do you think you might get into field trialing? 3) Will it be an indoor dog or outdoor dog - does the breeder breed for disposition? 4) Does...

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Love it! That is really something, especially cutting down the weed and the quarter in the air.

He says "naw, I don't brag, I just tell ya the facts."

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Lucky guys! Bwjohn - how far are you from Pittsburg, NH? It is way up north, close to VT border, and there are tens of thousands of continguous forest lands there to hunt. You can pretty much pull of down any logging road and hunt until your hearts content.

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Dirty Jerz Lab - welcome from a fellow North Jersey resident!

SeniorCoot - sounds like a blessed life!

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Man here is a deal. Lanber 12 ga field model - case colored receiver for $550! I have four Lanber o/u's and they are great. If the original poster didn't buy that verona he should be all over this.

http://www.shotgunworld.com/bbs/viewtopic.php?t=166480

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Hey good luck, Matt! Where is it being held?

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LOL ok ok so we are going to "refine" each others technique. That's more like it. Looking back on this past year I think I initially overhandled my dog - part of my own fear/insecurity about losing her in the field, and thinking I knew where she needed to go, etc. Frankly the best advice and or com...

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Sharon wrote:I know you were concerned. You must feel better. That's great. I assume she's on antibiotics for the Lyme?

Yes, thanks. She will be on them for three weeks. She had no symptoms so that is a good sign to begin with.

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I wouldn't leave home without mine. Love it!

Only glitch was one hunt it was beeping and the message read "arriving at Ginger" whenever we were close to each other. (Like somehow it was tracking her). that hasn't happened since.

gar-dog

The needle biopsy was inconclusive, so they suggested wait a month and observe, and then do a regular biopsy. Well, about two days later they were gone! So who knows.... Perhaps she had a little bruise or thorn from hunting or something. But all is well, except the testing positive for Lyme part....

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crbrumbelow wrote:Well I got my first Pointer. It will be my first time training a dog to hunt.

Fine looking fellow and you are in for loads of fun. But let's get things straight, this dog is going to teach YOU to hunt!

Enjoy and congrats. I got my first pup Fall 2007 and we are having a blast.
Gary

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http://www.canine-epilepsy.net/basics/basics_index.html It begins with a stiffening of the muscles (the tonic part). Usually the pet will fall to their side with the legs stretched out and the head back. Once the seizure has begun, the pet is no longer conscious even though his eyes may remain open ...

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Never heard of him. Could you tell us more about him?
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You could also consider South Jersey - down there you have easy access to I-95, close to great beaches - Cape May, etc. Atlantic City. Plus you'd be near M&M Sporting Clays, and easy flying in and out of Philadelphia. You could join the English Setter Club - 350 acres of training grounds. And you'd ...

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Well hot dog, he's yours! Congratulations.

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Gun shyness is man made. Sometimes it is and sometimes it isn't. You really need to quit while your ahead. :oops: Funny, I was just reading in Eastern Upland Shooting about a Cornell University study on gunshy dogs, and it appears that it is not necessarily manmade. I agree with the poster on page ...

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We started Ginger on antibiotics today, although she shows no symptoms whatsoever. The vet said a positive result means the dog has been exposed to it and has produced antibodies because of it, but that doesn't mean the she will necessarily "get it." I have been tested for Lyme a few years ago. I mi...

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I took Ginger in to the vet yesterday to have a needle biopsy for a lump, and we got her shots that were due, blood drawn, etc. On the way home I got a call that she tested positive for Lyme so I will have to start her on antibiotics. Good news is she has no symptoms, so we caught it early. (I use F...

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Chase: for pheasants, which tend to run, I don't imagine you are way off base. While a dog may hold point forever,the pheasant won't allow himself to be pinned as long as other game birds. But as you can see, many have success. While your dog may wait for you, a pheasant wont necessarily be so accom...

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My Dad is in town and he gave me his slide rule and drafting set from when he started engineering school in 1948. I used to ogle over them when I was a kid. I also got some neat vintage bird hunting and dog books, a small dog bronze, and of course the lithographs in my other thread!

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My 15 month-old brittany has two masses on her ribcage. They are on a line with the farthest nipple from her groin, but up the side about an inch (not towards her midline). I understand that Brittanys are especially susceptible to mammary cancer, but it is extremely rare for any dog under 2 years ol...

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Wagner wrote:I Asked for the Garmin Astro, we will see what happens.

fingers crossed...

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I too am a softy for the nostalgic stuff, even though it is before my time. Isn't that funny? Same here. I try to understand what compels me. I feel like there is still history out there that you can touch, but it is slowly slipping away. America is heading in a confusing direction, and a tribute t...

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I just haven't decided which one is my favorite yet. I am just taking it all in. My 78 year-old Dad just got here for Christmas with us... the first he has spent with us since I have had my "own family" and moved away. That's pretty neat. I too have most of the modern "material" stuff that I want. A...

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Wagner wrote:This good news even made my day better.

Isn't that the truth. We all love our dogs and have a lot of time and commitment put into them. It's something you realize could happen to any of us.
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How is Santa gonna be this year? Santa came early for me, so I'll start. In an antique store in NJ I found four nicely-framed original A.B. Frost Chromolithographs from the series "Shooting Pictures" that came out in 1895. This was a subscription series of 12 different lithographs published as a lim...

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I had the same problem with one of mine. The very best anwser is to wait until she's about ten years old and it should go away. Gary LOL! My dog does not pee but does what is described in the original post. After jumping around with excitement she rolls on her back and wants to be petted. She also ...

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Prayers answered... Great news!

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Great pictures! Thanks for sharing. It is only fitting that 'ol Ruff outsmarted you your last outing. That will keep you even more looking forward to '09.
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The one in my link, called a Traditions, is also a Kimar. They appear to be the same gun, but I bought mine as a Kimar. Anyone know for sure?

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http://www.gundogsonline.com/ProdDtl.asp?iProdID=11063

I think this one is awesome. very high quality. $69.99. Buy something else to get you to a $75 total and you get free shipping too. (primers, for example)

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I shouldn't have come to work today in NYC because it will be tough getting home. We are starting to get hammered. Let's hope New Jersey Transit Trains have their act together...

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I have three kids that were 13, 11, and 5 a year ago when we got our pup. We had a little of this with my 5-year old daughter, so we taught her that she's the boss too and she has learned to control the dog well. I also let her hold the leash some on walks... I think this sent a message to the dog. ...

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Dennmor wrote: There are always those who pooh-pooh $500 dollar guns but few of them actually own one.
dennmor

Frankly, there are reasons for that with a lot of cheap double guns. But in the case of Lanbers and Veronas in particular, that is just not the case.
Cheers,
G

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WOW!!!

We are not worthy!!!!!!
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omega58 wrote: Gander Mountain in Grandville has a Verona 501 right now for $529. They might go down on it for you, doesn't have the factory pad on it, just some plastic.

Go buy that gun!

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That's some snow all right! I like the pic of the dog tearing across the yard. Happy day! Happy Day!

Dogs can sure get excited by the snow.
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I believe it was a Crowne Plaza in Lake Placid, NY. (Kid had a hockey tournament up there). PS - i like the crate in a pen idea that was mentioned. Get those little fence/pens - maybe buy some cheap roll-out linoluem to just lay down and cover with paper. Put the crate inside. That way pup can move ...

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Great pics and gorgeous country!

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Hotel rooms? You guys have got to be kidding me.... NEVER.

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I might get a live quail or pigeon and clip its wings and let him after it in the yard, and say nothing, maybe even go inside. Take yourself out of the equation and observe what happens. That way maybe you can determine if it is about you/obedience or the birds. I would make sure the "bird thing" is...

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Sounds like a plan. As for clays, I am tentative to shoot with a couple of guys from SGW on Jan 4th. I'll keep you posted.

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It was awesome. My boys loved it too! Thanks.

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Matt: I think you should definitely do hunt tests with your dogs. I am sure you will get a lot of satisfaction out of that. Given your dogs are already 2 years old - past the "Derby" qualifications - they would need to be fully broke to compete in trials. So that may be something to aspire to in the...

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This year I read Burton Spiller's Grouse Feathers , More Grouse Feathers , and Grouse Feathers Again . Very pleasurable reading and you will learn a lot about grouse hunting. I read another book called something like Greatest Dog Stories or something to that effect which was also very enjoyable. Ted...

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