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AzDoggin

I agree with you - I'm sure it's an age/experience thing. Wondering, when you've taken him out before, was there scent or a dummy or a planted bird 100% of the time? If so, the dog is expecting to find game every time, and hasn't yet learned that it isn't that easy...and when you haven't planted any...

AzDoggin

It is "hold" and "fetch". That's all. No fancy titles and nothing but force breaking( or conditioned retrieve). 2 separate videos Yep. Believe this is the one: http://www.gundogsupply.com/tritpariiiho.html I got it the other day, and agree it is very straightforward. Have heard the same from others...

AzDoggin

Those Arizona quail are supposed to be a lot harder than our valley quail up here. The dog hit's a big covey up here and they don't hold much, they are to spread out. When the flush they separate and then you get the singles and they hold well. Don the singles do tend to hold better here too depend...

AzDoggin

Thanks guys for the advice I will keep taking her out and exposing her to wild Quail and let her learn on her own... Compared to those big pigeons - the Gambel's quail are "bleep" birds to your pup!! Presuming she's gun broke, if she so much as pauses before a pounce once, I'd be tempted to shoot a...

AzDoggin

At least one of you needs to be committed to the responsibility of owning a dog, never mind a high energy dog like a Britt. I'm sure every person on this site is busy, but some are making time right now just trying to help. It's something that's in your bones or it isn't and frankly it doesn't soun...

AzDoggin

Dont know. Here is a link to him. It is zeke. I am wondering if he is more show dog than field http://www.thunderhillkennels.com/Thunderhill_Kennels/GWP_At_Stud.html Jeff Paulus is very well respected among wirehair folks. If he says the dog hunts, then the dog hunts. That said, you stated that you...

AzDoggin

reba wrote:A dog that age (6 months) should be crate trained, so put her in her crate.

Yep. An active pup needs to be in the crate more than out when in the house. Of course, needs lots of outlets outside...

AzDoggin

now in pa we have coyotes and we have watch our small pups very close as some yotes are getting very bold. heck i had yote in my yard at 10 am on sunday morning. There was a documentary a while back investigating a fatality - seems like it was in Canada. A pack of coyotes over many years had interb...

AzDoggin

Elkhunter wrote:
AzDoggin wrote:
Elkhunter wrote:Anyone who knows me knows that my dogs live the good life.
Apparently, your reputation hasn't quite gone national yet?
I need a publicist!

I'm sure that's it. Should be a few available about mid-November!

AzDoggin

Elkhunter wrote:Anyone who knows me knows that my dogs live the good life.

Apparently, your reputation hasn't quite gone national yet?

AzDoggin

For steadying I like to get them whoa broke. Then I put them on a barrel and make them stand up there. Then while he is whoa'ed on the barrel I will take some pigeons, usuallay tied on a string and fly them around the dog. If he lunges kick the barrel out fom under him and hang him for just a secon...

AzDoggin

Cajun Casey, you are right, I cannot cite studies regarding the use of laser pointers and the development of obsessive behaviour in dogs.. You just described my son's Border Collie's behavior. We are pretty sure the previous owners played the "chase the flashlight beam" with him. Any reflection and...

AzDoggin

Benelli - another consideration could be a treadmill. It would be a way to get your dog some exercise in any weather. Once trained, you just fasten his leash on there and he's good for a while. Some dogs really enjoy it.

AzDoggin

Jim, I can't explain why, but often times getting a dog staunch on stop to flush translates to staunch on point too. My guess is that the dog knows a pointed bird could fly, and knows he is to stay put if it does. One advantage to STF is that any pressure you are using is on flying birds, not scente...

AzDoggin

Good for you, jimbo - you may have found a diamond in the rough there. I don't disagree with codym's post. I know of many folks who work on stop to flush (and shot) as a means of staunching up the dog on point, too. articles: http://4imgs.com/1028/pdf/Equalizer.pdf http://dobbsdogs.com/library/point...

AzDoggin

"Bitches leave stitches."

AzDoggin

He's a leggy one. Built like a greyhound. Looks like he's gonna have a motor!

AzDoggin

Ms. Cage wrote: My dogs yelp when a grouse trees.

That's too funny. "Hey, no fair - you are supposed to stay on the ground!"

AzDoggin

Hard to beat a wirehair/DD for your needs as well. You've got an excellent wirehair breeder right down the road from you: http://www.griffsgrasslandkennel.com/

Honestly, in addition to an internet survey, I think you'll be much happier with your choice if you get out and see the dogs.

AzDoggin

A well know old horse trainer is famous for saying "Make the right thing easy" For the most part, our animals work for praise, set up the conditions where they pretty much can;t do it wrong, so they automatically do the right thing and get praised for it. Makes training a lot easier!!! That's good ...

AzDoggin

My 6 month GSP is really pissing me off, I will let her out and I go out with her she takes off, so far she doesn't go very far just into the neighbors yards and stuff but I don't want her to do it. She knows " here" but she just looks at me and takes off. Really gets under my skin. Eventually she ...

AzDoggin

Guys - I saw with my own eyes, the definitive answer to this dilemma. A gent I knew had a GSP he had trained to take a single forward step when on point and then...to resume pointing. Joe could walk Inky in on a tight sitting bird...one step at a time until the bird flushed. I wish I could tell you...

AzDoggin

Awesome looking dog and great story rkappes!

If it happened that way, I'd have no problem with a mixed breed. It's what the dog can do in and out of the field that matters.

After all, most Americans are of "mixed ancestry" and it seems to work OK.

AzDoggin

I bought it last November. :( Someone has recommended the Collar Clinic in Michigan; that would definately be closer than California. Apparently the manul says the battery will last 2 years. This friend had the circuit board burn out. ?? From your posts, I gathered that you've been happy with the f...

AzDoggin

Might look at this DVD: http://www.davewalkerdogs.com/videos.htm

AzDoggin

Semi-retired (now work 4 days a week). Psychologist currently working in geriatrics.

AzDoggin

Sharon, just for reference - how long has the collar been in service?

Keep us posted on the outcome, will ya?

AzDoggin

Good lookin' pup!!

AzDoggin

Hey Bill, one thing we've also decided is that humans put more limits on the dogs than necessary at times. Sometimes we underestimate the skills and behaviors that dog is capable of. I'm honestly not surprised that dogs are capable of serving in pointing AND flushing roles. They are some amazing cri...

AzDoggin

Ghosted3 wrote:Imo, best looking Lew I have ever seen, great looking pup! Glad to hear he is coming along well for you.

Corry

Same here! Good lookin' pup!

AzDoggin

I would guess a person would only want to train this on a mature dog that is very trainable, and already staunch in every way. To me, it would take a pretty special dog at an advanced state of training to perform point and flush as well. Not all dogs ever get there, right?

AzDoggin

when we went to south dakota we brought a flat of chicken noodle soup, and we would heat it up and mix it in with the dog food in the morning to warm them up. Also, peanut butter on wheat bred for a snack when you are out in the field. I usually throw a insta-coldpack in my vest just incase one of ...

AzDoggin

Don I know you are not in it for the $$, but it's common for photographers to take pictures at all sorts of events and charge a fair price for prints. Heck, even if you charged $5 for a digital copy sent to their email, most folks would think it was well worth it. I know I would... As Ultra implied ...

AzDoggin

Very cool.

AzDoggin

benelli wrote:A tired dog is a happy dog.

Yup. Applies to kids, too.

AzDoggin

Can't disagree with the good folks above. Did come across this article by accident just now: http://dobbsdogs.com/library/pointing/pdj21.html

AzDoggin

I am pretty excited. Bought a place out in Vail, Arizona and move in around the first week of December :D Hey congrats! If the rains are good, you have an opportunity for the quail triple crown down there (Mearns, Scaled, Gambels). That is Coue's deer country too, and just beautiful country in gene...

AzDoggin

gittrdonebritts wrote:Former Taliban Hunter for the USMC now i train and groom dogs.

Thank you for your service, gittrdone! If I wasn't such an old fart, I'd have been right in there with you. That is most definitely a worthwhile mission.

AzDoggin

You got the color right, murph, but wouldn't Nebraska look better on the back?

We owe you BIGTIME after last year, by the way. Looking forward to Saturday...

AzDoggin

What training method are you following?

Style on point/birds is the LAST skill you develop in most methods.

AzDoggin

NIce Job, kb!!!!

Pretty slick taking them out to the thick cover.

Spinone:

A couple lines for ya:

"It's an investment, honey. Guns keep their value."

"Yes I have most of the guns I need, but not nearly as many as I want."

Good luck.

AzDoggin

Try these: plans: http://gundogforum.com/resources/RemoteLauncherPlans.pdf additional/alternative instructions: http://www.oknavhda.com/images/RemoteLauncher.pdf Also - if you don't need the distance, it would be easy to run a string from a "kick cage" that you could pull from, say, 50 feet or so an...

AzDoggin

Stained and sealed concrete is hard to beat - as long as you don't have a lot of cracks in the pad., because it will show the cracks. Check out industrial places like grocery stores, Home Depot, etc. You'll see polished, sealed concrete (sometimes stained, sometimes not). It can be easily wet-mopped...

AzDoggin

Put the guns away and get her in the field and finding, chasing, or whatever she wants to do with birds. Maybe in a couple of months you will be able to start carrying a gun again but will likely be longer. Your trainer shooting over her, knowing she was shy just made the problem worse and it will ...

AzDoggin

what you are describing comes across to me like the dog has no idea why these loud blasts are being shot over him and views the blast as a punishment i would back way off and get the dog birdy and get the dog to think about the sound means getting birds maybe get with someone that has experience wi...

AzDoggin

well, if my memory is correct,the esteemed fuzznut who frequents (and promotes) this board has bred or owned 7 (or maybe more) DC plus quite a few FC, AFC, MH, genuinely topnotch hunting dogs ..and goodness knows what else. If you believe "versatile" means excellent performance in many areas,I doub...

AzDoggin

They are all in here, IMO. http://www.wirehairalliance.com/index.cfm/breeders/ Of course, then you have their German German brethren: http://www.vdd-gna.org/breeders/ Sort of depends on what you want, IMO - what and how you hunt. There is quite a range in GWP's, from horseback trial dogs (less numer...

AzDoggin

ultracarry wrote: BTW the pet shop sold them for 550...

Still a steal - they didn't know what they had either.

AzDoggin

Yep. The male was purchased by a woman from a reputable breeder and the female was also purchased as a pet by the same lady. Even though the female was sold as a pet only she bred the two every time she came into season. She couldn't sell the pups for $150 so she consigned them to a pet shop. Wife ...

AzDoggin

Pet shop bought by ex wife...I never wanted her and she was a gift. I guess its just luck. PET SHOP seriously? I thought Kimber had a pretty decent pedigree???? No? Edit. Just looked at her ped. http://www.perfectpedigrees.com/4genview.php?id=2846 What the heck was that pup doing in a pet shop?

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