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If you've already had your Vet visit for micro-chipping and shots I'd start working on getting your puppy officially registered with the AKC. The sooner you do, the better so you don't accidentally forget, lose the paperwork or the breeder decides to disappear. Once its registered you can enter him ...

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Which model of vest if your GSP wearing?

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Our dogs are taught a release signal to let them know it's time to shove it on down into overdrive. I use this method. When inside, calm. If he goes stupid he gets a time out in his crate for 5 minutes so he can calm down some. When out walking, he's expected to be at heel on command even when the ...

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Honda CR-V with AWD with 65k miles. I've never gotten it stuck and there's room for the dog, hunting and camping gear. Some days I wish it had a little more power so I could tow a 4000 lbs travel trailer but with it being paid off and getting 24 mpg I can't complain to much. I'll look into something...

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No one has suggested it yet but it is another option for the frigid northern lands, a pointing lab. It won't have the range or energy of a pointer but shouldn't mind the cold weather very much. Low to medium energy in doors and generally loves everyone. You'll have to be sure to look into a field li...

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Hi I am fairly new here. Actually, don't even have a dog yet, never owned one or been around one long enough to say so my entire 32yrs of life so far but I wanted a GSP so I'm in the process of looking...again. I say "again" because I was in line to pick one up in just a couple weeks but couldn't g...

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I have never been to a field trial. Like many it is just a matter of not knowing anything about them or where they are being held. So I got a phone call from a friend that said a local field trialer was putting on a no sanctioned fun trial at his place this weekend. So I say why not. I went and the...

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I contacted the NRA about this issue since it is exactly what they are suppose to try and prevent. Apparently they know about it and are currently working to get this ruling over turned.

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I've read that some people don't like pointing labs? I was just curious what are the pros and cons of hunting with a pointing lab, and why some people don't like them. Again, I'm just curious as to people's opinions. I depends on what you want from your pointer. Labs don't generally have the energy...

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I agree with your approach. Hit the basics first and move on as they remember how to do old tricks. Since your taking the effort to retrain, you can also take this opportunity to fine tune your training in areas you know that need working on. Also don't feel bad about having to do a refresher, its c...

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Congraduations!

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My dogs are not Steady to shot and fall. I don't want them that way. I prefer my dogs to be on top of that rooster the second it hits the ground. Too many times I've seen Roosters get pummeled like they were smacked out of the air with a tennis racket and take off high tailing. Just my preference. ...

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I had some similar issues with my new dog, he's about the same age as yours. He didn't really know manners or most commands when he came to my home. I discovered that if I just worked with him everyday at least 2 hours and get him to exercise that he's much more behaved and willing to listen to me. ...

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Give it up and get a registerable pup or dog from a reputable breeder.Was you worried about papers when you rescued him?Papers don't hunt and find birds anyhow,but dogs do. He's a good dog and we've already found a few birds. I was hoping I could get his papers from the breeder but it seems like th...

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In addition to the slow eating bowl, another way to slow them down is to add water. It helps keep them hydrated during hunting season and slows down their eating. I feed mine 2c of food w/ 4c of water. That sounds like a really good idea. I've been trying to figure out how to get my dog to hydrate ...

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Well I'll keep trying. The owner of the mom and dad seem to be really active based on their AKC record so maybe I'll be able to catch up with them while they do their circuit across the country. Oddly enough, two of his litter-mates are registered. If I do go through with a PAL, is the only differen...

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Chukar for revenge...

"They say you hunt chukar the first time for sport and for revenge every time after that."

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Just my two cents... My dog wears a Dogtra 2500T&B. While the wireless range on it is amazing, the beeper on the collar isn't that great. When my dog is about 100 yards away from me in desert brush and sage, I can't hear his locate beep. Thankfully my dog can still hear my whistle and came running b...

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If you don't get duplicate papers from the breeder or find the ones that came with the pup that the breeder sends with the pup the best you will be able to get from AKC is an ILP PAL after proof of spay/neuter those papers will allow you to do hunt tests agility and obedience I may have to do that....

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This is a prime example as to why you need to get the Reg papers at time of purchase if you don't & were lied to you are pretty much ---- out of luck!! I'm not saying everyone is dishonest but the one that is will cost you. Good Luck!! He was a rescue and I've been working through his old owner for...

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kninebirddog wrote:I don't find either dog you posted in the AKC data base

I tried to add them in my account as dogs of interest this is what I got back "No results were found that matched your search criteria. " on both dogs

so Not sure what to tell you

Oh boy... I wonder if that means it was shady...

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Call Teresa at AKC, 919-233-9767, and see if she can find if your dog's litter was registered. If not, good luck finding the guy. I called the AKC and they really didn't want to be any help at all. I'm suprised people allow them to get away with being so unhelpful. I didn't get Teresa, it was anoth...

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Does anyone know how to contact Marvin Mcguire? He bred my GSP and I'm trying to track down AKC numbers so I can get him registered.

If it helps any, I know his daddy is "Rosco Royal Comander Duke" and his mom is "Odettes Madam".

Thank you for the help.

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Do you use "Topo" maps on your hunts? I still keep one tucked away inside my vest, sealed in vinyl. to orient myself grouse hunting in new areas, along with aerial maps. Just curious. Or have you found a better way (GPS), or are you still "old school" like me? Just curious. Tom If you're not carryi...

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Its kind of amazing he can carry a duck in water missing a leg like that.

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Next the military wont be able to shoot lead either, just think of the damage being done to the environment! :roll: I don't see that happening anytime soon. Although it wouldn't suprise me if they greatly reduced using depleted uranium ammo. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14321787/ns/us_news-military/

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Where did you hear oe read that anti gunners had anything to do with lead poisoning? If that is where it is coming from they got to the fishing clubs and the tire weight companies too not to mention the paint companies. Not sure they aren't over doing the whole thing but I too would guess it will b...

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There are a lot of anti-gun people out there that have given up on legislating gun-control so now they're trying to use the agencies and other back door methods to restrict gun usage. The fact that they're using the Department of Fish and Game just makes me even more angry about what they're doing.

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mcbosco wrote:Yeah the small breeds do eat slow....

They also have smaller mouths.

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ok lemme rephrase this question a bit,I'm not spending a nickel on a starter pistol unless I have to and the only reason I would have to is if blanks would be detrimental to my perfectly functioning .22 revolver,does anyone know if there are any downsides to using blanks in a normal revolver,I was ...

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I took my dog out to a trial just to try and find a trainer. I've never worked with the hunting part of a dog before so I was looking for a Pro that I could hire for help. That's when I got an odd surprise... My GSP is a rescue dog, so he does have some abuse history, he was also neutered by the she...

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I had the same thing happen with my dog. He didn't actually bite me but his teeth came darn close and I wasn't even near the bone. I've basically resolved to never give him a real bone like that again. He behaves perfectly fine with a pig-ear or raw-hide bone and doesn't get snappy. I think part of ...

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My last bit of free advice is to spend money either at Huntsmith, Hickox or Perfection and follow one of their programs. I just checked Amazon and it wasn't very helpful. Huntsmith's video's are sold out and there's no reference to Hickox or Perfection for dog training. Are these serious trainers t...

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You just reminded of probably the more important thing. Look for a shotgun that takes choke tubes. They also make shotguns that take choke barrels but they're much more expensive to gather a set for. You'll want the different chokes for varying your shot pattern.

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Use smaller sized dog food. The smaller bites makes them take longer to slurp up and since they're already small, there's less of a chance it getting stuck on the way down.

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For pheasant and quail you can't go wrong with a 12ga. I know some people that like the smaller 20ga because its lighter than a 12ga. In California for bird hunting your not allowed more than 2+1 shells in your gun. If you have a O/U its not issue, with a pump or semi-auto you'll need to block the m...

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Try playing with a wing on a fish pole and see if you can get the dog excited by chasing it around. Praise him so he knows that you want him to find that wing. He may want to find it, he just doesn't know what he's stuppose to do with it. You can work on the Woah command. Also try using some wild bi...

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If its a family dog and your just leaving for the work day and you do play with him when you come back, you may have too big of a kennel. I discovered after my dog distroyed a hunk of carpet that he's much more behaved if he stays in his car kennal during my work hours instead of a large indoor kenn...

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If you have Netflix rent the movie "Gun dog". It talks about how to train your pointer. The instinct to point is defently there you just need to teach him the "woah" command. After that you can start working with him on a bird wing and fishing pole. You'll get him to flash point the wing and then co...

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Do you use "Topo" maps on your hunts? I still keep one tucked away inside my vest, sealed in vinyl. to orient myself grouse hunting in new areas, along with aerial maps. Just curious. Or have you found a better way (GPS), or are you still "old school" like me? Just curious. Tom I have the Garmin tr...

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I rescued a 1 year old GSP in Southern California. He's family gave him up because they moved to California and didn't have a yard for him. He did have some abuse in him background but after living with me for a couple of weeks he seems to have really mellowed out and is always happy to see me getti...

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