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For flea & tick I use Frontline Plus. The cheapest I've found it is at Pet Shed

http://www.petshed.com/products/item33.asp

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Maybe I'm wrong but I did some digging and there was several definitions of an F1 quail. For this topic I assumed that they were using the def. of F1 as meaning only 1 generation removed from being a wild bird. Quail raised in captivity are usually 3rd or 4th or even more generations removed from be...

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First off, HELLO TO ALL........ New to Pointing dogs, but not dogs, my interest is with GSP, trying to gain information, Is it common to linebreed with these dogs, is extremly tight linebtreeding practiced, in other breeds, I have seen this taken to the insane, dogs bred 21 times on one dog in 5 or...

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rockllews wrote: So how about the top reasons for if/when a person does fail at dog training?

lack of consistency

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ok definately seems to be some shameless advertising going on here and the advice seems to be aimed at newbie pet owners. I will say that before berating her too much for not realizing the company she is in, take a moment to appreciate the company that we keep here. I doubt anybody who frequents thi...

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what are some good books to read i went to the library and picked out a few I read in field & stream bird dog the instinctive training method by ben o. williams was a good one is it cause thats one i checked out I have not read Ben O. Williams book ( yet ) but I sure enjoy his articles in Pointing ...

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OK, one thing at a time. First, force fetch doesn't cause hard mouth, it sometimes fixes it. Personally, I have never seen ff cause hard mouth in any dog. Period. Hard mouth is sooooooooo rare that no pro could possible document it and it's causes. Here's the deal. A dog is tough on birds and it's ...

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Interesting topic. I once heard a Lab guy mention that the incresed use of force fetch has attributed to a rise in hard mouthed labs. To a non-expert like myself it does seem to make some sense that natural retrieving abllity would get sidelined to some degree via force fetch....BUT...It would stand...

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Whats Grass ???? OHHH You mean that stuff in the neighbor's yard... Ya I have have a few patches of that stuff left...

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Check this out. Couple paid big bucks to have their Lab cloned. :roll: http://www.ksl.com/?nid=333&sid=5445241

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If childern are allowed to have all the candy they want then they learn to expect it. Your dog has been getting ALL THE CANDY HE WANTS! :D Thats Great :D We need a HOF topic for great short quips of advice and this should be in it for sure. On Topic: backing through another dogs retrieve, seems to ...

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Seen one off itself on a power line and drop dead right in front of a blocker before.

Never seen one knock itself out hitting a tree though, thats funny stuff

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There was an article in the sports illustrated dec issue about how all of the pitbulls in the michael vick case were put in foster care and rehabilitated and placed into homes...so what happens when one of those dogs attacks and kills someone or something? I am not saying it shouldn't have been don...

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Ok I'm not real big on dog shows but if I catch Westminster on T.V. I won't change the channel. A couple weeks ago I got an e-mail from my mother enlightening me to that PETA was going after the USA network pretty hard to drop their coverage of the event. So I dropped the USA Network an e-mail in su...

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OK I don't have the same model so this might not help. But most I have seen have a place to hook a lanyard. I recently ordered a new collar from LCS and they sent me a transmitter holster with it free http://www.lcsupply.com/Product/Training-Collar-Accessories/TriTronics-Accessories/Better-LCS-G3-Sp...

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gar-dog wrote:Hope's Second Chance

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tommyboy72 wrote:if you could get a pointing dog to go on point on drugs you would have yourself a heck of drug dog then.

Ya untill they started blinking or false pointing

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I believe you are confusing the Laverack dogs with the Llewellins,Mr.Llewellin was breeding dogs in the late 1800's,not 1500's. My bad confused the dates not the dogs. Also I believe Edward Laverack was breeding dogs in the 1800's as well. Are there lines other than the Gladstone, Bomber, Bondhu, B...

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slistoe I realize my mistake in using the word pure. As this is in debate. I don't wish to debate it. Why should I when King himself made it publicly known that it wasn't nothing more than a pissing contest between FDSB and himself that wasn't worth pursuing. I was actually going to edit as I wasn't...

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First off I'm no expert on Llewellins. I once considered purchasing one and did some research on the breed. In doing so I formed a few opinions of them and I just thought I'd share. I think one only needs to look at todays English Pointers to see the how and why this could have happened. Llewellins ...

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cross posted difl's Snipe recipe Snipe Breast Mediterranean *12 aged Snipe Breast, boned 6 slices Thick Bacon, one slice for two breast ¼ cup Balsamic Vinegar ¼ cup low salt Soy Sauce 1 clove minced Garlic 1/3 cup Brown Sugar ½ teaspoon Ginger ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg ¼ teaspoon black pepper ½ teaspoon sal...

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Way too close. If your dog is hunting within 20 feet why have a dog? Generally I consider any dog that hunts closer than 150 yards a close working dog. I have one that seldom hunts further than 80 yards. Thats a real close working dog. Nice for working row crops or working a line. But she is still o...

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I cover it alland then if the pup is still noisy it gets moved to the basement, garage, or out in the kennel whare I can't hear it. That may sound cold hearted but I am not going to acknowledge the pup while it is crying to get out anyway. Our last puppy spent the night in the crate in the basement...

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Some more entries Daisy May, her first point. http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr150/sadie__marie/Daisy_4-2.jpg Daisy May, all tuckered out http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr150/sadie__marie/DSCF2821.jpg Sadie Marie, she wears her heart out on her side. http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr150/...

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Very cute pup!!!! 2nd picture is almost too darn cute ..

Had to laugh at the lab comment. Daisy May has already been accused of being a chocolate lab a few times. Someone even made comments about me needing to feed my lab more

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If my Shorthairs were Dead ?!?!?!

I'd probably be so sad I'd quit bird hunting and get a coon dog. But eventually I'd probably miss it and get a Brauque du Bourbonais.

Or a maybe even a slick coated DD.

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Thanks Guys and Gals. I thought she looked good if I can say so myself.

Yeah, I know better. Wing on string BAD !! Cute pup trick.. Didn't figure it would hurt as long as I only did it once.

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Ok so its just a wing on a string. I'll put it away now, I just had to see her point though.

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I have seen quite a few GSPs that get along with cats they are raised with, but would still try to kill any stray cat they came across. My dogs were never around cats growing up, so any cat they come across is in peril. With Daisy May it's too early to tell but with Saidie Marie our older dog, she ...

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My latest pictures of Daisy May. Our yougest cat likes to play with Daisy May. We keep a basket in our living room full of dog toys. Usually they get scattered about through-out the day. Then we throw them back in before we go to bed. Our cat has decided that when she feals like playing with Daisy M...

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Many of you will have much more experience with pointing dogs than me but in well over 20 years of training H.P.R.'s I have never had any problems with the sit. I teach my pups it from the day I get them. I don't use pressure when a pup is very young ,I use position and a treat. A pup will usually ...

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just my penny. First I'll say I'm sure Don, bobman and GH all have a ton more experience than me. That said I did have trouble with Sadie Marie sitting in the field. Never on point. While on Whoa she would always want to revert back to sit. I went back and started completly over with Whoa with more ...

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From http://www.dobbsdogs.com/library/obedience/rff2ndac.html this is nit picking but it sure sounds like they are using the check-cord. Maybe not to teach the whole command, but to help the dog understand what it is supposed to do and how to turn off the stimualation. Not so different, just abbrevi...

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I think you need to talk to Winnie about her drinking problem......

Great Photo (sorry had to browse your pics of Winnie)

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Thanks for the compliment on Sadie Marie. I had no idea she would tick up like she did. She was all white with liver spots when she was little. A little hint though. Find everything else you are looking for in a litter then pick color from the litter. Pretty doesn't hunt. White and Liver is pretty c...

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ok i'll weigh in, I have GSP's. They have hair so there is dog hair in the house right. I've never had a problem with it being hard to clean up in the house. I like that it doesn't ball up. It's very nice that they are easy to clean up. The cleaner they are, the cleaner everything else is. The only ...

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Hmmm, well I'm actually considering a prong or pinch collar at this point so that she learns quickly on the leash. Is the pinch the same as the prong or is this a different device all together? I really do think without some sort of stopping device she would end up ringing her own neck, especially ...

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At the request of kninebirdog a little copy and paste from one of my first posts, with some editing for relavance. I will tell you as an average Joe foot hunter all the trials have a way to go towards regaining legitimacy. It is a common topic on most of the hunting trips with various groups that i...

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Probably just too specific an area. I know Mike's Jersey on hear lives in KC and could probably recomend someone but he is in Leawood(sp) MO. Mike doesn't post much though so try a PM Doc Smith in Ottowa comes highly recommended, I've known several people who have gone to him and been very happy. A ...

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Thanks for your advice, I think I'll take her out and see what she has. I am struggling on let her chase rabbits I might have to correct her on that. Any opinions ?? Again thank you. Look for some old topics on trash breaking. Its a little harsh but if done right you only have to do it once. Basica...

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If you shoot a gas operated gun, I would not buy them. They use some filthy powder. I have bought and do shoot quite a few different Kent loads but there again, I only own Benelli's and break open guns. I never thought of it as filthy powder I just thought they used A LOT of powder. A lot of lead t...

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My opinions for what they are worth: Perfect Start / Perfect Finish Video Series I can't remember the name but I ordered a little green training book years ago from NAVHDA that I've heard referred to as the green bible that was a good read and thought of as a good training tool. Find a good resource...

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I will say this. There is nothing better for any dog trial or meat than wild birds. My question was what are some things to avoid to help keep from creating bad habits. IMO Avoid the temptation to shoot the wild flushes, or bumped birds (sometimes hard to do, and alot of times too hard to tell what...

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We have plenty of serious posts without anyone posting just to create an arguement. There are other boards that may need that to get people to post but we don't have that problem. Ezzy Ezzy if you are refering to my post. I apologize. I was not trying to create an argument by posting it. At most I ...

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with a dog you want to trial you probably shouldn't do it.... lots of pheasants in a concentrated area is going to get them chasing in my experience, mine usaully go nuts in that situation sound like fun though This made me laugh, Goodness Gracious a birddog hunt wild birds??????? Can't Have That !...

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hint--------- repost under training, lots of people giving lots of good advice there.
I'd start with basic obedience and work from there.

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ooooouuuuuuuccccccchhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think I'll go buy a chest protector tomorrow!!!!!!

I hope he recovers well.......

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what a cutie

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