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Great looking Pup!

I was secretly hoping Coach Rhoades would come home to PITT....now that Todd Graham has pulled his usual one and done and split for ASU. :roll:

-John

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Thanks kyle,

She sure had a blast!

-John

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My little gsp female is about 36 lbs soaking wet

-John

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Here's one more from KS..... http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff369/mcclinj1/100_6940.jpg And a few from Talbots CA in Missouri which was supposedly a Quail Emphasis area with 18 coveys, but myself and the other hunters that morning didn't find any.... http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff369/mc...

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Finally got around to putting up pictures from our Thanksgiving week hunt in Kansas.....please excuse the noticeable lack of birds. http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff369/mcclinj1/100_6943.jpg http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff369/mcclinj1/100_6942.jpg http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff36...

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For the past two weeks or so, my 1 year old female GSP has began peeing her crate during the day while my wife and I are gone. She's left 8 hours two days a week and maybe a total of 5 the other weekdays. This is not any different than she has been for the past 6 months - year. She has also started ...

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I think what Ryman means is that all the species that you would hunt (traditionally anyway) are closed to hunting during the 2 week rifle deer season here in PA. It is unlawful to hunt deer with dogs in PA and dogs caught chasing deer can be killed. I here there is a bill in the state house which wo...

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I do, I've personally seen bigger deer since the antler restrictions were put in place. Others argue that the deer are larger racked, but that the numbers have diminished so much its not worth hunting them. I'd imagine many of these are the people who hunt 50 yards from the road and go out once a ye...

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Thanks everyone for the responses. I'm not disputing the fact I violated the lease by keeping the chukars / quail on the deck, I just believe that the landlord is going to an extreme measure to "sanitize" the deck. He itemized the cost of the deck repairs as approximately $100 dollars to rent the po...

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He saw them there some time before, but never said anything to me about it. I didn't even think to ask, since they were outside on a wooden deck and not in the house. In retrospect, i should have asked, The sad thing is, its really not even about the birds. This guy is looking for reasons not to giv...

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So my wife and I just received a letter from our previous landlord that because I violated the lease by keeping two quail or chukars in a small pigeon trap on our deck, that he is using our security deposit to rent a power washer and then reseal the deck for sanitation reasons. I guess violated the ...

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Proudag, Does the pup spend anytime in front of either your AC or heater vent? Mine loves the heat and gets dried out in the winter time and has some dandruff. I just use baby wash when bathing my pup, but for what its worth, I think we have bathed her maybe 4-5 times since we brought her home. -John

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I ended up northwest of sylvan grove (Lucas actually) on a few WIHA and didn't move any birds, it was a long ride from Joplin Mo and I didn't get to hunt for as long as I'd have liked. I was hoping the smaller spots would have been overlooked but i guess maybe not. The pup hunted fairly well, and we...

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Before I had a yard, it was generally either 2-3 hours at the dog park once, or 1hr trips twice a day.

-John

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The Incredible Dr. Pol

Just watched him pull porcupine quills from 2 hounds....ouch.

-John

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Knine, I have the Pro 200 model, and my little GSP will respond about 80% of the time on a 1-low. When I took it out of the box and started "testing" it on myself, I didn't realize both contacts had to make contact. I only had one finger on one side of the collar feeling nothing on levels 1-5. I mus...

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That Diamond EA is actually 32/25 and was either too strong for my pup or he didn't handle an ingredient well. There's a lot of people who's dogs' do well on it though, it depends on each dog.

-John

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I have a small GSP (see pic in my avatar) she is around 36-37 pounds at 11 months old, but height / length wise she is small. I'm assuming she was the runt, all the other pups from her litter are "normal" sized. Her Dam's full sister is about the same size and received her VC title this year. I was ...

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Is there a reason you don't want the wire style crates? If I lay the rear seats down, in my Ford Escape, I can fit 2 definitely and I'm fairly certain a third would fit as well.....It'd be cheaper to replace crates than a vehicle. Does Toyota make anything smaller than the Forerunner?

-John

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Welcome aboard!

-John

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Ekoog,

Just a little over a month now, and she she's been on 2 cups a day. I had her on 3 for a week or so, but cut her back....it seems pretty potent stuff. I'm having it shipped in local from a dealer in Ohio. I wish more places would carry it.

-John

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The gent from Pittsburgh is me. I switched over to Ultra from Diamond EA, because my pup wasn't doing well on it. I'm not necessarily criticizing Diamond here as I'm sure many dogs do well on it, but mine was always thin and if I increased her food her stools got loose and they weren't great already...

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Chaz,

What did the DCNR charge for those maps, For some reason only Forbes State Forest has the maps online.

-John

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MY little female is 10 months and was just weighed this morning at 38lbs.

-John

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I know at our dog park, three different dogs (mine included) have gotten violoently ill this week. While mine seemed to fight it off, the other two 1GSP... 1GWP/ES/?? ...had to go to the ER vet. Apparently the vets are seeing it alot lately with how wet it has been here. They said it was all the mus...

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This past weekend Chloe completed her first 3 legs of her JH title at the Oak Ridge Pointing Dog Club / German Shorthaired Pointer Club of Ohio's dual fall hunt Test in Harrisville, Pennsylvania. Despite low 40 degree weather and a constant pouring rain, Chloe performed well in 3/4 of her braces. Sh...

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Point-Count surveys are used to measure local densities and population trends in communities for a vast number of birds. I'm sure if OK residents demanded it and were willing to pony up much more tax money. A mark-recapture study would be more accurate, requiring much more man hours and effort. The ...

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Thanks Everyone,

I think I'll probably try a few of those area's in MO near Joplin and maybe one in KS just west of the Missouri border. I'm gonna try and sneak away one day and drive to the western side of the state in search of more birds.

Thanks for the help!

-John

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Is the bag balm used for conditioning, or just soothing injured pads?

-John

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My pup pulled and pulled and was a pain to walk and I was afraid she was gonna hurt herself pulling. I got a command lead a few months back and she learned to heel almost immediately.

-John

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Sailor told me the premium and entry fee will be up on Oak Ridge's site this week.

-John

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Sailor,

There are a few of us who would like some more info on the grouse trial....you mind elaborating on that a bit / posting some more info.

-John

-John

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Thanks everybody for the replies. From what I've been able to read, the SE region of KS is (or was traditionally) good for prairie chickens. Any opinions on this?

-John

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Great Prize Doc, Thank You!

Count me in please!

-John

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I grew up around hunting. My brother and I started going going to the processor and posing for pictures around 6-7. We both started to actually pull the trigger when we were 12, killing squirrels and deer and even a grouse that scared the crap out of me when I was around 14. My only regret is I didn...

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How far along in training should a puppy be before considering entering walking puppy / JH Tests? I currently have a 9 month old GSP female that is bird crazy and hunts and quarters well. She had been holding point and allowing me to flush before breaking around 80% time. I sent her to the trainer f...

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I've just been informed (by the wife) that we will be visiting friends who live in Joplin, Missouri and Grove, Oklahoma over Thanksgiving. I plan on bringing my gsp pup who will be about a week shy of a year old. Any advice on public areas in the region. From what I've read, it's not as bird heavy a...

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I imagine so. The chukar challenge we have here is more like an end of the year family fun day. You could probably either call LCS or Spring Lane Hunt Club to find out. Are you gonna make the Rick Smith seminar and Pig roast too?

-John

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I'll be there on Saturday as well....haven't entered my pup though. Its a chukar challenge right?

-John

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I'm feeding 3/4 cup of Diamond EA twice a day....stools are nice and firm now. Yes using the Sportdog C9 tablets ( 1/2 a tab twice a day)

-John

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My pup's had consistently loose stools for some time now....first I wormed her....Then when that didn't work, I started giving half a tablet twice a day at meal times. Her stools have firmed up and she isn't straining anymore. Coincidentally I also cut her food back...I had done that several times b...

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It seems to stay in place fairly well even on my pups tiny neck....It comes with its own collar, but I put it on the same as the receiver. I'm still trying to get my pup used to the noise....you definitely shouldn't have trouble hearing it...its LOUD.

-John

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How "ratty" do you let the toys get before taking away. My pup has a few nylabones and the black tire rubber toys, but she has been able to wear the edges down. The tire especially, 5 minutes after I gave it to her she was breaking hunks of it off.

-John

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I also have a TT with 18 levels, and my pup responds to a 1 high, or a 2 low if she really needs convincing.

-John

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My family had a BBQ in the backyard last night, and to keep the pup busy I gave her one of those retriever rolls. Instead of eating it, she decided to try and bury it in the yard. She came back to us when she was done and her nose was rubbed raw and bloody. Can I put Hydrogen Peroxide & Neosporin on...

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We also call our dog Chloe.... Chlo Chlo....Stubbles.....Wittle.....Wombat....Qhoe (Like a little kid)

-John

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We built CO2 dragsters than ran on a wire and held a tournament at there completion. They were just a wooden car with a blind hole drilled in the rear to accept a cartridge. There was some sort of a timing system and firing mechanism to ensure the cyclinder's were punctured at the same time. We also...

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The wife and I just started training to do the warrior dash next year, hoping to knock off some off the weight I gained with my health scare last winter. Currently alternating between the gym and hiking / light trail running. The pup seems to enjoy it.

-John

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8 month old female weighs in at 34.5lbs.

-John

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You might wanna check your local Tractor Supply store for the prices on diamond. I have been feeding my pup diamond extreme athlete since around 4 months old, and a 40lb bag is around $31.00 after tax.

-John

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