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- Mon Dec 21, 2015 11:02 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Gun Laws
- Replies: 39
- Views: 14228
Re: Gun Laws
It is hard to tell what Trump is for or against this week, and he doesn't even know about what he might do next week; but I can't believe he would fall for holding gun companies liable for crimes done with guns. That seems to be faint praise for Trump. There is no question in my mind that the most ...
- Mon Dec 21, 2015 10:53 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: breeding help/suggestions
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6948
Re: breeding help/suggestions
Some bitches do not take kindly to courting until they are ready. I have seen them do serious damage do the male. That is why we like a large area where they male has the opportunity to escape.........Cj Some are ready physically, but frightened or just mean; I have had to muzzle and hold their hea...
- Mon Dec 21, 2015 9:05 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: breeding help/suggestions
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6948
Re: breeding help/suggestions
I prefer to let Mother Nature take care of it, and keep an empty kennel for courting. But when someone travels some distance and will not leave the female, you have to help them.
- Mon Dec 21, 2015 8:19 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Gun Laws
- Replies: 39
- Views: 14228
Re: Gun Laws
I brought up the anthology to show how asinine it is, how it does not work. I really wish you had more courage, I would like to know how suing the gun manufacturers a good idea? How it would stop mass shootings? How it would do anything but drive up the cost of guns? The next step is to hold individ...
- Mon Dec 21, 2015 2:07 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Gun Laws
- Replies: 39
- Views: 14228
Re: Gun Laws
I have a position; I choose not to share it. It would appear I'm on a mission to inform. What's your mission? Is it to misinform? Or is it to create fear? My mission is to educate and to reveal those that fully support the Second Ammendment. The gun - car analogy does not hold; no one is stupid eno...
- Sun Dec 20, 2015 9:30 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Gun Laws
- Replies: 39
- Views: 14228
Re: Gun Laws
So you have no position? Just on a mission to state the obvious?
- Sun Dec 20, 2015 7:10 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Gun Laws
- Replies: 39
- Views: 14228
Re: Gun Laws
should general motors be held responsable when someone gets drunk and drive .can i blame the silverware for being over weight Probably not, but you can still sue (and possibly have your case heard) for those situations. PLCAA stops those cases from even being heard. So you support allowing the gun ...
- Sun Dec 20, 2015 12:52 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Gun Laws
- Replies: 39
- Views: 14228
Re: Gun Laws
It is hard to tell what Trump is for or against this week, and he doesn't even know about what he might do next week; but I can't believe he would fall for holding gun companies liable for crimes done with guns. There are enough liberal judges and juries to award billions each year. That is gun cont...
- Sun Dec 20, 2015 8:49 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Gun Laws
- Replies: 39
- Views: 14228
Gun Laws
Should gun manufacturers be held liable when their products are used to maim or kill? All three Dem Presidential candidates say yes. If the ban were lifted, not one manufacturer could remain in business. Should car manufacturers be sued when a drunk driver kills others? Should the Government be allo...
- Fri Dec 18, 2015 10:51 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Pups Ecollar experience in the field
- Replies: 18
- Views: 6980
Re: Pups Ecollar experience in the field
".............cannot recall his(George's ) tone in the training tapes, but George is rather critical of me(Neil) in person about my(Neil) letting dogs knock and chase Wild chukars up to a year or sixteen months old; he( George) insists I make my(Neil) job harder, and based on our experience level h...
- Thu Dec 17, 2015 2:25 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Young setter playing rough...
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4741
Re: Young setter playing rough...
I don't whack dogs either, but I do train them. Never had one continue to act up after I said "No", if I did I would "whoa" them. The dog does not respect you or your authority. I am surprised he is performing well in the field, usually it carries over, and may well soon. The dog needs exercise, a l...
- Tue Dec 15, 2015 9:06 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Training Book Recommendations
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4217
Re: Training Book Recommendations
An excellently framed question. There are a number of good books on basic obedience that will help you out. Check out Amazon, abe books.com, or your local library. Also consider PetsMart or Petco, and while there check out the bulletin board for obedience groups/classes. No matter their other jobs a...
- Sun Dec 13, 2015 9:44 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: What is a Problem
- Replies: 39
- Views: 11621
Re: What is a Problem
Ezzy, I am not at all upset, and I always welcome your comments. I am pretty sure when the OP asked for any thoughts on e-collars (his last sentence) that most certainly includes proper usage. But since it was such an incomplete question, maybe he wants to become a salesman or buy stocks. Which is m...
- Sun Dec 13, 2015 12:38 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: What is a Problem
- Replies: 39
- Views: 11621
Re: What is a Problem
I am just curious what everyone's philosophy on the use of an E-collar is. I have never used an e-collar with any of my dogs although I have never trained a bird dog either. Is it is something you use? Do you use it all the time or just in the field? Any thoughts on e-collars are greatly appreciate...
- Sat Dec 12, 2015 8:03 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: What is a Problem
- Replies: 39
- Views: 11621
Re: What is a Problem
I think the OP made a well thought out request asking how everyone uses one, when and where. It wasn't specifically pointed out but I think that also meant how are the results. I am somewhat at a loss as to why an open end question would bother anyone. I get upset when someone asks but also tells y...
- Sat Dec 12, 2015 5:42 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: What is a Problem
- Replies: 39
- Views: 11621
Re: What is a Problem
I am just curious what everyone's philosophy on the use of an E-collar is. I have never used an e-collar with any of my dogs although I have never trained a bird dog either. Is it is something you use? Do you use it all the time or just in the field? Any thoughts on e-collars are greatly appreciate...
- Sat Dec 12, 2015 9:21 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: What is a Problem
- Replies: 39
- Views: 11621
Re: What is a Problem
With the criticism came some introspection. I don't mind their basic questions as much as their total lack of specificity of their situation and problem. And their casual regard to dogs and dog training. So don't mind me, if they don't care enough to give details, I will just walk away. Seems clear ...
- Fri Dec 11, 2015 6:08 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: What is a Problem
- Replies: 39
- Views: 11621
Re: What is a Problem
How do I check my oil level Neil ? My puppy is on 'favourite stuff' protein level recommended food and doing great! He does run off now and then but I'm thinking of progressing to Field trials. Any suggestions on how to control his exuberance? He is great off lead when he is doing what he likes wha...
- Fri Dec 11, 2015 4:24 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: What is a Problem
- Replies: 39
- Views: 11621
Re: What is a Problem
I have never checked, but do you think people enter a car or tractor forum and ask how do I check my oil level? Or even a new parent's group and ask how to put a diaper on. I don't think so, as those are dumb questions that even a quick reading of the owner's manual or cursory search of the internet...
- Fri Dec 11, 2015 8:38 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: What is a Problem
- Replies: 39
- Views: 11621
Re: What is a Problem
Good point Bill. And I have never understand how they know which birds to point either. I have had to train most to point woodcock, but they just seem to come out of the box knowing about gallinacious birds (or however you spell it). Did have an intense conversation with a Judge that ordered my dog ...
- Thu Dec 10, 2015 8:11 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: What is a Problem
- Replies: 39
- Views: 11621
Re: What is a Problem
I have found today's well bred dog of any breed are so resilient and forgiving that anything short of repeated severe abuse will be shrugged off. Most accidents are just the incidents you mentioned, if not repeated. I do wish the posters new to dogs would get a book, video, attend a seminar, or join...
- Thu Dec 10, 2015 5:42 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Relocating or going in on the flush
- Replies: 57
- Views: 27262
Re: Relocating or going in on the flush
The value of circle the birds has been debated for a 100 years, the great Hall of Fame setter Count Noble was thrown out of some trials for doing it, thinking it a form of blinking. Based on the esteemed opinions of so many, I have nothing to add, other than I won't allow it in my dogs.
- Thu Dec 10, 2015 12:27 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Relocating or going in on the flush
- Replies: 57
- Views: 27262
Re: Relocating or going in on the flush
And I will admit the seemingly endless point & creep, point & creep, will not often be seen favorably by judges; nor do I enjoy it hunting. But as Joe says, a snappy, confident self-relocation with purpose will be rewarded.
- Thu Dec 10, 2015 10:57 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Relocating or going in on the flush
- Replies: 57
- Views: 27262
Re: Relocating or going in on the flush
Creeping and circling on birds that are not moving means the dog wants to see them fly. If you want your dog steady, take him back to the yard and the checkcord and pigeons and help him clean up his act. I don't much like the word "hammering" as it pertains to a young dog that hasn't been taught to...
- Wed Dec 09, 2015 9:29 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Critiquing The Delmar Smith Method
- Replies: 95
- Views: 46741
Re: Critiquing The Delmar Smith Method
Ezzy is right. On a whim once, I took a 7 year old couch potato pet that had never been off leash except in a dog park and had him steady to wing and shot in 2 months. They are never too old to learn!
- Wed Dec 09, 2015 5:26 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Flagging
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1787
Re: Flagging
She is 6 months old, she will be fine, just a little unsure.
Many wouldn't, but I would kill a few birds for her.
Many wouldn't, but I would kill a few birds for her.
- Tue Dec 08, 2015 12:06 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Modernizing the 2nd Amendment
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6603
Re: Modernizing the 2nd Amendment
why dont we ever hear about where some one stops a crime or someone life was saved because they had a gun the nra should be bringing this out They try to publicize it, news will not carry it. Every issue of their 3 magazines has a section on it, and if you Friend them on Facebook there are frequent...
- Tue Dec 08, 2015 8:26 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Pre-release birds
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2878
Re: Pre-release birds
I've been working/training my GSP for the last year. Most of our bird work has been done with remote launchers. I'd like to take her on her first hunt this season. Unfortunately there aren't many wild quail in Louisiana, so I'm going to have to release some birds. I was just wonder the best way to ...
- Mon Dec 07, 2015 2:00 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Pre-release birds
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2878
Re: Pre-release birds
It depends on how much money you have to invest. This late in the year, I would put out 5 groups of at least five birds the evening before in cardboard boxes with one end open, then spread a handful of milo near the area. Pick the release site with some canopy, but not heavily wooded or extremely th...
- Sun Dec 06, 2015 10:00 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Modernizing the 2nd Amendment
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6603
Re: Modernizing the 2nd Amendment
http://freebeacon.com/national-security/72-dhs-employees-on-terrorist-watch-list/ DHS is charged with maintaining and adding names to the terrorist watch list, and 72 of its own employees are on the list. Do you want to trust your constitutional rights to these bureaucrats? The President said tonigh...
- Sun Dec 06, 2015 5:35 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Modernizing the 2nd Amendment
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6603
Re: Modernizing the 2nd Amendment
I am very pro gun, but I honestly believe if you could confiscate all guns in private hands in the US you would great reduce homicides. I just want to be the last one to surrender mine. You would also see a huge rise in other crimes as more of us become helpless victims. But most importantly you wou...
- Sun Dec 06, 2015 10:53 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Modernizing the 2nd Amendment
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6603
Modernizing the 2nd Amendment
Many believe the 2nd Amendment should only apply to muskets, thinking that was the only weapon available at the time of adoption. Not true. http://www.thehistorychannel.co.nz/classroom/day-in-history/600/defence-rapid-fire-gun-patented Those same people accept the 1st Amendment covering radio, telev...
- Fri Dec 04, 2015 1:10 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Say What? Dogs Poop Facing North?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 8032
Re: Say What? Dogs Poop Facing North?
I think I need to apply for a multi million dollar federal grant to get to the bottom of this. I will be hiring you all as research assistants.
- Thu Dec 03, 2015 6:06 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: 2015 Brittany NAFC
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4402
Re: 2015 Brittany NAFC
Thank you all for your kindness. I was very proud of the job Patch did. He had two very nice finds where he looked extremely good on point. You can feel the performance as it happened, handling was effortless as he was always forward and moving to an objective, the only "skill" to the whole thing o...
- Thu Dec 03, 2015 5:45 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Whoa the dog or let him chase?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 10617
Re: Whoa the dog or let him chase?
Yes. You have an untrained dog. Train him.Sharon wrote:Time to go back in training. He is not steady. Get him steady around birds in a controlled situation first. ( backyard, launcher).
- Thu Dec 03, 2015 4:41 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Ford Trailer Backup Assist
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1901
Re: Ford Trailer Backup Assist
That's cool and all, but I always worry about when that stuff goes bad (and you know it will). I always figured if you learn how to reverse with a trailer, parrellel park, or anything else then you won't need any assistance. Still really cool though (even if it is on a ford). There are a lot of ski...
- Thu Dec 03, 2015 4:33 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: 2015 Brittany NAFC
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4402
Re: 2015 Brittany NAFC
And we all should, he knows how to get it done!Sharon wrote:Wow. Congrats. ( I'm going to be reading his posts much more carefully. )
- Thu Dec 03, 2015 4:32 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Say What? Dogs Poop Facing North?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 8032
Re: Say What? Dogs Poop Facing North?
hettmoe wrote:My dogs always poop upwind of the truck whenever we first get to a hunting spot. They face into the wind.
Are you sure? Into the wind? Please check and report back.
- Thu Dec 03, 2015 10:42 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Say What? Dogs Poop Facing North?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 8032
Re: Say What? Dogs Poop Facing North?
I grew up in the Ozarks, moss grow in the shade, in deep woods all around the tree.
- Thu Dec 03, 2015 8:17 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Say What? Dogs Poop Facing North?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 8032
Re: Say What? Dogs Poop Facing North?
Previously I never paid attention to which direction they face, this morning I did. If you want to go to magnetic north, do not take cues from my directionally challenged dogs. They faced from southwest to northwest, none true north. It is interesting, for this morning at least, none of the 6 faced ...
- Thu Dec 03, 2015 3:31 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Say What? Dogs Poop Facing North?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 8032
Say What? Dogs Poop Facing North?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/wa ... story.html
I have no doubt dogs recognize magnetic north, but was not aware of a tendency to observe it during elimination.
I have no doubt dogs recognize magnetic north, but was not aware of a tendency to observe it during elimination.
- Wed Dec 02, 2015 8:38 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: 2015 Brittany NAFC
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4402
Re: 2015 Brittany NAFC
Yes! Congratulations! And he is the son of a NAFC, also owned by Joe. Joe is making history! We have always had good West Coast dogs, but they have not always done well at the Nationals. Joe is busy running his dogs in the National Open this week, but I know he is thankful for the congratulations.
- Wed Dec 02, 2015 1:30 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Ford Trailer Backup Assist
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1901
Ford Trailer Backup Assist
Only available on the F-150 for now, the Ford Pro Trailer Backup Assist is getting good reviews, even from the experienced.
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- Tue Dec 01, 2015 6:34 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: ACS as best of Sporting Group
- Replies: 47
- Views: 25178
Re: ACS as best of Sporting Group
I think realistically in this day and age - true hunting type dogs just don't fit within the new norm of the average household. Most people are happiest with a low drive, low energy dog. Coincidentally, focusing on looks has made most "sporting" dogs fit that niche more than their field cousins. Tr...
- Tue Dec 01, 2015 3:37 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: ACS as best of Sporting Group
- Replies: 47
- Views: 25178
Re: ACS as best of Sporting Group
Still have mixed feelings about the AKC Boykin thing. Had the Boykin Spaniel Society agreed and were accepted as the parent club I would be happy. Just not sure. BSS has done a good job protecting the integrity of the breed for sometime, we will see what happens without their stewardship.
- Tue Dec 01, 2015 3:22 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Vizsla socialization tips?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5069
Re: Vizsla socialization tips?
Thanks Spy, I think I get your point. Still have to ask why socialize? Went to town today and one of the dogs asked to go; went to the drive through at the bank, I made a deposit, Snow got a treat from the nice clerk. Next was the hardware store, she stayed it the truck. Then a couple laps around a ...
- Tue Dec 01, 2015 9:46 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Puppy uses dog house for outhouse
- Replies: 35
- Views: 29074
Re: Puppy uses dog house for outhouse
Way too big, it will not retain his body heat.
I am surprised he wallows in it, usually not the case.
I am surprised he wallows in it, usually not the case.
- Tue Dec 01, 2015 9:43 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: ACS as best of Sporting Group
- Replies: 47
- Views: 25178
Re: ACS as best of Sporting Group
No question I have often contributed, but on this thread I don't think I did.mnaj_springer wrote:"He who is without sin among you...."Neil wrote:Why is it we cannot have an exchange of information?
It almost always becomes an argument void of fact.
- Mon Nov 30, 2015 9:31 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Vizsla socialization tips?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5069
Re: Vizsla socialization tips?
Ezzy,
I am one of those asking a question, I am trying to learn. If it is not anthropomorphism , I just don't understand.
I am one of those asking a question, I am trying to learn. If it is not anthropomorphism , I just don't understand.
- Mon Nov 30, 2015 8:55 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: ACS as best of Sporting Group
- Replies: 47
- Views: 25178
Re: ACS as best of Sporting Group
Why is it we cannot have an exchange of information?
It almost always becomes an argument void of fact.
It almost always becomes an argument void of fact.