Chukar12 will that make him afraid of water? Im a pool and lake person and want to keep gun happy with water as he is now?
Oh and I Looked up the scatmat that's a great tool.
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- Wed Jul 20, 2011 12:57 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: 114 degrees and high humidity
- Replies: 67
- Views: 16825
Re: 114 degrees and high humidity
I think we should all come hang out with you. where's your barnBlocks of ice for them dogs, fresh cool water for the livestock and a fridge full of drinks in the barn
Re: Jumping
I would boundary train him, like they do for invisible fence. If he goes within a certain distance of the door, he earns a correction. A ScatMat would be appropriate to indicate the boundary. Looking up a scatmat and I started feeding him by the door because thats where I have my coffee every day. ...
Jumping
We have a sliding glass door in our dinning room that all the Little critters just love to play in front of and drive my dog nuts . A lot of quail and dove are there as well . At first Gunther would just stand there and point now he is Jumping up and barking. How do I get him to stop jumping on the ...
- Wed Jul 20, 2011 8:11 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: perfect pedigree help
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1456
Re: perfect pedigree help
Silly but our dogs are the same age well my dogs like a week older LOL
Who cares what his Pedigree is as long as you love your dog and he does not have a third leg growing out of his head .
I'm sure my dog pedigree is not the best in the world.
Who cares what his Pedigree is as long as you love your dog and he does not have a third leg growing out of his head .
I'm sure my dog pedigree is not the best in the world.
- Wed Jul 20, 2011 7:51 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Rain Hope so
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1803
Re: Rain Hope so
It should mean that we will have an abundance of quail :mrgreen: Back yard the one on the left is very faint but there are 2 rainbows there http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n639/JessiandGunther/2011-07-19_19-52-03_34-1.jpg Side yard again the one on the right is really faint. http://i1143.photobu...
- Wed Jul 20, 2011 6:50 am
- Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
- Topic: New to GDF from South Alabama
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2950
Re: New to GDF from South Alabama
Great looking dogs.
- Wed Jul 20, 2011 6:18 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Anyone in Az.
- Replies: 38
- Views: 8640
Re: Anyone in Az.
I use to live in the West Valley 10 years ago and still have family there. That city has grown so much I have no idea where to tell you to go. There has got to be some BLM some where. I lived in Prescott for the last 7.5 years before moving to the crap hole I live now so I could tell you where to go...
- Wed Jul 20, 2011 6:08 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Rain Hope so
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1803
Re: Rain Hope so
WOOOHOOO We got rain and it was wonderful ! Nice steady rain that lasted a long time and we even got a double rainbow .
- Tue Jul 19, 2011 3:16 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Rain Hope so
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1803
Re: Rain Hope so
Not one drop of rain nice black clouds lots of thunder but no rain.
- Tue Jul 19, 2011 1:12 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: 114 degrees and high humidity
- Replies: 67
- Views: 16825
Re: 114 degrees and high humidity
I just drove I-40 from NM to NC and the humidity was not to bad But once I headed down threw Ga to I-20 to Texas Holy cats they had some humidity. I was not use to that
- Tue Jul 19, 2011 12:21 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: 114 degrees and high humidity
- Replies: 67
- Views: 16825
Re: 114 degrees and high humidity
HOLY CATS !! Is that the norm where your at ? When we lived in Phoenix AZ we would freeze ice blocks to put in our pool and put one in or right beside the dog house.
- Tue Jul 19, 2011 12:18 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Rain Hope so
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1803
Rain Hope so
Hope we get some rain or we're not going to have any quail this year.
- Tue Jul 19, 2011 11:29 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Show Them to me !
- Replies: 54
- Views: 20517
Re: Show Them to me !
Thanks JessiNGunther I found that dog in the pound, with a load of bird shot in her side. So gunshy that she wouldnt come near a loud noise. Took about 8 months of coaxing her along to get her back to feeling safe again. After a few grouse hunts and seeing the birds fall after the shot, she never l...
- Tue Jul 19, 2011 10:10 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Chicken Problem
- Replies: 23
- Views: 6965
Re: Chicken Problem
I have heard from my papaw and other hunters back home that they would tie the dead chicken to the dog EWWWW but i guess it worked LOL
- Tue Jul 19, 2011 10:00 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: perfect pedigree help
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1456
Re: perfect pedigree help
It took me two days working on it.Ranger351 wrote:Tried adding a new one and even tried using a diff internet provider and pc just by chance and still nothing. I have already replied confirming so not sure why I cant edit it at all.
- Tue Jul 19, 2011 9:56 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Chicken Problem
- Replies: 23
- Views: 6965
Re: Chicken Problem
A friend recently got a "give away" 3 y.o. GSP from a friend who had to move and could no longer keep it. After a couple weeks it appears that the dog wasn't given much attention as it doesn't know its name and has little to no manners or obedience. The dog recently got loose and killed one of the ...
- Tue Jul 19, 2011 9:53 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: FEELING LIKE WE FAILED JERSEY AND HER BREEDER..(UPDATE)
- Replies: 161
- Views: 36135
Re: FEELING LIKE WE FAILED JERSEY AND HER BREEDER..(UPDATE)
WOOHOO total bark free day so far today, i think she has figured out she can do a very low "woof" without correction!!.. can she really be that smart to figure out she can do that without being corrected :?: :?: anyway at least absolutely no barking so far today and everyones been outside, shes jus...
- Tue Jul 19, 2011 9:13 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Chicken Problem
- Replies: 23
- Views: 6965
Re: Chicken Problem
It's that OCD thing! He's not a Teton dog, is he, by chance? Nope. I had some one back home look over Guns Ped and all he could say good about it was there was a Clown in his back ground. Poor Gunther LOL :mrgreen: Even worse. You have my sympathy. :) I have three linebred Rawhide's Clown dogs. The...
- Tue Jul 19, 2011 9:08 am
- Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
- Topic: Greetings From Georgia
- Replies: 2
- Views: 786
Re: Greetings From Georgia
Welcome and i'm so very sorry for your loss.
Every one here is very helpful and nice. Hope you learn as much as I have here.
Every one here is very helpful and nice. Hope you learn as much as I have here.
- Tue Jul 19, 2011 9:04 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Chicken Problem
- Replies: 23
- Views: 6965
Re: Chicken Problem
Nope. I had some one back home look over Guns Ped and all he could say good about it was there was a Clown in his back ground. Poor Gunther LOLIt's that OCD thing! He's not a Teton dog, is he, by chance?
- Tue Jul 19, 2011 9:00 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Show Them to me !
- Replies: 54
- Views: 20517
Re: Show Them to me !
Chris thats so awesome !ctmag68 wrote:Here is a few of mine.
South Western Idaho
BTW the top GSP is a pound puppy!!!!
Chris
- Tue Jul 19, 2011 8:54 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Show Them to me !
- Replies: 54
- Views: 20517
Re: Show Them to me !
One of my favorite Rodney Carrington songs! LOVE Rodney Carrington! ready for a treat http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n639/JessiandGunther/2011-07-18_15-21-09_962.jpg Dreaming of birds http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n639/JessiandGunther/2011-06-30_12-39-04_503.jpg Going threw my fat puppy ...
- Tue Jul 19, 2011 7:41 am
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: GSP laying down to drink.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4308
Re: GSP laying down to drink.
jersey has OCD when it comes to frogs..if she comes across one in the yard she will sit and paw at it lightly and move it around with her nose all day long until the poor thing dies, then she will carry it around from place to place trying to get it to jump just my luck that weve had more frogs lat...
- Tue Jul 19, 2011 7:07 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Chicken Problem
- Replies: 23
- Views: 6965
Re: Chicken Problem
Get a big African gander. Good Idea :mrgreen: We have one of our turkeys in a pen by herself she was getting beat up on . Gunther stands in front of her pen with his nose to the chicken wire turkey walks up and pecks him hard on the nose. Gun Shakes his head and sticks his nose to the wire again BA...
- Tue Jul 19, 2011 6:07 am
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: GSP laying down to drink.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4308
Re: GSP laying down to drink.
We have 3500 square feet of tile(that I have to sweep and mop ) in the winter it is COLD and in the summer it's cold but in the summer it feels good LOLAhumphers91a wrote:looks like there is nice cool floor under the dog. I use to have a dog that did that cause the linoleum floor.
- Tue Jul 19, 2011 6:03 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Chicken Problem
- Replies: 23
- Views: 6965
Re: Chicken Problem
This is something I worry about because I have a lot of chicken and a few Ducks and turkeys. Both My 11 year old lab and 6 month old GSP go and do chores with me every morning. The Lab has shown the GSP a few thing I wish he had not but so far no one has got into the coop. Every time they poke their...
- Mon Jul 18, 2011 2:47 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Puppy Pictures
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1428
Re: Puppy Pictures
Beautiful puppies!
- Mon Jul 18, 2011 2:34 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: GSP laying down to drink.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4308
Re: GSP laying down to drink.
He probably thinks the bubbles and sound are interesting. This has a filter on the bottom of it so the water comes out VERY slow so he will try and get his tongue as far back as he can trying to get water. The first one he had as a puppy bubbled and made noise he would stare at it until it stopped ...
- Mon Jul 18, 2011 2:24 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Best Avatar Pick
- Replies: 144
- Views: 30425
Re: Best Avatar Pick
I love all dogs so I asked my kids who's avatar do you like the best and why . Mind you they're boys and they're 8 and 11.5 years old. I got a good laugh out of it and I hope you guys do too. Please don't get a fended I meant no ill will with this I though it was cute. MCBOSCO because the dog looks ...
- Mon Jul 18, 2011 1:52 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: GSP laying down to drink.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4308
Re: GSP laying down to drink.
He probably thinks the bubbles and sound are interesting. This has a filter on the bottom of it so the water comes out VERY slow so he will try and get his tongue as far back as he can trying to get water. The first one he had as a puppy bubbled and made noise he would stare at it until it stopped ...
- Mon Jul 18, 2011 10:53 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Who's your pick for Training DVD
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1109
Re: Who's your pick for Training DVD
Thanks i'm going to order something today.
- Mon Jul 18, 2011 10:38 am
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: GSP laying down to drink.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4308
Re: GSP laying down to drink.
GSPs are notoriously afraid of water,that's why he's acting that way. Try either putting on one of those neoprene life-jackets they all seem to have, or try duck taping a piece of pvc pipe about 10" long to that stub where a tail should be, these things might give your dog the confidence it needs t...
- Mon Jul 18, 2011 9:35 am
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: GSP laying down to drink.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4308
GSP laying down to drink.
Gunther will lay down to drink I have never seen a dog do this before. My question is should I be elevating his water dish ? When we had our Great danes and Irish wolfhound we had to elevate both food and water to keep them from having stomach issues. http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n639/Jessian...
- Mon Jul 18, 2011 9:10 am
- Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
- Topic: New to forum...
- Replies: 3
- Views: 796
Re: New to forum...
welcome!
- Mon Jul 18, 2011 9:02 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Back from vacation and I have to start over
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4106
Re: Back from vacation and I have to start over
Today was a great day. Gunther and I got some alone time and the E collar was put on . He did great we only had one sit back and that was a puddle on the floor. On a very good note he sat nicely while I sent an email to my sister the cat was sitting on my dest the whole time. I'm looking into some D...
- Mon Jul 18, 2011 8:26 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Who's your pick for Training DVD
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1109
Who's your pick for Training DVD
I've been looking at a few DVD's for my GSP who is 6 months old. What is your favorite DVD and why ? I've been seeing a lot about Smith and Hickox.
- Mon Jul 18, 2011 8:22 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Ranger
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2227
Re: Ranger
Great looking puppy and good luck with him.
- Mon Jul 18, 2011 8:19 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Babies first trip outside
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1124
Re: Babies first trip outside
How cute !
Love the white one with the liver tail and head.
Love the white one with the liver tail and head.
- Mon Jul 18, 2011 7:23 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Back from vacation and I have to start over
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4106
Re: Back from vacation and I have to start over
I never knew having a dog was stressful. :roll: I always hd them because I enjoyed it. Ezzy I love and enjoy my dogs and my whole farm BUT it sucks when a dog you have spent hours on goes backwards because I got lied to. I got the whole don,t you worry well do every thing with your dog that you do ...
- Mon Jul 18, 2011 7:16 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Need HELP with 6 month old GSP!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6408
Re: Need HELP with 6 month old GSP!
So, my GSP is now 6 months old and I am in need of some help. I have tried to find local resources, but there are none in my area. At this point, I am not sure if I am doing anything right...this is my first bird dog I have owned/attempted to train. My concerns right now: -my pup is very "energetic...
- Sun Jul 17, 2011 10:53 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Back from vacation and I have to start over
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4106
Re: Back from vacation and I have to start over
I never knew having a dog was stressful. :roll: I always hd them because I enjoyed it. Ezzy I love and enjoy my dogs and my whole farm BUT it sucks when a dog you have spent hours on goes backwards because I got lied to. I got the whole don,t you worry well do every thing with your dog that you do ...
- Sun Jul 17, 2011 8:52 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Back from vacation and I have to start over
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4106
Re: Back from vacation and I have to start over
Today was very stressful at times especially when the 8 year old droped the cat right in front of Gunther. We had him broke from the cat It seems that gunther has gained a ton of energy in the two weeks I was gone.
The people we had house sitting was family.
The people we had house sitting was family.
- Sun Jul 17, 2011 11:44 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Back from vacation and I have to start over
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4106
Re: Back from vacation and I have to start over
Thank you all !!! Today he has done a lot better .
My lab never did this so i never worried about going away. I need to STOP comparing him they are two different breeds and no two dogs are alike.
My lab never did this so i never worried about going away. I need to STOP comparing him they are two different breeds and no two dogs are alike.
- Sun Jul 17, 2011 9:08 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Back from vacation and I have to start over
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4106
Back from vacation and I have to start over
While on vacation for two weeks I had a House sitter . I was told by the house sitter that they would take care of Gunther and help him with his manors . Like Sit stay come and no Jumping. I get home to a 6 month old dog that was left out side all day with no walks or training :( . First thing Gunth...
- Thu Jun 30, 2011 9:16 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: DROPPED OFF THE DOGS....AND CRIED
- Replies: 34
- Views: 6827
Re: DROPPED OFF THE DOGS....AND CRIED
Mine are staying home while i'm gone we do have a house sitter but I keep thinking no one is as good to my dogs as i am LOL
- Thu Jun 30, 2011 4:36 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Early fireworks
- Replies: 20
- Views: 6578
Re: Early fireworks
This will be Gunther's first 4th of July so him and duke will come inside but we are so far out of town I don't think the dogs will have anything to worry about.
- Thu Jun 30, 2011 4:20 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Whats does your dog do while you're away ?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 6246
Re: Whats does your dog do while you're away ?
The reason I asked is we've only had Gunther 5 months and he is a house dog he has been left for not more than a few hours at a time. Im going on vacation and I'm worried the house sitter will leave them out side too long. Duke our 900 year old lab can deal with anything and as long as he gets food ...
- Thu Jun 30, 2011 10:58 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Whats does your dog do while you're away ?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 6246
Whats does your dog do while you're away ?
Where does your dog go when your at work ? Do you leave toys outside for them or do they just hang out while your gone.
We have balls and other dog friendly toys out side so they don't dig or go crazy and tear things up.
We have balls and other dog friendly toys out side so they don't dig or go crazy and tear things up.
- Thu Jun 30, 2011 10:55 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Dogs and Neighbors
- Replies: 116
- Views: 21712
Re: Dogs and Neighbors
We really don't have neighbors but when we did one of our dogs barked A LOT so she had to go every where with us or come inside all the time. If someone had an issue with my dog they BETTER come to me first. I would never harm someones dog but don't think I would not all the cops and animal control ...