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Is he from strong hunting lines? V's are sometimes very slow to mature. Also, many do not handle pressure well at all. Are you "whoaing" him at all near birds? That can shut some dogs down totally. V's can be difficult to work with unless they have a super hard bird drive (and many do not). Taking i...

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A crate is your best friend when raising a pup. She'll eventually use it as a den and if she ever has to be crated (vet's office, emergencies, kennels, etc.) then she'll be comfortable with one. If she seems to be peeing a lot more than would be normal, please check her for a UTI - a female dogs' pl...

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I know that Jon at Perfection Kennel has successfully trained many rescues (including a pit in the last couple of months) to be something of a bird dog. He is currently helping me with a rescue Pointer pup. I think that you could possibly work on the dog IF the dog has interest in birds. If I was yo...

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at 4 months old, my Pointer pup ate 6 cups of puppy per day. Nothing wrong with him or the food, he just needed that much. At a year and a half, he's around 5 cups per day (in two feedings of course). Your pup might just take a bit more.

RoostersMom

Just be consistent with his field commands. Nothing else needed. He might need a refresher on the potty training if he's been in a kennel at the trainer's place. That's all.

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I don't play tug of war with my pups - I do with some of my adult dogs. I do see the pups play with the other dogs that way though. I don't know if there is any basis on the "wives tale" that says it creates hardmouth - but since I don't know, I err on the cautious side. When she is bringing back th...

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A lab sounds like it'll fit your lifestyle well. The single cheapest cost (averaged through the lifetime of the dog) is the purchase price. Hip dysplasia, elbows going out, eyes failing are all significant problems in the Labrador retriever breed. Go to a breeder that does all the health clearances ...

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Odyssey kennels had Sam St. Max and they have Odyssey's Perfect Traveler now, I'm not sure If Charlie has finished is bench title (but if he hasn't, he will) - he is a bird dog. So was Sam.

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The quickest way to get them to come in for you at a certain time is to put them with another female - their cycles will often bring another dog in.

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No point in going to the vet after 48 hours anyway, they can't stitch it up at that point. Just keep an eye on it for infection - and if you're super concerned, just keep a running temp on your dog and if her temp goes up, then off you go to the vet. I usually keep a selection of antibiotics at home...

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How about a pup from the same dogs your pup is from, or a similar litter? The chances of getting one "just like him" are actually higher if you go back to the original line than if you breed him yourself. It's a ladies choice world out there, tons of nice stud dogs and owners of females can be very ...

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I have had luck with fostering other dogs during these periods but having multiple dogs now, it isn't as much of a big deal with them when one passes. When I've had two and lost one, I have found that fostering does seem to help, keeps the focus on the new dog and almost relieves the pressure for th...

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Pike (800x533).jpg I have seen a couple of pups off of Four Rivers Commander, and really liked them. I think he is a Sinbad son. I don't know if your looking for more of an outcross than that. I have a Four Rivers Commander pup - he works big... and he is big - huge in fact! Tall drink of water. Lo...

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Leaving a pup with his littermates has nothing to do with weaning at all. It has very little to do with nutrition. It's all about proper dog to dog socialization. The pup learns A LOT from 6 weeks to 10 weeks from his littermates, things like bite inhibition, how to read body language (of other dogs...

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If everyone else picks up their puppies at 6 weeks, what good will it do to wait two more weeks ? The puppy will be all by itself anyway. That's why I said if he has littermates or a dam to be around in my post. Hopefully he can talk the breeder into keeping the pups a bit longer. It is absolutely ...

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I will second what Ezzy said. NO way you pick up a puppy at 6 weeks old - that's even illegal in most states (it is in Missouri for example) 8 weeks is the bare minimum and like Ezzy says - 10 weeks is the preferred age to pick up a pup. That's an entire month later than the breeder wants to mess wi...

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Aslowhiteguy wrote:
shags wrote:
Those pillows are awesome, too bad they don't have setters on 'em.
Yeah. Then those of us with good taste could enjoy them too.

But the cockleburs would then stick to the pillows~

RoostersMom

Do a bit of research on Nocardia and keep the symptoms in your mind as you hunt your dog throughout the year. This is a real problem and can be a killer for sure. Just keep in mind that a cough may be more than just a cough sometimes.

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So one week from today I get to go pick her up. Her name is going to be Specter. I found it appropriate with her moms name being Ghost. My co-workers have been telling me I am picking her up too early. I will be picking her up at 6 weeks and 3 days old. Should I tell the breeder I want to wait long...

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Thanks everyone for the replies! I Don't think he is abusing my dog at all. I called yesterday to ask and the trainer said he has come full circle, he said all around tucker just seems happier. I don't know if he just thought he got abandoned ( he is definitely my dog and he knows it and he has alw...

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If it was me, the dog would come home with me. Not because the pro is abusing the dog (no indication of that) but because the dog is not thriving there. He's loosing weight and acting scared. Doesn't sound like something I want to continue. He might do better with another trainer - and you may just ...

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It's my sister and the other folks from the committee riding out. I hardly ever get any of me, because I've always got the camera! It was a lot of fun - though hot. I know when I get into this, it'll be cold and wet sometimes, but this weekend was darn near perfect (but a bit hot in the 80's during ...

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Way to go!

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IMG_5103 (1024x683).jpg The road goes on forever and the party never ends......(Robert Earl Keen). I am just having a great time with these field trials so far. Been in the color pretty good, which is just an added bonus to meeting all these great people! Ran my own dog this weekend and she did exc...

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Our pup broke hers at about 3 months. It is absolutely CRITICAL that you keep the dog under control. They can quickly jump up or down, turn too fast, etc. I know crate rest sucks (I had one dog on crate rest for almost 5 months) - but in the end, it's best for the dog. We did buy some crazy dog puzz...

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I anticipate he'll be running the joint inside of 2 months. He sure is a looker!

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First off, it's an Akita - a dog well known for stubbornness and very likely to have dog aggressive tendencies. Any collar correction used to break up or prevent fights often causes the dog getting the shock to aggressively attack the other dog. Don't ask how I know this, we'll just say I've learned...

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I have refrained from playing tug with young puppies, but I do it with my older dogs now. I don't know if there is any credence to the theory that it might make them harder-mouthed or hard to get a bird from in the future, so I've "played it safe." I do play, rough-house, wrestle, chase, play fetch,...

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Exactly what CJ said with an added emphasis - do not EVER give the dog a command you cannot enforce. NEVER say here or come if you cannot make him do it (either via checkcord or ecollar). All you teach him from repeating and not reinforcing is how to ignore commands. Sounds like a very bright pup th...

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Try a brake fast bowl or just put rocks or tennis balls in her food dish so she slows down.

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What Mark said....but, you should get one anyway! Your license fees help the state manage lands you hunt or train on plus bring in matching federal dollars and grants to the state! Plus, I bet you'd feel more comfortable if you had a license and had taken hunter safety classes (ours in MO are really...

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I wouldn't shoot wild flushes, only birds that a dog has pointed and handled correctly. It's not about shooting and killing birds this first year (really, ever) so you'll have to be really controlled if you want a dog that is steady. If you don't care that he bumps birds or chases then you can shoot...

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Scott: Get your vet in touch with Pat McInteer immediately! Do not waste time trying other remedies - this can be a life or death situation. I've had one dog who lost 2/3 of a lung and we almost lost her twice during this "nocardia" deal, this was several years ago for us - 9 days in intensive care ...

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Get to one of the clinics this coming spring - it will be worth it. You learn a ton at those deals, way more than you can get from just the DVD.

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I like Bill's response. I too, have wanted to take my dog home much more than others who have placed above her/him that day. At then end of the day, I'm glad I've got what I've got and I wouldn't take some of those other dogs (champion or not) if you tied a hundred dollar bill to their collar and ha...

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I'm fingers-crossed for young Nova. She is my sister's dog and should have a good run. Great little birddog. She runs this morning.

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You only use the word WHEN THE DOG BREAKS. Not as a "preventative measure" for "just in case she might not stand." I wouldn't use the command until the dog starts to move, then you give the command for the behavior you want her to exhibit. I won't use "sit" for a dog that is already sitting, just li...

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Looks like an awesome time had by all. Here's to hoping I could run a dog there next year!

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I teach WHOA the Perfection Kennel way - totally away from birds at first and then adding birds to proof the dog's understanding of the command. You can use "whoa" to get a dog to back another dog if need be. You can use whoa to keep a dog from chasing the bird and to keep him steady through the sho...

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Yep, They eventually grow out of it. It's either excitement or submissiveness if she doesn't have a physical problem with incontinence. I've had a few fosters that exhibit this behavior. You really do need to show no emotion - no excitement, no stress, no reason for her to be acting submissive or ov...

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GSP - you can run him in AKC hunt tests if you get him an ILP or PAL designation. I've registered several dogs from the shelter through that program and gone on to hunt test two of them. If you enjoy the hunt tests then you can likely run the dog. You'll just claim it as a GSP and register it that w...

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Buy a finished dog that is about 4-6 years old. With a one year old child, your training time will be limited. Get one that has been around kids--maybe a dog that didn't trial as well as the breeder wanted or someone that is getting out of the game. As far as the mess, any dog is going to track dir...

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My trainer saw 6 while at Summer Camp this year in ND. One right under the horses that I got to witness firsthand. About a 4 footer. So glad I got my series of snakebite vaccines prior to sending my dog!

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We're doing the same in Missouri using dove hunting as a tool to get more novice hunters out there. We had 6 fields this year (Quail Forever/Pheasants Forever did 4, NWTF did 2) on private land - so you can have multiple hunts and not shut down an entire public land field just for our hunts. We work...

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Rich,

I don't have an specifics, but I do hear from Jon Hann (Perfection Kennels) that the birds are in good numbers in the Dakotas this year - at least that's what he's seeing at Summer Camp.

Elsa

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We run the dogs off of bikes as well but I'm trying to rig up an ATV roading system for the dog. I would say that you're a bit behind if you're trying to get the dog in shape for this season - you'll need at least 3 months of conditioning for the dog to be in top form.

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If the dog has access to water and is climate controlled (you wouldn't do this if it was crazy freezing or too hot) then why would that be a problem? Also, how would anyone know the dog was in there - it's not like you'd leave him visible (I covered my crate). I also worked at a conservation organiz...

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Do it now and she'll be fine for season. Mine (a five year old GSP) took about a month total in recovery before she was back to the same physical condition as before the spay. She could have hunted though at about 3 weeks out. I was running her again after the stitches came out and it took about 2 w...

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Do you live somewhere warm? Housebreaking in the winter sucks :lol: Ask me how I know.... I'm the opposite Karen, I love a winter pup. However, I do take the pup to work with me in his crate (because it's not too hot) which makes it way easier than driving back and forth home to let pup out. Howeve...

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FF won't fix a dog that won't comply with the "here" command. If your dog is already retrieving (picking the bird up and holding it until you praise and take it away) then you just need to work on the "here" or "come." Sounds like you just have to brush up on that one. A solid recall will prevent th...

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