Gun Dog Forum

Meller

I'm going to say yes, there is! About all the trainers can and will train the dog to perform as you want if you tell them what you want! (Be Specific) With that being said, I think they will all do the obedience, some socialization, evaluation retrieving, and pointing and probably steady to shot; an...

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I agree with Ray, I have done this also and decided to use T-posts and plant the bird according to the wind , around the driven post, I then use a longer cord so I can wrap around the post so I can get in front of the dog to flush without ever letting go of the check cord. Hope this makes since

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Dock Jumping!

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Might try a child's cap gun.

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He truly lives on in your heart, and forever in your memory!
Sorry for your loss.

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It helps to ad your location!

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Maybe I missed it but where are you located (state or town and state) there may be someone close to you to give some help.

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Might want to take a look at Maurice Lindly's book!

Meller

I try to stay neutral to these arguments, but in this case I'm going to venture in; I think you both are closer to agreeing than what you think. I think what Ray is saying is that as long as the dog is reacting in the field according to his training, then his "anticipation" or movement would be a re...

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Boots and Vest!

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Forgot to put that sckwest1 is in Missouri.

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Get a hold of sckwest1 on here I think he has what you are looking for!
I know he has some nice pointers, and has some crows little joe.

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Maybe I missed it but how old is your pup?

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I have seen dogs that were in good health, that have been bread up to 10 yr's of age with out any problems. What is the maximum age that a dog can be safely bread in your opinion? (one in good health and exercised regularly)

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In that picture, I see nothing wrong with his weight.

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How old is this puppy?

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As I said previously, an Atlas from the state you are going to will tell of all the public area's available to hunt. I have a dog trailer, but a crate or dog box will work for hauling; as for staying there are a lot of Motel's that allow dogs in the room for a minimal charge, just need to call and a...

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First, get a hunting atlas from the state you are looking at and the bird you are going to hunt, will dictate the state.

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Your using Joan Baileys book How to help Gun Dog Train Themselves, look in the appendix and it will guide you to what you should be doing with your puppy at that age. Remember it is only 14 weeks old, and not that much of an attention span. Thing at that age should be kept at the fun stage!

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Try putting something of yours, sweaty t-shirt or type of clothing that you have been wearing, that has lots of your scent on it for him to sleep on; maybe that will help! If not you will know what he thinks of your wardrobe.

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Merry Christmas and Happy New year, from Missouri; Wishing the Best for all!

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Always nice to see the youngsters come along!

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jenny willow- I think by Mike Gaddis.

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This thread ought to unite the forum!

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I didn't say there was no running, just that by the rules there is not supposed to be running. Look at the rules for Bird Dog Challenge.

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I think if you would read the rules for BDC, or UFTA they are not allowed to run, so if need be, criticize the judge for not enforcing the rules. I myself have not participated in these games, but have been and watched several, and the people that do participate take it just as serious as the games ...

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Excellent post Ray, +1

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Looks like the BDC to me.

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Not going to argue with who is the best, there are several retriever trainers that are good trainers out there, but I real sure he was not training the lab to point as it is used to retrieve ducks and geese which require water; and I have heard him talk of Bill Hillman which is I don't think is a po...

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crackerd, Jonesy also works with a lot of retrievers, in fact I believe he owns a pretty fine lab, so would not only be from a pointing dog perspective in my opinon.

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Training with Mo! a good book to go by.

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Ezzy, said it best!
+1

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Briattny's make good pets also, and also not grow as large to handle for a 10yr old. I also think it will gravitate more towards the trainer, and the care taker (making sure she would be feeding and grooming). It depends a lot on time spent with the dog, by her.
JMO

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Kinda looks that way Ezzy, but I think that is a reflection of a weed, or something on the camera lens!
Anyway that's my take on it.

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I'm in the there are no dumb questions camp, we don't know the situation all the time, for instance have they ever owned a dog before or has it been an extra long time or since youth that they owned one and then was it a pointing or flushing dog, by just a question we just don't know! So I was taugh...

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It seems Mr. Milner does not fully understand e-collar training, OR, in the interest of furthering his method, misrepresents them. He refers to training with e-collars as "discipline" and "punishment." Yes it can be used as such, especially in the event of "trash breaking," but that is a circumstan...

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At the end of the video, it said it was a preserve hunt.

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Before worrying about the retrieve, check his teeth and make sure that he is not teething at this time, at 6 months he could be, and that would have an effect on retrieving or picking up anything.

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Lots of bucket sets in my area (not tagged). So it's not mine, even if they are caught running them. Which say's there is unscrupulous people in every walk of life.
And no I am not anti trapping, as long as done responsible!

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I agree if it is just with the Doken then don't throw the Doken!! Just throw the bumper.

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Heat cycle would be the most difference, if spay or neuter then really don't matter. (marking in house with male) JMO

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ruffbritt4 wrote:
Meller wrote:I'm surprised no won mentioned Jenny Willow, by Robert Mathis.
I believe it is by Mike Gaddis. It is my personal favorite.

You are correct, Thank You!

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I'm surprised no won mentioned Jenny Willow, by Robert Mathis.

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+1 on the chocolate, throw the grasshopper away and eat the chocolate!

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I wouldn't take a 4month dog dove hunting around several guns going off at a dove; your going to have this dog for possibly 12 to 13 years why rush and possibly do more damage than good. If you want to shoot a dove while you and your dog are out walking around that may be something to consider, wher...

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Melrose, in Missouri.

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Setting unleveled, or if it is plastic has a hole or crack in container.

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terrym That is one nice looking Brittney, what is his breeding?

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Might contact sckwest on here, he know's his pointers!

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Don't forget at about this age, she might be losing her baby teeth, or her teeth bothering her. (possibility)

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