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At the top of the “Training” topic there is a thread called “Tips for hunt tests” which will have lots of compiled info for you. That being said, you can get the AKC rules and regs for the pointing dog hunt test off their website. Read up on that so you know what’s required at each level and how tes...

I think whether you train as a flusher or pointer is going to depend the dog's instincts and how you want to hunt. If you want a flusher, you can make a flusher, but if you want a pointer, you may be subject to what the dog's instincts tell it. There are some more experienced trainers here that coul...

It may be different up here in Minnesota, but I find timberdoodles in low areas. Usually they are alder choked bottoms or wet aspen coverts (really small aspen). What I've noticed is that I can find them all morning long in those areas from an hour after sun-up to about noon then they're gone. I thi...

cjhills wrote:You might want to think twice about shooting tweety birds for your dog in most states it is not legal. Migratory birds are protected by the US Fish and Wildlife...….Cj

I believe he doesn’t say what kind of bird, so let’s assume it’s an unprotected species like pigeons.

Selective breeding is selecting individuals within a breed or bloodline to attempt to improve a bloodline or a breed long term. Hybrid vigor comes from breeding genetically different breeds or species to improve performance in one generation. Vastly different......Cj Like I said, there is disagreem...

CJ, having raised cattle, including black baldies, I would say it’s quite selective breeding. The hardiness of the Hereford and the mother’s instincts of an angus. Plus the bone to muscle ratio of angus. Traits selectively bred to enhance. It’s the same process as early breeding that produced EPs, G...

Jon is no longer a member so there is no longer a need to respond to his thread.

Just a big dog. And hybrid vigor cannot occur when two breeds of dog are cross. Hybrid vigor only occurs when two species interbreed, ie. horses and donkeys. Dogs are all one species, canis lupus familiaris. Actually , that is not quite right. Hybrid vigor occurs between two different species , bre...

Just a big dog.

And hybrid vigor cannot occur when two breeds of dog are cross. Hybrid vigor only occurs when two species interbreed, ie. horses and donkeys. Dogs are all one species, canis lupus familiaris.

I’m in MN too. I’ve had black bears in my yard and the woods on my property. I don’t think about them in the woods. Other than a sow with cubs, most run away if you yell at them without even looking to see what made the noise. If you’re worried about sows/cubs, put a bell on your dog and that should...

Welcome to GDF! Congrats on the new puppy!

If you add your location to your profile it will help you find other locals in future posts.

Steve, I’m curious... why do you want the dog in that range? Does it have to do with steadiness or more to do with not wanting to bust brush from 100 yards (I know that feeling)? Trekmoor is right about pulling out to find more birds. A trick I’ve seen that may work is to bring a pigeon with in your...

Hal, I definitely agree. My comment about their appearance was more to do with that general "spaniel" look. But I agree the similarities start and stop there. I know in the past you've posted videos of spaniels working on GDF. Maybe if you had a video of a springer working a field, and a video of a ...

Kullboys, first, welcome to forum! Please take some time to also introduce yourself in the “A little about you..” thread under new members when you get a chance! I’m sure a lot of people can give you more detailed descriptions of each breed, but the similarities between those two breeds are mainly i...

Welcome to the forum!

2fieldspringers, welcome to the forum! I like, made a leap from springers to a Pointer (although I have both!). Hopefully this forum is as helpful to you as it was to me!

Ezzy, I wish you good health and want to thank you for all your contributions!

Thank you for the welcome, Sharon and fourseasons! GDF is a fantastic resource, and I'm happy to make a small contribution to keep things rolling! Also, I realized from fourseason's post that I've been here as long as I've been married so I hope both of those continue infinitely :lol: :lol: I may no...

I'd hate to see you leave the spaniel world, but it sounds like you have your mind made up on a DD. And between the DD and WPG, I think you'd have more choice of breeders with DD's. I've always heard they are good water dogs, even in cold temps, but I hardly seen any for waterfowling around here. Yo...

Jon, People either buy pigeons for training, which is one of the best training birds readily available, or they buy birds from a bird produce, such as a game farm. But apparently all you want to hunt is doves so get pigeons, aka rock doves. I'd suggest you catch/trap them yourself, but that may be t...

There's an interesting thing a guy I train with says: "I can solve any problem with his butt on the ground." He's a retriever guy and the "he" is his retriever, but in a way it makes sense. Not saying I agree, but yelling "here" to a dog that is on the other side of a busy highway is dangerous. A st...

My pointer is somewhere between 6-8 mph in the MN grouse woods and in the open she's 10-13 mph (average of course). Really depends on the day and cover though. And birds. I'd take 4 mph if it meant she was pointing lots of birds.

When training a force retrieve, the ear pinch or toe rope or what ever is the stimulus that causes the reaction, which is to grab the object. That is the only reaction at the ear pinch stage. Possibly a command to release. The dog knows nothing about hold or anything else it is all about grab the d...

Here it is from a psychological perspective... reinforcement increases behavior. Punishment reduces a behavior. Positive means adding a stimulus. Negative means you remove a stimulus. Positive reinforcement: adding a stimulus to increase behavior, such as a treat for sitting. Negative reinforcement...

Here it is from a psychological perspective... reinforcement increases behavior. Punishment reduces a behavior. Positive means adding a stimulus. Negative means you remove a stimulus. Positive reinforcement: adding a stimulus to increase behavior, such as a treat for sitting. Negative reinforcement:...

Just to clarify the law here in Minnesota, I'll quote from the hunting regulations: "No persons may allow their dog to chase or kill big game. Between January 1 and July 14, a dog observed wounding, killing, or pursuing in a way that endangers big game may be killed by any person....." Then it goes...

Just to clarify the law here in Minnesota, I'll quote from the hunting regulations: "No persons may allow their dog to chase or kill big game. Between January 1 and July 14, a dog observed wounding, killing, or pursuing in a way that endangers big game may be killed by any person....." Then it goes ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wg6kHiKOK3U

There. There is your historical hunting with a spaniel. Very creative. Don't even have to aim.

slistoe wrote:
mnaj_springer wrote:
Yesterday, one of my dogs ate my toddler's vomit off of the floor.
You said that like it was a bad thing. :roll:

I found it funny, but I wasn't there at the time. Then again, my wife was not as amused!

Don't forget the Field Bred Golden's, you will find many breeders are breeding dogs with shorter stature and hair for the field. They are hard driving, fast with lots of style and can run all day long... :mrgreen: Yes, the shorter coat, the better for me. Then again I might just go for a black Lab....

Jon: You are aware of what else the dog licks be fore he licks your face, aren't you? Also he has probably ate poop and whatever rotten things he could find before he licked your mouth . Might not be the healthiest thing to do. Or maybe it is.....Cj So true! My dogs are disgusting! Yesterday, one o...

Jon, I'll give it to you. I actually like this discussion. Good job! (sincerely!) I'll add another piece to the conversation. One thing that hasn't been mentioned that should be is that the majority of the country supports hunting (as a general concept), as long as the word "trophy" is left out of t...

Jon, do you ever watch The Office? Have you seen that episode which mentions that Creed has a blog that Ryan set up for him? ....Yeah, someone should do that for you.

I too have one. The "gun rests" are useless. If you bend over with shells in the side pockets, they fall out. Waist straps are way too long. It is a very comfortable vest. The mesh pocket on the shoulder strap is good for an e collar transmitter. I wonder if mine is different. The shell pockets hav...

Ok. So I said in another thread that I would review this product at the end of the season. Well it's not the end of the season, but I feel I've used it enough to give a serviceable review for people interested in this. So here it is! I’ve only had this vest for one season but I put a fair amount of ...

I have the ALPS X Upland Vest, so it's more like a backpack than a vest... here's what I carry for my 2-3 hour hunts: Dog stuff: 32 oz of water, leash, & first-aid kit Hunting stuff: ammo, license, GPS, & whistles Survival stuff: firestarter, strike anywhere matches, cell phone, & multi-tool (leathe...

Make America safe. Repeal the 14th? By executive order? Really? Do we really believe that we can continue having 40,000 gun deaths a year and three or four mass shootings a month? I don't think so. Good guys with a gun obviously don't work. Eventually laws will be passed restricting guns. Problem i...

Make America safe. Repeal the 14th? By executive order? Really? Do we really believe that we can continue having 40,000 gun deaths a year and three or four mass shootings a month? I don't think so. Good guys with a gun obviously don't work. Eventually laws will be passed restricting guns. Problem i...

I know the majority of people on this site won't agree with me....but I think this is a terrible initial post. We have WAY too few gun laws in this country. The idea of softening them is ludicrous. We have far more gun crime than all other wealthy industrialized countries because we have more guns ...

cjhills..... sounds like you need to do some turkey hunting! If that's not your cup of tea, I can do it for you!! I've had some pretty good luck around Aitkin!

In all seriousness, I'm not disagreeing with you. Like I said, I am using this thread to learn/observe.

If you mean a lot of Grouse where I live maybe your just better than I am. I am sure you can walk farther and faster. All the grouse hunters I know and DNR people think the numbers are down around here. If you mean where you live,you only needed to go a little farther north from here last winter to...

I have to disagree with Warrior on Sharpies. I chased them a lot in North Dakota and found them in groups of 30 to 50 a lot. When in the large groups they will spot you and bust from 150 yards away. But when in small groups they hold tighter. Huns will almost always be in a covey during hunting seas...

I have some simple questions about a trip coming up. 1) How can I tell the difference between california quail and mountain quail. 2) What about Hungarians and sharpies These are all new species for me. I know I will learn out in the field but don't want to have to pass up a bunch of coveys before ...

Been out quite a few times lately. It seems like you have to get north of the turkey's to find many grouse. Also seems like the population is better in areas that have had more snow the last few winters. Deer are doing well though......Cj So I am inferring that you suspect there has been lack of wi...

Been out quite a few times lately. It seems like you have to get north of the turkey's to find many grouse. Also seems like the population is better in areas that have had more snow the last few winters. Deer are doing well though......Cj So I am inferring that you suspect there has been lack of wi...

Brine the de-boned skinned breasts as already mentioned to clean them up - ~40 minutes will do. (Save the legs for another recipe.) Then, marinate them in a teriyaki-type sauce or make your own with soy sauce, some fresh ground ginger, a clove of garlic and a few drops of lemon juice - 24 hours is ...

Congrats !! to come , and good thing you stayed home.If the baby had come, you'd have never been forgiven for going hunting on that day. :) Thanks Sharon. She's feeling better but fingers crossed we can wait another week or so, that way we can stick with our regular doctor for a "full-term" birth.

When you feel safe in the field with all the other hunters carrying a loaded gun and being mentally capable of making the right decisions that may well involve your life or death, you probably made the right decision as far as lull fledged hunting. If the just want to walk along that can be much so...

Alright, since you insist, here goes: I have lots of kids myself (4) so I speak from considerable experience; firearms and tiny children do not mix. Period. When in the field with a loaded gun, that gun, your field of fire, you awareness of same, that's everything you should be focused on. Having a...

From a father of 4, incl. 3 girls, 2 1/2 is too young, especially if you are going to do any shooting. If I need to explain why shooting firearms around a baby is a bad idea, well, I won't bother. I would never take a baby, and that's what she is, hunting. If I ever went on a hunt where some bozo b...

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