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by setterpoint
Thu Aug 18, 2016 7:35 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: The Clintons
Replies: 39
Views: 16261

Re: The Clintons

i know how the system works.. i didnt want to write a book.. if she gets to be elected she gets to select who she wants then that person has to be confirmed. we all know what views the people she selects will stand for
by setterpoint
Thu Aug 18, 2016 2:09 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: The Clintons
Replies: 39
Views: 16261

Re: The Clintons

i dont know about all of this all i can say we the gun owners are in trouble if hillary gets to sellect for the supream court thats the reason im voteing trump. she may not have been put in jail . but neather was oj. the old saying wheres theres smoke theres fire and her whole life has a smoke trail
by setterpoint
Tue Jul 05, 2016 2:01 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Aggressive 2 Year Old Male
Replies: 8
Views: 3368

Re: Aggressive 2 Year Old Male

your frind needs pro.. help therare people out there that know how to deal with this nutering is not going to fix this
by setterpoint
Mon Jul 04, 2016 5:02 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Our memorial
Replies: 6
Views: 4711

Re: Our memorial

not in the yard but in my heart but thats a good thought
by setterpoint
Mon Jul 04, 2016 3:41 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Ranking upland Gamebirds.
Replies: 16
Views: 7840

Re: Ranking upland Gamebirds.

grouse for me just being in the aspen with all the leaves turning there is nothing like it i do hunt some woodcock to but a grouse flush in thick cover that as tough as it gets
by setterpoint
Sun Jun 26, 2016 7:33 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Why won't this backing dog (machine) work?
Replies: 6
Views: 3431

Re: Why won't this backing dog (machine) work?

try a little oil on the moving parts
by setterpoint
Tue May 31, 2016 12:32 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: First time e-collar and very uncomfortable
Replies: 14
Views: 6700

Re: First time e-collar and very uncomfortable

sounds like you got it right keep up the good work
by setterpoint
Mon May 30, 2016 4:44 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: I just leave this here..
Replies: 10
Views: 5171

Re: I just leave this here..

amen
by setterpoint
Wed May 25, 2016 5:49 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Eating grass
Replies: 24
Views: 12051

Re: Eating grass

i have been told dogs eat grass to clean the stomach my dogs will eat it then throw it back up i dont know if thats why or not
by setterpoint
Tue May 24, 2016 11:58 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Gun shy...maybe.
Replies: 15
Views: 7269

Re: Gun shy...maybe.

when you get the dog out or let him out pick up the shotgun first dont open and close the gun just have it with you .you want the dog to think the gun is fun time if you just set on the porch lean the gun up next to you pet the dog he will soon asc. the gun with happy times if you go for a walk if y...
by setterpoint
Tue May 10, 2016 8:06 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Ideas for places to familiarize dog to the gun
Replies: 23
Views: 10811

Re: Ideas for places to familiarize dog to the gun

find a trainer close as you can and tell them what you want to do most trainers are glad to help there might be a small fee but you can get some good tips as you go
by setterpoint
Wed May 04, 2016 8:44 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: new to gun dog training. need advice.
Replies: 71
Views: 31661

Re: new to gun dog training. need advice.

a correction should be within three sec or at least iv been told if i have to correct a dog out at 100 yards the e collar can do that right now. if i have to get my hands on the dog iv lost a lot of time and will the dog know why im getting on him. i can use the collar correct the dog and move on wi...
by setterpoint
Mon May 02, 2016 6:39 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: new to gun dog training. need advice.
Replies: 71
Views: 31661

Re: new to gun dog training. need advice.

the e collar is the best tool you have learn all you can about them i think you may have a change of thought about them
by setterpoint
Mon Apr 25, 2016 7:25 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New to this
Replies: 57
Views: 21348

Re: New to this

hears a though if the dog is a flusher as i think it prob.will be taking arter the springer but will the range be to far out taking after the brit where you cant get a shot but i would hunt the dog and see might make a good one
by setterpoint
Mon Apr 25, 2016 8:24 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: using a shock collar
Replies: 12
Views: 5944

Re: using a shock collar

the best way i can tell you is how i did with my dog she is now 11 month old i would say hear and use the cord to bring her to me dont pull use short jerks on the cord to bring her in you can use treets if you like when she is coming to you put the collar on dog my dog at level 3 is just a twitch of...
by setterpoint
Thu Apr 21, 2016 11:21 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Lowest Stimulation too much???
Replies: 12
Views: 6877

Re: Lowest Stimulation too much???

thats strange most collars when on lowest setting the dog or me cant even fell it my collar is level 3 and then it just a head twitchi have a d t collar and i have bass pro shop collar with a beeper both are level 3 for my dog try it on yourself and see what its putting out
by setterpoint
Wed Apr 20, 2016 7:48 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Heat exhaustion in labs
Replies: 9
Views: 4753

Re: Heat exhaustion in labs

i know i didnt anser the qus. but thought dog was just not responding to commands if the dogs getting to hot then try around water or cut down on training time
by setterpoint
Wed Apr 20, 2016 1:59 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Needs Some Puppy Crate/sleep Advice
Replies: 6
Views: 4049

Re: Needs Some Puppy Crate/sleep Advice

put the dog in the creat but stay with him in the room he might calm down with you there start with 5 min then work your way up to maybe 30 min you may be able to bo a couply things at one time say kennel you may have to make him go in in the end you can have a dog when you say kennel go in himself ...
by setterpoint
Wed Apr 20, 2016 1:52 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Heat exhaustion in labs
Replies: 9
Views: 4753

Re: Heat exhaustion in labs

i dont know much about labs i have pointing dogs but when training i f the dogs is haveing trouble with training i always go back to where the dog was doing good and start again from there and i try to end training with somthing i know the dog will do and start again with what i know the dog will do...
by setterpoint
Mon Apr 18, 2016 8:27 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Ruining A Dog With E Collar
Replies: 12
Views: 5182

Re: Ruining A Dog With E Collar

there has been a many good dog ruint by e collar use in the wrong way around birds you get a blinker some cant be fixed my best abvise is only use e collar when dog knows what command is i have seen people try and use it when the dog dont know what it is being ask to do and the user getting mad beca...
by setterpoint
Tue Apr 12, 2016 3:03 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: New to KC Help
Replies: 10
Views: 5307

Re: New to KC Help

get on internet and find hunting preserve in your area you can train your dog there or buy some birds from them it is a lot easy to let them put the birds out you show up hunt the birds and go back home
by setterpoint
Sat Apr 09, 2016 5:26 pm
Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
Topic: Weinbrenner wood & stream boots
Replies: 7
Views: 9924

Re: Weinbrenner wood & stream boots

where can you find these boots iv never heard of them what is the price are they water proof and insulated
by setterpoint
Sat Apr 09, 2016 9:31 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: pointing to much
Replies: 4
Views: 2466

Re: pointing to much

she hasnt had to much ex.on wild birds last year i hunted her more than ever befor i built a cabin in michigan as i am now retired so she seen a lot more birds. and plan on hunting more this year i have some setters that i hunt also but they did not do this i have never dealt with this befor but i s...
by setterpoint
Fri Apr 08, 2016 7:56 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: pointing to much
Replies: 4
Views: 2466

pointing to much

i have a english pointer 5 years old last year she started pointing as soon as i turned her loose no birds would be there and thru out the hunt she would point and hold point as i walked around her no bird she just started doing this she will still point birds for me but i know shes pointing when th...
by setterpoint
Fri Apr 08, 2016 5:02 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: backing/honoring
Replies: 37
Views: 18323

Re: backing/honoring

one more post on this if the dog knows she is suppost to back but just wont do it then i would use the e collar whoa her to back with a check cord if she moves give her a nick. when do is staying put let her run and if a dog is pointing make her back with the collar
by setterpoint
Fri Apr 08, 2016 6:56 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pup might have Addisons Disease
Replies: 8
Views: 4695

Re: Pup might have Addisons Disease

this just came to me my .dog years ago after hunting for and awhile hab some kind of seizure where she passed out and jerked her legs later on the way home had another attack my vet said it was because of sugar level droped to low she never had another attack that i know of
by setterpoint
Thu Apr 07, 2016 10:57 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Thin Setter
Replies: 10
Views: 6999

Re: Thin Setter

got a english pointer the same way i think its just in some dogs d n a my pointer weighs about 35 pounds but hunts hard all day so i would not get to upset over this as lone as the dogs energy level stays up
by setterpoint
Sun Apr 03, 2016 5:04 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: At a loss
Replies: 7
Views: 3670

Re: At a loss

put the e collar away theres nothing good can come from this from the sound of this your dog knows he did wrong i would not make to much of a big deal out of it give it some time and see if things improve
by setterpoint
Thu Mar 31, 2016 1:55 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: cover dog trails help
Replies: 3
Views: 6254

Re: cover dog trails help

im in kalkaska michigan at my cabin so its not to far to glad..
by setterpoint
Wed Mar 30, 2016 8:43 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: cover dog trails help
Replies: 3
Views: 6254

cover dog trails help

need some advise on cover dog trails in michigan.. dates how to enter.. my dog is 10 months old interested in trails for young dogs what is the age limit .i have never been to cover dog trail befor so i dont know anything about them
by setterpoint
Mon Mar 14, 2016 7:51 am
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: Hello Every one
Replies: 1
Views: 1088

Re: Hello Every one

very good and welcome adoardi think this is the best site going
by setterpoint
Sun Mar 13, 2016 9:40 am
Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
Topic: Help me find a BOOT
Replies: 19
Views: 19732

Re: Help me find a BOOT

iv had better luck with irish setter boots and have tried them all
by setterpoint
Sun Mar 13, 2016 9:34 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Can keep weight on 7 month GSP
Replies: 8
Views: 5267

Re: Can keep weight on 7 month GSP

i have a pointer shes 5 yr old now dog will not put on weight other dogs are setters put on to much weight feeding same dog food no worms some dogs like people are just made that way
by setterpoint
Sat Mar 12, 2016 6:48 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: How to look up pedigrees FDSB
Replies: 5
Views: 3034

Re: How to look up pedigrees FDSB

you would think they would have a web page for this .it cost a lot to reg litter then reg dog you know its all on computer with just a push of a button you could have all this imfo
by setterpoint
Fri Mar 11, 2016 9:12 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Work
Replies: 5
Views: 3753

Re: Work

i would go with the videos perfect start and finish it goes into the details that we cant on this forum as has been said already by oldbeek it will take you thru each steep
by setterpoint
Sun Mar 06, 2016 4:56 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Growling
Replies: 11
Views: 6140

Re: Growling

i hate to say it but you said the dog has not yet bitten your son. so you think it could happen.i think you should get help from a trainer that has delt with this befor dot let this behaver go the dog may never bite dont wait and see get the help and correct this soon as you can
by setterpoint
Fri Mar 04, 2016 7:00 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Vizsla Eye Issues
Replies: 5
Views: 3262

Re: Vizsla Eye Issues

i would go to the vet my dog had a ulcer in his eye he give me some salve to put in it and told me to get some art..tear for dry eyes he is doing much better now
by setterpoint
Tue Mar 01, 2016 9:43 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Using Pen-Raised Quail for Training
Replies: 9
Views: 8474

Re: Using Pen-Raised Quail for Training

i only use quail when my dogs are holding point.the quail are to easy for the dog to catch and that set the training back when i see my dog will point and hold point on pigeons then i put out a few quail and go back to the check cord to make sure the dog points when dog is holding point for me to fl...
by setterpoint
Fri Feb 26, 2016 11:24 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Barking
Replies: 9
Views: 5533

Re: Barking

dogs are like people some times people talk more than others its just there nature you can controll it to a point there are bark collars but the dog cant wear it all the time and they catch on to it fast they know when its not on them i was told just dont pay any att. to the dog but that didnt work ...
by setterpoint
Thu Feb 25, 2016 2:27 pm
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: Feeding dog
Replies: 10
Views: 3584

Re: Feeding dog

yea twice a day is a good habit for pup i dont like leting them eat whenever they want i think its better to have a good feeding habit
by setterpoint
Wed Feb 24, 2016 9:43 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Training Consistent Recall on Stubborn Pup
Replies: 25
Views: 9367

Re: Training Consistent Recall on Stubborn Pup

i agree somthing not right with the collar not tight enough or its just not working have you tried it out on your hand to see if its working if so dog would have some reaction to it with it set on high i have a 8 moold setter now im teaching whoa mycollar setting is level 3level 5 she yelps it goes ...
by setterpoint
Tue Feb 23, 2016 2:43 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Field Trial Setters, who are the major players?
Replies: 11
Views: 7566

Re: Field Trial Setters, who are the major players?

hytest setters out of knoxville tn he runs trials with these dogs
by setterpoint
Tue Feb 23, 2016 11:01 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Everyone has a plan till they get hit- New Jersey Brittany
Replies: 9
Views: 4988

Re: Everyone has a plan till they get hit- New Jersey Brittany

all you said is perfectly normal pup stuff you did well not to use shock coller the dog is way to young keep it fun just take the dog for walks and let it be a pup you can do basic stuff but keep it fun
by setterpoint
Mon Feb 22, 2016 9:49 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Planted Birds
Replies: 16
Views: 6787

Re: Planted Birds

ray sum it up pretty good you can do some serching and see where some use this in diff ways and for diff reasons one is there are two birds if when you flush the planted bird the dog might start after it you can pop the bird in the launcher the dog thinks he flushed that bird thers a lot of ways to ...
by setterpoint
Sat Feb 20, 2016 7:02 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New to me 7yo GSP
Replies: 11
Views: 4886

Re: New to me 7yo GSP

nice looking dog.. you will never be the same
by setterpoint
Wed Feb 17, 2016 10:40 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Puppy seems to hate crate during the day. Normal?
Replies: 16
Views: 8086

Re: Puppy seems to hate crate during the day. Normal?

normal reaction the pup wants to be with you thats a good thing but there are times we just cant and have to kennel them most will learn during the day they might be in the kennel and adjust to this iv had some that never did adjust but would go right in at bedtime
by setterpoint
Wed Feb 17, 2016 4:17 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Aggressive Female GSP puppy?
Replies: 28
Views: 13150

Re: Aggressive Female GSP puppy?

im by no means an expert on this but it sounds like your husband is the boss and then your dog then you in that order do as you done befor grab her collar and make her kennel that shows your the boss not her but i would get help if your not sure you can do that ob training is not going to hurt you o...
by setterpoint
Mon Feb 15, 2016 7:11 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Tips on pigeons/ new trainer
Replies: 6
Views: 2679

Re: Tips on pigeons/ new trainer

yes you will need quail i get the dog pointing pigeons and do all my training on pigeons and when dog is holding point then go to quail
by setterpoint
Sun Feb 14, 2016 5:11 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Harassment while training dogs legally on public land
Replies: 32
Views: 14284

Re: Harassment while training dogs legally on public land

if its pub.land its there for pub use its just like if im out hunting and i go to one of my spots to hunt and someone is parked there i move on to try another spot if i know thers a trial going to take place i would find somwhere else but they should have to post it to let you no about it if they do...