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by Hattrick
Sat May 11, 2013 9:29 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Found my pup!
Replies: 36
Views: 14000

Re: Found my pup!

Id say he needs a good touch of god, not from church either.
by Hattrick
Fri May 10, 2013 4:32 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Where to keep your birds for training?
Replies: 19
Views: 6500

Re: Where to keep your birds for training?

Sweet coop! I like it, but guys i hate to brake the news if you mix quail and pigeons ur going to have alot dead pigeons trust me. I kearned the hard way and couldnt figure it out till quail breeder filled me on what was happening. Quail have a bacteria in there digestive system that will make pheas...
by Hattrick
Mon May 06, 2013 4:49 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Pups first time on pigeons
Replies: 5
Views: 1498

Re: Pups first time on pigeons

Looks like he handled it well
by Hattrick
Fri May 03, 2013 6:56 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Awesome Job Chukar12
Replies: 18
Views: 5328

Re: Awesome Job Chukar12

Congrads!
by Hattrick
Thu May 02, 2013 1:54 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: "regress toward mean"
Replies: 7
Views: 3738

Re: "regress toward mean"

Chuckar I did not intend to bash or belittle the breed just speeking from what ive wittness. It could just as easly be the handlers. I have been around a lot different breeds in many different situations. I have not wittness agression toward people but i have towards other dogs and puppies many time...
by Hattrick
Thu May 02, 2013 5:03 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: "regress toward mean"
Replies: 7
Views: 3738

Re: "regress toward mean"

I think britts suffer from a little big mans complex. At are NAVHDA training days i've seen it over an over they are the first ones to snap, bite or get sassy for no reason. I always warn new members with puppies to avoid close contact with britts it seems puppies are on there hit list. Im sure i wi...
by Hattrick
Tue Apr 30, 2013 7:22 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Reaction to e-collar conditioning.
Replies: 18
Views: 6237

Re: Reaction to e-collar conditioning.

I dont no who Hickot is or how he trains but 4dbirds is giving you sound advice
by Hattrick
Mon Apr 29, 2013 6:54 am
Forum: Training
Topic: in desperate need of advise LOL
Replies: 16
Views: 5611

Re: in desperate need of advise LOL

I would suggest joining a local NAVHDA chapter so you can get hands on training. You will meet alot good people an experenced trainers that will help
by Hattrick
Sun Apr 28, 2013 5:34 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: at what age
Replies: 9
Views: 4499

Re: at what age

15 is a vary full life. Sometimes you just have to do what you have to do. I wish you well with whar ever you decide, i no what i would do.
by Hattrick
Sat Apr 27, 2013 3:09 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Mixing Birds
Replies: 5
Views: 1783

Re: Mixing Birds

If you can get away with it good luck. Quail are the kiss of death to all other game birds they have a bacteria in there stool that will kill other birds. I lost alot pigeons and chuckers before i was told this by a game farm. Keep them separated. You can mix chuckers and pheasents. I also mix chuck...
by Hattrick
Fri Apr 26, 2013 6:51 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: pigeon medications
Replies: 9
Views: 4016

Re: pigeon medications

I keep 4-1 doxcinte on hand not sure if i spelled it right just ask for 4-1 at any pigeon supplier. If the birds start looking fluffy and cold give it to them. Once you have birds hatched and raised in ur coop they should have to no problems. If ur mixing and matching birds from different places you...
by Hattrick
Thu Apr 18, 2013 4:39 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: working on steady question
Replies: 48
Views: 17504

Re: working on steady question

8 mth old MH is only impressive if they get out an rip it up. Titles don't mean anything inless they are getting It done. This is coming from a guy that tests alot. All FT, MH an VCs are not created equal.
by Hattrick
Fri Apr 12, 2013 6:09 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: working on steady question
Replies: 48
Views: 17504

Re: working on steady question

Johng918 :-) that's what I'm talking about :D
by Hattrick
Fri Apr 12, 2013 5:53 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Over/Under Shotgun Question
Replies: 6
Views: 1803

Re: Over/Under Shotgun Question

I prefer single triggers an side by side.
by Hattrick
Fri Apr 12, 2013 5:52 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Hawk problems
Replies: 95
Views: 32997

Re: Hawk problems

Sum problems just need fixed.
by Hattrick
Fri Apr 12, 2013 5:45 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: working on steady question
Replies: 48
Views: 17504

Re: working on steady question

Here's is were you miss understand nothing is forced about it. Its more like helping them learn gently what's acceptable . Trust me style is vary high on my list just look at sum of my posts style is everything to me. I will stick to my guns on this the first year is the most important time to work ...
by Hattrick
Fri Apr 12, 2013 5:35 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: Andy and FC/AFC Red Oak's Dez Again.....!
Replies: 23
Views: 10817

Re: Andy and FC/AFC Red Oak's Dez Again.....!

That's sweet for Sure!!
by Hattrick
Thu Apr 11, 2013 8:15 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: working on steady question
Replies: 48
Views: 17504

Re: working on steady question

I do. I don't allow chase. I have my pup stand birds flying away out of a launcher from day one, meaning 10-12 wks on till FF. If that's all they no it makes steadying them much easier at 9-10 months. I don't need to build drive they were born with that. I steady to release after shot an fall once i...
by Hattrick
Wed Apr 10, 2013 3:12 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Looking for a trainer in Northern Virginia
Replies: 11
Views: 5475

Re: Looking for a trainer in Northern Virginia

Bruce is good.
by Hattrick
Wed Apr 10, 2013 3:08 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: AKC Walking Gun Dog Championship w/placements
Replies: 30
Views: 8549

Re: First Annual AKC Walking Gun Dog Championship

Good luck to my good friends Tony Webb and Bruce Shaffer! let them Roll!!
by Hattrick
Wed Apr 10, 2013 5:29 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: The new project!!
Replies: 28
Views: 8159

Re: The new project!!

Nice!! high head high tail I like it
by Hattrick
Tue Apr 09, 2013 7:17 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: ATV training set-up
Replies: 2
Views: 1053

Re: ATV training set-up

Post some pics I would like to see the set ups
by Hattrick
Mon Apr 08, 2013 6:04 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Line Casting
Replies: 12
Views: 4010

Re: Line Casting

Here is what I did to tighten up my range both my female an male would hit 400-500yards at age 4 months. With a lot roads around the farm it was scary. I put ecollar on them an tault a command called hup to turn them an help teach them to pattern. Now I have them hunting 100-300 yds if they turn it ...
by Hattrick
Sun Apr 07, 2013 7:04 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: pigeon loft
Replies: 5
Views: 1578

Re: pigeon loft

I would say 30-40 at the most if its 7'-8' tall just keep the water clean. I would say do less in the breeder side of the pen. My breeder pen is 5'-5' -7' tall with 5 mated pairs so with young its up to 15-20 sometimes till I pull out the youngsters. it seems about right.
by Hattrick
Sun Apr 07, 2013 5:46 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: The Best Kept SECRET IN DOG TRAINING
Replies: 20
Views: 7829

Re: The Best Kept SECRET IN DOG TRAINING

Add timing to what you said and we call it 5 instead of 4.
by Hattrick
Sat Apr 06, 2013 4:14 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Emily and Bama Round two.
Replies: 9
Views: 4598

Re: Emily and Bama Round two.

Good stuff! !!
by Hattrick
Wed Apr 03, 2013 7:42 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Where to keep new pup?
Replies: 4
Views: 1359

Re: Where to keep new pup?

In the house. Let the pup sleep with ya he will be ur buddy for life:-) worked for my 3
by Hattrick
Wed Apr 03, 2013 5:28 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: looking for a pup
Replies: 21
Views: 7059

Re: looking for a pup

What campgsp said is about right. Which litter you getting from?
by Hattrick
Tue Apr 02, 2013 8:21 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: puppy/started dog prices
Replies: 36
Views: 12528

Re: puppy/started dog prices

Larue I wasn't bashing by any means. Its a huge gray area with what a started dog is. A lot buyers buy for breeding that are pedigree junkies, henz more marketable to move. I think ur price is ok I just don't think its what I call a started dog. Reason saying naturally a dog should point, at 9 month...
by Hattrick
Tue Apr 02, 2013 1:39 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: looking for a pup
Replies: 21
Views: 7059

Re: looking for a pup

Well that didn't come right.
by Hattrick
Tue Apr 02, 2013 1:30 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: puppy/started dog prices
Replies: 36
Views: 12528

Re: puppy/started dog prices

I don't think it is to much. But 30 birds isn't a lot for a puppy 9 months old which isn't enough to call her a started bird dog in my opinion. I think it boils down to pedigree?
by Hattrick
Tue Apr 02, 2013 1:22 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: looking for a pup
Replies: 21
Views: 7059

Re: looking for a pup

Aka Stormy a real up an coming female
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by Hattrick
Tue Apr 02, 2013 7:43 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: looking for a pup
Replies: 21
Views: 7059

Re: looking for a pup

Thxs Cooper is a real nice male. I wish I had a few good pics of him but i don't. I've hunted behind him quet a few times he gets it done. I think both his litters are on the ground now
by Hattrick
Mon Apr 01, 2013 5:40 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: looking for a pup
Replies: 21
Views: 7059

Re: looking for a pup

Have fun Man!
by Hattrick
Mon Apr 01, 2013 2:06 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: looking for a pup
Replies: 21
Views: 7059

Re: looking for a pup

Thanks guys...,whatsnext I like him a lot too. Its one of my favorite pics, He's a litter mate brother to my mason every bit of the performer too. I almost keep him. I help train a lot of his dogs. He has a up an coming female Friedelsheims Storm Chaser aka stormy I wish I had a pic of her but I don...
by Hattrick
Mon Apr 01, 2013 9:35 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: looking for a pup
Replies: 21
Views: 7059

Re: looking for a pup

My attachment didn't come thru so first dog:: Friedelsheims Freight Train Mason Na pz 1 112 @ 5months, UT pz 1 max score 204 @13 months old, running the in invatational this yr @ 22 months of age Friedelsheims Fire on the Mountain aka Ricky Prepping for FTs Friedelsheims Five Shot Venti NA pz 2 @ 5 ...
by Hattrick
Mon Apr 01, 2013 9:14 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: looking for a pup
Replies: 21
Views: 7059

Re: looking for a pup

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk267/bullthetool/dogs/2013-01-10_14-47-52_188_zps17121f30.jpg http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk267/bullthetool/dogs/2012-12-21_14-26-47_824_zpsc697c9fa.jpg http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk267/bullthetool/dogs/2013-01-10_14-48-30_963_zps468ffd7b.jpg http:...
by Hattrick
Sat Mar 30, 2013 9:46 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: GSP Retriever Help
Replies: 11
Views: 2341

Re: GSP Retriever Help

Tailcrackin ur good... we are on the same page you posted while i was typing. Good post
by Hattrick
Sat Mar 30, 2013 9:34 am
Forum: Training
Topic: NAVHDA
Replies: 15
Views: 5332

Re: NAVHDA

Remmber this in NAVHDA the best way to fit in is offer help to receive help. This goes along way its a team effort across the board. You more from helping an watching others. Good luck
by Hattrick
Sat Mar 30, 2013 9:27 am
Forum: Training
Topic: GSP Retriever Help
Replies: 11
Views: 2341

Re: GSP Retriever Help

I disagree. Now is the time more than ever to help the pup learn what is espected, i would have check cord on him at all times. keep it fun and short the more you do now the easier it is later. I would even work his swing an finish. Everything is positive at this age, you can do a ton of foundation ...
by Hattrick
Sat Mar 30, 2013 9:16 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: OT --- Easter
Replies: 5
Views: 1653

Re: OT --- Easter

Lol!
by Hattrick
Sat Mar 30, 2013 7:10 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Cat proofing
Replies: 10
Views: 1993

Re: Cat proofing

I use a a canibear trap when i had a problem. I also try to cover the opening at night.
by Hattrick
Sat Mar 30, 2013 6:17 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: looking for a pup
Replies: 21
Views: 7059

Re: looking for a pup

my avtar is luci my female
by Hattrick
Sat Mar 30, 2013 6:11 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: looking for a pup
Replies: 21
Views: 7059

Re: looking for a pup

All three of mine are Friedelsheims. Great performers! I think he had a litter lastnight. As normal his dogs are high drive, hard charging with a ton of natural abilty high tail set that train fairly easy. Im out of town for a while Look thru sum my older threads i posted pics of my guys somewhere o...
by Hattrick
Fri Mar 29, 2013 8:30 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: pigeon coop nesting box idea
Replies: 9
Views: 6222

Re: pigeon coop nesting box idea

I just leave the top off and nail the bottom to the wall. It gives them plenty of room to go in an out. It dont need be fancy, they will nest anywhere even on the floor.
by Hattrick
Fri Mar 29, 2013 2:58 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: pigeon coop nesting box idea
Replies: 9
Views: 6222

Re: pigeon coop nesting box idea

I use buckets in mine works vary well
by Hattrick
Thu Mar 28, 2013 11:48 am
Forum: Training
Topic: NAVHDA
Replies: 15
Views: 5332

Re: NAVHDA

Good luck! Enjoy
by Hattrick
Thu Mar 28, 2013 5:45 am
Forum: Training
Topic: NAVHDA
Replies: 15
Views: 5332

Re: NAVHDA

Good trainers up that way. Al Burkhart, Timmy Clark start attending the training sessions NAVHDA is a good place to be. Good luck hav fun!
by Hattrick
Thu Mar 28, 2013 5:39 am
Forum: Training
Topic: How would you handle this?
Replies: 6
Views: 1823

Re: How would you handle this?

Well said thats the same for all games an hunting. He will figure it out
by Hattrick
Thu Mar 28, 2013 5:33 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Common courtesy - what is the "best practice?"
Replies: 19
Views: 6758

Re: Common courtesy - what is the "best practice?"

If ur in the city or a dog park i say trouble.