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by bossman
Sat Jun 16, 2012 7:13 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Finding a new Dog Food
Replies: 67
Views: 20867

Re: Finding a new Dog Food

Like Angus, I am not a fan of PPP. However, know many experienced hunters that feed it and are happy with it. While I don't agree with their choice, I repect their opinion. They are very experienced sportsman and their dogs seem to do well on the feed. It is arguably the most propular performance fo...
by bossman
Fri May 25, 2012 6:35 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Dog food spreadsheet FINISHED
Replies: 4
Views: 3050

Re: Dog food spreadsheet FINISHED

We all appreciate your contribution!
by bossman
Fri May 11, 2012 6:03 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Eagle pack power dog food
Replies: 22
Views: 9475

Re: Eagle pack power dog food

Excellent feed imo. One of the best
by bossman
Mon May 07, 2012 7:57 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Diamond Pet Foods Recall
Replies: 59
Views: 19816

Re: Diamond Pet Foods Recall

I hear you and I'm with you!
by bossman
Sun May 06, 2012 8:00 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Bird dog trainer NW
Replies: 16
Views: 6101

Re: Bird dog trainer NW

You have some good suggestions. I havn't talked to Dave Walker in a few years. If something doesn't work out with the names you already have, you might want to give him a call. He's in New Plymouth, Idaho. Good luck
by bossman
Sun May 06, 2012 7:20 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Diamond Pet Foods Recall
Replies: 59
Views: 19816

Re: Diamond Pet Foods Recall

Charlie...Is your point that there is a conspiracy out there ? No doubt lobbying goes on as it will with most large industries. The problem, as I see it, one particular manufacture seems to have been the subject of recalls or quality issues more than others over the past several years. Why do people...
by bossman
Sun May 06, 2012 12:28 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Dog food spreadsheet
Replies: 70
Views: 19999

Re: Dog food spreadsheet

Ultra..Please tell me there shoud be a :D after your last post. Isn't that stuff we can be doing? Man, brad is doing us a favor. Don't think he's trying to turn it into a full time job. Hey, your out there on the beautiful "left" coast. Why don't you go up there (or down there) and give him a hand? :)
by bossman
Sun May 06, 2012 10:41 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Bird dog trainer NW
Replies: 16
Views: 6101

Re: Bird dog trainer NW

What breed of dog ?
by bossman
Sat May 05, 2012 9:58 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Dog food spreadsheet
Replies: 70
Views: 19999

Re: Dog food spreadsheet

Well, as Rudyard Kipling once said..."Your a better man than I Gunga Din"...This is a tremendous effort on your part. I am sure ever one on the forum greatly appreciates you unselfish contribution. Many thanks!
by bossman
Sat May 05, 2012 5:48 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: HOBBIES
Replies: 51
Views: 21492

Re: HOBBIES

Didn't realize there were so many "Renaissance" guys and gals on the forum. Very impressive!. Hunted deer in south Texas for many years as well as field trialed. Now we spend as much time as we can hunting the dogs on different types of birds, traveling internationally and, of course, enjoying a goo...
by bossman
Sat May 05, 2012 2:18 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Bird dog school
Replies: 6
Views: 2272

Re: Bird dog school

How long do you plan to leave her with the trainer? Visiting once a week may actually be too often. Let the trainer make some significant progress with the dog. The temporary separation may actually be good for you both. jmo
by bossman
Thu May 03, 2012 7:47 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Hunting and training in South Texas (Corpus Christi area)
Replies: 2
Views: 1508

Re: Hunting and training in South Texas (Corpus Christi area)

I hunted outside Falfurrias for over twenty years. Did see snakes from time to time, but luckily, my dog's have never been hit. Find a "snake avoidance" seminar (check with some local dog clubs).. While many may not agree with me, I have the "rattlesnake vacine" administered to my dog's. Always know...
by bossman
Thu May 03, 2012 7:22 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Dog food spreadsheet
Replies: 70
Views: 19999

Re: Dog food spreadsheet

What a great offer. This is information we can all use. Please pm me your address. Would like to send you a gift certificate to a restaurant , LL Bean, Cabela's or whatever. Very generous of you...Hey mcbosco...thanks for throwing Victor in the group.
by bossman
Wed May 02, 2012 10:08 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Canidae by Diamond?
Replies: 24
Views: 7191

Re: Canidae by Diamond?

Loyalty is an admiral quality..whether to a friend, a job, a polictal cause, or even a dog food, etc,etc. It is a quality I hold in high regard in as person. But objectivity is also an admiral quality. When one will not at atleast question the quality of a feed that has been subject to many recalls ...
by bossman
Tue May 01, 2012 6:02 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Feed Additives
Replies: 13
Views: 4797

Re: Feed Additives

jwnissen...Just out of curiousity, what's the significance of 36% protein
by bossman
Mon Apr 23, 2012 7:40 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: K-9 Restart or K-9 Blue lite
Replies: 1
Views: 660

Re: K-9 Restart or K-9 Blue lite

Couldn't get my dog's to eat the K9 Energy Bars. Last year I had good luck with Sportdog Performance Bars available from Lion Country Supply. Dog's loved them and they did seem to help on extended hunting trips. For hydration I usually use Glycocharge or Rehydrate tablets. Dog's seem to like Rehydra...
by bossman
Sun Apr 22, 2012 6:11 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: What kind of food?
Replies: 7
Views: 2912

Re: What kind of food?

Of the two you mentioned, Eukanuba is a "no brainer" Just my opinion, but SD is one of two brands that will never see the inside of my house. I currently feed Eagle Pack Power Formula (30/20 with chicken meal #1 ingrediant. pork meal #4 and anchouvy & sardine meal #7). Cost is about the same as Euk ...
by bossman
Sat Apr 21, 2012 2:56 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Snake boots or gaiters?
Replies: 2
Views: 813

Re: Snake boots or gaiters?

My wife and I do lot's of hunting in "snake country". We both prefer boots. Our's actually zip up on the side. My wife is 5"2"" and weighs about 105 and she is more copmfortable in boots. By the way...boots just look "cooler" :D Good luck. Hope you never have to experience a strike
by bossman
Sat Apr 21, 2012 12:34 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Perspecitve Pup
Replies: 14
Views: 4276

Re: Perspecitve Pup

Any reason not to buy an AKC registered pup to begin with?
by bossman
Mon Apr 16, 2012 8:52 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: The Rotation Diet
Replies: 42
Views: 12042

Re: The Rotation Diet

Well, got to take the opportunity to say on this one, with the exception of his choice of brand, I agree pretty much with ezzy
by bossman
Sat Apr 14, 2012 6:13 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Ok need advice
Replies: 50
Views: 10170

Re: Ok need advice

Hey Charlie, As always, I'm with "ya"!
by bossman
Sat Apr 14, 2012 9:48 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: College Station Texas
Replies: 5
Views: 1956

Re: College Station Texas

You would really need to head South around San Antonio for a chance to get into good quail. Probably the further South the better. From where you will be, that's doable, but most of the land will be leased for hunting so you may want to ask questions about hunting leases. They are not cheap. Lot's o...
by bossman
Sat Apr 14, 2012 9:00 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Ok need advice
Replies: 50
Views: 10170

Re: Ok need advice

Hey Charlie,...I heard that same conversation. It took place at a Wal Mart. He was talking to Sam Walton :D On a bit more serious note. I use to hunt in Falfurris,Tx (deep south Texas). It had a very, very small Wal Mart. The rumor was it was only Wal Mart in the country that did not make a profit. ...
by bossman
Wed Apr 11, 2012 8:53 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Ok need advice
Replies: 50
Views: 10170

Re: Ok need advice

Ummmmm...Diarrhea and bad coats. Seems like the first place I'd be looking is the dog food. While I don't feed it at home, the trainer thats kind enough to work my dogs during the Summer feeds Pro Pac and he is satisfied with it. There are suppliments that might also help. I would also not discount ...
by bossman
Tue Apr 10, 2012 6:33 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Rick/Ronnie Smith Pups
Replies: 13
Views: 4324

Re: Rick/Ronnie Smith Pups

Used to run against Rick in the late '70's and "80's. (Well, I was on a horse running a dog at the same time). Since that time I've hunted with him once in deep south Texas, saw him at the Bird Dog Hall of Fame and most recently saw and spoke with him at the Pheasant Fest. If he has a pup and you wa...
by bossman
Sun Apr 08, 2012 6:28 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: should have kept her...
Replies: 37
Views: 11787

Re: should have kept her...

Looks like your doing just what you should be doing. The dog can always be trained to "shorten-up" if thats the owners desire. Would love to see pictures of that little fella. I would guess there is lots of open country where the owner lives.. good luck. I hope in the not to distant future he will b...
by bossman
Wed Apr 04, 2012 9:46 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Weather Radio
Replies: 6
Views: 1601

Re: Weather Radio

Thanks everyone. Ordered two. A desktop and a small portable unit to keep in the car and take on hunting trips. Both made by Midland. Thanks coop for referring to me as a gentleman. Might get you classified as a bad judge of character :)
by bossman
Wed Apr 04, 2012 7:39 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Congrats to Ultracarry & Kimber
Replies: 25
Views: 4056

Re: Congrats to Ultracarry & Kimber

A big 10/4 on your Rule #1 :)
by bossman
Tue Apr 03, 2012 8:55 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Congrats to Ultracarry & Kimber
Replies: 25
Views: 4056

Re: Congrats to Ultracarry & Kimber

For some reason, why I'm I not surprised. Bet she "looked gooood" doing it as well. Congratulations and thanks to mc for posting. Oh yea. Wasn't it not too long ago ultra was worried about her having a "date" with the wrong breed of dog....Good things do happen
by bossman
Tue Apr 03, 2012 6:42 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Weather Radio
Replies: 6
Views: 1601

Weather Radio

Well don't know if this belongs here or under "product reviews". But after todays weather around Dallas, got to buy a "weather radio" to notify us of emergancies. Anyone have recommendations ? Thanks
by bossman
Sun Apr 01, 2012 12:04 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: How does one know your pup is ready for his first hunt ?
Replies: 14
Views: 4649

Re: How does one know your pup is ready for his first hunt ?

I think I might go back to some basic "here" training with a check cord. I'd then be throwing some frozen birds (with feathers),then some dead birds (if you have a place to buy game bird), keeping him on as check cord and working your commands. Once he is retrieving predictably, I would reinforce an...
by bossman
Tue Mar 27, 2012 6:55 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Glucosamine
Replies: 26
Views: 8662

Re: Glucosamine

So mc...Endure would then be a compliment to Impact ?
by bossman
Sun Mar 25, 2012 4:23 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: training pics part II
Replies: 44
Views: 8634

Re: training pics part II

You California guy's definitely have some great looking dogs. Hey ultra, as far as the dress is concerned, how about posting a picture and let us be the judge. Remember, it's not about you...it's about the dog :D
by bossman
Thu Mar 22, 2012 5:53 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Mouse/Rat Poisoning in Dogs
Replies: 10
Views: 3909

Re: Mouse/Rat Poisoning in Dogs

doco, Hope she is fine. Post contained good information. I have always admired your dogs when you have posted pictures. Great looking dogs! Best of luck!
by bossman
Mon Mar 19, 2012 9:03 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Mae y training/ trial
Replies: 4
Views: 1173

Re: Mae y training/ trial

Might also want to google German Shorthair Pointer Clubs and see if there in one in your area...Good luck
by bossman
Sat Mar 17, 2012 9:25 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Another Dog Food Question (sorry!)
Replies: 28
Views: 5294

Re: Another Dog Food Question (sorry!)

AG74....First of all, great looking dog in your avatar picture!! Lot's of good advice given. I have never heard or even seen Purina Healthy Morsel's. Some on this board have great luck with Diamond products, others not so good no matter how much they feed. I think I would start by cutting back some ...
by bossman
Sun Mar 11, 2012 2:04 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: E collar dilemma?
Replies: 23
Views: 8047

Re: E collar dilemma?

If you plan to hunt wild birds, I would not be without an e collar. If for no other reason, to control your dog if it gets on some "undesirable" game...deer,etc. Once all yard work has been done and the dog is on its way to being "finished", it is unquestionably the most important tool we have to en...
by bossman
Sun Mar 11, 2012 1:32 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Couple of dog questions for a new hunter.
Replies: 29
Views: 7536

Re: Couple of dog questions for a new hunter.

Yeah...What is the primary bird you will be hunting?
by bossman
Sat Mar 10, 2012 10:08 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Dog food recomendations
Replies: 35
Views: 8049

Re: Dog food recomendations

Mike, I'm not Bill...But my three Shorthairs do extremely well on Eagle Pack Power. Coats are great, stools are firm, gas very rarely...my fault, on occassion I may over feed some. It doesn't take much of the food it keep the dogs in shape.. Spent several days in December hunting with a guide outsid...
by bossman
Thu Mar 08, 2012 8:52 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Taste of the Wild
Replies: 32
Views: 8787

Re: Taste of the Wild

From everything I have seen and heard TOTW is a good feed but I still haven't found a feed that supplies good nutrition as economically as the Diamond products. There are other feeds as good but they will cost you more for the same level of nutrition. And it is up to everyone to decide if they are ...
by bossman
Mon Mar 05, 2012 7:36 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Red flannel dog food
Replies: 10
Views: 8246

Re: Red flannel dog food

PMI also makes Exclusive Dog Food. More expensive. Know a couple of guy's that feed the performance blend and like it
by bossman
Sun Mar 04, 2012 6:42 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: What is the best e collar to use?
Replies: 14
Views: 4200

Re: What is the best e collar to use?

I have a Dogtra 2502, a DT SPT 2432 and a TT Pro 100. While the jump and rise features are nice on the DT (especially when one of the dogs took after a bobcat), I find the buttons too small and have to look at the transmitter all the time. The Pro 100 is my favorite collar to train with, love it..bu...
by bossman
Sun Mar 04, 2012 5:11 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: 12g or 20g .
Replies: 20
Views: 6083

Re: 12g or 20g .

Just out of curiousity, where do you pheasant hunt (what state or states).We go to Kansas a few times a year in hopes to get into pheasant and quail. Take a Beretta 12 ga o/u, a 20 ga Benelli Montefeltro and a 28 ga. CZ s/s. Havn't taken the 12 ga out of it case in about 4 years, but usually are up ...
by bossman
Sun Mar 04, 2012 12:02 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: 12g or 20g .
Replies: 20
Views: 6083

Re: 12g or 20g .

Well if you already have a 12, why another? Why not get a 20? Your reasoning for the 12 is short term imo. It's "kinda" like investing. Diversification is a good thing :)
by bossman
Thu Mar 01, 2012 9:49 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Snake Breaking
Replies: 5
Views: 1443

Re: Snake Breaking

That is correct. We go every year. They do a great job!
by bossman
Wed Feb 29, 2012 9:57 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Senior Dog Food
Replies: 8
Views: 3234

Re: Senior Dog Food

For me, it's more a question of activity rather than age. If they are still in hunting condition and hunting regularly during the season, I keep them on their normal 30/20 feed. When they slow down I may change.
by bossman
Fri Feb 24, 2012 10:44 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: How do you store dog food?
Replies: 26
Views: 8322

Re: How do you store dog food?

Vittles Vault 50 for our guys. We do always keep the empty bag in a container in the garage until the food is totally used and then get rid of the bag and the cycle continues. Keep a second bag next to "the "Vault" inside in the utility room.
by bossman
Thu Feb 23, 2012 7:25 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Training Preserve Hunt
Replies: 7
Views: 1783

Re: Training Preserve Hunt

Great looking dog! You will always be proud of that baby
by bossman
Mon Feb 20, 2012 9:36 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: George Hickox?
Replies: 14
Views: 3973

Re: George Hickox?

Well 8 weeks may be a little early for a seminar. I might start with the Smith's puppy development dvd's, The Perfect Start dvd from Perfection Kennels and The book How to Help Gun Dogs Train Themselves by Joan Bailey. Many other good book's and dvd's out there. At eight weeks, spend time socializin...
by bossman
Mon Feb 20, 2012 7:17 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: George Hickox?
Replies: 14
Views: 3973

Re: George Hickox?

Where are you located?