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by ezzy333
Tue Apr 17, 2018 8:56 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Why Purina Pro Plan?
Replies: 53
Views: 42163

Re: Why Purina Pro Plan?

I'm not sure if Purina Pro Plan is the best food on the market for sport dogs or any other dogs. Maybe a few of you do believe that. I understand that Ezzy had a long career in the dog food industry so he is well placed to give a learned opinion. And there is no doubt that numerous top dogs are bei...
by ezzy333
Mon Apr 16, 2018 5:14 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Why Purina Pro Plan?
Replies: 53
Views: 42163

Re: Why Purina Pro Plan?

Robbw wrote:Because they have all the big corporate dollars to advertise and sponsor.
I would like to think most of us are smart enough to judge the quality by the results on our dogs and not just because of and ad that by the way all companies do.
by ezzy333
Fri Apr 13, 2018 8:39 am
Forum: Birds & Bird Supplies
Topic: Buying Pigeons - Questions
Replies: 32
Views: 20360

Re: Buying Pigeons - Questions

buy young pigions and do not turn them loose for a week or so then only a few at a time , but before relicing any I all ways catch and put them in and out the recall door several times so they know where thay can get back in do not buy to close at least 25 to 50 miles away .If you get young birds t...
by ezzy333
Fri Apr 13, 2018 8:32 am
Forum: Birds & Bird Supplies
Topic: Buying Pigeons - Questions
Replies: 32
Views: 20360

Re: Buying Pigeons - Questions

I am over in Dixon IL if that would help and could fix you up with a few pair of breeders that are already producing and might have some young birds in a month or two if you let me know what you want.

Ezzy
by ezzy333
Wed Apr 04, 2018 8:05 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pigeon coop and dogs in the same area?
Replies: 10
Views: 4522

Re: Pigeon coop and dogs in the same area?

I have done it for years and never saw a problem.
by ezzy333
Tue Apr 03, 2018 5:52 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: cost of a pup
Replies: 121
Views: 41590

Re: cost of a pup

Featherfinder. Different people as well as different dogs have different abilities as well as different standards of perfection. None are right or wrong, just different, thank God.

Ezzy
by ezzy333
Sun Apr 01, 2018 8:43 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Sick pigeons
Replies: 6
Views: 2818

Re: Sick pigeons

Sounds like you have para typhoid. I use a good antibiotic to treat if necessary but it is seldom that I do. Would rather let the birds develop their natural immunity. That is what I was thinking, sounds hard to treat successfully anyhow. Can my dogs or new pup catch it if I shoot one of the birds ...
by ezzy333
Sun Apr 01, 2018 4:01 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Sick pigeons
Replies: 6
Views: 2818

Re: Sick pigeons

Sounds like you have para typhoid. I use a good antibiotic to treat if necessary but it is seldom that I do. Would rather let the birds develop their natural immunity.
by ezzy333
Wed Mar 28, 2018 8:03 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Raw Feeding
Replies: 189
Views: 107107

Re: Raw Feeding

And here in lies the problem , zero to limited experience, which to most of us means a time of listening and learning from those that do and not the time to be the teacher and tell your students they are not very smart. I still have a problem we should allow the inmates to run the prison. But then,...
by ezzy333
Tue Mar 27, 2018 7:48 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Raw Feeding
Replies: 189
Views: 107107

Re: Raw Feeding

I have zero experience feeding mink and foxes, but with dogs it is a total falsehood in my experience that feeding carbohydrates is of any benefit. And the detriments of feeding carbs are clear in the relatively poor condition of coat, bad teeth, bad breath, and reduced endurance. Not to mention th...
by ezzy333
Tue Mar 27, 2018 5:57 am
Forum: Training
Topic: pup biting
Replies: 65
Views: 22200

Re: pup biting

When all else fails, grab his nose, hold it shut, bite it and tell him NO!!. One of the MOST powerful corrections and one of the MOST effective. Or if you just start there and then you won't have to waste time and effort finding out that all else fails because the lesson will already be done and ov...
by ezzy333
Mon Mar 26, 2018 11:09 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Raw Feeding
Replies: 189
Views: 107107

Re: Raw Feeding

I don't want my dog to become "de-tuned" at any point during the year. Bill So your dog runs hundreds of miles a week all year long? We stay pretty busy and I see no reason to de-tune him by feeding carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are not essential in a dog's diet on negatively affect teeth, coat, con...
by ezzy333
Sat Mar 24, 2018 9:48 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Drug to Delay a Heat Cycle
Replies: 10
Views: 4788

Re: Drug to Delay a Heat Cycle

Dakotazeb wrote:Hearing and reading to many bad things with these drugs. Just going to let nature run it's course.
Good choice in my mind.

Ezzy
by ezzy333
Fri Mar 23, 2018 3:54 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Raw Feeding
Replies: 189
Views: 107107

Re: Raw Feeding

Bill. I tended to agree with you till I saw the results of the feed test we did with mice, rats, and dogs, as well as the same results we got with plants from a homogenous fertilizer compared to "Close enough" But when comparing cost, it was much closer. I'm not sure how dogs compare with plants be...
by ezzy333
Fri Mar 23, 2018 1:10 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Raw Feeding
Replies: 189
Views: 107107

Re: Raw Feeding

Bill. I tended to agree with you till I saw the results of the feed test we did with mice, rats, and dogs, as well as the same results we got with plants from a homogenous fertilizer compared to "Close enough" But when comparing cost, it was much closer.
by ezzy333
Fri Mar 23, 2018 12:24 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Raw Feeding
Replies: 189
Views: 107107

Re: Raw Feeding

Bill, it has to do with a balanced nutrition that is based on something besides looks and personal opinion.

Ezzy
by ezzy333
Fri Mar 23, 2018 12:20 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Whoa training after learning sit...@$&#%!!!!!!
Replies: 21
Views: 9012

Re: Whoa training after learning sit...@$&#%!!!!!!

Pedro wrote:You're going to get a lot of different advice, filter what works for you and your dog.

That dog is on the way to having a great life. Good looking boys and dog.
Right on. Your future is bright as long as you can keep the light at the end of the tunnel lit.

Ezy
by ezzy333
Fri Mar 23, 2018 12:18 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Neutering month before season?
Replies: 8
Views: 5456

Re: Neutering month before season?

I don't think it is a consensus either but it is hard to explain why the smartest vet in the world feeds raw while advocating early neutering. Might it have some basis in whether that individual agrees with you or not.
by ezzy333
Thu Mar 22, 2018 12:49 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: UK "Gundog Trust" to go to "Force Free"
Replies: 16
Views: 6741

Re: UK "Gundog Trust" to go to "Force Free"

I know little about society on the other side of the pond beyond what I hear and see and that seems to be less than a stellar influence of many of the givens I have experienced over maybe too many years. From my first time with pets and children, it was pretty well accepted that if there is a standa...
by ezzy333
Thu Mar 22, 2018 12:19 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Raw Feeding
Replies: 189
Views: 107107

Re: Raw Feeding

Nice post...anyone would like to let me know how many dogs have on this raw diet and what is the cost? I feed one dog on what's called "Prey Model Raw" or PMR, that is simply flesh/fat, liver, organs, and bone. She has been on raw since 4 weeks and is 19 months now. At 57lbs, she eats about 32oz ea...
by ezzy333
Fri Mar 16, 2018 6:48 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: new knee
Replies: 22
Views: 15424

Re: new knee

5 weeks since the new knee surgery. Still lots of pain. Have 10 weeks of physio to go.Definition of physio is pain . :) No pain = no gain. I want to thank Ezzy for carrying the load here; I just don't feel like being on the computer much . Thanks very much Ezzy. Dogs looking at me everyday and sayi...
by ezzy333
Thu Mar 15, 2018 11:30 am
Forum: Training
Topic: English Setter Running Away - Help
Replies: 41
Views: 13938

Re: English Setter Running Away - Help

the dog will always want to range and hunt its in his blood yes you can control to a degree but it is going to be a proplem as soon as you let up on the dog he is going to range on you. i had a pointer that i grouse hunted with he was a good dog pointed birds but at 60 i couldnt keep up yes i could...
by ezzy333
Thu Mar 15, 2018 11:27 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Awful breath
Replies: 22
Views: 10097

Re: Awful breath

I think staining is more often caused by fever when young before the teeth emerged in the old old days, it was a good sign, as it meant the dog had survived distemper and this was immune to it. Pre-vaccine, 50% of all dogs died of distemper or were permanently marred before one year of age. You got...
by ezzy333
Thu Mar 15, 2018 5:57 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Awful breath
Replies: 22
Views: 10097

Re: Awful breath

I think staining is more often caused by fever when young before the teeth emerged
by ezzy333
Tue Mar 13, 2018 9:24 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Fun Video's
Replies: 5
Views: 2887

Re: Fun Video's

Using myself for an example, there comes a time when you will know it is time and it will come right after you think you don't need another but just can't pull the trigger. And all of a sudden it slaps you in the face that I really don't want to take care of another dog even though it is one of the ...
by ezzy333
Sun Mar 11, 2018 8:54 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Stormy
Replies: 7
Views: 6775

Re: Stormy

Amazes me how just a pic from a friend 2000 miles away can still catch my breath. You have done a wonderful job with him Don, just keep smiling and sharing. Love ya Man
by ezzy333
Fri Mar 09, 2018 11:31 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Will my pigeons return
Replies: 10
Views: 3953

Re: Will my pigeons return

They should return in the morning unless a hawk got them
by ezzy333
Fri Mar 09, 2018 11:30 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Will my pigeons return
Replies: 10
Views: 3953

Re: Will my pigeons return

They should return in the morning unless a hawk got them
by ezzy333
Fri Mar 09, 2018 4:43 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: TPLO surgery/CCL tear
Replies: 4
Views: 3668

Re: TPLO surgery/CCL tear

People who want to neuter should read this and especially the early neutering group needs to take into account. I am saying early neutering causes the problem but is pretty clear it increases the risk by large large percentage and no dog should have to go through this once let alone twice like often...
by ezzy333
Mon Mar 05, 2018 6:01 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: VIDEO: Choosing a Hunting Strategy
Replies: 35
Views: 13410

Re: VIDEO: Choosing a Hunting Strategy

And much of what Higgen's show is what many of us have done for years but once he does it, makes a video, it quickly becomes "Higgin's Method". I will admit there is a Higgins method of explanation of an old time and true method that is little different than common practice with many dog trainers..
by ezzy333
Mon Mar 05, 2018 5:40 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Parasites
Replies: 21
Views: 10454

Re: Parasites

Cocci is and has been present in most all animals and is actually part of healthy living. Truth. Cocci is a type of bacteria commonly found in a healthy gut (to be more specific, it is one type of bacterial shape, of which there are many forms. . . .streptococci (strep throat) is a type of cocci ba...
by ezzy333
Thu Mar 01, 2018 11:36 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Purina Bright Mind
Replies: 17
Views: 9758

Re: Purina Bright Mind

Ezzy, Didn't know you were smarter than me, my vet, the holistic dog lady, dog food advisor, the sources I've read on the internet etc. I of course have no time to fact check what you say nor debate a topic that is clearly in hot debate in the world of dog nutrition. I also don't see you listed in ...
by ezzy333
Wed Feb 28, 2018 5:31 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Purina Bright Mind
Replies: 17
Views: 9758

Re: Purina Bright Mind

Another vote for this stuff. Used it on my Older Weimaraner and it made him more alert. Same with ny 12 year old American Brittany. She is getting a little lost lately but the food seems to be making a difference. Only downside is that some of the ingredients are not the best, being corn based. But...
by ezzy333
Tue Feb 27, 2018 6:54 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Purina Bright Mind
Replies: 17
Views: 9758

Re: Purina Bright Mind

Another vote for this stuff. Used it on my Older Weimaraner and it made him more alert. Same with ny 12 year old American Brittany. She is getting a little lost lately but the food seems to be making a difference. Only downside is that some of the ingredients are not the best, being corn based. But...
by ezzy333
Mon Feb 26, 2018 7:16 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Neuter
Replies: 21
Views: 11169

Re: Neuter

Not till physical and mental maturity And then only if you can find a medical reason and not one of convenience . I'm with you. But what would "convenience" be in a male? I spay bitches (as adults) when their breeding career is over, which may be as older or younger adults. Ity does soften their co...
by ezzy333
Fri Feb 23, 2018 9:12 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Neuter
Replies: 21
Views: 11169

Re: Neuter

Not till physical and mental maturity And then only if you can find a medical reason and not one of convenience
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by ezzy333
Thu Feb 22, 2018 11:11 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Neuter
Replies: 21
Views: 11169

Re: Neuter

Gordon Guy wrote:Yeah...What Shags said

If you do it... wait until pup is 2 yrs old.

This old at least and then be sure to ask your self why you need to do this. Is the dog going to be better off or is it just a convenience for you?

Ezzy
by ezzy333
Tue Feb 20, 2018 8:57 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Parasites
Replies: 21
Views: 10454

Re: Parasites

Cocci is and has been present in most all animals and is actually part of healthy living.
by ezzy333
Tue Feb 20, 2018 4:01 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Parasites
Replies: 21
Views: 10454

Re: Parasites

I use to and probably well again since it does have an effect on their digestion and the acidity of the gut.
by ezzy333
Tue Feb 20, 2018 10:20 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Parasites
Replies: 21
Views: 10454

Re: Parasites

Why do you treat pigeons for cocci twice a year? I never treat for anything till there is a problem since treatments do not prevent. My birds have never been wormed and had never had a problem. I also have not wormed my dogs since I started using Ivomec for heartworm as I just can not find any sign ...
by ezzy333
Mon Feb 19, 2018 9:55 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Feeding Rules of Thumb?
Replies: 14
Views: 6805

Re: Feeding Rules of Thumb?

The dog is the only one that can tell you how much to feed. it is your job to pay attention .
by ezzy333
Sat Feb 17, 2018 7:53 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Raw feeders heads up
Replies: 4
Views: 2873

Re: Raw feeders heads up

isonychia wrote:That will get fido to quit eating the chickens. :D

Seriously, cooked chicken bones cause a ton of issues, maybe not the small neck bones but still.
It is the raw necks that this is about.
by ezzy333
Fri Feb 16, 2018 8:38 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: cost of a pup
Replies: 121
Views: 41590

Re: cost of a pup

Good genetics come from the dog no matter where it is bred and there are good ones from every venue. Ezzy Sorry Ezzy but I cannot agree with that. I don't think the good pups come only from field trial winners but I do think that if you want to breed good gundogs the dogs used to produce them shoul...
by ezzy333
Fri Feb 16, 2018 1:58 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: cost of a pup
Replies: 121
Views: 41590

Re: cost of a pup

I have heard the avg cost of a dog throughout its life is about 17k. I don't mind spending a little on a pup, IF it is worth it. I talked to a breeder once trying to make a living selling dogs. That was surprising. He didn't field trial or anything and was breeding dogs for the home moreso than fie...
by ezzy333
Tue Feb 13, 2018 6:26 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: What kind of dog is this?
Replies: 9
Views: 10516

Re: What kind of dog is this?

Probably a roan GSP
by ezzy333
Mon Feb 12, 2018 3:32 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Potty training
Replies: 10
Views: 4027

Re: Potty training

She can't sit next to you if you are walking
by ezzy333
Fri Feb 09, 2018 8:21 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: 6 month WPG Training Question
Replies: 5
Views: 2995

Re: 6 month WPG Training Question

polmaise wrote:
ezzy333 wrote:Robert, there is a difference in what you do and know now compared to the first dog, as you well know, so try to think back what you would like to have heard and not what you would say today.
I wish I was told how the dog I had now was the same as the dog that others have
Sounds good.
by ezzy333
Fri Feb 09, 2018 6:29 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: 6 month WPG Training Question
Replies: 5
Views: 2995

Re: 6 month WPG Training Question

Robert, there is a difference in what you do and know now compared to the first dog, as you well know, so try to think back what you would like to have heard and not what you would say today.
by ezzy333
Thu Feb 08, 2018 12:51 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: NAVHDA dogs compared to NSTRA dogs
Replies: 19
Views: 8821

Re: NAVHDA dogs compared to NSTRA dogs

Comparing the dogs or the organizations? The dogs are all pointing dogs for both organizations but NAVHDA and NSTRA are completely different and each have dogs of different levels of talent and ability. Not necessarily a different level, just different purpose. Much like a horse that pulls more or ...
by ezzy333
Thu Feb 08, 2018 12:44 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: new knee
Replies: 22
Views: 15424

Re: new knee

Don. you aren't 16 anymore. Your complaints are same as mine and my knees are pretty good except for the arthritis. Age means balance is getting poor and you need your hand on something to feel comfortable. Just part of the fun of aging but still better than the alternative.

Ezzy