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Re: Chains
I have owned and showed walking horses. I showed "lite shod" and not "built up" but was still around many barns in Tn. / Kentucky that train all types of gaited horses, and I have riden them all. Yes, I am aware of those that "sored" horses, used chains as action devices etc. Having said that, I wou...
- Sun Nov 20, 2011 9:01 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Way off topic but...... I was way to proud!!!
- Replies: 26
- Views: 6870
Re: Way off topic but...... I was way to proud!!!
Well done Son and Dad.
- Wed Nov 16, 2011 8:27 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: My local Tractor Supply...
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5789
Re: My local Tractor Supply...
I have started feeding Purina Performance from puppies on up without changing. Was recommended by a friend and seems to be working well. 2-3 cups / day for a 40 lb dog seems to keep the weight right when hunting and training. JMO
- Tue Nov 08, 2011 6:59 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Style v Efficiency, and or other arguments that divide
- Replies: 506
- Views: 123677
Re: Style v Efficiency, and or other arguments that divide
Views on what constitutes "style" change over time as well. I.E. when a setter was trained/bred to lay down so a net could be thrown over the game. Did this setter not have "style"? I may have been laying down in a way that the hunter thought was beautiful because it was efficient. A Setter standing...
Re: Sam
Congrats Brenda. You know what my follow up question is. That Sam is the man.
- Wed Nov 02, 2011 12:09 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Trying out the "add a link" approach
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1022
Re: Trying out the "add a link" approach
Hey, I guess that worked pretty good. Quicker than posting all the pics.
- Wed Nov 02, 2011 12:08 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Trying out the "add a link" approach
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1022
- Wed Nov 02, 2011 11:51 am
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: Pics on Res'
- Replies: 0
- Views: 575
Pics on Res'
Having fun on the Res'
- Wed Nov 02, 2011 11:46 am
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: More SD Indian Res Pics
- Replies: 0
- Views: 638
More SD Indian Res Pics
More pics
- Wed Nov 02, 2011 11:43 am
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: SD Indian Res' Pics
- Replies: 0
- Views: 687
SD Indian Res' Pics
Had a good hunt with a great friend. Hunted the Lower Bruhl Indian Reservation in South Dakota, the end of October. Hunted four days with 7 dogs. 4 of the dogs were around a year old, and learned a lot on the trip. Ended up with 20 roosters and 5 Prairie Chickens. The pups bumped numerous roosters w...
- Sun Oct 16, 2011 8:05 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Question for GSP'ers
- Replies: 58
- Views: 19728
Re: Question for GSP'ers
What do GSP's know about the "Directs" line? What are your thoughts on Clown breeding? Produced a lot of great NSTRA dogs.
- Fri Oct 14, 2011 7:15 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: DEUTSCH KURZHAAR ..GSP ?? Are they not the same?
- Replies: 93
- Views: 39592
Re: DEUTSCH KURZHAAR ..GSP ?? Are they not the same?
Can't believe this conversation hasn't gone further into the Deutsch Drahthaar and German Wirehair comparison as well. Wait, I'm going for popcorn and waiting for reply's. Just so I am on the right side of the debate, I have a Deutsch Drahthaar and a GSP. Both young dogs that will be heading to the ...
- Fri Oct 07, 2011 8:17 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Proper half hitch
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5231
Re: Proper half hitch
IMO, the thing to make sure of is that the pressure is released at the moment you intend it to be. It is important to make sure the half hitch is correct, and releases as soon as you release the "pull". Sorry, don't have any links to share.
- Thu Oct 06, 2011 5:40 pm
- Forum: Brags
- Topic: Puppy's first blood trailed...200+ yards
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2536
Re: Puppy's first blood trailed...200+ yards
Awesome job!
- Thu Oct 06, 2011 5:28 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Proper half hitch
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5231
Re: Proper half hitch
Come on guys, pinching Willy is just not right. That is what I call being Hard on a dog.
- Wed Oct 05, 2011 12:34 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: ideal Fat %
- Replies: 43
- Views: 10366
Re: ideal Fat %
I feed Purina Performance and have no idea if it is any good. I don't eat it, the dog does. She hasn't complained and never quits in the field so I guess I am good to go. Please make some comments to keep the thread going. ;o)
- Sun Oct 02, 2011 6:32 am
- Forum: Brags
- Topic: A good weekend.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3930
Re: A good weekend.
Shoot fire, now that's a bird dog. Congrats
- Fri Sep 30, 2011 10:49 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Wire Hair vs porcupine--UPDATED ****
- Replies: 31
- Views: 7406
Re: Wire Hair vs porcupine
That is a scary picture. Good luck and best wishes on the dog.
- Fri Sep 30, 2011 10:42 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: NO PULLING!!!
- Replies: 23
- Views: 5397
Re: NO PULLING!!!
I take my dogs on "runs" with me. They are basically running at the heal position but I will have them switch sides just so I can put them where I want them and they know to stay in position. Not sure this answers your question, and I will be interested to see what others have to say.
- Thu Sep 29, 2011 12:26 pm
- Forum: Brags
- Topic: Like Father Like Son... AGAIN!!!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2786
Re: Like Father Like Son... AGAIN!!!
Well done.
- Mon Sep 26, 2011 2:31 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Pheasant finally opening
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1036
Re: Pheasant finally opening
Where do you live that pheasant is opening?
Good luck with your pup.
Good luck with your pup.
- Thu Sep 22, 2011 5:04 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: **Force Fetch**
- Replies: 50
- Views: 141849
Re: **Force Fetch**
Forced "here"
Forced "whoa"
Forced "sit"
Forced "stay"
Forced "track"
Forced "?"
What is considered "forced" and what is considered "training"?
Forced "whoa"
Forced "sit"
Forced "stay"
Forced "track"
Forced "?"
What is considered "forced" and what is considered "training"?
- Thu Sep 22, 2011 4:51 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Hardest Gamebirds
- Replies: 26
- Views: 8363
Re: Hardest Gamebirds
1- Grouse
2- Late season sharp tail
3- Lake season pheasant
4- P chickens
5- Huns
2- Late season sharp tail
3- Lake season pheasant
4- P chickens
5- Huns
- Wed Sep 21, 2011 8:37 pm
- Forum: Guns and Ammo
- Topic: Benelli Vinci
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7761
Re: Benelli Vinci
Update on my quest for a new Benelli.... After spending a good amount of time shouldering the Vinci, and then shouldering the Ultra Lite, I concluded that the Vinci just did not feel comfortable to me. I noted the location of the safety, and didn't think it was something I couldn't get used to. What...
- Tue Sep 20, 2011 11:30 am
- Forum: Guns and Ammo
- Topic: Benelli Vinci
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7761
Re: Benelli Vinci
NJ GSP, thanks for the input. I want to hear all opinions. I have never owned a Benelli. Always had Ruger, Winchester, Browning etc.
Again, thanks for your post.
Again, thanks for your post.
- Mon Sep 19, 2011 8:07 pm
- Forum: Guns and Ammo
- Topic: Benelli Vinci
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7761
Re: Benelli Vinci
Thanks to those who have posted replies already. I value your input and it will help me give up hard earned money, for a great gun. I haven't seen any real negative posts so far. I love the humor too.
- Mon Sep 19, 2011 3:32 pm
- Forum: Guns and Ammo
- Topic: Benelli Vinci
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7761
Benelli Vinci
Okay, I am almost ready to pull the trigger. I found a new Benelli Vinci for $1125.00 plus 6% tax = $1192.50 out the door. 5 chokes and a case. This 12 gage will be around 2 pounds lighter than my older ruger red label 20 gage. 5.5 vs. 7.5 approx. Does anyone have any negative comments on the vinci?...
- Sat Sep 17, 2011 7:51 am
- Forum: Guns and Ammo
- Topic: The endless debate.......
- Replies: 37
- Views: 12306
Re: The endless debate.......
Just checked specs on the Silver model. The weight of the 12 auto is almost exactly the same as my Ruger 20 over and under. My Ruger 20 is about 25 years old, may be time for a change. The 20 Benelli Auto is a light gun isn't it. I am sure it would feel very different to shoot a light gun after shoo...
- Sat Sep 17, 2011 7:35 am
- Forum: Guns and Ammo
- Topic: The endless debate.......
- Replies: 37
- Views: 12306
Re: The endless debate.......
Thanks a lot guys. You have now caused me to look at the Benelli Montefeltro when I wasn't even in the market for a gun. Hmmmm, a trip to the gun shop just to look wouldn't hurt anything.
- Tue Sep 13, 2011 6:51 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Freaking out, lost pup
- Replies: 87
- Views: 46691
Re: Freaking out, lost pup
Made my day to hear the good news. What a terrible feeling in the gut a lost dog is...... Congratulations on getting the pup back.
- Sun Sep 11, 2011 8:15 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Freaking out, lost pup
- Replies: 87
- Views: 46691
Re: Freaking out, lost pup
Also meant to mention that it can help to offer a reward. You never know when that can make the difference in someone making the call.
- Sun Sep 11, 2011 8:13 pm
- Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
- Topic: Upland Hunting Coats - Recommendations?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 8161
Upland Hunting Coats - Recommendations?
75% used in the South East and 25% in Iowa / South Dakota.
Have used a Carhart coat with a vest over the top for years, but thought it might be nice to just have a coat.
What have you found to be successful for Quail, Pheasant, hunting. Also might mix in some Grouse and Woodcock hunting this year.
Have used a Carhart coat with a vest over the top for years, but thought it might be nice to just have a coat.
What have you found to be successful for Quail, Pheasant, hunting. Also might mix in some Grouse and Woodcock hunting this year.
- Sun Sep 11, 2011 3:37 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Freaking out, lost pup
- Replies: 87
- Views: 46691
Re: Freaking out, lost pup
Don't give up hope. I had a Male Setter go missing when we lived in the country and was doing some training. Three months, no kidding, 3 months later I got a call from someone 50 miles away and got him back. Lots of theories on where he was, but I did get him back. Good luck!
- Wed Sep 07, 2011 4:55 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Tomorrow is a big first
- Replies: 25
- Views: 8105
Re: Tomorrow is a big first
So fun to hear the excitement in your posts. Keep having loads of fun, and the dog will too.
- Sun Sep 04, 2011 8:38 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Tucson and Rumor Duck Work- Pic Heavy
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1075
Re: Tucson and Rumor Duck Work- Pic Heavy
Great pics
- Wed Aug 31, 2011 5:02 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Met the Momma!!!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2140
Re: Met the Momma!!!
I love seeing young people getting involved with bird dogs. Have great fun with your pup. The pup will teach you a lot of things.
- Sun Aug 28, 2011 9:10 am
- Forum: Brags
- Topic: Walnut Hill Brag
- Replies: 24
- Views: 7425
Re: Walnut Hill Brag
Great job Brenda and Sam.
- Sun Aug 28, 2011 9:08 am
- Forum: Brags
- Topic: New RD and CD title
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3709
Re: New RD and CD title
Great accomplishments. Congratulations!
- Thu Aug 25, 2011 5:49 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Size needed in dog box for large breed dogs
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1308
Size needed in dog box for large breed dogs
What are your thoughts on how wide the compartment needs to be? A three hole box has a width , in each box, of around 15 inches. Do you think that is wide enough for a large breed dog. I measured the two hole box and the width in each box is 19 inches and seems adequate.
- Thu Aug 25, 2011 4:56 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Taking a break
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1348
Re: Taking a break
Weather is hot. 95 today on the Cumberland Plateau. Too hot to do much , but had a good walk at the Lake and Anka had a good swim. She came across quite a few things she hadn't seen before and was curious to check them out. Spooky things, like pointed stumps sticking up out of the water, big boulder...
- Thu Aug 25, 2011 3:14 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Taking a break
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1348
Taking a break
Anka taking a break after an afternoon swim in Center Hill Lake, near Cookeville Tennessee.
- Sat Aug 20, 2011 8:25 pm
- Forum: Guns and Ammo
- Topic: Benelli
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5893
Re: Benelli
Thanks for the feedback. This gun shop is just too high on the Benelli.
- Fri Aug 19, 2011 5:37 pm
- Forum: Guns and Ammo
- Topic: Benelli
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5893
Benelli
Well, I have been reading about the Benelli and thought I would check them out. For the M2 model that is being replaced, it was $1,400 out the door. This is for a camo 12 gage. I wanted black but they didn't have it. I thought I read on this forum where someone found the same gun for around $900.......
- Wed Aug 17, 2011 12:53 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: quail + pigeons
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3656
Re: quail + pigeons
I have had pidgeons, quail and a token duck from NAVHDA training day in the same pen. Elevated off the ground and around 4ft by 6ft wire mesh. Feed them all cracked corn. As the quail and duck weren't going to be around long, I didn't see setting up special living quarters. As it turned out, they al...
- Thu Aug 11, 2011 8:26 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Chain gang or stake out
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5307
Re: Chain gang or stake out
I like a chain gang if you have other dogs available to put on it. The dog learns to give to the chain as the other dogs move around. Beats them learning at the end of my lead. I also use a flank hitch when starting the dog walking with me. They are much less inclined to pull and are more responsive...
- Tue Aug 09, 2011 3:39 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: whoa breaking
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2828
Re: whoa breaking
IMO - the dog will answer the question on how long, after you decide to what level you want to take her/him. As others mentioned the dog stopping at 150 yards with no e-collar on is much different than stopping in the yard with an e-collar. My one year old GSP is steady to wing and shot, has had flu...
- Mon Aug 08, 2011 6:05 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Belle's new Sister - ANKA
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1195
Re: Belle's new Sister - ANKA
Anka is getting settled in great. Belle and Anka have a great time chasing around and burning off some of that youthful energy. Anka is a joy in the field, rarely needing to be guided. She shows more desire to know where you are than my GSP , Belle. That may change some with age. That is something I...
- Fri Aug 05, 2011 7:45 pm
- Forum: Tributes to the Departed
- Topic: Alpha Female that weighed just a few pounds
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5561
Alpha Female that weighed just a few pounds
Today was a day we all dread. My wife and I needed to have her toy poodle put to rest. Quality of life issues necessitated that we make that dreaded decision. The title of "Alpha Female", is accurate when it came to "Tia". Tia weight 5 ounces when we first saw her, 14 years ago. I have had many bird...
- Thu Jul 28, 2011 7:14 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: How do you get started ?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2293
Re: How do you get started ?
Have you looked at enough different events to understand what you may be interested in? The type of hunting you do, range you like your dog to have, goals for you and your dog will help determine what you may enjoy. After you have thought that through you can then look to the board for advice on whe...
- Wed Jul 27, 2011 6:57 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Starting With a 5 Month Old GSP
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6391
Re: Starting With a 5 Month Old GSP
I brought "Belle" home at 4 months. Just couldn't get up North to pick her up before that. She had not been socialized like I would have, but she did come from good breeding. I spent most of my initial time getting her out into the real world. Spent a lot of time with her on road trips to numerous p...