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My wife and I got back today from Kansas City attending our first Pheasant Fest. We thought it was great! Very well organized. Good seminars, hundreds of booth's providing information on almost every subject related to bird dogs and hunting. If you went, hope you enjoyed it as much as we did. If you...

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Ezzy, I will never have the overall knowledge that you do regarding dog nutrition. I am always interested in reading your opinion. But wait a minute! 99.9% "of those things" are not found in most dog foods, least of all those "value" dog foods. With 48% protein and 30% fat I find it to be an excelle...

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I agree with most of what is mentioned above, especially the comments of Mike B. I have been feeding Eagle Pack Power to my three Shorthairs for about two years. Extremely satisfied. My dogs weigh between 55-60 lbs and during the off season feed them three cups. During hunting season they go up to f...

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Your a good man chjIII

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I'm not usually impressed with tv advertising (except, maybe, during the Super Bowl). But I really enjoyed those Subaru ad's during the Westminster Dog show. May have to go out and get one of those "puppies" in a few months

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Well bbb560m, there is no little doubt in my mind that you will be completely satisfied. Jon not only knows how to train a dog, he seems to understand the psychology of dogs. Extremely honest imo. Good luck

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bb560m....Correct. Jon Hann. Very satisfied with the work Jon has done with our dog's

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Well, as some of said on this board...watch the dog...the dog will tell you. According to some of the posters, their dogs are telling them that it helps. So be it..My vet, also a good friend over 30 years, recommends begining it early in life.

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Snips, Your absolutley correct. It's depressing. Having hunted Texas for over 40 years I can remember days fo 30-35 covey contacts. Not in an effort to shoot a limit, but to experience the thrill of watching a dog run at top speed and then slamming on the breaks, body and nose quivering from the sce...

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Intersersting information from the Dallas Morning News regarding the decline of quail numbers in Texas. Hope the link works. Dale Rollins is scheduled to be at The Pheasant Fest next weekend. Hope to see you guy's and gal's there. http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/more-sports/outdoors/20120211-sasser...

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While my dog food contains some, I suppliment with Missing Link Plus

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I can go to bed tonight knowing that all things are right in the world again. Good discussions on nutrition (well may be not all things are right in the world). Hey mcbosco, would you mind sharing what your feeding these days? Still liking that Pro Pac?

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Good to see you back mcbosco! As usual, very informative post

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My wife and I are looking forward to it. I'm sure we'll have a great time. Thanks for the information

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Couldn't agree more regarding the Dogtra. Best overall beeper collar on the market imo

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Well, as birddog said, just take it slow

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Why are you changing?? Is your pup not doing well on Pro Plan?

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Congratulations!..I think I'd be on my way to get those two ribbon's framed.

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Rick Smith and Sharon Potter have a good piece in the current issue of The Pointing Dog Journal. They make several good points: check you dogs feet, toes,nails and pads. May want to take him by the vet just for a "post season" check-up. If your feeding him a good high quality, high protein and fat f...

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Thanks for the "heads up". Very interesting

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Good article in the new issue (Jan/Feb) of Pointing Dog Journal on snake avoidance Clinic's. Since this subject is discussed often on the forum, thought I give a heads up. Makes several good points that K9 will usually mention during board discussions on the issue.Also a good piece by Ben O. William...

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Ezzy said it best. I've always thought if a dog can spend the Winters in South Texas and the Summers in the North ( the Dakotas, Canada, etc) then you will have a bird dog. I usually hunt in South Texas a couple of weeks each year and send one or two of the dogs to North Dakota for 6-8 weeks in the ...

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Here is our RIG headed for South Texas. Polaris Ranger with dog boxes built by Jones Trailer. Three dog box in back of truck built by Creative Sports Supply. Truck built by Government Motors. Birds hard to find.

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It apperars to me that if your the breeder and have a relationship with these people and your a big fan of TT and have had good luck with TT's beeper/collar combo, I see no reason to take a chance on a "knock off" brand. (gosh, I guess that qaulifies for a run-on sentence). Good luck to them with th...

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If they plan to use the beeper, get a Dogtra. Have a Dogtra 2502 very happy . Just got back from 4 days in Kansas and used it exclusively. If they have no plans on using the beeper function, I'd go with TT. Know nothing about the Red Head (does Red Head or Dogtra repair it if any are needed?). When ...

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Since I can't get Annameat in Texas, have no first hand experience with it, but heard nothing but good things about it. If it were available, I'd sure give it a try. Currently feed and am happy with Eagle Pack Power that I special order from a"Pets Plus" store in Dallas. Dogs look good, have pleanty...

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I'm confused with your priorities. Your now worried about his kidney's, etc., etc.,...But you want to hunt and havn't taken him to the vet yet. Call me over protective, but I don't get it. Take him in to the vet. jmo as always

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For what irs worth, I've had luck with two products that I give to the dogs during the days we hunt. C9 Performance Bars (started this year and they seem to help. I order from Lion Country Supply) and Red Paw Energy Recovery Treats. Might want to check into those.

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Two similiar posts in two days. Be a little patient. Every day isn't going to produce a "limit" or even bird contact. In my opinion, it's day's like your last two that will make you really appreciate the good day's. That's how memories are made imo. Good luck and keeping going out. Looks like you've...

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How old are the pups? Lot's can change in a couple of weeks. I'd go back and take a second look at the other female if this is the breeding you want. Her personality might have changed. If not...I'd simply say "thank you very much but I'm out of here". When I buy a pup, it's my pup...Good luck

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If your trying to find the two quail left in Texas, you will need a bigger running dog :) On a more serious note, hunting south and west Texas for forty years, I much prefer a wide ranging dog. Helps me find more birds. My Astro helps me know where the dog is and what he is doing, including if he is...

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You might want to check with Dresslers Supply.

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We always carry enough food for an extra two or three days on a planned hunt. Have never run out of dog food. If we were to face that situation I would try to find a food as close as possible to the quality of my current feed and that would depend on what retailers I had access to at the time. I gue...

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Agree with everthing above. Love the blank pistol suggestion. But while it sounds stupid with you being in Mt.,(great place for wild birds) if there is a shooting preserve around, I'd try to hit it a couple of times and continue to shoot some birds for him. jmo

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All good stuff above. Never hurts to stay in a dog friendly motel. On a recent 4 day hunt to Kansas I found the new C 9 Performance Snack Bars helpful ( Lion Country Supply). Unlike the old bars made by Purina, dog's actually would eat them. Don't know if your dog is a "big" runner, but might sugges...

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Really doesn't matter what you have inside. You'll meet one of my most important prerequisite's for trialing/hunting...Your going to be lookin' good going down the highway

Good luck.

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Great looking pups! Would love to see some follow-up pictures in 6 months or a year.

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Hey Acooper, after looking at those first two pictures, might have a hard time duplicating. Kinda like looking for a replacement for Sandy Koufax or Nolan Ryan.

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Anytime you can attend a quality seminar, particularly if you are relatively new to the sport, it's well worth your time and money. Imo, this would be considered one of the best.

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Just seems to me there have been too many "issues" with dog food coming from Sam's in the past. Based on previous discussions on the board, thats a feed that will never make it into the feed bowls in our house. jmo...

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Thanks to all for the suggestions. Ordered two pair of the "Gun Glove" today. The guy on the telephone was extremely helpful and I think they are what I've been looking for. Now if I can just remember to bring the sardines, I think I'll have everything :D Hey birddog1968, as said many times, great a...

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Both great suggestions. But which Under Armor gloves are you recommending? The "liner gloves"? Since there is a Cabela's about 7 miles from the house, I can run back down there. Just didn't notice Under Armor when we were there last night. Thanks

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Headed for central Kansas after Thanksgiving for five days. Looking at the weather forcast, my LL Bean Synthetic gloves may not be warm enough. Any thoughts on warmer gloves that are still flexible enough to pull the trigger would be appreciated. (Going with the anticipation that we will have a chan...

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We just purchased a Canon sx40 hs. Now it sure won't fit into a pocket. But it will fit into a camera bag that will attach to my belt or wear over my shoulder. Much lighter than our Nikon dslr. The Canon has a 35x zoom lens. We travel some outside the United States and this will be ton's easier than...

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Might be a long shot, but you might try Permatack. Good luck

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You won't be disappointed! Agree with all of the above

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As Charlie said, there really isn't a "best " brand. Just need to find one that works for you. Having said that, I am vey happy with Eagle Pack Power. While I don't trial my dog's, they are hunted regularly. If it were available in Texas, I would certainly give Annamaet Ultra a shot (great reputatio...

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I would not let him catch a pen raised quail! You might check cord him in on the bird and let him point it. Have a partner flush the bird or throw the bird, but don't let him catch the bird. jmo

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I woud totally agree that getting a young pup into the field to learn the "scents" of nature is the very beat thing you can do to develop that pup. Don't let the pup "catch" a quail or "clipped wing" pigeon. But do consider "throwing" some for the pup. I guess a key question for the original poster ...

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You might also want to get "The Perfect Start" video. I think Gun Dog Supply would carry it. If you don't, I'd throw some live quail or pigions for him first. A covey of 15 -20 birds could, and I'm saying "could", be intimitading to a three month old pup if thats is first experience.. A rooster phea...

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