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by Knightfarms
Sun Feb 19, 2012 7:06 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: Little brag from a newb
Replies: 8
Views: 2790

Little brag from a newb

We packed up the dogs and drove 10 hours to TN this weekend to play dogs at the Percy Priest wildlife grounds; they are gorgeous! Cooper had a great open puppy run and handled beautifully. We won that class to max out his open puppy points. Our debut run in Derby was a big flop because he took off a...
by Knightfarms
Tue Feb 14, 2012 4:44 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Entered a puppy in the walk puppy
Replies: 30
Views: 7529

Re: Entered a puppy in the walk puppy

To sum it up, you walk around and hope your pup stays running out ahead of you. You will likely run a shortened version of the gun dog course; it's all a field trial. The advice I got before my field trial was to shut up and let the dog do its job- in other words, let her run. I only holler a bit wh...
by Knightfarms
Tue Feb 14, 2012 4:02 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: training pics part II
Replies: 44
Views: 8634

Re: training pics part II

This one is from a few weeks ago at a friends' house: http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u336/Knightfarms/0e35a822-1.jpg This one is from today. The wind was not cooperating, but he still found his bird. Please excuse the lack of light, we don't see the sun too much in the winter here in Cleveland; ...
by Knightfarms
Thu Feb 09, 2012 11:21 am
Forum: Events
Topic: 2/17-2/19 Weim Club of TN Valley Trial- LaVernge, TN
Replies: 6
Views: 2812

Re: 2/17-2/19 Weim Club of TN Valley Trial- LaVernge, TN

It's getting closer...
by Knightfarms
Thu Feb 09, 2012 10:28 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Tips for Hunt Tests
Replies: 90
Views: 200993

Re: Tips for Hunt Tests

Rick just finished a SH, the dog only got 3 JH legs. He went into Sr and got 4 legs, went into JH and got the last leg which finished both titles...............He did it after he asked Gary if it would work.... How come he went back and finished the junior title when the senior title is a higher le...
by Knightfarms
Wed Feb 08, 2012 3:57 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: whoa help
Replies: 4
Views: 1166

Re: whoa help

Whoa is a command independent of birds and pointing... that's the best advice I've been told.
Until you can bet your house on the dog planting all 4 feet and sticking in many situations, including running, then don't use whoa around birds.
by Knightfarms
Tue Feb 07, 2012 1:52 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Beer?
Replies: 185
Views: 69586

Re: Beer?

gripper39 wrote:Leinenkugels summer shandy in the summer time when it is in season. But a cold coors light can get the job done.
+1
Summer Shady ice cold is excellent
by Knightfarms
Sun Feb 05, 2012 11:31 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Tri tronics collar help
Replies: 3
Views: 951

Tri tronics collar help

I have 2 sets of Pro 200 XL (I think) : collar and receiver. These are the ones you turn on by setting the dial to 0 and pushing the red button. Before I send them both in to the collar clinic, maybe you all can help with one or the other: I have a fully charged transmitter, and a fully charged coll...
by Knightfarms
Sat Feb 04, 2012 2:50 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Beer?
Replies: 185
Views: 69586

Re: Beer?

Blue Moon for me.

Great Lakes Brewery just put out an Irish ale that's nice, too.
by Knightfarms
Wed Feb 01, 2012 6:39 am
Forum: Events
Topic: 2/17-2/19 Weim Club of TN Valley Trial- LaVernge, TN
Replies: 6
Views: 2812

Re: 2/17-2/19 Weim Club of TN Valley Trial- LaVernge, TN

I know you'll be there Art :lol: (he's my pup's breeder)
Looking forward to meeting Rick.

Anyone else?????
by Knightfarms
Mon Jan 30, 2012 9:04 am
Forum: Training
Topic: To treat or not to treat
Replies: 10
Views: 3303

Re: To treat or not to treat

She's pretty young, and likely just confused about what you want her to do. I treat for "here" when they are that little. Other than that, I'm hoping they pee outside most of the time. :)
by Knightfarms
Mon Jan 30, 2012 8:56 am
Forum: Events
Topic: 2/17-2/19 Weim Club of TN Valley Trial- LaVernge, TN
Replies: 6
Views: 2812

2/17-2/19 Weim Club of TN Valley Trial- LaVernge, TN

We're driving down for the field trial that weekend, and was wondering if anyone else is going to that one. I love meeting new people, and putting faces to screen names :D
by Knightfarms
Tue Jan 24, 2012 10:53 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: How do you label your stuff?
Replies: 12
Views: 3420

Re: How do you label your stuff?

I have a lot of stuff that is bright PINK! No one really wants to steal it.... but if the do, it's obvious! +1 I could rock the pink. :) And my dad has an engraver. I used it to write my kids' names on their new fishing poles this summer... might have to go snag that. P-touch labels stick well? I h...
by Knightfarms
Mon Jan 23, 2012 3:43 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: How do you label your stuff?
Replies: 12
Views: 3420

Re: How do you label your stuff?

I knew I could count on you guys... I think I'm too much of a twit and leave my stuff around sometimes, that's why I want to label it. That, and when EVERYONE seemingly has the same stuff; it's good to know whose is whose :)
by Knightfarms
Mon Jan 23, 2012 3:17 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: How do you label your stuff?
Replies: 12
Views: 3420

How do you label your stuff?

I am acquiring quite a collection of crap in order to train this dog and go to trials, etc :D ... Seeing as there is a lot of mud, rain, and snow involved, the typical sticker label isn't going to cut it. How do you label stuff so you're not spending and arm and leg on brass tags but not re-writing ...
by Knightfarms
Sun Jan 01, 2012 3:57 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Added one to the string....
Replies: 23
Views: 7722

Re: Added one to the string....

She's beautiful! Congratulations and good luck.
by Knightfarms
Sat Dec 31, 2011 10:26 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Good deal on Astro 320 handheld
Replies: 8
Views: 1525

Re: Good deal on Astro 320 handheld

I just got my unit and collar off amazon for $539 vs. Cabellas $650 and they didn't have them in stock.
by Knightfarms
Fri Dec 30, 2011 12:22 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Greatest hunt ever
Replies: 3
Views: 1387

Re: Greatest hunt ever

The dog has had some training, don't get me wrong, but by yours truly. He's by no means a miracle dog! And he busted just as many birds as he pointed. I forgot my check cord too, so the pup had free run. I have slowly been breaking him steady to wing and shot, and was happy he held for the 4 birds t...
by Knightfarms
Fri Dec 30, 2011 10:01 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Greatest hunt ever
Replies: 3
Views: 1387

Greatest hunt ever

No, not really. But I wanted to spark everyone's interest and look at my pictures :D We went on a morning hunt at Elk Ridge Game farm, a preserve about 2hours southwest of where we live. The dog and 2 guys had never been hunting before, and I'd never been upland hunting. 8 pheasants were thrown out,...
by Knightfarms
Thu Dec 29, 2011 4:18 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Ohio people: license question.
Replies: 7
Views: 1801

Re: Ohio people: license question.

And just in case anyone was wondering... even though I had no gun and no way to shoot anything, because I was out with the intention of hunting, I did indeed need a license.
by Knightfarms
Thu Dec 29, 2011 4:00 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Ohio people: license question.
Replies: 7
Views: 1801

Re: Ohio people: license question.

It was super fun! A comedy of errors but both boys got birds, dog worked well. I'm u/l-ing photos now... Look for a new post in a few minutes.

Elk Ridge Farms is for sure a nice place to go, and great people.
by Knightfarms
Tue Dec 27, 2011 5:00 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Ohio people: license question.
Replies: 7
Views: 1801

Re: Ohio people: license question.

I put in a call to them before I posted on here.

I took the hunter safety course and can get a hunting license, but if I don't need to because I won't be hunting, then I'll spend my $30 on birds :)

I have no desire to try to shoot, I'll be busy enough trying to keep track of the dog :)
by Knightfarms
Tue Dec 27, 2011 6:08 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Ohio people: license question.
Replies: 7
Views: 1801

Ohio people: license question.

We are finally going to take the pup out hunting on Thursday at Elk Ridge Preserve- thank you to everyone for your suggestions and we'll see how it goes :)

I'm going with my brother and hubby to handle the dog, no gun or shooting for me- do I also need to buy a hunting license for Ohio?
by Knightfarms
Sun Dec 25, 2011 9:11 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Got a Garmin 320!!!! Need tips and tricks
Replies: 5
Views: 1651

Got a Garmin 320!!!! Need tips and tricks

My husband managed to surprize me for the first time in 15 years with a new Garmin 320 and DC40 collar. I'm so excited as we're taking the pup hunting for the first time this week; it'll be a bit of a piece of mind for me :) Any tips and tricks that you know that you might want to share would be gre...
by Knightfarms
Sun Dec 18, 2011 6:46 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Satin Balls Feeding
Replies: 9
Views: 4533

Re: Satin Balls Feeding

Satin Balls put weight on fairly quickly. As far as your dog goes... pick an amount and feed it for 10 days. 1. If after 10 days, she is still too thin for your liking, increase slightly. 2. If she's right where you want her, then I would decrease the amount your giving her to provide a maintenance ...
by Knightfarms
Fri Dec 09, 2011 6:38 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: pheasant hunting on public land in Ohio
Replies: 11
Views: 6505

Re: pheasant hunting on public land in Ohio

Thanks for the info! I contacted Elk Ridge just now to see if they have something open for the week after Christmas; I think my boys (hubby, brother, and dad) are finally ready to get off their a$$es and go out. Silly boys. Where is the place on 534? I train out at crooked creek out on 534, between ...
by Knightfarms
Thu Dec 08, 2011 12:18 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pictures of our trial grounds and a few braces
Replies: 9
Views: 2991

Re: Pictures of our trial grounds and a few braces

Holy cow. I'm jealous!!!! I'm a newb to the whole field trialing game, but the 4 sets of grounds I competed at were nothing like the ones pictured. I've had to get over the fact that once I let my pup go, that it'll be a little while before I see him again. I remember the first time I sent him out, ...
by Knightfarms
Tue Nov 29, 2011 10:36 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: An animal's value. Ethics perspective.
Replies: 109
Views: 20829

Re: An animal's value. Ethics perspective.

gonehuntin' wrote:You fellers is too deep for me. A dog's just a "bleep" dog and he better do two things: not bite the hand that feeds him and do what I command him to do. Around my house, the dog is not a part of the democracy.
+1
by Knightfarms
Tue Nov 29, 2011 10:28 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dog Bit - Now What?
Replies: 110
Views: 34346

Re: Dog Bit - Now What?

It's been a little while, lots of opinions, I'm wondering what's up with the dog now? What was the decision? What's changed?
by Knightfarms
Mon Nov 28, 2011 7:36 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dog Bit - Now What?
Replies: 110
Views: 34346

Re: Dog Bit - Now What?

Put the dog down. The fact that you have children in the house makes the circumstances and situation of the bite/nip/snap unimportant. It's not fair to your kids to keep a potentially dangerous dog in the house. And it's not fair to anyone else to give them an unpredictable dog. There are too many n...
by Knightfarms
Mon Nov 21, 2011 6:16 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: pheasant hunting on public land in Ohio
Replies: 11
Views: 6505

Re: pheasant hunting on public land in Ohio

I haven't gotten over there yet :( People got me a little scared to lose him at Grand River. I've got my fingers crossed for enough giftcards for christmas to put a dent in the cost of a GPS collar, and squash most of that fear. Or to a preserve My dad has been dragging his feet and my husband has b...
by Knightfarms
Thu Nov 10, 2011 6:10 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: pheasant hunting on public land in Ohio
Replies: 11
Views: 6505

Re: pheasant hunting on public land in Ohio

Thanks for the bits of advice. They are doing another release tonight due to the holiday tomorrow. I think that my dad and I are going to look at the weather and go sometime next week to Grand River. It's only about an hour or less from our house, but it's 7000+ acres, so I'm trying to get the scoop...
by Knightfarms
Wed Nov 09, 2011 12:38 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: pheasant hunting on public land in Ohio
Replies: 11
Views: 6505

pheasant hunting on public land in Ohio

Anyone done this, and want to share your story. Where did you go? Did you find anything? Did you go on a release day or the following week? Was every Tom, "bleep", and Harry who could muster up and orange hat and a gun there? I'm looking to go play with/work my dog and my dad says he'll come along t...
by Knightfarms
Thu Oct 27, 2011 10:21 am
Forum: Events
Topic: 1st AKC ALL Breed Coverdog Trial 10-28, 29, 30-2011
Replies: 47
Views: 16261

Re: 1st AKC ALL Breed Coverdog Trial 10-28, 29, 30-2011

I'm so bummed that I can't make it over this weekend to watch like I was planning, but I just looked at the weather and you guys lucked out; it'll be chilly but not really supposed to rain.

I can't wait to hear how it all pans out. Good luck to a smooth even and all the competitors!
by Knightfarms
Wed Oct 19, 2011 9:00 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Central Ohio members may want to bring their dogs in tonight
Replies: 11
Views: 3540

Re: Central Ohio members may want to bring their dogs in tonight

I just read something that they have shot or tranq-ed all but 2 animals... there weren't details on which two animals were still at large, but I agree that Tri-Valley, being as high grown as it is, would be a mighty fine resting place for a lion. heck of a hunt, though!
by Knightfarms
Sat Oct 15, 2011 8:22 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: I think I've got a problem
Replies: 19
Views: 5309

Re: I think I've got a problem

seems like a good problem to have :D

Good luck on your choice!
by Knightfarms
Thu Oct 13, 2011 4:31 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What did my pup get in to?
Replies: 8
Views: 3741

Re: What did my pup get in to?

In case anyone was wondering, the dogs ears are 75% better today. Hardly any inflammation, redness almost gone, swelling and heat just about gone, pustules are still juicy but that could be a lot of things. I gave him 3 benedryl and washed them with dawn dish soap, rinsed with diluted peroxide, and ...
by Knightfarms
Wed Oct 12, 2011 6:24 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What did my pup get in to?
Replies: 8
Views: 3741

Re: What did my pup get in to?

Really? Would the staph have flared up like that over night? I know it wasn't there before training and I didn't notice it last night.. eek!!!!!
I'll see what it's like tomorrow and then head in to get some drugs if it's still flared up and juicy.
by Knightfarms
Wed Oct 12, 2011 4:23 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What did my pup get in to?
Replies: 8
Views: 3741

What did my pup get in to?

We went running hard at the training grounds yesterday and Cooper came back with the typical scratch or two on the head, a pink belly of scrapes here and there, and then today I was playing with his ears and found this: Not itchy Slightly painful to squeeze by not touch (as if the redness doesn't te...
by Knightfarms
Mon Oct 10, 2011 8:05 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Not that you guys arent good enough...
Replies: 40
Views: 17265

Re: Not that you guys arent good enough...

My library has most books suggested on here... Maybe you lve near a good library system, too. I want to read as many books as I can about it but I think my wife is going to murder me if I keep swiping my card for my dog. I promised her the spending would slow down but there are so many cool things t...
by Knightfarms
Mon Oct 03, 2011 11:28 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Kona's first trial.
Replies: 15
Views: 4525

Re: Kona's first trial.

Congratulations!!

I'm new to trialing, too, and couldn't agree more that the people are really great!

Have fun with your pup.
-Cheryl
by Knightfarms
Sun Sep 25, 2011 11:01 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: Puppy owner brag
Replies: 7
Views: 3848

Re: Puppy owner brag

I didn't see this before today, but I just wanted to say thanks! We had fun that weekend and we're still having fun! Cooper and I are VERY VERY lucky to be surrounded by a great group of folks that have been helping us learn the ropes of field trialing. Yes I'm hooked!!! But I'm not running out and ...
by Knightfarms
Sat Sep 17, 2011 8:30 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: How many puppies???
Replies: 102
Views: 19383

Re: How many puppies???

Good luck with everything today!!!

I'll put in a last minute guess of 7 pups; 5 boys, 2 girls.
by Knightfarms
Sat Sep 17, 2011 8:20 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Lots of birds, but not too much bird work- UPDATE
Replies: 16
Views: 4783

Re: Lots of birds, but not too much bird work- UPDATE

I want to say thank you to everyone for your input and give you a bit of an update on Cooper. I have been working on whoa "until I can bet my house on it" Not there yet, but I'd bet my car on it now... The pop boxes and pigeons have helped a lot, though I need to find some homers cause it gets price...
by Knightfarms
Thu Sep 15, 2011 5:54 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Sign Up Sheet for Doc's Giveaway Contest & the winner is
Replies: 136
Views: 33656

Re: Sign Up Sheet for Doc's Giveaway Contest

Throw my name in the pot, too!!! Thanks!
Cheryl Knight
by Knightfarms
Sat Sep 03, 2011 3:15 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Bell at Field Trial??
Replies: 46
Views: 10958

Re: Bell at Field Trial??

Yes!!!! I am running him next time with it.
by Knightfarms
Sat Sep 03, 2011 6:36 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Lots of birds, but not too much bird work- UPDATE
Replies: 16
Views: 4783

Re: Lots of birds, but not too much bird work- I'm confused.

I gree that I have a problem with the dog not pointing but he retrieves live birds soft enough that they can still fly and be recycled for another training session. He's not actually eating them at all. We are heading out to train with bird launchers and cc now so I'll check in later and let you kno...
by Knightfarms
Fri Sep 02, 2011 2:47 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Lots of birds, but not too much bird work- UPDATE
Replies: 16
Views: 4783

Re: Lots of birds, but not too much bird work- I'm confused.

First I want to say that I have two great mentors who are helping me a ton, and I'm not discounting their help at all. 3 months ago I hadn't ever seen a quail or handled a pigeon. I am just reaching out to get responses from lots of different people to figure out what may work for me and my pup; it ...
by Knightfarms
Fri Sep 02, 2011 9:55 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Lots of birds, but not too much bird work- UPDATE
Replies: 16
Views: 4783

Lots of birds, but not too much bird work- UPDATE

I read all about getting young dogs on birds, but then not overworking them on birds: My pup is coming 8 months old and he runs like the wind and has a great nose... Currently he can find birds anywhere, but doesn't stand them. After the great weekend of running around at a trial chasing and catchin...
by Knightfarms
Sun Aug 28, 2011 3:13 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Bell at Field Trial??
Replies: 46
Views: 10958

Re: Bell at Field Trial??

These are AKC trials, and no ATV's allowed. I just meant that for training him farther than puppy, I might need a way to keep up with him and work with him when he points. Lord knows at this point, he's not patient enough to hold his point and wait for me to huff and puff to catch up to him. BUT huf...