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by Gertie
Sat Oct 31, 2015 10:48 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Field Trials?
Replies: 5
Views: 2909

Re: Field Trials?

Whatsnext nailed it on the times. Only exception might be puppy stakes (usually 15-20 min.). As far as distance covered, that will depend on the type of trial (AKC, AF, NSTRA), whether it's a walking trial or a horse-back trial, the type of stake (Shooting Dog/Gundog or All Age), and cover. I'd gues...
by Gertie
Wed Oct 21, 2015 3:02 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Chukar guns
Replies: 19
Views: 9918

Re: Chukar guns

If you're hunting chukars I would go with a fully automatic with a drum clip :D If only this were an option! :lol: As is, I carry a 20 gauge Citori and I often wonder why I even bother with the second shot. If you can't get under them (and they don't run) the dang things fly off the hill so fast I ...
by Gertie
Wed Oct 14, 2015 11:25 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Got this in an e-mail.
Replies: 9
Views: 6576

Re: Got this in an e-mail.

That was great Don! Thanks for sharing :D
by Gertie
Mon Oct 12, 2015 8:09 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Questions about pheasants
Replies: 16
Views: 7393

Re: Questions about pheasants

I hunt pheasants with my setters. It can be done.
by Gertie
Thu Oct 08, 2015 8:38 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Reconciling the wind
Replies: 4
Views: 1783

Reconciling the wind

Something I've been intrigued by that seems to be a juxtaposition with regards to running big vs smart hunting is the wind. If you're running with the wind it seems that a smart dog will run out a ways with the wind up his rear for a while but will eventually, if he's actually working with you, turn...
by Gertie
Mon Oct 05, 2015 9:48 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: DonF
Replies: 8
Views: 3550

Re: DonF

Hahaha. I don't think those dogs would stand for being removed from the bed. I believe Don's nephew has been staying with him and helping him out with the place. I'm hoping to get up there soon to see how he's doing and I'll pass on the offer to take Stormy. I wouldn't hold my breath though :lol:
by Gertie
Mon Oct 05, 2015 6:08 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: DonF
Replies: 8
Views: 3550

Re: DonF

Don just had knee surgery a couple weeks ago and has had a heck of a time with the recovery. He's doing PT and all of that but may be taking it easy and sleeping a lot these days.
by Gertie
Mon Oct 05, 2015 4:34 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New Chessie
Replies: 2
Views: 1167

New Chessie

My sweetie just got himself a new 9 month old Chessie. She is from field trial lines and was purchased by her former owner for breeding purposes but then something happened to his stud dog and he decided to sell her. She has no real training beyond potty training in the house and coming when called....
by Gertie
Wed Sep 30, 2015 5:04 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: WHAT GSP FIELD TRIAL DOGS ARE >>>>
Replies: 14
Views: 15734

Re: WHAT GSP FIELD TRIAL DOGS ARE >>>>

WHY ARE YOU YELLING? :lol:
by Gertie
Tue Sep 08, 2015 8:49 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What to pack for hunting trip?
Replies: 58
Views: 21618

Re: What to pack for hunting trip?

A good bottle of bourbon to celebrate or lament (depending on how all of these suggestions pan out). :mrgreen:
by Gertie
Mon Sep 07, 2015 7:28 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Shotgun Over/Under for ladies info
Replies: 36
Views: 14341

Re: Shotgun Over/Under for ladies info

I have a Browning Citori Feather Lightning. I absolutely love it.
by Gertie
Fri Aug 28, 2015 5:53 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Reverse Psychology?
Replies: 4
Views: 1365

Reverse Psychology?

So, a situation has played out more times than I can count and I'm not sure what to do about it. We have a rescue heeler that is prone to biting (he was previously owned by a mean drunk and has some serious trust issues). He doesn't chase people down and bite them but he may bite the hand of a stran...
by Gertie
Mon Aug 24, 2015 10:59 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: How does it work in America?
Replies: 4
Views: 3522

Re: How does it work in America?

Welcome to the forum! My great grandparents were Swedish and I would very much like to go there someday. It looks really beautiful. Great video! When I actually make the trip I might have to do it during bird season. Absolutely stunning country. As for your dog question, you might get a few differen...
by Gertie
Sun Aug 23, 2015 8:38 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Communication With Your Trainer
Replies: 17
Views: 9031

Re: Communication With Your Trainer

I spoke with mine about every other week. Usually just a brief conversation in the evening about progress (trainer was bReaking m dog on wild birds). Once in a while I'd get a text message or a photo. I chose a trainer I trusted and left it up to them to get in touch unless I had a specific question.
by Gertie
Sat Aug 22, 2015 7:30 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Mile Post 9 Trial Grounds - Idaho
Replies: 39
Views: 27680

Re: Mile Post 9 Trial Grounds - Idaho

I'm in Central Oregon and it is so smokey here that they're advising people with asthma and other lung conditions to stay indoors. My sweetie is on a hotshot crew and has been out for 16 days working 16+ hour shifts. It's gonna be a long summer for all those guys and gals. I just really hope there i...
by Gertie
Fri Aug 21, 2015 1:12 pm
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: Hello
Replies: 2
Views: 898

Re: Hello

Congratulations on the new pup! We'll all be expecting photos soon :D I got my first pup at 8 weeks in Sept. as well. I took her on very short little walks (30 min and built up to an hour or so over the course of the winter) to let her explore and get a little exercise. I did not take her hunting th...
by Gertie
Thu Aug 20, 2015 12:17 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Only In Oregon
Replies: 8
Views: 4936

Re: Only In Oregon

Hahaha :lol: My pup likes wine. She's knocked over at least two glasses and lapped it up and will risk the repercussions to stick her nose in a glass. Naughty. Once in a while I give her a little tablespoon or two. What can I say? I'm a sucker.
by Gertie
Sat Aug 15, 2015 7:38 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Field Trial Setters, who are the major players?
Replies: 11
Views: 7500

Re: Field Trial Setters, who are the major players?

As far as out west goes, here are a few dogs that come to mind

High Ground Jax Jabba -High Ground Kennels
Tekoa Mountain Patriot and Tekoa Mountain Jettsun -Tekoa Mountain Kennels
Rapidan and Audubon Americus - Robertson Kennels
by Gertie
Wed Aug 12, 2015 8:26 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Mushroom poisoning
Replies: 7
Views: 2698

Re: Mushroom poisoning

I don't know what they are but I bagged up a couple and I have a friend that is a mycologist that is coming over for dinner tomorrow and should be able to id them.
by Gertie
Wed Aug 12, 2015 2:47 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Mile Post 9 Trial Grounds - Idaho
Replies: 39
Views: 27680

Re: Mile Post 9 Trial Grounds - Idaho

This is a bummer. Here is the Inciweb link to the fire info. I hope the wind we're getting here in Central Oregon is dissipating a bit before it gets there, otherwise that fire is really going to be tough to stop. http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/4475/ Looks like evacuations are in place and things ...
by Gertie
Wed Aug 12, 2015 12:26 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Mushroom poisoning
Replies: 7
Views: 2698

Re: Mushroom poisoning

Ray, You read my mind. I did exactly what you suggested first thing this morning. This will not happen again here.
by Gertie
Tue Aug 11, 2015 6:09 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Mushroom poisoning
Replies: 7
Views: 2698

Mushroom poisoning

I just had a major scare. Was taking myself and the dogs for a run and Gert started vomiting. Kept vomiting until she was dry-heaving and was staggering around looking "shocky". I took her over to the river and she just stood in it with a blank look and wouldn't move. I couldn't get her to walk so I...
by Gertie
Tue Aug 11, 2015 11:26 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Eating Too Fast, Tried Everything
Replies: 15
Views: 7655

Re: Eating Too Fast, Tried Everything

Have you tried feeding him on a cookie sheet with the food spread out? A friend of mine has a short hair that has to eat this way or he does the same thing. Might be worth a shot.
by Gertie
Tue Aug 11, 2015 11:23 am
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: Hello! I'm Sherri D
Replies: 2
Views: 1217

Re: Hello! I'm Sherri D

Hi Sherri. Welcome. Just curious, why are you planning to breed this dog already? I think you will find that most folks here will question that decision. If he was a proven dog that would be one thing but to just buy a pup and then state that you intend to breed him willy-nilly may raise a lot of ey...
by Gertie
Sun Aug 09, 2015 1:40 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Foster Dog Frustration
Replies: 12
Views: 5635

Re: Foster Dog Frustration

Don, I totally get what you're saying. I'm talking about "reasonable" here. I get that things come up (cancer, major surgeries, etc.) that can cost thousands and that's not my expectation. I'm talking normal stuff like vaccines, regular check-ups, illnesses and injuries similar to what you just had ...
by Gertie
Fri Aug 07, 2015 11:26 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Foster Dog Frustration
Replies: 12
Views: 5635

Re: Foster Dog Frustration

Ezzy, that's too bad. I ask the hunting question because if the dog shows an interest in birds then I would prefer that it go to a hunting home. I know a lot of the rescue places don't like hunting. Clearly not the case here. I want to know that the dog is going to have a good home that's a good fit...
by Gertie
Thu Aug 06, 2015 2:09 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Foster Dog Frustration
Replies: 12
Views: 5635

Re: Foster Dog Frustration

You just might have to step up the screening process? Ask for a copy of the mortgage etc. If they dont want to show it, then they dont want the dog bad enough. This dog was the first one I fostered and I did it on my own without an affiliation with a rescue group so I was pretty naive as far as scr...
by Gertie
Thu Aug 06, 2015 9:51 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Foster Dog Frustration
Replies: 12
Views: 5635

Foster Dog Frustration

A couple of years ago I fostered a real nice young male setter. He had been purchased as a pup from a notoriously irresponsible back-yard breeder in the area (I've fostered/re-homed several of this guy's dogs... another story :roll: ) by a 19 year old kid who promptly got a job in ND and dumped the ...
by Gertie
Sun Aug 02, 2015 11:41 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Question for Pointer and Setter guys and gals
Replies: 17
Views: 11266

Re: Question for Pointer and Setter guys and gals

I was thinking about this today and came up with a possible observation. This is by no means a statement of fact or likely even very useful to the op but, to me, it seems like some dogs run by "pulling" from the front, and by that I mean that their power seems to come from really digging in with the...
by Gertie
Sun Aug 02, 2015 2:35 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Question for Pointer and Setter guys and gals
Replies: 17
Views: 11266

Re: Question for Pointer and Setter guys and gals

DonF (Pointing Dog Photography) has some amazing photos that he has taken of pointing breeds in action that you might be interested in. He's on this forum and has a FB page as well. This is a photo he took of my setter that I love. http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g361/pangea24/10420138_101532768...
by Gertie
Fri Jul 31, 2015 6:49 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Cecil the Lion
Replies: 43
Views: 21118

Re: Cecil the Lion

I get that. However, he was the one who took the shot so, ultimately, it's his responsibility to know the laws and ensure he's in compliance. The lion was shot at night, on property that did not possess the proper permits, was baited out of the park, and shot with a compound bow. These are known an...
by Gertie
Fri Jul 31, 2015 6:48 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Cecil the Lion
Replies: 43
Views: 21118

Re: Cecil the Lion

I don't know why this duplicated. See below.
by Gertie
Fri Jul 31, 2015 6:03 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Best Wife........Lucky Man
Replies: 7
Views: 2695

Re: Best Wife........Lucky Man

^^^THIS^^^ :lol: Wow! That's a really great gift and, you're right, you've good a good gal. Congratulations on both and happy birthday!
by Gertie
Fri Jul 31, 2015 5:57 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Cecil the Lion
Replies: 43
Views: 21118

Re: Cecil the Lion

I'm honestly a little surprised at the amount of attention this is actually getting. That said, I hope they make an example out of this guy and throw the book at him. Poaching is bad, high profile poaching like this is really bad and is also terrible for sportsmen. With that said, I'm a little confu...
by Gertie
Wed Jul 29, 2015 12:20 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Puppy/dog affordability
Replies: 17
Views: 6259

Puppy/dog affordability

I may seriously regret posting this but here goes: I've seen a lot of posts both here and on other sites with the poster claiming that they cannot afford to treat a dog/puppy that they recently purchased (sometimes for hundreds of $$$) for an illness or injury that has occurred (as they often do). M...
by Gertie
Tue Jul 28, 2015 12:35 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Record heat coming
Replies: 20
Views: 9496

Re: Record heat coming

It was hovering around 100 here for a couple weeks (and looks like we're headed for a repeat this weekend :cry: ). I still took the dogs out and ran them but made sure I was near water.
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by Gertie
Sat Jul 25, 2015 4:22 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Gertie and Wheel's
Replies: 6
Views: 1820

Re: Gertie and Wheel's

I finally got around to formatting these photos so I could post them. As usual, Don took some great photos. Also, as usual, Gertie had her lip caught on a tooth :roll: Oh well... Thanks for the photos Don! It was a fun afternoon. Looking forward to doing it again! http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums...
by Gertie
Tue Jul 14, 2015 2:48 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Gertie and Wheel's
Replies: 6
Views: 1820

Re: Gertie and Wheel's

Hey Don. I'll see if I can scan the photos you gave me and post them tomorrow. They turned out great. That one you got of Eric's pup is fantastic as well. You take a nice photo for sure. Thanks for a fun afternoon. Really enjoyed hanging out :D
by Gertie
Mon Jul 13, 2015 7:45 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Stormy to the vet.
Replies: 4
Views: 1835

Re: Stormy to the vet.

Dang cheat grass. Glad the boy is doing well though. Give him a squeeze for me :)
by Gertie
Fri Jul 10, 2015 1:05 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Teaching Sit to Pointing Breeds
Replies: 32
Views: 18924

Teaching Sit to Pointing Breeds

I went out yesterday and spent some time with a local pro trainer and got to see first hand what can happen when a pointing dog has learned sit before learning whoa. In a nutshell, it becomes their go-to response when there is any pressure. I was told not to teach my pointing dogs sit at all and I'm...
by Gertie
Fri Jul 10, 2015 12:38 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Big Sage Grouse Brood
Replies: 7
Views: 3533

Re: Big Sage Grouse Brood

Congratulations on your retirement! That's great that you have the opportunity to get out and do some of the fun stuff. Good deal. I haven't seen Oregon's 2015 population data, it probably isn't out quite yet, but the past few years here the big problem, outside tough spring conditions, has been fir...
by Gertie
Thu Jul 09, 2015 11:25 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Big Sage Grouse Brood
Replies: 7
Views: 3533

Re: Big Sage Grouse Brood

That's fantastic news. Also sounds like a pretty fun day in the field!
by Gertie
Sun Jul 05, 2015 3:40 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Skunk's ! P~U !
Replies: 3
Views: 2480

Re: Skunk's ! P~U !

I've handled bats (work related) and I know rabies is not transmissible via urine or feces and I would assume the same would be for skunk spray. My concern would be that perhaps your dog could have been bitten. If you know where the skunk's carcass is located you may want to bag it up (being careful...
by Gertie
Fri Jul 03, 2015 3:54 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Summer Camp Question
Replies: 12
Views: 5234

Re: Summer Camp Question

So sorry about your dogs. Two in a month has got to be really tough. To answer your question, i sent my setter to summer camp for two seasons and it was totally worth it. She came back much more independent and was a lot more serious about bird finding. It was very evident that her trainer worked wi...
by Gertie
Thu Jul 02, 2015 12:06 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: GoPro Dog Harness
Replies: 2
Views: 1583

GoPro Dog Harness

So, I bought this thing so I could see what my dogs were up to when they are out of range. I put it on the pup today and turned her loose. I haven't figured out how to post it here yet but for now I'll say this, we're going back to yard work. Holy crap!
by Gertie
Mon Jun 29, 2015 11:10 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Anybody using an interesting theme in naming their dogs?
Replies: 34
Views: 15809

Re: Anybody using an interesting theme in naming their dogs?

One of my girl's registered name is "Prairie Star" and the other is "Desert Firewheel". Both are native wildflowers that I love.
by Gertie
Mon Jun 29, 2015 3:15 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: First Post(!): Puppy Problems
Replies: 17
Views: 7882

Re: First Post(!): Puppy Problems

I'm sure some have already said this in way or another but she's literally just a baby. She's supposed to be distracted and exploring her world. Your job now is to help her develop confidence by encouraging curiosity and prey drive. You do this by getting her out in the field, letting her explore, f...
by Gertie
Mon Jun 29, 2015 2:48 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Running dog's
Replies: 31
Views: 13522

Re: Running dog's

A well conditioned field bred setter is tough to beat on the ground. They look the best doing it too :wink: :lol:
by Gertie
Mon Jun 29, 2015 12:49 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Running dog's
Replies: 31
Views: 13522

Re: Running dog's

Don, I think you took this one at last year's Setter Classic. It's one of my favorites.

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by Gertie
Wed Jun 24, 2015 3:06 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Destinaire Breedings?
Replies: 2
Views: 1366

Destinaire Breedings?

Does anyone know if there are still any Destinaire Breedings out there or if someone still has frozen semen? Just curious.