Unconfirmed, but I heard the PA Brittany club may be planning on a grouse trial around that time, if your interested.
-John
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- Sun Jul 31, 2011 6:09 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Planning Trip - Need Help
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5624
- Sun Jul 31, 2011 3:23 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Small size
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4438
Small size
My gsp female pup will be 8 months old next weekend, and is much smaller than all the other gsp puppies we've been around at training sessions and such. She weighed in yesterday at 34.2lbs and is around 19.5 inches tall. Apparently the breed standard for females is 21-23" tall. Both her parents are ...
- Fri Jul 29, 2011 7:19 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: ON THE WAY TO WEST VIRGINIA, WHERE TO EAT??
- Replies: 27
- Views: 7354
Re: ON THE WAY TO WEST VIRGINIA, WHERE TO EAT??
Hey Ruth, When you headed back thru? How close to Wheeling you gonna be? Do you have Jersey with you? Wheeling's only an hour from here, if you wanted to let our two pups meet.
-John
-John
- Mon Jul 18, 2011 6:15 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: New e-collar
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4951
Re: New e-collar
I didn't choose it Larry, I opened my door and found a box from Tri-Tronics.
-John
-John
- Mon Jul 18, 2011 3:52 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: New e-collar
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4951
Re: New e-collar
Ok Casey, I googled seat belt wrap....Do you mean just wrap around and use as a spacer?
-John
-John
- Mon Jul 18, 2011 3:47 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: New e-collar
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4951
Re: New e-collar
No Brad, But I think she does know what "here" means.....looking to reinforce obedience more than anything else right now. The only reason she had a bird was to lure her into the water. Been working on it exclusively for a week now. I tried not to be too upset because she did have a bird, but at the...
- Mon Jul 18, 2011 2:41 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: New e-collar
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4951
Re: New e-collar
Thanks, those are good ideas, the last collar I bought (non e-collar) I used a drill, but it left a fairly ratty hole.
-John
-John
- Mon Jul 18, 2011 2:21 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: New e-collar
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4951
New e-collar
Just received mt new Tri-Tronics Pro 200 G3 EXP and G3 Upland Beeper in the mail today, My father in law was kind enough to surprise me with it, after I relayed the story of my pup playing keep away with the bird last weekend. I must admit it was a pleasant surprise to open the door to a box from TT...
- Sat Jul 16, 2011 6:22 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Looking for a reputable trainer
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3014
Re: Looking for a reputable trainer
No fair, why do all you other PA people live on the wrong side of the state! We need to plan a training event for us east coasters like the guys are having in the midwest.
-John
-John
- Fri Jul 15, 2011 12:13 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: How long Between Doses?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 601
Re: How long Between Doses?
Thanks Ezzy,
I figured it wasn't a big deal, just trying to ease her pain a bit. She didn't yepl or anything, just looked down and her was all swelled up.
-John
I figured it wasn't a big deal, just trying to ease her pain a bit. She didn't yepl or anything, just looked down and her was all swelled up.
-John
- Fri Jul 15, 2011 11:32 am
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: How long Between Doses?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 601
How long Between Doses?
My pup got bite / stung by something today, and at 34lbs, I gave her a whole 25mg tablet and a sliver of another one. What is the timing between doses (assuming she needs another)? The vet said to check her gums and make sure they are pink and not turning pale. So far they are all pink looking. I di...
- Mon Jul 11, 2011 2:15 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: E-Collar & Check Cord Questions
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5933
Re: E-Collar & Check Cord Questions
Jonesy,
Just for clarification, when you say "butt first", I assume you mean being reeled in on a check-cord correct?
-John
Just for clarification, when you say "butt first", I assume you mean being reeled in on a check-cord correct?
-John
- Sun Jul 10, 2011 11:37 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: E-Collar & Check Cord Questions
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5933
Re: E-Collar & Check Cord Questions
I had this very problem ruin an otherwise great navhda training day yesterday. The pup did great all day, but does have a reluctance to swim (will go up to just to the point of swimming and then turn around) The lead trainer tossed in a chukar, and my pup took after her. Swimming accomplished, but s...
- Tue Jul 05, 2011 7:09 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Fireworks and Loud Noises
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2737
Re: Fireworks and Loud Noises
Mine was fine all evening throughout the "Pro" display. Then when I let her out to potty before bed, the backyard amatuers were still going at it, and she ran back in the house and wouldn't come back out. Just when I thought she had made it through :? She did perk right back up when she came back in...
- Thu Jun 30, 2011 6:55 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: DROPPED OFF THE DOGS....AND CRIED
- Replies: 34
- Views: 6820
Re: DROPPED OFF THE DOGS....AND CRIED
Just dropped my pup off a few hours ago, I was fine till I got home and out of habit opened the rear hatch to find an empty crate. I'm kinda bummed, but it will be good for her.
-John
-John
- Wed Jun 22, 2011 6:46 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Chloe at 6.5 months!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1815
Re: Chloe at 6.5 months!
Thanks to whoever re-sized the photo!
-John
-John
- Wed Jun 22, 2011 6:44 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Chloe at 6.5 months!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1815
Re: Chloe at 6.5 months!
Thanks everyone,
She goes to the trainer over the fourth of July weekend, the family's going camping and there's just not enough room in the SUV for camping gear and her kennel. Not a long stay, but will be 4-5 days of bird work with a trainer anyway.
-John
She goes to the trainer over the fourth of July weekend, the family's going camping and there's just not enough room in the SUV for camping gear and her kennel. Not a long stay, but will be 4-5 days of bird work with a trainer anyway.
-John
- Wed Jun 22, 2011 12:05 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Chloe at 6.5 months!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1815
Chloe at 6.5 months!
Here's a pic of my pup Chloe at 6 1/2 months! She's never allowed in bed, but I took her upstairs to kennel her and she hopped right up. I thought it made a good picture. I'll try to get some more action photos soon.
- Wed Jun 22, 2011 5:21 am
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: 38-17 what do you think?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 7527
Re: 38-17 what do you think?
Diamond Extreme Athlete which is 33/25 is $37.00 for a 40lb bag at Tractor Supply.
-John
-John
- Thu Jun 16, 2011 6:18 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Getting GSP to sit still and retrieve only when released
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5732
Re: Getting GSP to sit still and retrieve only when released
I've been doing the same thing as Ruth although we've just started with steadiness this week, but she's getting it down pretty good. Ruth did Jersey retrieve to hand right away, or did you need to reel her in with a check cord. my pup Chloe is nuts about going and getting them, but does need reeled ...
- Wed Jun 15, 2011 7:09 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Dog transportation Maine-Ohio
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1010
Re: Dog transportation Maine-Ohio
Pointshoot,
I don't need dog transported, but was wondering if there is something special going down in Gettysburg? Always looking for something to do with the pup!
-John
I don't need dog transported, but was wondering if there is something special going down in Gettysburg? Always looking for something to do with the pup!
-John
- Mon Jun 13, 2011 7:00 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Butt juice..
- Replies: 29
- Views: 10006
Re: Butt juice..
I'm afraid that's classified....haha
-John
-John
- Mon Jun 13, 2011 9:28 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Butt juice..
- Replies: 29
- Views: 10006
Re: Butt juice..
I made the whistle mistake this morning while cleaning up a pile. The morning training session ended quickly thereafter.
-John
-John
- Sun Jun 12, 2011 6:26 am
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: River Water
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2214
Re: River Water
It was still loose last night, but no so watery or "gravy-ish" (my apologies to anyone intending on gravy tonight). I'm fairly certain that is what it was, scared a flock of about 50-75 geese off the water when she came down to the ramp, and I'm sure the fecal matter was probably high in that spot. ...
- Sun Jun 12, 2011 6:15 am
- Forum: Events
- Topic: IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN!!!!!
- Replies: 107
- Views: 27889
Re: IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN!!!!!
Ummm.....In my excitement, I may have overlooked my first wedding anniversary. (July 31st). And while I explained we'd be home in plenty of time, I'm not sure the wife is buying it....stand by.
-John
-John
- Sat Jun 11, 2011 7:33 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN!!!!!
- Replies: 107
- Views: 27889
Re: IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN!!!!!
My wife and I are considering coming, gonna depend on finances, any campgrounds close Ezzy?
-John
-John
- Sat Jun 11, 2011 8:25 am
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: River Water
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2214
River Water
Anyone else dog get sick from drinking river water. My pup drank almost a bowl full last evening after going for a run. Normally don't let her drink that much, but she charged right in and started drinking. Not sure what else it could be? Got diarrhea a few times last night, and this morning, hoping...
Re: Pigeons
What do you tell them you want them for (If they ask). How often do they see right thru it?
-John
-John
- Tue Jun 07, 2011 9:02 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: WHAT AGE IS/WAS YOUR PUP???
- Replies: 52
- Views: 11904
Re: WHAT AGE IS/WAS YOUR PUP???
Maybe I did it backwards, but I started on bird training right away, and only lightly touched on obedience. Now that she's pretty birdy, and it's getting hard to find birds around here this time of year, I'm beginning to work on retrieving and obedience. I also need to go back and introduce the gun,...
- Sat Jun 04, 2011 2:18 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: NAVHDA Tests
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5334
Re: NAVHDA Tests
Come test with the Shenango chapter here near Kittaning PA, Sept 10-11....
Should be closer than Minnesota /Wisonsin
-John
Should be closer than Minnesota /Wisonsin
-John
- Thu May 26, 2011 6:10 am
- Forum: Events
- Topic: IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN!!!!!
- Replies: 107
- Views: 27889
Re: IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN!!!!!
Me too!
-John
-John
- Thu May 19, 2011 10:57 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Upper canine teeth
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4293
Re: Upper canine teeth
My pups are the same way although hers seem to be fully descended. She's a bit over 5 and a half months and they are not loose yet. She chews on cow hooves all the time, I suppose I'll wait a few weeks yet and then look into having them pulled.
-John
-John
- Thu May 19, 2011 9:34 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Places to train near Philadelphia
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1840
Re: Places to train near Philadelphia
I'm one the other side of the state in Pittsburgh. It seems like we have a good number of PA members spread throughout the state. The training those guys did in Illinois last month seemed like a really good time and a great training opportunity. Perhaps we PA guys should organize a training day this...
- Mon May 16, 2011 10:25 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Ever trained with chickens?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 6885
Re: Ever trained with chickens?
Bstranger, I introduced my pup to birds at 12 weeks and she couldn't have cared less...I felt the same frustration. But people told me and are telling you not to worry, A few weeks later when I tried again, it was like someone flipped a switch in her, and now I cant take her for a walk without stopp...
- Fri May 13, 2011 5:58 am
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: food and growth rate?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1568
Re: food and growth rate?
Along these same lines, I have a female GSP puppy that weighed in at 29.6lbs and is 23-24 weeks old. When I had her to the vet at 18 weeks, she was 24 lbs. Is she starting to level out a bit, or is that an adequate weight gain for 5 weeks. (she was also sick once) I'm feeding 2 cups of Diamond EA 32...
- Wed May 11, 2011 6:54 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Food problems
- Replies: 69
- Views: 14440
Re: Food problems
As far as the skin problems go, how much time does / did pup spend near the heater over the winter. My GSP pup camps out there and its her favorite spot. She has had the dandruff / dry skin as well. The vet told me not to worry about it. It's pretty much cleared up now that the heater isn't being ra...
- Sun May 08, 2011 8:47 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: How to limit flight of Chukars
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1465
Re: How to limit flight of Chukars
I've been using a wooden block 2X2 and maybe 8-10 inches long with a length of rope wrapped around a nail. I made loops in both end and secured them with zip ties so they are easy on / easy off. Paint the blocks orange so they are easier to find. You can also add lead to the blocks like mentioned ab...
- Sat Apr 30, 2011 5:49 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Training Day
- Replies: 44
- Views: 14887
Re: Training Day
Hope you guys are all having a great time! I'm bummed on missing this one, planning on attending the next.
-John
-John
- Mon Apr 25, 2011 12:48 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Who Needs Quail for Training When You Have a Fly
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3310
Re: Who Needs Quail for Training When You Have a Fly
Chloe is pointing ants and stink bugs on the porch. You guys think I should whoa her, or let her tire herself out?
- Wed Apr 20, 2011 6:47 am
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Lyme Disease
- Replies: 30
- Views: 7068
Re: Lyme Disease
I was bitten myself last weekend, right in the abdomen. I went to the doctor's for a unrelated checkup and mentioned it. Im not sure how the weather has been where you are at, but my doctor (Chief of medecine at a Pittsburgh hospital) said that any ticks biting now, are just emerging, and that the l...
- Fri Apr 15, 2011 6:33 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Chloe Training at 19 weeks:
- Replies: 2
- Views: 677
Chloe Training at 19 weeks:
Here are some pictures of Chloe training with chukars from this past week: http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff369/mcclinj1/100_6924.jpg http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff369/mcclinj1/100_6923.jpg http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff369/mcclinj1/100_6922.jpg http://i1232.photobucket.com/albu...
- Mon Apr 11, 2011 4:23 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Navhda training day
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1490
Re: Navhda training day
Joining NAVHDA is such a great idea. Chloe and I are learning a ton, and meeting really great people!
-John
-John
- Mon Apr 11, 2011 4:04 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Just got his pedigree in
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4325
Re: Just got his pedigree in
If you have the three gen pedigree, you could fill out one of the perfect pedigrees that many of us have linked to in our signature lines, and then people could read it better.
-John
-John
- Mon Apr 04, 2011 6:22 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Bobwhite Quail Decline Contest
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3242
Re: Bobwhite Quail Decline Contest
Not sure if anyone else saw it, but PDJ had an article last month on the same raccoon /deer feeder / quail predation theory.
-John
-John
- Wed Mar 30, 2011 4:03 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: New pup
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3146
Re: New pup
Great looking pup!
-John
-John
- Tue Mar 22, 2011 5:58 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: What are you driving?
- Replies: 55
- Views: 12514
Re: What are you driving?
Any opinions on the Ford Escape....my wife and I are thinking of getting one here in a week or two to replace our little Saturn car. The car can't fit a kennel, and she's getting big to ride in the front seat. For the Escape, our thoughts were to add the cargo storage bin, a roof rack, and the 4WD p...
- Tue Mar 15, 2011 7:58 am
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Ivermectin
- Replies: 33
- Views: 7404
Re: Ivermectin
Is that a liquid or a paste, I think I'm gonna let the vet worm my pup one more time and then look into the ivermectin. I see tractor supply has a tube (assume its a paste) of 1.87% for around $4.00.
How much would a 25 lb puppy get of the paste form?
-John
How much would a 25 lb puppy get of the paste form?
-John
- Sat Mar 12, 2011 6:23 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: My Pup at 14 weeks
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4668
- Sat Mar 12, 2011 6:11 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: My Pup at 14 weeks
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4668
Re: My Pup at 14 weeks
She's doing well with everything other than puppy biting, we've tried yelping and taking our hand away, ear biting, ear pinching, "No" and swat on the nose or rear...I think she likes the pain...lol. She's gotten better with it the past week or so, she's getting more exercise than normal, I was home...
- Sat Mar 12, 2011 6:03 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: My Pup at 14 weeks
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4668
Re: My Pup at 14 weeks
She's doing well with everything other than puppy biting, we've tried yelping and taking our hand away, ear biting, ear pinching, "No" and swat on the nose or rear...I think she likes the pain...lol. She's gotten better with it the past week or so, she's getting more exercise than normal, I was home...