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There is no evidence the so-called rattlesnake "vaccine" works. Leading veterinary centers, like UC Davis, recommend against it for showing no demonstrated efficacy. On top of this the manufacturer, Red Rocks Biologics, says very specifically that their shot does not provide protection against veno...

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I'm assuming the flange of the trigger guard covers the screw hole. You can carefully drill out the screw hole to fit a 1/8 or 1/4 dowel depending on the room under the guard. cut a piece of dowel stock to fit.. then glue it in with a good grade of wood glue...leave till the next day. Now the hard p...

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dawggrog....First glance I thought it was a designer beer for the U of W. Anyway... what's next? maybe here in Washington someone will come up with a little smoke to go with the grog for the dawg!

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NEhomer.... I've only owned one setter the dog I have now. My brother has had a few setters. My Setter and all his seem to have the same eating habits. They don't seem to be chow hounds, sometimes they eat everything at other times they leave a portion. I know this is just a study of a few Setters, ...

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How about we call this subject a stalemate... ATQUE live

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shags wrote:Omigosh, some of you are making it way too hard with all the measuring and multiplying etc

Find a good food. Put it in a dish and let the dog eat it. If he gets fat, feed less. If he gets thin, feed more.

It isn't rocket surgery.

My wife tries to use this theory on me...

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Awesome looking pup! Would she be a pup from your dog Gertie? Both are good looking Setters.

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polmaise wrote:I've found that a 'Dazer' works well with these ones

Please tell me.... what's a "Dazer" ?

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I'm thinking it's a good thing your dog doesn't seem that interested in porky's...she didn't jump on the porky even after a relocate and didn't go back after it when you released her 15yds away. When you start using the e-collar for reinforcement I would just give her a little nick and use whatever ...

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I don't know if Dogtra still makes this model... 200NCP might be what your looking for. The collar has nick button (low level stim.) continuous button ( high level stim.) controlled by rheostat setting. collar also has pager button ( vibrate). This is a durable collar I've used, but didn't work out ...

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Wow love2hunt.... seems you've got your feathers ruffled. Maybe I've missed something in the posts as I didn't read anyone criticizing what your doing just giving their opinion that the puppy introduction isn't necessary. Do what you like with your dog as it's your Dog! BTW good looking pup.

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There's a gal in my neck of the woods who has multiple F1 litters per year, sells pups for $2500 a piece, has dozens on a waiting list and overwhelmingly satisfied customers (from what I can tell) all with a purchase "contract" you wouldn't believe (down to specifying grain-free or raw diet with re...

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I learned my lesson about the local official dog park. It is right next to the university and it seems the trendy thing is to have a poorly trained german shepard or boxer that plays way too rough. My GWP's favorite game is to be chased by other dogs because she knows she's faster than most of them...

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OP... That's a young pup. I must be missing something as I'm not a trainer, but why the push to start these pups so early? Is it a culling thing for Trainers? Introducing a pup to birds for prey drive? I would be disappointed if I paid money for a pup from a reputable breeder and the pup had to be e...

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jetjockey... That's one of the best looking pieces of lumber I've seen on a White Onyx, is it original? SubMariner ... Congrats on the new gun. I think you'll will enjoy shooting the 686. I like the 680 series of Beretta they are reasonably priced (if you shop around) for such a durable gun.

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Thanks for the reply's... I do plan on hunting him until he doesn't want to run. I'm just disappointed in the longevity of English Setters, but it won't stop me from getting another one ( already coming).

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Sorry Cicada...I got into the dog park and didn't respond to your situation. I think you did what most would have done.. the dogs were separated an the quarrel was over, sometime I think dog owners escalate the confrontation by yelling and not quietly separating the dogs.

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Those that have never been to a dog park...I know the feeling of apprehension. I had the same feeling when visiting my daughter and she suggested we take our dogs to a dog park near by. She had taken her dog there many times before for exercise. I was cautious at first and kept my dog on a leash eve...

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My ES is starting to slow down showing signs of old age (11yrs). He's the 1st ES that I've owned.... anyway all other hunting dogs I've had lived to 14-16yrs of age. I looked on google and life expectancy is around 11yrs average for ES. Those of you that have or had ES's do you find that to be true ...

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X2 .... 41magsnub

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For the jean wearers.... I use to wear them to hunt in years ago. I moved to the otherside. Give me pants with brush guard legs, articulated knees, rubber inside waist band to keep them in place.. Jeans are okay, if your hunting dry environment ... I don't like them when legs get wet and mudding pul...

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I hunt big country, but I wouldn't try to evaluate a hunting dog that not 4mos old yet. Get back to us in about a year on how he's doing...sounds like a very workable pup.

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I've had my dog vaccinated with Rattlesnake vaccine I'm guessing 4 or 5 years ago. as stated you need a booster every year. My dog hasn't had any problems with the vaccine. Hopefully the vaccine will work, if he gets bit. I've seen dogs that were bit and it's costly for the treatment plus what a ugl...

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From a hunter's opinion as others have stated it's a bird problem. Anyone that has hunted wild pheasant knows Hens will hold tighter than most Roosters. My opinion (not fact) is maybe a nesting instinct that makes Hens hold tight. Maybe get the club owner to up the percentage of Roosters their raisi...

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Thanks all for the info on the flank collar, if I'm getting this right it's just a different positioning of the e-collar for a whoa command. DonF it's been along time since I've read a Delmar Smith training book... didn't he use a pinch collar from a whoa post? Did the pinch collar get replaced with...

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I've noticed in some training pic's in this forum the use of an e-collar on the flank of a dog. What is the purpose of this positioning? Why would some prefer this to positioning ahead of neck collar? Maybe someone could reference me to a training book or video by a trainer that uses this method and...

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First time following this event. Weather has put a stop to the contest. What do the handlers do during the down time? Seems detrimental to the Dogs that haven't ran yet. How do the trainers keep the dogs in condition? Must be disappointing...kind of like going to the big dance and having the band qu...

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If you look at the underside of your dog's nails, you can see where the long dead hook part joins the thick live part - a kind of V shape goes out. The very tip of that V is about where the quick is so you trim in front of that. Also, you can take off a little nail at a time and watch the what the ...

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When using a Dremel do you use a sanding drum bit? I haven't had much success trimming my dog's nails with the clippers...I seem to leave them much longer than when the groomers or Vet staff clips nails. Is there a certain angle or length from the nail curve you clip or grind to? Black nails are the...

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I haven't been to a field trail or any hunt tests, but I find this event interesting. Would someone educate me on what is meant by a dog being picked up after X amount of time...is it because the dog quit hunting or made a error.

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Funny OP...but you missed the VP

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I've used Bag Balm on dogs that were chaffed and had small scratches. I don't have an answer for your 1st question.

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Yes- lots of water- a little home made energy bars for them- When we stop and built a fire to cook something- they are still rolling in the snow enjoying it- I do put Mushers secret on their feet though. I've heard of Mushers Secret, but haven't tried it. Will it keep ice balls from forming between...

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Worked for a circus ran by the clowns!

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I would of thought the same as Don F. This looks like a training set up based just on my experience hunting wild pheasants. I've never witnessed a wild pheasant standing in the open like that with dogs on it. The terrain is interesting... different than the country I've hunted pheasant on looks more...

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I don't know if there is a system available, but I'm curious to know why you would need to correct two dogs at the same time?

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I would do as you had done option A. I wouldn't use option B with my pointing dog...just my opinion though. Option C your personal preference... are you there for the kill or enjoying the dog work? I'm not bias either way as I enjoy pulling the trigger, but like watching a dog work more...guess I'm ...

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I like the dogtra 2500. I just use the beeper for locating the dog. I don't like using continuous beep setting... seems like sending a message here we come! here we come! when hunting. I wouldn't buy a collar that didn't have a beeper option.

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My hat's off to you .... 73 years young and getting out there enjoying your dog.

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LOL... notice everyone needs something to kill the taste of sharpie's. They are nasty tasting, but could be made into a treat for your dog, if I was a dog I'd probably want to roll on one though.

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Bluesky 2012 and polmaise, you've made some interesting comments about Google searches, internet blogs, and forums. Too many people forget that they should really put on their "critical thinking caps" when they are sifting through the internet for accurate information. All I have to offer on the su...

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I apologize for being rude....no excuses.

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Good input CJ....Thanks

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You'll get lots of opinions here and I doubt you'll get any that say picking up a puppy at six weeks is optimal. Sorry to be blunt, but if you want 'facts' don't expect others to find and cite sources for you. Google is your friend. I'm not looking for reasons it's optimal...want to find out why it...

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There's a post currently going on in which the OP was asking about basic training of his pup....anyway the post went somewhat sideway when OP mentioned he was picking up the pup at 6weeks. This perked my interest. I'm getting a pup from a breeder that said he wanted to release his pups at 6wks. and ...

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I that makes two of us UglyD that read this incorrectly. I've had many pheasants flush in front of my dogs on point before I had a chance to get in front of the dog and make the flush. Never had a pointing dog turn into a flusher, because I killed a bird I didn't physical kick up. IMO dogs should be...

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How much training do you have to put into the dog before they start putting them up? My 10yr old isn't putting them up nor has my previous pointing dogs that lived into their teens. I'm not going to say your wrong...maybe it's a individual dog thing or I've been lucky.

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polmaise wrote:
ruffbritt4 wrote:What is your preferred method of getting pigeons? Do you trap them or catch them with a net?
Better of starting with what you want them for
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mb0bbznFCPo

I watched this youtube video, but couldn't figure out what was going on....maybe I needed a translator. LOL!

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Pheasants that survive beginning of the hunting season run and flush ahead of dogs in order to live...dang they just don't follow the game plan! My experience is the birds that run will keep running till they feel safe to take flight, so I don't believe a dog can hold a running bird by just giving t...

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MGIII....everyone has their opinion on the best bang for your $. Here's my take on a gun...find one in your price range that fits you. No matter what the quality, if it doesn't hit where you point it's not the gun for you. Do you have access to a laser bore sight? if so it's a good tool to see where...

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