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polmaise

I have seen guy's set dogs up to fail a lot. years ago I was out with a guy that had a nice pointer he was working with. Dog was broke solid but the guy wanted to proof him. So he put it on a bird and walked by it several times. Cut across the front, kicked at the cover, the dog never flinched. Fin...

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I would suggest the tri tronics sport basic g3. It is a little above 200 i believe. Also, do not use the e collar to teach the dog commands, use it only to reinforce known commands. Use treats and positive reinforcement to teach the commands. Good luck Good advice. It needs to go further. Follow a ...

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I either read or was told that the birds are already covering atleast a few miles when loft flying is this true? YES! ... Now that we know you have homers, are you training them for racing? or just keeping them for training? ..... The 'Pouter's' will pontificate about how good bad or indifferent , ...

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the folks that have expressed interest and are showing desire already are training their dogs in other venues, i.e. confirmation, agility, etc. They are putting in the effort, otherwise I would not wast my time on this. It is that they have a reluctance to force fetch and use of clickers for some i...

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EvanG wrote:
polmaise wrote:Just because something has been done for so many years,doesn't mean it's right.
Ah, we've switched from behaviorist theory to philosophy? :roll:

EvanG

I thought I would follow your 'lead'?

polmaise

We have another in the world of evolution.
Just because something has been done for so many years,doesn't mean it's right.

The 'smart ones' make it 'work smart' no matter who or where,or for what, in any place or time.( In my very humble insight to the thread of ''Alternative'')

polmaise

EvanG wrote:I'm a little flummoxed. Why are you searching for an alternative to what works so well? :roll:

EvanG

Hmmm! ?

polmaise

steady to wild flush. I have always run him with an ecollar on during free time, training and roading at liberty. Finally, the question: am I heading in the right direction for this trial renegade? Humour me please?.for I don't understand ,probably lack of knowledge ,but eager to learn Can you expa...

polmaise

Never ,ever say Never

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WMaztF2gaU

polmaise

Aye!
and over here with a dog like that , there are many that I agree with that would put them in a rabbit pen and shut the gate!

polmaise

My 8 week old lab couldn't be bothered with all that pointing and flushing stuff!

polmaise

Pillow casing ' with a young dog is never a good thing.

polmaise

Good on Ya 'GH'!
A mutual friend tells me you're running a 'Drahthaar' , and them guy's require a lot of 'calm' and cooling down from the best of handlers.

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polmaise

Why thank you Sir.
I'll just carry on training dogs thanks all the same

polmaise

You guys that get mad at your dog for a training issue should evaluate YOUR training techniques. There is never, or rarely a reason to get mad at the dog. It's usually a flaw in your training program. I would say that an exception is when a dog bites you; as far as I'm concerned that is the unpardo...

polmaise

Zink,
It's gonna be hard not to sound hard.
Perhaps if you go see someone that has been around dogs for a while instead of looking for advice on here?...Let's face it ...If you have questions on recall with a 5 month old then there sure is gonna be a whole lot more

polmaise

Hi guys, I could do with some advise. I have a 3 year old retriever who I have just started training. The problem however lies with retrieving. I'm trying to up his natural desire to retrieve whilst working on his discipline and before force fetching. Any suggestions ? I'm gonna go against the grai...

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gonehuntin' wrote:I'd let him chase and catch a ton of clipiwngs first until he' birds as all get out.

And then some more!!

polmaise

The whole idea of force fetch is to create a mechanism where you can get the dog to retrieve at a high level in spite of the dogs desire. Are you 'sure' about this?... Do you FF before CC or CC before FF?..Or 'how do you FF'? to create this ''mechanism''?....Oh! just about forgot ....How do you get...

polmaise

My brittany Ida is almost 13 and has recently gone deaf. She is a seasoned hunter - great nose, rock steady on point, and a decent retriever for a pointing dog. In order to keep hunting with her, I have started training her to come with an e-collar. I have never trained with an e-collar before, so ...

polmaise

seen a few short docked dogs in my days.
wonder how they get them tails up or down some times.

polmaise

Pretend the dog next to you is the wife.
I'm sure the same "bleep" I use when faced with someone that obviously doesn't understand me ,usually makes me feel better.

polmaise

My search in this subject has not netted me a clear answer so maybe you all can help. Is there a formal and acceptable form for a dog on point? Is the classic one foot raised and tail stiff in the wind the only "proper point"? You're gonna get different 'points' of view John! Many look for the type...

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4dabirds wrote: Wow just like people, when I was dating my wife For 6 months she bought a car. I got the bill and she still has not payed me back .

Huh!..That's nothing...when I split up with mine we shared the house 50-50 ...She got the inside ,and I got the outside

polmaise

All things considered such as daylight/time of year/nutrition-health/and if the birds are settled and secure- when they are around 6 months old. Any or one of the elements mentioned can delay this. You obviously require a cock and a hen of course :mrgreen: ....First signs of mating is usually 'Billi...

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Hey everyone I am new to the dog field just got a yellow Labrador he just turned 14 weeks old. I have just trained him based of stuff I have read on forums and watched Utube videos . I'm surprised it's not been titled yet ? :) Personally,I would be concentrating on re-call and just making a fuss of...

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Sounds about right!..Mine bring all manner of things! some I would rather not have, but each is gratefully received

polmaise

That's the next quest MG ! just none over here

Reckon they would take on the Boldest of Haggi.

polmaise

We thought we would sort that one for you as well.

polmaise

CDN_Cocker wrote:Was that an american cocker I seen? Never seen one with a full tail. What a peculiar choice for a gun dog lol.

Yea, but he keeps thinking he is a retriever ? :roll:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPAfE-VolK0

I think we may get him 'pointing' next

polmaise

Ok made a vid on planting pigeons for FLUSHING dogs. pre-planting a bird in the training area then bringing the dog into to area of plant. the dog in this method has not heard or seen the bird planted must fine the bird with his nose flush and produce whatever desire behavior is appropriate at that...

polmaise

No problem ! As it is a 'Forum' however, are 'we' as individuals allowed to express opinions ,when posters express open opinions addressed individually ?, but invite all? Doh!...... When the fly gets out your "bleep"!, I will gladly and most accomodate my personal if not valuable opinion ,but at the...

polmaise

HELP w/ Recall ...Gundogger?
would be a call to 'Gundogger'?

polmaise

If the post is directed to 'Evan' .
Why not just pm , or e-mail,or give the guy a call?
...............
He apparently is ''out of town'', So , why not wait on His reply?

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I don't think you can have Too many of One or another. You can have Too much B.S , or M.S Pointing or Flushing or Retrieving they all are just Gundogs. What you do with them is up to you. Personally , A truly ''versatile'' dog should do everything,and a versatile Hunter should be able to do the same...

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I know a lot of folks use training scents on their bumpers and I do as well but I don't really use them thinking of the specific bird scent. .. More just a way to add any kind of scent to the dummy to help the dog find it. Has anyone had any experience with these actually transferring to the dog lo...

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big_fish wrote:Does anyone train their pointing dogs to flush the bird on command after it has pointed it?

And,stop after it has flushed.

polmaise

gonehuntin' wrote:"Dog moves anything, even it's eyes, I pop the bird and go on." I used to wait until the dog physically moved but now if they wag a tail or look sideways, the bird is gone.

+1

polmaise

armand wrote:i have a nine week old basset he has a flea problem whats the best way to take care of him? thanks

Are we talking 'Fleas' or ..'Lice'?...
Or do some on here think they are the same?
The treatment for a 9 week old can mean all the difference (imo) ,but I aint no vet.

polmaise

with nearly 5,000 posts on your profile,I would have thought you had been around the block a few times!
I only ever answer here ,or in life from the 'dog's point of view'! I'll sit back and watch what you get for your dog. That should save all them Grrr's.
hope you get a peaceful resolution. atb.

polmaise

dog dr wrote:

Wow, who pissed in your haggis?!

Wow! that woke Y'all Up?.

For a minute there I thought someone was working a ferret?
The OP , Is 'Scared to Death'!

polmaise

That's not the problem. At 9 weeks he is using the dog door consistently and sleeping in his crate all night with no noise or accidents. He can't stay in his crate 24/7 :) What I'm asking is if other folks have had this experience with an older dog. Yup!,and I'm trying to help for 'Free'!!! Or woul...

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RoostersMom,That was great!..
I have had hundreds of dogs on their first day,and remember every one of them!

There have been a few that I would like to forget :roll: ,but overall,I wouldn't trade any of them.
Gotta love this one though?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQfo5ZdSCcE

polmaise

The Hills have Eyes'
Great film, loved it! when I had a few beers, then woke up from a nightmare.
Gonna take the dogs for a walk, and contemplate why I should really bother sometimes.

polmaise

There comes the time when the actual training starts. Day 1 in the front line for us over here is next week. These guys done it all last year,have you any images or memories of your dogs first day on a shoot? http://i496.photobucket.com/albums/rr325/robertj1/20120818-115852.jpg http://i496.photobuck...

polmaise

search 'Crate training a puppy'.

polmaise

The concept of the command sit. If sit and heel were taught properly there would be no need for a crop or heeling stick. Nate The same could be said for 'treats'?....Or Whoahhhhhhh!...without the barrel? Have you used one ? If you have, how have you used it?, If you haven't , How would you know?......

polmaise

Yes Evan,
Including the 'miracle lead' and following a program

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