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- Thu Dec 24, 2015 6:49 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Merry Christmas to All
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4660
Re: Merry Christmas to All
Well said Al, Merry Christmas.
- Thu Dec 24, 2015 4:32 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Merry Christmas to All
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4660
Re: Merry Christmas to All
Merry Christmas from Guy, Claudia and the MasonRidge Pack 
- Sun Dec 20, 2015 7:08 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: brace mate issues
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1504
Re: brace mate issues
Sounds like this might be the first time you have hunted with another dog and what you witnessed is not unusual. It doesn't mean your pup will not hunt with another dog but rather you saw a new experience for your dog. You will never have the first time again and everything else will change also wi...
- Sun Dec 20, 2015 7:54 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Rookie Trainer - North Texas
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5367
Re: Rookie Trainer - North Texas
+1 I know that I started to think more about what "I" would do if something went wrong and how I would behave.Meller wrote:Excellent post Ray, +1
- Sun Dec 13, 2015 4:09 pm
- Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
- Topic: New member "Voodoo"
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2328
Re: New member "Voodoo"
Welcome Voodoo.. Had a "cracker" friend in central FLA used to hunt hogs in the swamps at night with Pit Bulls and hounds They sat around a fire drinking George "bleep" until the dogs found one. They could tell by the howl I guess. One guy was the cutter and the other was the holder. The dogs would ...
- Sat Dec 12, 2015 4:25 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: E-collar, yes or no?
- Replies: 39
- Views: 16622
Re: E-collar, yes or no?
ecollars should only be used when you are trained to use one. Don't use one unless you are willing to try it out on your own neck at the level you intend to use on your dog.
- Sat Dec 12, 2015 11:48 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: toe nail cutting training
- Replies: 19
- Views: 6909
Re: toe nail cutting training
If you are patient you could try to condition the dog to a trimming/grinding with a hand-held dermel. There are two heads that are useful with this tool/ One is a sanding drum that takes replaceable sandpaper sleeves. The other is a cone shaped stone. The drum sander is good for bigger moves, the c...
- Fri Dec 11, 2015 7:24 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Leaving point?
- Replies: 56
- Views: 23950
Re: Leaving point?
I have found that occasionally a broke dog that is just being "polished" knows that once the drill is over, its back on the chain gang. They still want to run around for awhile. With this situation we are out hunting and In lots of birds. With her, it is more like, I have pointed that one and here ...
- Fri Dec 11, 2015 6:58 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Leaving point?
- Replies: 56
- Views: 23950
Re: Leaving point?
I have found that occasionally a broke dog that is just being "polished" knows that once the drill is over, its back on the chain gang. They still want to run around for awhile.
- Thu Dec 03, 2015 6:57 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: 2015 Brittany NAFC
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4445
Re: 2015 Brittany NAFC
Way to go Joe! See you in Sonoita.
- Sun Nov 29, 2015 8:03 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: teaching the remote sit or NOT with Brittany ???
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1620
Re: teaching the remote sit or NOT with Brittany ???
That's exactly what I was thinking. The only reason to teach that is if you have a flusher / retriever.Sharon wrote:What would be your reason for teaching that to a pointing breed?
- Wed Nov 25, 2015 7:27 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Training ???s For a New/Older Pup...(and a New Trainer)
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4891
Re: Training ???s For a New/Older Pup...(and a New Trainer)
I whish you the best.Spoon wrote:Thanks AZ...I was hoping to find a trainer close by so I could be sure and be part of the process, to the extent it would be beneficial, so that works out really well!
I've emailed Mr. Lindley on his website, and we'll see what his availability is!
- Wed Nov 25, 2015 9:49 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Training ???s For a New/Older Pup...(and a New Trainer)
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4891
Re: Training ???s For a New/Older Pup...(and a New Trainer)
Without being able to see the dog and most people will not have the experience necessary to really answer your question and give you a good plan forward. My suggestion would be to contact Maurice Lindley He is only a couple hours from you and I have personally watched him fix many dogs that were br...
- Fri Nov 13, 2015 7:37 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Worth a shot on a rescue?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4482
Re: Worth a shot on a rescue?
If you have room for another dog, take her. The worst thing that can happen is you wind up with a good housedog that keeps the home safe while you're out hunting with your #1dog. Something I have learned over the years is the really talented, easy dogs don't teach you much as a trainer; they might ...
- Sun Nov 08, 2015 8:33 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Anyone try this tracking system yet?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2694
Re: Anyone try this tracking system yet?
I bet the technology is not far away. 
- Fri Nov 06, 2015 8:07 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Anyone try this tracking system yet?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2694
Anyone try this tracking system yet?
https://buy.thetrackr.co/gu/special-off ... b_id=42280
A GPS system as small as a coin and be tracked with an iPhone.
A GPS system as small as a coin and be tracked with an iPhone.
- Tue Nov 03, 2015 8:10 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Bloodlines verses Environment?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 10485
Bloodlines verses Environment?
On a related topic to sex, what % of the dogs hunting ability is related to genetics versus environment.
I happen to believe you can have the best bloodlines in the country and supress their ability in 15 minutes with a bad environment.
I happen to believe you can have the best bloodlines in the country and supress their ability in 15 minutes with a bad environment.
- Tue Oct 27, 2015 7:10 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Which sex do you prefer?
- Replies: 41
- Views: 17583
Re: Which sex do you prefer?
I don't think gender makes a differences with hunting. Make a choice. Leg lifting or blood dripping. Once you establish the family tree, its all about environment.
- Tue Oct 27, 2015 6:38 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: New guy with some questions:
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3667
Re: New guy with some questions:
Welcome wood beak, Quite a few knowledge people here, you should get some good input. I would suggest that you just bond and socialize the pup for the first year. Run him in safe places and let him explore the wonderful world out their. Make it fun, no pressure.
- Tue Oct 27, 2015 6:26 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: what is best energy suppliment for your dog?
- Replies: 134
- Views: 59570
Re: what is best energy suppliment for your dog?
+ 1ezzy333 wrote:Dogs run best on an empty stomach. Maltodextrin will help them recover after a hard day but otherwise the dogs energy will come from conditioning and what you fed yesterday or the day before.
- Mon Oct 26, 2015 9:10 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Worth Reading
- Replies: 51
- Views: 13580
Re: Worth Reading
I have no doubt the system works, as it is used by many trainers on a variety of animals. The ecollar also works and in the right hands it is a safe, humane training tool. If one is good, the other doesn't have to be bad.
- Sun Oct 25, 2015 7:47 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Worth Reading
- Replies: 51
- Views: 13580
Re: Worth Reading
Some good points and not so good points in the responses. Hickox has been using operant conditioning with success for quite a few years. I'm not sure if any NFC's are a product of operant training but that's what it will take to get the FT community on board. We have had several guys here in the SW...
- Sun Oct 25, 2015 6:39 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Worth Reading
- Replies: 51
- Views: 13580
Re: Worth Reading
Some good points and not so good points in the responses. Hickox has been using operant conditioning with success for quite a few years. I'm not sure if any NFC's are a product of operant training but that's what it will take to get the FT community on board. We have had several guys here in the SW ...
- Wed Oct 21, 2015 7:42 am
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Kinetic Dog Food
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7660
Re: Kinetic Dog Food
Some of us keep more than several dogs and that price variance would need to show a dramatic return on performance.
- Tue Oct 20, 2015 5:43 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Kinetic Dog Food
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7660
Re: Kinetic Dog Food
What is the pound price on the kinetic feed?MGIII wrote:There is no way I'm spending that much money on dog food. Pro plan is good for me. I was just curious about this product because I've been seeing it advertised more and more
- Sun Oct 18, 2015 9:54 am
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Kinetic Dog Food
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7660
Re: Kinetic Dog Food
We both agree...expensive does not necessarily translate to good...MGIII wrote:That's what I'm trying to find out Guy. I guess only time will tell. One this is for sure, it is expensive.
- Sun Oct 18, 2015 8:33 am
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Kinetic Dog Food
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7660
Re: Kinetic Dog Food
For things like this the marketing people call me a "late adopter". I will not put anything in my dogs that has not demonstrated years of success. Is this product based on good science or cleaver marketing with a catchey name?
- Sun Sep 27, 2015 8:53 am
- Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
- Topic: hello
- Replies: 1
- Views: 882
Re: hello
Welcome! There are quite a few retriever people on here that will enjoy helping you or just shootin the bull.
- Tue Sep 22, 2015 3:35 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Training for first AKC Derby Stake, E-collar question
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3368
Re: Training for first AKC Derby Stake, E-collar question
Turn your dog loose and have fun. Let his instincts do the rest. If anything, work with your dog to stay to the front. The bigger he runs the more the judges like him. DO NOT HACK HIM! Remember keep verbal commands to a minimum. "silence is golden, duct tape is silver"
- Thu Sep 17, 2015 6:05 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Introducing dog to fields
- Replies: 40
- Views: 12295
Re: Introducing dog to fields
^^^ This. But I would add that it helps to call the pup in, praise, then release him a couple random times during your outing. Sometimes mix it up by leashing him for a minute or so, then release. Don't get in the habit of calling him to go home at the same spot or after approximately the same amou...
- Fri Sep 04, 2015 6:02 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: skunk blast
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4773
Re: skunk blast
I've had the same experience you have had several times. Had one of our dogs take a direct hit, run back in our cabin and jump in our bed. I have tried them all. The best one for me has been peroxide, Dawn and baking soda.
- Mon Jul 20, 2015 8:07 am
- Forum: Off Topic Forum
- Topic: Pigeon Racing
- Replies: 42
- Views: 19203
Re: Pigeon Racing
It sounds like a lot of fun. Can you recommend a good internet source to learn about how the game is played? Or...could you give us a readers digest version of how it is done?
- Sun Jul 05, 2015 12:37 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Anybody using an interesting theme in naming their dogs?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 15884
Re: Anybody using an interesting theme in naming their dogs?
My GSP's are Heineken's Dutch Treat call name Heine, and 1xCH FC Smithwick's Hard Licker call name Smitty. My daughter bought a little dust mop dog down in Key West and called him Key'ster few years ago. We have a little saying around here now, " If you dont want to pat my Heine, you can kiss her K...
- Sun Jul 05, 2015 7:22 am
- Forum: Off Topic Forum
- Topic: Happy 4th of July
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3140
Re: Happy 4th of July
Obama may be the worst President we have ever had but he's not the first terrible President we have had in times of trouble. Americans were feeling down in the mid to late 1970s ,( I lived it ) treating Vietman like a police action and not a war had taken its toll the same way fighting in the Middl...
- Sun Jul 05, 2015 7:09 am
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Skunk's ! P~U !
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2501
Re: Skunk's ! P~U !
The other night Max had his first skunk encounter when he caught a little one by the business end. I saw it as he saw it but it was too late. I called him off and at release I guess the skunk released himself. max didn't smell to bad other then his breath. My guess is the way in which he caught the...
- Sun Jul 05, 2015 7:05 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: When To Start Breaking
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7094
Re: When To Start Breaking
Is it possible to wait to long to break a dog? I understand u can error on the breaking a dog to young, but can u also error on the side of waiting too long? "In General" I believe a dog should be around 12-18 months provided non related bird work has been done with full complyance. eg. house manor...
- Sat Jul 04, 2015 3:10 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Anybody using an interesting theme in naming their dogs?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 15884
Re: Anybody using an interesting theme in naming their dogs?
Great names - Great Theme!PntrRookie wrote: I use Biblical references... I have a short list in my Bible (my wife gives me the elbow to the ribs when I ad one during the service)
- Sat Jul 04, 2015 2:51 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Anybody using an interesting theme in naming their dogs?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 15884
Re: Anybody using an interesting theme in naming their dogs?
Do you guys that use these unique names try to keep the call names somewhat related, or do they tend to differ greatly from the formal names? Just curious....I see some call names and don't see any relation to the registered name. Some "old time" dog men just give them a short hard syllable call na...
- Sat Jul 04, 2015 7:22 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Plague
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1684
Re: Plague
We get reports of it up here In the Mountains and High Plains of AZ with Prairie Dogs. Seems to come an go each year. I haven't heard anything from my Vet this year.
- Fri Jul 03, 2015 3:28 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: When To Start Breaking
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7094
Re: When To Start Breaking
The first thing I think of when "breaking a dog" does not involve Bird Work. I do my yard work first COME TO ME, GO WITH ME AND STAND STILL. I don't worry about catching a bird in the early stages, if done sparingly (1-2) times. I free run my young dogs on homers in launchers when they get close, I ...
- Fri Jul 03, 2015 3:15 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Summer Camp Question
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5278
Re: Summer Camp Question
I have sent dogs to ND and felt it gave exposure to Sharpies, Huns and Pheasants that I could not provide in my neck of the woods. Although I feel I am capable of training my own dogs, the pros that I have used have more experience and ability that I have. I also like a pro to look at my guys and gi...
- Thu Jul 02, 2015 9:42 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Anybody using an interesting theme in naming their dogs?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 15884
Re: Anybody using an interesting theme in naming their dogs?
Do you guys that use these unique names try to keep the call names somewhat related, or do they tend to differ greatly from the formal names? Just curious....I see some call names and don't see any relation to the registered name. Some "old time" dog men just give them a short hard syllable call na...
- Thu Jul 02, 2015 9:30 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Gun Dog Breeders . com
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1699
Re: Gun Dog Breeders . com
I would like to know the suggested things to do because I am having the same issues with the stats. It does not show my recent ads and I have had very few responses. ..............................Cj I think the STATS and Responses are two different issues. I have an ad in right now and I am getting...
- Thu Jul 02, 2015 8:49 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Gun Dog Breeders . com
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1699
Re: Gun Dog Breeders . com
Yea!! Your suggestion worked....I guess it was operator error!
Thanks!
Thanks!
- Thu Jul 02, 2015 8:15 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Gun Dog Breeders . com
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1699
Re: Gun Dog Breeders . com
Guy-- I was having problems getting new pictures on my ad---then I noticed when I go to edit the ad I had to select the ad type EVERYTIME I wanted to post a new picture or it would ignore my new submissions. You have to do it for every single picture you want to post or it will leave your ad the wa...
- Thu Jul 02, 2015 6:23 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Gun Dog Breeders . com
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1699
Gun Dog Breeders . com
Anyone out there use this site? I have used it for more than several years and pay my annual fee. This past year I have had problems posting JPG pictures on my site and classifieds. I have tried to contact the administrator and only received a response once. He said "I will take a look at it" and it...
- Thu Jul 02, 2015 7:19 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Anybody using an interesting theme in naming their dogs?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 15884
Re: Anybody using an interesting theme in naming their dogs?
I wonder if the GSP people have picked up on the "German Beer" Theme?
- Tue Jun 30, 2015 5:32 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Anybody using an interesting theme in naming their dogs?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 15884
Re: Anybody using an interesting theme in naming their dogs?
The first thing I try to consider is any important dogs in the Pedigree then my kennel name. Having said that, we look at lesser known old west characters. I also liked using 50 - 60's music themes. Johnny is a Joker, She do Run Run, Day Tripper, Boom Shakalaka (Sly) etc... Linda Harger is sharing ...
- Tue Jun 30, 2015 11:45 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Anybody using an interesting theme in naming their dogs?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 15884
Re: Anybody using an interesting theme in naming their dogs?
The first thing I try to consider is any important dogs in the Pedigree then my kennel name. Having said that, we look at lesser known old west characters. I also liked using 50 - 60's music themes. Johnny is a Joker, She do Run Run, Day Tripper, Boom Shakalaka (Sly) etc...
- Sat Jun 20, 2015 4:03 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: How Much Would you Pay for a Pup?
- Replies: 100
- Views: 50670
Re: How Much Would you Pay for a Pup?
Good topic with a lot of good perspectives. As a hobby breeder who wants to build the best lines I can afford, my thoughts are somewhat different. I buy the best breeding stock I can afford. One of my last females was an AI by a HOF dog that had been gone for quite a few years. I paid double for wha...