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by Sharon
Tue Jan 03, 2023 9:54 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Next dog
Replies: 23
Views: 9472

Re: Next dog

Welcome back!
I can only say that I've had 2 GSP and both were affectionate, had plenty of energy and endurance,
Not short haired, but my best dogs in your 3 categories were setters.
by Sharon
Mon Jan 02, 2023 1:40 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Just for fun
Replies: 3
Views: 2328

Re: Just for fun

ROFLMBO ................. :lol:
by Sharon
Sun Jan 01, 2023 9:20 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Happy New Year
Replies: 2
Views: 2330

Re: Happy New Year

and to you too Sir and to all the members on here. :)
by Sharon
Sat Dec 31, 2022 11:36 am
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: Hello from Indiana! New to bird dogs and here to learn
Replies: 3
Views: 2119

Re: Hello from Indiana! New to bird dogs and here to learn

Welcome to the forum. :) Let me know anytime I can help you in your use of the forum.

(Sounds familiar. I bred and hunted beagles for many years, then made the big jump to a GSP.)
by Sharon
Wed Dec 28, 2022 2:53 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Woodcock for Christmas
Replies: 9
Views: 3136

Re: Woodcock for Christmas

That is so uplifting to read and see. Thank you.
by Sharon
Fri Dec 16, 2022 4:00 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Merry Christmas
Replies: 9
Views: 3203

Re: Merry Christmas

Are you yelling at me there? :D :lol:
by Sharon
Fri Dec 16, 2022 1:00 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Merry Christmas
Replies: 9
Views: 3203

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to my friends here. Hope you have a good holiday and a happy time.
(I read today that only 4 % of the population is offended by the term "Merry Christmas"; I hope you aren't one of them. :)
by Sharon
Fri Dec 16, 2022 10:46 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dog collar
Replies: 10
Views: 4326

Re: Dog collar

The membership here is eager to help, in a positive way. You couldn't find a better place for help imo.
by Sharon
Wed Dec 07, 2022 4:55 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Socialization prior to vaccinations
Replies: 7
Views: 3031

Re: Socialization prior to vaccinations

Well said. As you said Birdman, I always took my dogs to places where socialization with different kinds of people , children , etc could happen. I believe that is essential. However , I waited as long as my vet advised to introduce my dog to other dogs... usually 14-15 weeks. If you walk your dog a...
by Sharon
Tue Dec 06, 2022 11:47 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Best hunt yet!
Replies: 10
Views: 3333

Re: Best hunt yet!

Isn't that great!
I have wonderful memories of fishing and hunting with my Dad too. One day we were fishing for trout in a small stream ; I was maybe 7. He was having no luck. I walked down the stream and managed to scoop up a beautiful trout in my quart basket. He was not impressed. LOL
by Sharon
Wed Nov 30, 2022 1:54 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Pheasant Season
Replies: 20
Views: 5364

Re: Pheasant Season

Got it. Sorry to have misinterpreted what you said. :oops:
by Sharon
Tue Nov 29, 2022 10:54 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Pheasant Season
Replies: 20
Views: 5364

Re: Pheasant Season

Apply the boot??? I assume you are joking. Lets just say, "Continue to be consistent. " :wink:
by Sharon
Sun Nov 27, 2022 9:28 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Pheasant Season
Replies: 20
Views: 5364

Re: Pheasant Season

Great to see someone follow through on their goal. Congrats. :)
by Sharon
Thu Nov 17, 2022 4:16 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Training to back and silhouette
Replies: 12
Views: 3989

Re: Training to back and silhouette

I was wrong nmhuntr. Listen to the experts. :)
by Sharon
Thu Nov 17, 2022 2:34 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Training to back and silhouette
Replies: 12
Views: 3989

Re: Training ti back and silhouette

Hmmm Can't believe that that is a good idea. Dogs aren't stupid; they won't believe it is a real dog - no smell etc. Is there a dog club near you? Then you could train backing with another dog. https://nortonsafe.search.ask.com/web?omnisearch=yes&q=dog+clubs+in+New+mexico&annot=false&vendorConfigure...
by Sharon
Wed Nov 16, 2022 2:42 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Winter Training/Training in the Snow
Replies: 16
Views: 5587

Re: Winter Training/Training in the Snow

I always hesitated to train off leash in the winter. Where we trained there were ponds - half frozen now- and I always
worried about my dog falling through the ice. If you have no ice, I see nothing wrong with training in the winter.
by Sharon
Mon Nov 14, 2022 11:17 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Moon’s first season is underway.
Replies: 22
Views: 5460

Re: Moon’s first season is underway.

Great pics. Thanks. Looks like that snow goose was a challenge for Moon. :)
by Sharon
Sun Nov 13, 2022 9:39 am
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: New Member
Replies: 3
Views: 2392

Re: New Member

Another Canadian- great! And an excellent picture taker; beautiful pics. Welcome. Let me know anytime I can help you in your use of the forum. :)


Sharon ( mod)
by Sharon
Sat Nov 12, 2022 9:51 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: veterans day
Replies: 6
Views: 3011

Re: veterans day

Thank you for your service . You're the good looking one eh? :)
by Sharon
Fri Nov 11, 2022 12:30 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: veterans day
Replies: 6
Views: 3011

Re: veterans day

Well said. My father served overseas (Canadian) from Dec.1939 to Spring1945. He came home a shadow of himself ; no one knew about PTSD then. He is no longer with us , but every year I remember his sacrifice. He used to post a sign on his lawn on Nov.11.. It said, "Lest YOU forget; I won't forget. " ...
by Sharon
Fri Nov 11, 2022 9:33 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: 2022 AZ Desert Quail
Replies: 8
Views: 2854

Re: 2022 AZ Desert Quail

Thanks for a great story. Those beautiful 6 quail lying in the back of the truck- are they scaled or gambit? Never see anything like that here in Ontario. :)
by Sharon
Thu Nov 10, 2022 8:50 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Struvite Crystals In Urine
Replies: 23
Views: 5863

Re: Struvite Crystals In Urine

Seems strange to have had two dogs with struvite crystals problems from 2 different breedings.
Do you have a well?
by Sharon
Tue Nov 08, 2022 9:10 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Struvite Crystals In Urine
Replies: 23
Views: 5863

Re: Struvite Crystals In Urine

kirsch: Sorry to hear about your difficult time. Shags has posted an excellent post as usual. I hope you will follow her advice. We all go through these difficult time with dogs. I had a 5 year old GSP get cataracts in both eyes ( no sign of this in his breeding line); he was running into fences /tr...
by Sharon
Sat Nov 05, 2022 1:15 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: Pup’s First Point
Replies: 3
Views: 2639

Re: Pup’s First Point

That's great. I sure remember those days. :)
by Sharon
Thu Nov 03, 2022 2:04 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: Just a pic of my male pup from last litter.
Replies: 1
Views: 1841

Re: Just a pic of my male pup from last litter.

Beautiful picture. Thanks.
by Sharon
Sun Oct 30, 2022 4:01 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: new pup- Opportunity to Train
Replies: 0
Views: 4348

new pup- Opportunity to Train

AN OPPORTUNITY TO TRAIN ( by gonehuntin") "If our hunting dog is also our house dog, we are given 1,440 opportunities each day to train that dog. Those are the number of minutes in one day and every minute we are with that dog is provides an opportunity to train that dog. It is a tremendous advantag...
by Sharon
Sat Oct 29, 2022 1:34 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Puppy Joy
Replies: 17
Views: 4462

Re: Puppy Joy

This is probably going to sound weird but I am hopelessly superstitious, most fisherman are. When I was driving out of Bozeman with Nelly on the way to the trainer a big covey of huns got up and flew over the road almost hitting my windshield. When I was pulling into the driveway at the trainer’s p...
by Sharon
Sat Oct 29, 2022 1:32 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Puppy Joy
Replies: 17
Views: 4462

Re: Puppy Joy

This is probably going to sound weird but I am hopelessly superstitious, most fisherman are. When I was driving out of Bozeman with Nelly on the way to the trainer a big covey of huns got up and flew over the road almost hitting my windshield. When I was pulling into the driveway at the trainer’s p...
by Sharon
Fri Oct 28, 2022 12:19 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: English Pointer Cold Tolerance
Replies: 13
Views: 4417

Re: English Pointer Cold Tolerance

Welcome to the forum. :) Free free to ask questions; you'll get good help here. You'll need 5 posts approved before you can post and PM freely. This is to control spammers etc. Let me know anytime I can help you in your use of the forum. Sharon (mod) PS Consider posting in the "General Chat- New mem...
by Sharon
Tue Oct 25, 2022 12:08 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: 1 year old GSP busting birds and not holding point
Replies: 21
Views: 7491

Re: 1 year old GSP busting birds and not holding point

Welcome to the forum. :) Free free to ask questions; you'll get good help here. You'll need 5 posts approved before you can post and PM freely. This is to control spammers etc. Let me know anytime I can help you in your use of the forum. Sharon (mod) PS Consider posting in the "General Chat- New mem...
by Sharon
Sun Oct 23, 2022 1:56 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Puppy Joy
Replies: 17
Views: 4462

Re: Puppy Joy

"He’s a pretty well respected trainer and I trust him. I’m sure he won’t give her more than she can handle." quote

That's all you need to know. I'm sure it will work out great.
May I ask who the trainer is? (PM me.)
by Sharon
Sun Oct 23, 2022 1:45 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Puppy Joy
Replies: 17
Views: 4462

Re: Puppy Joy

"He’s going to introduce birds, gun and a little check cording ."

The dog is 4 months. Little early for the gun imo.
by Sharon
Sun Oct 23, 2022 1:06 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Puppy Joy
Replies: 17
Views: 4462

Re: Puppy Joy

How old is your pup now?
by Sharon
Sun Oct 23, 2022 12:59 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: the longevity of flushing breeds
Replies: 7
Views: 3155

Re: the longevity of flushing breeds

Wow. Some very sad stories posted.
I had one Jack Russell die from cancer too at age 9.
One Jack Russell stolen.

All of my GSPs and setters lived from 11-14.
Two TPLOs needed on the setter.
by Sharon
Sat Oct 22, 2022 11:52 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: the longevity of flushing breeds
Replies: 7
Views: 3155

the longevity of flushing breeds

In the "hunting " section there are excellent posts on, " Best flushing breed for hunting swamps".. My post's subject was asked also in that thread. Thought it deserved a separate thread.
by Sharon
Mon Oct 10, 2022 10:29 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Thanksgiving
Replies: 4
Views: 2963

Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving to our Canadian members here.
One listen to the news, and we realize how fortunate we are to live in Canada. Let's not forget how blessed we are and do what we can do to help the less fortunate.
by Sharon
Sun Oct 09, 2022 9:03 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: English Pointer Cold Tolerance
Replies: 13
Views: 4417

Re: English Pointer Cold Tolerance

Welcome to the forum. :) Free free to ask questions, as you've done; you'll get good help here. COLD weather for a limited amount of time, didn't bother my GSPs, but I don't know about English Pointers. Let me know anytime I can help you in your use of the forum. Sharon (mod) PS Consider posting in ...
by Sharon
Thu Oct 06, 2022 7:01 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: How far do y'all let pups chase?
Replies: 28
Views: 8956

Re: How far do y'all let pups chase?

You said you have a garmin 550+ but the dog is too small to wear it. One of my pup buyers bought a female from me & she only is 28#--He runs her with a GPS unit attached to a harness--He says it works real well and he likes it better on the harness then around her neck. He doesn't use the shock par...
by Sharon
Tue Oct 04, 2022 9:37 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: How far do y'all let pups chase?
Replies: 28
Views: 8956

Re: How far do y'all let pups chase?

Thanks for the response. I'm mostly just worried about her safety at this point, because she can disappear in these woods so fast. I want to let her chase to her hearts content but I don't want to lose track of her. I'm just not sure if it's bad for her drive if I have to restrict her from chasing ...
by Sharon
Mon Oct 03, 2022 9:40 am
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: New Member from Missouri
Replies: 4
Views: 2375

Re: New Member from Missouri

Welcome to the forum. :) Free free to ask questions; you'll get good help here.
Let me know anytime I can help you in your use of the forum.
Sharon (mod)

PS Thanks for posting in the "General Chat- New member" category.
by Sharon
Sat Oct 01, 2022 2:45 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: Memories
Replies: 6
Views: 2761

Re: Memories

Wow. There's something to think about. Thanks.
by Sharon
Sat Oct 01, 2022 2:02 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: Memories
Replies: 6
Views: 2761

Memories

Having just had to put down my last dog, I've been going through all my AF wins, pics, etc... since the 1992's ++. Wow, I'm impressed how well we did. We even beat a pro for first place once. LOL We even had Walking Derby Dog of the Year in 2007. Good memories. ( Too much coffee today I guess) . :lo...
by Sharon
Sat Oct 01, 2022 1:57 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: Pups First Point!!
Replies: 5
Views: 2407

Re: Pups First Point!!

I love that picture!! :) Enjoy.
by Sharon
Fri Sep 30, 2022 8:48 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: For your viewing pleasure
Replies: 5
Views: 2933

Re: For your viewing pleasure

Enjoyed those. Thanks.
by Sharon
Mon Sep 26, 2022 3:36 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: GSP Temper Tantrums
Replies: 12
Views: 3982

Re: GSP Temper Tantrums

Such excellent posts above. I hope we appreciate the tremendous experience we get from many of our members. Thank you.
by Sharon
Sun Sep 25, 2022 7:28 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: ABHA
Replies: 3
Views: 2164

Re: ABHA

Good for you. Congrats. Enjoy your dog. :)

For those who don't know about ABHA (American Bird Hunters Association)

https://www.nbhadog.org/about.php
by Sharon
Thu Sep 22, 2022 9:50 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Couple of Questions
Replies: 11
Views: 3779

Re: Couple of Questions

Ah, what a memory. In the 50s my Dad would spray them with the hose; he kept it near the kennel. At 10 years of age, I thought, "How mean." :)
by Sharon
Thu Sep 15, 2022 1:38 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Today's training
Replies: 4
Views: 3413

Re: Today's training

Great pics.! Great memories for me. :)
by Sharon
Wed Sep 14, 2022 9:12 am
Forum: Tributes to the Departed
Topic: To all the good ones
Replies: 18
Views: 26895

Re: To all the good ones

Thank you. I'm not going anywhere. :)