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millerms06 wrote: Have fun. That is what it is all about. If you go in with a courteous and professional attitude, like I did, you will get to meet nice people there. An open and positive mind is a good thing.

Will do. Thanks for the advise. Keeps us posted on the pups progress.

~Ben

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Can I ask what your bad FT experience was? If you prefer you can PM, or not talk about it all. Good luck with your pup. Same here. I'm running my pup in his first FT next weekend and it's an open because the amateur was vizslas only. Now I'm kinda wondering if there is anything to be worried about....

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Good looking pup. Good luck with him. What do you hunt with him?

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Thanks!

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How do you create a "name" for a hyperlink, instead of simply showing the url? For example, in my signature line I have a link to my pup's pedigree but I would like it show the pup's name not the web address. Thanks!

~Ben

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Here are a couple relatively recent photos. I think Chance is going to be a pretty big boy. He's almost 50# now at just shy of 8 months, and he looks like he still has some growing to do. I think his sire was about 60#. At what age do they typically stop putting on mass? http://i713.photobucket.com/...

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+1 on what wems said. Sounds like Scout had an excellent day and excelled in the areas you expected him to excel in and in an area you didn't (the track). The water can be tough, especially with little to no exposure, but you guys can work on that. I guarantee you Scout doesn't care that he didn't p...

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Wow, she sure is pretty. Best of luck.

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I posted this last week but I think it got lost in the forum glitch. Chance ran the NAVHDA natural ability test two weeks ago at 7 months and got a prize 1 110 :) As a first time owner/handler/"trainer" the test was a great experience and I learned a lot about my pup and myself. I got good input fro...

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You've got a nice looking dog there. Congrats on the prize. I know you've got your plate full. Was that your first NA test?

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I think the average cat food has quite a bit more protein and fat than the average dog food. Not surprised the dogs like it. For a short while my finicky small dog was scarfing his dinner and I couldn't figure out why. Turns out I got my wires crossed and was feeding the dog cat food and the cat dog...

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You need a crate, collar, leash, light rope for its first " check cord" and to read Bailey's " How to help gundogs train themselves."

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Rest. And keep and eye on the paw/toe nails to be sure it's something else.

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I buy the largest dose (for extra large dogs) I can and pour it in a small glass vial. I then use a plastic syringe to meter out the appropriate amount and store the vial in a drawer. I still use frontline plus because it works and I know my dogs don't have adverse reactions to it.

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I had some mysterious limping in my pup at 4 months, who had a few ticks pulled off of him previously. Despite a negative on the lymes and other tick-borne vector screen (SNAP 4DX, I think), we decided to put him on a 28-day course of doxycycline. During the course of antibiotics, the limping/pain ...

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I had some mysterious limping in my pup at 4 months, who had a few ticks pulled off of him previously. Despite a negative on the lymes and other tick-borne vector screen (SNAP 4DX, I think), we decided to put him on a 28-day course of doxycycline. During the course of antibiotics, the limping/pain s...

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I just went through potty training a GSP. You've received all good advise so far. To recap (plus a couple other ideas): (1) Take outside to one spot frequently and wait until he goes. It's good to have a "command", "go pee", "go potty", "go now" or whatever. Lots of praise when he goes. (2) Take out...

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Any suggestions on the age for snake breaking? I have a 7 mo old GSP and we're in rattlesnake country. There are several aversion clinics in the area starting next month and extending through the summer.

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Looks like you had a nice season up there. Mmmm...pepperoni sticks...

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First figure out if you want a pointer or a flusher. Of the breeds you mentioned, you should fairly easily be able to find a very good breeding that meets your hunting needs. Then it's a matter of finding a puppy with a temperament that fits your needs. Look for a breeder that does with his/her dogs...

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the more you take her out the bolder she should get. My last lab would be at my heels but in a few trips I had to put a cc on him because he was out of range(I tend to be a little more cautious)in no time. good luck with your pup and have fun. This is my limited experience as well. It takes em a li...

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Congratulations! Glad to hear mama and baby Harper are doing well.

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Strong work Emily and Bama!

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big swill wrote:
Hattrick wrote:Did you get my pm? I had a little trouble sending it?
I tried to send you a PM but it's stuck in the outbox.

That just means the recipient hasn't read it yet.

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tailcrackin wrote:Come on down if ya want, we will play with a few things, to see whats up. I am about 1 1/2 hr south, from Cinn. Doors open if ya want. Or PM your number, and we can try an talk on phone or something. Thanks Jonesy

Absolutely do this.

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BoonDock wrote:...my GSP was born last week and I get to go pick him out (1st pick of 6 males) next weekend.

You're picking at two weeks old? Why do you have to choose so early? I would guess at two weeks it's a total crapshoot.

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Congrats. Keep up the good work.

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and I don't want to get stuck with the last of the liter. These were your words in your first post, yet isn't this exactly what you are letting happen by getting the pup from a breeder who has one left? I want to echo what others are saying. You are going to have this dog for a long time, no sense ...

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I've got my eyes on one of those as well, though I don't know if I want the L or SL, 12 or 20...

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I gotta feeling these guys are going to be pals for a long time. This is my boy Jake (1 yr) and Chance (5.5 mo).

http://youtu.be/aKUHVLCd2Ok

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What RayG said. I was in a similar position. It will be better for the pup and won't hurt your bonding with him at all.

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That was great. Thanks for sharing. I just did one of those for my son who just turned one and I can't wait to do one for the pup when he gets a little older. Very inspirational. Thanks.

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Excellent news. Keep us posted.

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There is no recipe but if you read enough books/articles/forum threads etc you'll begin to see common themes. Consider the following, you see these come up time and again. Be patient. 1. Crate training - the first days are the toughest, don't give in. 2. House manners - potty training, no biting, ju...

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What is whoa training to you? Is whoa a command like sit or down?

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Lookin' great!

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Happy birthday. How'd her first season turn out?

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brad27 wrote:Here in California you can't run dogs on birds out of season.

Thanks Brad. Looks like I need to brush up on the Fish and Game Code. That should be some fun reading...

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She looks good. Keep us posted on her progress.

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Prior to upland bird breeding season I plan intermixing training sessions with romps in wild quail country. The pup is now pointing and holding decently, so what do I do when/if he points wild quail? When he points tweeties and other non-combatants, I've just walked on and let him work through it. D...

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We put a couple birds on the ground this Sunday to continue Chance's exposure to birds and gunfire. He was ready to have a bird shot over him, so we were looking for that opportunity if it presented itself. We lightly planted a couple chukar and let the pup do his thing. The first video is the first...

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Training with Mo has a good young puppy field intro outline IMO. My recollection of the Perfect Start, which are really good DVDs, is that it starts when the puppies are a little older, maybe 5 or 6 months (but I don't recall them telling how old the pups were so I could be wrong about the ages). I ...

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Don't let the pup get away with any behaviors you don't want to see in an adult dog. Remember s/he's just a baby, don't be in a hurry (i.e., have patience). And have fun!

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When he grows into them ears he's going to be a big boy!!!! He sure is photogenic.... He's getting there... Yup, little guy still has some growing to do...Them big ol' ears sure make for some fun pictures though. http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww138/mtlhdr/GDF%20Chance/DSC_5461Medium_zps30a75ed...

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Looking good. Keep us posted on their progress.

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Ghosted3 wrote:PICTURES, post us hopeless souls some pictures when you get settles in

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Yup, bring a good camera and share your experience. My mom still has a report i wrote in 4th grade on "Alaska: The Last Frontier."

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Great stuff. The first time i went on a chukar hunt with a buddy (two years ago) i knew i had to have a dog. He's five months now, next season cant come soon enough...

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I thought I'd give an update on Chance, who hit 5 months this past weekend. Our routine basically has consisted of daily off lead jaunts at the local reservoir and working on his house manners. The last couple of weeks we've had him on birds; he showed a lot of boldness and desire to get the birds s...

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Danner Grouse Boot. Expensive. Completely recraftable. Made in the good ole U S of A.

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I've been really pleased with my Beretta 3901. The finish could be a little better but it is after all a $500 autoloader. The 390 gas system is a good one.

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