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Retiredbirddogman

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...

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Well done Son and Dad.

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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

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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...

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Congrats Brenda. You know what my follow up question is. That Sam is the man.

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Hey, I guess that worked pretty good. Quicker than posting all the pics.

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Having fun on the Res'

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More pics

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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...

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What do GSP's know about the "Directs" line? What are your thoughts on Clown breeding? Produced a lot of great NSTRA dogs.

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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 ...

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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.

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Awesome job!

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Come on guys, pinching Willy is just not right. That is what I call being Hard on a dog.

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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)

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Shoot fire, now that's a bird dog. Congrats

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That is a scary picture. Good luck and best wishes on the dog.

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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.

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Well done.

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Where do you live that pheasant is opening?
Good luck with your pup.

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Forced "here"
Forced "whoa"
Forced "sit"
Forced "stay"
Forced "track"
Forced "?"

What is considered "forced" and what is considered "training"?

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1- Grouse
2- Late season sharp tail
3- Lake season pheasant
4- P chickens
5- Huns

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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...

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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.

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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.

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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?...

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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...

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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So fun to hear the excitement in your posts. Keep having loads of fun, and the dog will too.

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Great pics

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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.

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Great job Brenda and Sam.

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Great accomplishments. Congratulations!

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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.

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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...

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Anka taking a break after an afternoon swim in Center Hill Lake, near Cookeville Tennessee.

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Thanks for the feedback. This gun shop is just too high on the Benelli.

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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.......

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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