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by postoakshorthairs
Thu Feb 04, 2010 8:31 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: 2-year-old Black Labrador with Hair Loss/Itching
Replies: 78
Views: 26514

Re: 2-year-old Black Labrador with Hair Loss/Itching

I don't know what the tests or allergy shots costs...so can't help you there. The basics of the testing/shots are: you test to see what the dog is allergic to and then give small doses of that substance over time to desensitize the dog to the allergen. I don't know if it cures the dog, but in theory...
by postoakshorthairs
Wed Feb 03, 2010 1:56 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Attention problems with HEEL and WHOA
Replies: 13
Views: 4564

Re: Attention problems with HEEL and WHOA

She's 5 months old. You have to be patient and go in very short intervals and keep it fun. I agree with VZ.
by postoakshorthairs
Mon Jan 25, 2010 2:23 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pic of litter
Replies: 9
Views: 3930

Re: Pic of litter

I see lots of "pick of the litter" for sales posted so either it's not a guarantee or nobody knows how to pick. I think your right...if your not set on sex, markings etc. and they all act and are socialized the same....it's potluck.
by postoakshorthairs
Mon Jan 25, 2010 2:17 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Turkey
Replies: 34
Views: 8012

Re: Turkey

So how is he supposed to pick up a turkey? With his mouth :idea: :D some wild turkeys and geese aren't much different in size/weight from what i've seen so i bet a full size lab could pick one up without much problem but i do agree with the why. Plus the limited wild turkey hunting i've done you ha...
by postoakshorthairs
Mon Jan 25, 2010 12:19 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: just some pictures of some mutts
Replies: 8
Views: 2119

Re: just some pictures of some mutts

I'm guessing that woodworking is not your profession... :lol: :lol: Was thinking the same thing but decided to be nice...my thought was the dog wasn't nervous about the barrel...he was nervous about what was holding the barrel. It looks like some scaffolding i seen in Jamaica. :mrgreen: Sorry SJ..j...
by postoakshorthairs
Wed Jan 20, 2010 1:48 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Air Travel with Large Dogs
Replies: 4
Views: 1405

Re: Air Travel with Large Dogs

I don't have any experience traveling with, but i have shipped a couple of adult dogs....which i believe is what you'll basically have to do. I used Delta (which i believe now is northwest but might be mistaken) and you sent them as "live cargo". I was charged by the crate size/weight. They're prett...
by postoakshorthairs
Fri Jan 15, 2010 10:27 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: When to get the pup neutured.
Replies: 24
Views: 6107

Re: When to get the pup neutured.

If I could I would give him his balls back.
:mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: Quote of the year so far! :D :D :D LMFAO
by postoakshorthairs
Thu Jan 14, 2010 9:52 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Puppy Names
Replies: 28
Views: 11774

Re: Puppy Names

Quail Hollow's Flew the Coop
Man denise is good at this!
by postoakshorthairs
Thu Jan 14, 2010 9:51 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Puppy Names
Replies: 28
Views: 11774

Re: Puppy Names

All of mine come (eventually) to "Hey you #$%@% piece of !@#%!#@$$ get the !@#%!@#$ over HERE!"
we better never run dogs together...they'll all come running :D :D
by postoakshorthairs
Thu Jan 14, 2010 9:18 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: WARNING DEAD COYOTE PIC
Replies: 48
Views: 14888

Re: WARNING DEAD COYOTE PIC

When my dad/brother first started hunting coyotes with dogs there were a couple of people who wouldn't let them run on their property.."they are part of nature and don't hurt anything...they're so beautiful etc.." A couple of them quickly changed their minds when they witnessed their small family do...
by postoakshorthairs
Wed Jan 13, 2010 3:03 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: GSP stud question
Replies: 22
Views: 10249

Re: GSP stud question

I would say some of it depends on the pedigree behind the dog. I'm sure he's a nice dog but the previous poster is right...plenty of MH studs out there and most people serious about breeding aren't concerned about black vs. brown..it's about the stud and the right fit. He looks nice in the picture. ...
by postoakshorthairs
Wed Jan 13, 2010 11:35 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Sportmix and Pro Pac
Replies: 17
Views: 6604

Re: Sportmix and Pro Pac

Ok. If you compare calories per pound sportmix 24/20 is higher in calories per pound then every kind of diamond natural except the extreme athlete.
by postoakshorthairs
Wed Jan 13, 2010 11:09 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Sportmix and Pro Pac
Replies: 17
Views: 6604

Re: Sportmix and Pro Pac

I have never paid any attention to calories per cup since it really doesn't mean anything Huh? How can you say calories don't mean anything? I am positive you know more about dog food than I, but I have suffered thru a fair amount of college level nutrition classes so I have to disagree. An animal....
by postoakshorthairs
Wed Jan 13, 2010 9:33 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Sportmix and Pro Pac
Replies: 17
Views: 6604

Re: Sportmix and Pro Pac

Just curious...what made you decide to start out feeding double the amount? Unless i misread it looks like the 24/20 sportmix mini chunks have more calories per cup than any of the diamond natural varieties...not being a wisea$$ just curious.
by postoakshorthairs
Fri Jan 08, 2010 8:24 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Hello, anyone
Replies: 4
Views: 1624

Re: Hello, anyone

we raised beagles for years when i was a kid. as long as there is ample straw and protection from the wind they will be fine. My wife used to worry about the same thing until we found our golden sleeping outside of his dog his in the winter so he could cool down :D
by postoakshorthairs
Fri Jan 08, 2010 10:32 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Proper food amount and losing weight
Replies: 32
Views: 6461

Re: Proper food amount and losing weight

My grandfather told me he used wads of chewing tobacco to de-worm his dogs, man those were the good old days. A little Redman and you were good to go. I heard that as well. Actually my grandfather let me try some of his redman when i was ten and told me it would "get rid of the worms". The only wor...
by postoakshorthairs
Thu Jan 07, 2010 5:05 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: HIGHLANDS RISE AND SHINE
Replies: 29
Views: 7284

Re: HIGHLANDS RISE AND SHINE

great looking dogs ted! I too am a fan of the saddle on the male. Who's the sire? Looks like another male i've seen.
by postoakshorthairs
Wed Jan 06, 2010 10:37 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Roadmaps for training....A MUST
Replies: 15
Views: 4078

Re: Roadmaps for training....A MUST

Great subject Chris! I read more than i comment on with regards to this. I'm no expert trainer but here are the main mistakes i decipher from the posts: 1. They get the cart before the horse. Meaning they spend the time and money to buy a puppy and then start asking questions, instead of asking ques...
by postoakshorthairs
Wed Jan 06, 2010 9:57 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Typical price for a good pheasant mount?
Replies: 5
Views: 6236

Re: Typical price for a good pheasant mount?

I haven't had a pheasant mounted but have a mallard in flight that cost around 250 a couple years ago. As to the damage repair...i think how it turns out largely depends on the location of the damage and the skill of the taxidermist.
by postoakshorthairs
Wed Jan 06, 2010 9:35 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Scared of gun
Replies: 6
Views: 2658

Re: Scared of gun

My opinion, FWIW, is that the dog has been shot by a BB gun or something without you knowing about it. Could have been. My parents used to raise and still have JRT's. I remember my dad got a cookie jar for his birthday....can't remember what it looked like but nothing threatening....and one of them...
by postoakshorthairs
Tue Jan 05, 2010 2:26 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: to smell or not to smell (a dead dog)
Replies: 23
Views: 7989

Re: to smell or not to smell (a dead dog)

feel a bit crucified for asking the question after reading some of the answers. i think most misunderstood what i was getting at. Sorry you feel like that. You have to be pretty thick skinned to ask a question on this board...you'll get plenty of answers with little regard for your feelings :D That...
by postoakshorthairs
Tue Jan 05, 2010 9:34 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: How do I purchase in Current Dog Market
Replies: 13
Views: 3835

Re: How do I purchase in Current Dog Market

as far as price...i've seen dogs advertised that are supposed to p,b and r from 700-to 5000 but don't see many that are already house broken. I also think price depends on the breed. It seems like you can find a broke pointer or setter cheaper than continental breeds. The problem is, like you said, ...
by postoakshorthairs
Tue Jan 05, 2010 8:50 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Distracted by anothers whistle
Replies: 13
Views: 5245

Re: Distracted by anothers whistle

this is why i don't use whistles. I am lucky enough to be able to whistle loudly with my mouth so it's a unique sound. Plus, a whistle in the mouth of a handler...whos dog obviously doesn't know what the whistling means...or doesnt care...makes me want to choke someone :evil:
by postoakshorthairs
Tue Jan 05, 2010 7:13 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: My new Thunderhead Puppy
Replies: 119
Views: 44929

Re: My new Thunderhead Puppy

I'd love to see pics as he matures. I've never heard a bad word about Thunderhead's breeding program and they have a couple dogs on their site i would gladly take home. I didn't see the sire or the dam on their website....did the breeding come from their kennel or from two dogs from their kennel?
by postoakshorthairs
Tue Jan 05, 2010 6:50 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: to smell or not to smell (a dead dog)
Replies: 23
Views: 7989

Re: to smell or not to smell (a dead dog)

:?: :?: I can't see that this will hurt anything but i can't say that i've ever read/heard anything that dogs need "closure". I will say they'll figure out he's not there on their own. I certainly wouldn't go out of my way to do it...but i'm no expert.
by postoakshorthairs
Tue Jan 05, 2010 6:43 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: How do I purchase in Current Dog Market
Replies: 13
Views: 3835

Re: How do I purchase in Current Dog Market

You can also do breed/state specific searches on gundogbreeders.com. You might get some to chime in here that are from that area if you give a little bit more info on the breed/color/sex your interested in. As far as the 'tire kicker' comment...i know i said something about that in the last thread a...
by postoakshorthairs
Mon Jan 04, 2010 7:13 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Trying to help a friend (and her dog), need advice...
Replies: 11
Views: 3664

Re: Trying to help a friend (and her dog), need advice...

Chucky
I live not too far from your friend. I'm not a lab person but I know several people in the area that love labs as pets and hunting companions. If you could post or pm me with some particulars...ie: pedigree, price, location etc. i'll contact them and see if anyone is interested.
by postoakshorthairs
Mon Jan 04, 2010 6:58 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Hookworms and Ringworm different dogs but from same place?
Replies: 3
Views: 1183

Re: Hookworms and Ringworm different dogs but from same place?

ringworm is a fungus I believe and not really a worm
correct...ringworm is kin to jock itch, athletes foot etc. as it's a fungul infection and not a worm at all.
by postoakshorthairs
Fri Jan 01, 2010 8:07 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Llewellin Rage ?
Replies: 16
Views: 6316

Re: Llewellin Rage ?

I know it's hard but i agree with your conclusion. You'd never forgive yourself if it turned on your wife or child. What about keeping her in an outdoor kennel where she doesn't have to be protective or feel thereatened Sorry Steve but i don't see how this would help unless you never plan on getting...
by postoakshorthairs
Thu Dec 31, 2009 10:33 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: puppy price
Replies: 201
Views: 51142

Re: puppy price

I tried to resist commenting on this thread but I just can't :D First of all..I agree that when planning a breeding you should be doing it with the intent of improving what you have or replicating what you have that you like but, and here's a big but, everyone has their own idea about what's good, w...
by postoakshorthairs
Tue Dec 29, 2009 7:53 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Dog Gone It
Replies: 2
Views: 1402

Re: Dog Gone It

Sounds like you got lucky! It seems like about every story we hear on here about gun sensitivity has to do with a dog that isn't introduced to the gun in a manner that allows the dog to associate the gun with something positive. I don't believe in all the pots and pans, 2 x4 slapping non sense but m...
by postoakshorthairs
Tue Dec 22, 2009 9:26 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: puking puppy
Replies: 21
Views: 6567

Re: puking puppy

I have one that does the same thing. He eats as fast as he can and goes to the house and gags/pukes. He then eats the food he just pukes and keeps it down just fine :? . I think he's just eating too fast...i'm trying to feed him smaller portions divided and seems to be helping.
by postoakshorthairs
Tue Dec 22, 2009 9:19 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: The answer for those birds who land in trees!!
Replies: 11
Views: 4356

Re: The answer for those birds who land in trees!!

I think he did a fine job on his add clearly an oops breeding.. I don't think him using the term "hybrid" makes his intentions as pure as you do. I know stuff happens and they will probably make fine hunting/family dogs but if it's truely an "oops" don't try to sell the attributes of both dogs and ...
by postoakshorthairs
Tue Dec 22, 2009 7:59 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: Just a good old after the hunt photo op
Replies: 5
Views: 2939

Re: Just a good old after the hunt photo op

Handsome dog there nate.
by postoakshorthairs
Mon Dec 21, 2009 10:27 am
Forum: Training
Topic: is it better to ff before or after the dog is broke
Replies: 16
Views: 4425

Re: is it better to ff before or after the dog is broke

I'm not an NSTRA expert but if you have a dog that has had "a problem with the gun" I would be hesitant about putting her in a situation where there's gunfire in close proximity to her when she's not the one pointing/producing the birds. As far as the 7 month old goes...is this the same one you have...
by postoakshorthairs
Mon Dec 14, 2009 10:20 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Polaris Ranger Dog Box
Replies: 15
Views: 5735

Re: Polaris Ranger Dog Box

You better get all the toys you can before you have kids AMEN!!!! :D Reminds me of that Harley commercial where the guy tells the guy he was going to get a harley but he had to buy a dinette set....dude wasn't kidding! My new Ranger money was spent on a set of braces, kids first car, a broken leg a...
by postoakshorthairs
Fri Dec 11, 2009 2:06 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Feeding a pit
Replies: 18
Views: 5806

Re: Feeding a pit

I use to feed them Eagle Pack, but my setter had bad breath and gas even though her coat was great and she liked it..
I'm glad my wife doesn't take all the foods away from me that cause this!!! :D :mrgreen:
by postoakshorthairs
Fri Dec 11, 2009 2:03 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Full grown
Replies: 4
Views: 1474

Re: Full grown

I was always under the impression that the length/height was reached at a year or year and a half old and the frame would finish filling out at two or three years old.
by postoakshorthairs
Wed Dec 09, 2009 11:49 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Some snow photos...
Replies: 10
Views: 3387

Re: Some snow photos...

look at you, all fancy with borders and everything! Better you guys than us with the -4 crap. Your gsp's could pass for littermates. What kind of dog is that in the last pic? :D
by postoakshorthairs
Tue Dec 08, 2009 1:54 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: The answer for those birds who land in trees!!
Replies: 11
Views: 4356

The answer for those birds who land in trees!!

Hurry, Hurry!! The latest hybrid...the pointing coonhound...or the treeing bird dog...or just an accident their trying to make a buck on. :lol: WEIMARANER/TREEING WALKER COONHOUND PUPS PRICE: PRICED TO SELL $100.00 DESCRIPTION: Beautiful 8 week old Hybrid Hunting Puppies, 3 males, 2 females, tails a...
by postoakshorthairs
Thu Dec 03, 2009 3:05 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Seperate fighting dogs UPDATE-PLEASE ADVISE
Replies: 45
Views: 12387

Re: seperate fighting dogs

i was standing there in my underwear wondering what the heck to do. Lucky you didn't up with three hurt dogs! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :D :lol: Seriously...I had this happen a few weeks ago with two females and they were insdie a dog house and i couldn't reach them. I was afraid to blindly stick my hand...
by postoakshorthairs
Mon Nov 30, 2009 1:43 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Training a dog in an suburban enviroment?
Replies: 11
Views: 4264

Re: Training a dog in an suburban enviroment?

I don't know if you have them around your area, but there are preserves/hunt clubs around my area that you pay (either by usage or a membership fee) to use their grounds and/or birds for training.
by postoakshorthairs
Fri Nov 27, 2009 8:43 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Hunting Journal NW Iowa
Replies: 13
Views: 4876

Re: Hunting Journal NW Iowa

great photos...how did the pup do?
by postoakshorthairs
Tue Nov 24, 2009 12:31 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: First Pheasant folded over young gundog pup !!
Replies: 8
Views: 2042

Re: First Pheasant folded over young gundog pup !!

what is the big square thing on her neck?
that's a bell i beileve
by postoakshorthairs
Tue Nov 24, 2009 12:20 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Traveling with dog and quails
Replies: 14
Views: 3882

Re: Traveling with dog and quails

Make sure the quail can't escape. I had about 25 get out in the car once as I was driving. Not fun.
:mrgreen: :lol: :lol: :mrgreen: I can picture that. I thought swatting at one bee was a chore while driving.
by postoakshorthairs
Tue Nov 24, 2009 11:48 am
Forum: Training
Topic: GSP between legs upon gun shot
Replies: 18
Views: 4947

Re: GSP between legs upon gun shot

I agree with the previous posters. Are you only shooting birds he points or are the shots that sending him running back to you those shot on wild flushes or finds he's not involved in? It could be he was previously exposed and handled it ok if he was shot over on his own with birds he found or was i...
by postoakshorthairs
Tue Nov 24, 2009 11:43 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Traveling with dog and quails
Replies: 14
Views: 3882

Re: Traveling with dog and quails

I wouldn't worry as much about having the scent close to your dog as having the bird crap, dander and smell in the car with you :D
by postoakshorthairs
Tue Nov 24, 2009 10:27 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Traveling with dog and quails
Replies: 14
Views: 3882

Re: Traveling with dog and quails

where do you carry the dog? ie: in the car, cabin of a truck, bed of a truck ?
by postoakshorthairs
Tue Nov 24, 2009 10:24 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: SPORTMIX
Replies: 61
Views: 20663

Re: SPORTMIX

Seems appropriate to have some confirmation of the facts you are stating so we all can learn the truth and not be influenced if it is just an opinion with nothing to confirm it is true Ezzy- I don't agree with everything Mbosco says but I'll have to agree that it looks like your just poking to crea...
by postoakshorthairs
Tue Nov 24, 2009 9:55 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Dog shy in heavy cover
Replies: 4
Views: 1077

Re: Dog shy in heavy cover

I had a pointer a couple years ago that was the exact same way...especially with woods. I let him run the edges and tossed birds into the edges then worked in further. It was amazing that once his drive was cranking he forgot about the cover because he knew there were birds in there. I did this a co...