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by romeo212000
Mon Feb 04, 2008 11:01 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New pup
Replies: 8
Views: 2187

Brittnay's are in my top three cutest bird dog puppies. They are in the same group as setters and shorthairs. The three just rotate around depending on which one I see that day. I cant decide on a rank.
by romeo212000
Mon Feb 04, 2008 10:46 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: NSTRA Trials and E-collar
Replies: 30
Views: 5093

I am letting her hunt the way she wants. I am putting almost no limits on her while hunting and it has been working great. I am not rushing her. It seems like you guys are thinking that I am saying she needs to be %100 perfect and finished right now. For Godsake all I asked was if she will get bette...
by romeo212000
Mon Feb 04, 2008 10:38 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: NSTRA Trials and E-collar
Replies: 30
Views: 5093

Thats really all I have done with my pup, I have taught her Woah in addition but I do not reinforce it while on birds with the collar. The only thing I use the collar for is the command Come. And I use it as a last resort when we are any where near birds and definately not when there may be birds in...
by romeo212000
Mon Feb 04, 2008 10:01 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: NSTRA Trials and E-collar
Replies: 30
Views: 5093

I understand she is till young. I figured that was the main reason for her behavior which is why I was not too worried about it. If its a bad idea to train a dog that young then why do many trainers start taking dogs at 6 months?
by romeo212000
Mon Feb 04, 2008 9:24 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Texas Folks/Transport needed
Replies: 7
Views: 1482

I am also in OKC and might be able to make a trip to help you out if we worked out an arrangement. If you need someone to take the dog from here to you or meet in north texas or South Oklahoma let me know.
by romeo212000
Mon Feb 04, 2008 9:22 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Having BIG Problem
Replies: 16
Views: 4038

Hope things are going well. Is there any possibility he could have gotten into some morning glories? I read somewhere that it is suspected that those could cause seizures in dogs.
by romeo212000
Mon Feb 04, 2008 9:12 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: NSTRA Trials and E-collar
Replies: 30
Views: 5093

I rarely if ever use the collar while out hunting. When we go out for birds she is all out and shows no signs of holding back. Her range is definately not a problem. I put up with a lot of stuff on birds that I dont while doing obedience. Let me reiderate that I could not be more happy with how she ...
by romeo212000
Mon Feb 04, 2008 4:50 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: NSTRA Trials and E-collar
Replies: 30
Views: 5093

I am not making a big deal out of it. I was just asking a question. Like I said believe me, I am thrilled with her progress and desire, however I will not tolerate disobedience. The way I correct that is with very light stimulation and she complies with tail wagging because I have correctly conditio...
by romeo212000
Mon Feb 04, 2008 2:38 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: what do you think
Replies: 6
Views: 1402

First remember that your gsp is almost nothing like your lab other than the fact they are both sporting dogs. So while some of the same techniques can be used for your GSP as your lab, many of them will not work. Start doing play training with her about a week after you get her home and she has sett...
by romeo212000
Mon Feb 04, 2008 2:28 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: NSTRA Trials and E-collar
Replies: 30
Views: 5093

Well I am wanting to run her in the National Shoot to Retrieve Trials and the dog is only allowed to wear one collar and it definately does not allow any electronic items or systems. I am thinking of getting a beeper collar for hunting though. I am taking her hunting Saturday and am going to put out...
by romeo212000
Mon Feb 04, 2008 1:43 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: NSTRA Trials and E-collar
Replies: 30
Views: 5093

Thanks for the tip. That is exactly what I was thinking. If all I was wanting was a hunting dog that would be fine. She is doing hunting very well at such a young age. But I am wanting to trial her so that is a big part of the reason I am sending her to a trainer. He will have her for three months s...
by romeo212000
Mon Feb 04, 2008 11:43 am
Forum: Training
Topic: NSTRA Trials and E-collar
Replies: 30
Views: 5093

She knows the commands fully well. I have taught her basic commands from 8 weeks and continue to work with her on them on a regular basis. She responds to light stimulation positively when I do have to use it and complies immediately. I may have given the wrong impression. Most of the time she compl...
by romeo212000
Sun Feb 03, 2008 10:28 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Fellow New Englanders
Replies: 25
Views: 5397

Yay Giants. This game made me very happy.
by romeo212000
Sun Feb 03, 2008 10:26 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: NSTRA Trials and E-collar
Replies: 30
Views: 5093

i never train without it. the only times it has ever been an issue has been when I let her out so i can clean her kennel. Like I said she still tries to test me with and without the collar every once in a while. I think it is because she is strong willed but its not like we dont get along. She is ju...
by romeo212000
Sun Feb 03, 2008 10:03 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: NSTRA Trials and E-collar
Replies: 30
Views: 5093

just a pup. 8 months. thats why i am not too worried about the trainer being able to take care of it.
by romeo212000
Sun Feb 03, 2008 9:33 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: NSTRA Trials and E-collar
Replies: 30
Views: 5093

she is a good dog and eager to please, she still listens most of the time with or withou the collar the first time. but sometimes i still need to nick her a couple of times. the only thing i can come up with is constant reinforcement. the trainer will be able to provide a lot more of that. te main r...
by romeo212000
Sun Feb 03, 2008 9:17 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Help me name a GSP female
Replies: 15
Views: 3925

What about Helga, or Iva
by romeo212000
Sun Feb 03, 2008 8:49 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: NSTRA Trials and E-collar
Replies: 30
Views: 5093

So if I am considering sending her to a trainer will he help me overcome this? I realize what the problem proabably is, and that is time and repetition. i may give him a call and talk to him some about it. I guess that is why I am paying him the big dollars huh? I have trained her well enough that I...
by romeo212000
Sun Feb 03, 2008 8:36 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: NSTRA Trials and E-collar
Replies: 30
Views: 5093

NSTRA Trials and E-collar

Does anyone know if you are allowed to have an e-collar on your dogs during trials? I was thinking about this today. My dog is a very good dog but rather strong willed and despite my every attempt she is starting to become a little collar wise. But more than that sometimes even if she has it on I ha...
by romeo212000
Sat Feb 02, 2008 4:18 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: New O/U
Replies: 32
Views: 11875

What do you mean by that. Briley in Texas will handle all the warranty work on it so repairs and warranty are not a problem. I also own a yildiz and have to say it is a fine shotgun.
by romeo212000
Fri Feb 01, 2008 6:15 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: GPS or Tracking collar
Replies: 7
Views: 1920

Sent you an email labman
by romeo212000
Thu Jan 31, 2008 8:21 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: When do you start whoaing on birds?
Replies: 15
Views: 3658

My dog will point but how do you teach her to hold point? I was always told that is what woah is for. Once she knows woah means dont move another step then you use it when she points with a check cord until she realized that it also meant the same thing on birds. So what do you use to teach her to b...
by romeo212000
Thu Jan 31, 2008 11:32 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: GPS for Bird Dogs
Replies: 11
Views: 4911

I really like the Garmin GPS. The Garmin's are always easy to use for me and I like that you can keep tabs on more than one dog, mark where covey's have been found previously and it works as a personal gps as well.Kind of pricey but I will probably eventually invest in one.
by romeo212000
Wed Jan 30, 2008 6:52 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: which gun??
Replies: 12
Views: 5274

Go shoulder a bunch and have the guy at the counter and them to you one by one and whichever one shoulders and swings better for you get that one. Dont limit yourself to a brand or particular gun or two. The less expensive one may be the one for you.
by romeo212000
Wed Jan 30, 2008 12:53 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: How long will it hold its scent?
Replies: 19
Views: 3276

I agree %100. I will be getting her on some more birds here in the next couple of weeks as I have been doing. I really hope the quail populations bounce back.
by romeo212000
Wed Jan 30, 2008 12:02 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: How long will it hold its scent?
Replies: 19
Views: 3276

I can go run her on pen raised quail most any time. I was referring to wild birds. I can also take her to a preserve where they put birds out for you but they are still not wild birds.
by romeo212000
Wed Jan 30, 2008 11:57 am
Forum: Training
Topic: How long will it hold its scent?
Replies: 19
Views: 3276

I agree that putting your dog on a lot of wild birds is the best thing but here in Oklahoma the majority of our wild bird population is not good at all right now. You might go out to Black Kettle and kick up one covey or maybe a couple of singles for an entire day. How do you compensate for that?
by romeo212000
Wed Jan 30, 2008 11:33 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Anyone know of any good trainers in Oklahoma?
Replies: 45
Views: 10348

Sounds great. Maybe the next Saturday or Saturday after? Going to go chase some birds this weekend so we will see how that goes. ANy of you guys know any secret areas we might be able to get into some birds. I know the numbers are pretty good in southwest oklahoma but its all private land down there...
by romeo212000
Wed Jan 30, 2008 9:28 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Dog Checking in when in thick cover
Replies: 4
Views: 1101

I dont want my dog running back to me all the time. I want her out there hunting. What I do though is every once in a while I will call her to me so she can get a drink of water. She knows to check in every once in a while if she wants a drink but other than that I leave her alone. If you badger a d...
by romeo212000
Tue Jan 29, 2008 4:21 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: How long will it hold its scent?
Replies: 19
Views: 3276

There is no way letting a pup point a wing does not instill sight pointing. Most trainers will recommend using a rag or sock or something. That way they dont correlate feathers with sight pointing. POinting very simply is the stalking of prey. Obviously you want to make sure a dog will point so I us...
by romeo212000
Mon Jan 28, 2008 6:25 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pics of my dog B.A. from Ohiogsp
Replies: 23
Views: 8256

I tell you if that Second one looked any more like mine I might think it was. She isnt full grown yet but my 7 month old is almost identical.
by romeo212000
Mon Jan 28, 2008 2:20 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: New O/U
Replies: 32
Views: 11875

I would have a serious look at the Franchi Renaissance line. The field grade is a beautiful gun and you can get one her in OKlahoma at Outdoor Outfitters for $999.00. Also look at the Cortona Grande. Its a little higher, but Its a beautiful gun.
by romeo212000
Sun Jan 27, 2008 10:22 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: for a hunting dog how steady are you going?
Replies: 18
Views: 3444

What I am going for is a great hunting dog that I can be competetive with in Shoot To Retrieve Trials. I dont want a dog that has been strictly trained for trials which brings other things into play besides this specifically but I really want the same thing either way. I want my dog to be steady to ...
by romeo212000
Fri Jan 25, 2008 9:07 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Should I neuter dog
Replies: 16
Views: 5055

Does your vet work with unting dogs very much? For a common house dog its okay to do it early because it doesnt matter about how much prey drive they develop, or really how well their muscles develop. However, with a hunting dog it is very important. I would wait until at least he is fully grown and...
by romeo212000
Fri Jan 25, 2008 12:10 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Anyone know of any good trainers in Oklahoma?
Replies: 45
Views: 10348

I talked to phil at red earth outfitters and he seems to be a really good guy. give his website a look and a call if you want at redearthoutfitters.com. I am going to send my pup to him in a couple of months to have him get her backing, and steady on point and to wing. I will have him work on the ot...
by romeo212000
Fri Jan 25, 2008 11:16 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Loosing control of my lab in the field
Replies: 19
Views: 3319

You cant tell that to some people. I have a very good friend who thinks you use it as a correction tool to teach. He doesnt seem to understand why his stubborn Setter wont do what he wants when he is blasting the crap out of her with the collar and ultimately just ignores him and tries to run away f...
by romeo212000
Fri Jan 25, 2008 11:08 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Anyone know of any good trainers in Oklahoma?
Replies: 45
Views: 10348

I also run a GSP. She is 7 months and coming along nicely. Very forgiving as far as training and she impresses me at least once a week during training. I love working her. Like I said I am planning on sending her to a trainer at 9 or ten months to teach her to be steady on point, wing, and teach her...
by romeo212000
Fri Jan 25, 2008 11:01 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Anyone know of any good trainers in Oklahoma?
Replies: 45
Views: 10348

Sounds great. What kind of dogs do you guys have and how old?
by romeo212000
Fri Jan 25, 2008 10:51 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Anyone know of any good trainers in Oklahoma?
Replies: 45
Views: 10348

Sounds good. Blanchard is only about 15 or 20 minutes away from my house. I always enjoy meeting fellow gundog owners.
by romeo212000
Fri Jan 25, 2008 9:38 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Anyone know of any good trainers in Oklahoma?
Replies: 45
Views: 10348

im in south okc. moore actually. Thanks trublu. He only said he doesnt want me to be around for the first 2 weeks. after that i am welcome any time he said. This is just what we talked about on the phone. Phil said he would make his final judgement after seeing the dog. He was just making this jusdg...
by romeo212000
Thu Jan 24, 2008 4:07 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Anyone know of any good trainers in Oklahoma?
Replies: 45
Views: 10348

Thanks, I have been working with her since I got her and have been amazed at how well she picks things up and retains them. I have been keeping it pretty low pressure because she is still just a pup and I am surprised just how little pressure and time she requires to learn new things. I am not looki...
by romeo212000
Thu Jan 24, 2008 3:21 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Anyone know of any good trainers in Oklahoma?
Replies: 45
Views: 10348

When you are saying broke do you mean force broke to retrieve or woah broke. The main thing I want out of my dog right now is for her to be steady on point on birds and wing, and honoring. She has a great natural retrieving instinct so I am not too horribly worried about that right now. Eventually I...
by romeo212000
Thu Jan 24, 2008 9:07 am
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Stoeger M2000
Replies: 37
Views: 21705

They recommend that youbreak the action in with a box of heavy loads. This is because it is inertia driven, not gas powered. Its basically just a spring.
by romeo212000
Wed Jan 23, 2008 11:06 pm
Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
Topic: remington or stoeger?
Replies: 5
Views: 3414

Stoeger M2000 without question. As someone else said the Stoeger uses the same inertia driven system as the Benelli's do. However, they do not have the same recoil reduction system that the benelli's do so It will kick like a mule. That is the only problem with it and a Sims recoil pad will take car...
by romeo212000
Wed Jan 23, 2008 4:49 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Anyone know of any good trainers in Oklahoma?
Replies: 45
Views: 10348

Yeah I talked to Phil and he was a huge help. Said he charges $500.00 a month plus birds so he would need at least two months to get what i am wanting out of her which inccludes being completely woah broke and steady on and off birds, steady to wing, flush, and maybe shot, and shooting birds over he...
by romeo212000
Wed Jan 23, 2008 3:14 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Anyone know of any good trainers in Oklahoma?
Replies: 45
Views: 10348

Great! how do I get a hold of him?
by romeo212000
Wed Jan 23, 2008 12:51 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: How many of you shoot sporting clays?
Replies: 21
Views: 10039

I shoot skeet just about every saturday or sunday when it starts getting warmer. Then Quail, Pheasant, and Duck season take over so I have very little time for that until it starts to warm up again. I think I am going to start trying to go again though. Skeet has been the major factor in me getting ...
by romeo212000
Wed Jan 23, 2008 12:44 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: training table
Replies: 17
Views: 4700

I will say this. I had tot use a barrel and table to get my German Shorthair still long enough for her to learn what I wanted her to do when I said Woah. After a couple of sessions on the barrel and a couple on the table she was much easier to work with on the ground. Thats just what worked for me. ...
by romeo212000
Wed Jan 23, 2008 12:41 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Picked out my pup today.
Replies: 12
Views: 3050

My GSP pup had one and when I took her to the vet the noticed it. I asked the vet about it and he said that it is not that uncommon and likely from the mother as you guys have said. She said sometimes there is never a problem and they sort of repair themselves, but that when I have her fixed to just...
by romeo212000
Tue Jan 22, 2008 9:56 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Anyone know of any good trainers in Oklahoma?
Replies: 45
Views: 10348

I believe it is a bargain, it is still going to hurt the pocket book some though. But like I said it will be well worth it.