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This was suggested by a pro for use in a day when a dog may run two stakes, a long day of hunting where you might rest the dog in between, or in training where you may run the dog a couple of times especially during "horsebacking." I hope I am not putting anybody on the spost with specific branding...

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A friend of mine just showed me his young GSP. He treated the dog about 1-2 weeks ago with a flea & tick treatment he bought at Walmart. He used the right dosage for the dog's weight, but it caused a pretty bad burn. It looks like it is clearing up fine, but the dog lost the hair along his back and ...

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Scott Linden wrote:Dear NiTrex ... I will have Santa Claus deliver it. After the tooth fairy designs it. And magical elves manufacture it. Field testing by leprechauns.

That's how we'd keep the price to $20.

Great! I'll be looking forward to it!

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I don't think you're going to improve a bit on collars, leashes, whistles, etc. Seems like the one that everyone is stumped by is the hunting coat and vest. They are not made for the electronic age. I think wingworks has the best vest on the market (haven't tried a Quilomene though) but even that, ...

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Well, here is the scoop on my end, my roading rig of PVC is over 3 years old and it still works great. I do extend it out and use a pin to hold it, it will be but have not broke it yet. The whole cost for the deal was about $12.00 Pepper Could you post a few pictures for us? I would like to see you...

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5' x 10' and 6' x 12' seem to be pretty common. All 6 of mine are 6' x 12' and I really like them. I get the dogs out regularly for exercise, so they do just fine.

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There are two clubs in the Boise area, one being a GSP club and the other is a Brit Club and they run double tests every spring, almost just as you indicated. The difference is that they both started at the same time and one club ran in one field and the other club ran in an adjacent field. They ju...

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southernblues wrote:quail or phez?

I'll hunt either one! How far from Grand Island do you have to drive to see good bird numbers? Do they have a "walk in hunting area" program in NE?

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What's the upland hunting in the York and Grand Island, Nebraska area like? May have the opportunity this Fall to hunt a few days in that area.

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Over the Top!!!!!

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For most GSP owners, you would have to stay away from all the EP lines to breed outside what you have already...actually you may need to stay away from the setters too, as they made the EPs what they are today. :lol: :lol: :lol: Nitrex ... and for some of the pointer breeders they'd have to stay aw...

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For most GSP owners, you would have to stay away from all the EP lines to breed outside what you have already...actually you may need to stay away from the setters too, as they made the EPs what they are today.

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Heavy duty rubberbands...If you need to stop a badly cut tongue before a dog bleeds out, put a rubberband on it. I have a friend that saved a dogs life by doing this. Freak accidents happen, so be prepared to think creatively.

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I saved the snake--or what was left of it---and put my remaining dogs through an impromptu snake breaking clinic. I know it's better to use a live snake, but I never want to get that close to a live rattler again! I had to wade through the brush shooting at the sound to get it. Must have unloaded h...

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snips wrote:This is my perfect tail...I do not like curved tails, have had some, but prefer this...

I'd hunt behind this dog! That's what I like in a tail!!1

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I see a lot of photos of GSP with their tails at 9-10 o'clock. When I look at the pedigrees, I often see VC, In. CH, UT, etc.. For those that have this "type" of dog, do you look at tail set when choosing a stud, or even a b**th? I am NOT asking what tail set finds more birds!!!! I just see bloodlin...

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$3000 for concrete!!!!! I'm in the wrong business. Here in Kansas that is about $500 in materials (concrete and wire). Wish I could help with the other products, but don't have experience. Could you do the labor on the concrete slab and save some bucks? A few 2x6 for forms and a bull float would be ...

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I think you and the pup can do well with that schedule, and God bless you for being concerned. You will have something to look forward to when on a trip. :) Can God bless an athiest? :D :D :D :D Get the pup and provide the best for him. If you have to board him for a few days, he'll do fine. How ma...

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The girl is back to her old self and is ready to roll. Thanks for all your post!!!

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Second Update!!!! My friend and dog owner took the dog to a vet today for a second opinion. Mainly because the dog was schedule for a snake breaking class and a vet was present to see dogs and administer the snake vaccine for dogs needing it. The vet examined the dog today and interviewed the owner....

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Update:

Vet saw the dog last night and believed it was the rattlesnake vaccine. Gave a megadose of "benedryl" and that seems to be helping. I will find out more this evening...

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Just sold a dog to a friend in So. California last month. This morning the dog received 2nd Rattlesnake vaccine and Lymes vaccine. Tonight the dog ate dinner, but has increasingly become lethargic. Not her normal self...will not even walk up stairs etc. Friend is trying to get in to a vet tonight. H...

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Problem I found with airlines is last year the standards changed. Adult dogs depending on breed cannot ship via air, the dog MUST be able to stand erect without the head touching the crate which means even for a small Pointer I had to buy a crate designed for a Great Dane. I guess it all depends on...

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tommyboy72 wrote:At least you guys have them, they don't grow out here in the Oklahoma panhandle where I live, but we do have plenty of wild pheasant to work dogs on and a few quail.

I'd take your wild bird population over our mushroom numbers any day!!!

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Got lucky tonight!!! I just received access to about 1200 acres of prime quail habitat for running the dogs. Went out for my first time and found the "mother load" of mushrooms. Came home and gained 10 pounds!!!!

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I've had at least 2 unspayed females living in the house together for years. Never had a problem. I have introduced at least 4-5 female pups to the mix over the years. Most difficult issue I've ever had to deal with is the older female wanting to nurse the pup. Just my opinion...

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Yawallac wrote:Update, we bought a 2yo tri-colored female today and we will probably breed her to Jack, our Blackhawk son.

Yawallac,

I think I've heard you don't like to breed Blackhawk to Blackhawk. If this is true, why? How much is too much in your opinion?

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gonehuntin,

Just for me...what is a standard debolt program?

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I've used American Airlines a least 10 times and have never had a problem.

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I used "Vegabond Hounds" a few months ago to ship from Kansas to New York. They took about 5 days to make the trip, but took great care of the 11 week old pup. They let the pup stay in the cab due to cold temps. I wished they could have made better time, but I didn't have much choice since it was to...

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how hard was it to fly with american airlines and the dog? How much did they chrage for him? I've flown with American Airlines and shipped pups through them many times. So far, I've never had any problems. On this last flight, I watched them load her in the plane and then watched as they transferre...

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I am traveling to California from Kansas tomorrow with my dog on American Airlines. I would like to take my e-collar with me. Has anyone here ever traveled with their e-collar in their carry-on luggage. I am trying to keep from checking luggage. I called TSA and they have no policy, but stated that ...

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what are some of the names in the pedigree? Male or Female?

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dwilson,

You must be having a bad day?!?! Take a deep breath man!

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I'd pass on both pups and find a great papered litter and then pick the pup I liked the most. I don't buy to many dogs, so when I pick, I pick the best I can get in my opinion.

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I took the pups out again yesterday for a little fun. Had a few good points. These are the 2 pups I kept out of my December litter. The sire is NC/FC/AFC Saddle's Lil Clown and the Dam is a daughter of 3x NC Rawhide's Clown. So far they are showing great run, hunt, independence, point, and retrieve....

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If your wife had any sense, she would have kicked you out years ago.

Sorry to hear that neighbor, but it serves you right for not inviting me to get in on the quail!!!

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I believe he would say that he gets better results and perhaps quicker results using the clicker with young dogs. Also, he no longer uses "compulsion" to get the dog to do what he ultimately desires. For example, during his show pup stage he is teaching the pups to go into the kennel because it work...

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I've been to several Hickox schools over the past 8 years. He has changed alot of stuff, but still has the same method. In the past few years he has really emphasised clicker training with the young dogs. The point here being that he uses less pressure on the young pups but gets them learning the co...

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Thanks RayG! I'll give them a call.

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sj,

You're welcome to come down to Hutch and see my set up. I got the plans from some guys in the Sunflower GSP club. It works great and doesn't get in the way when not being used.

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Just so you all know.....mikebill is the neighbor you wish would never have moved in!!:D I'd go with the trees, but not sure the garage foundation would like that in a few years and I can't stand all the leaves in the Fall. Thanks for all the input so far guys. I know I want something that will not ...

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I'm ordering a shade cloth cover to go over the outdoor kennel runs this week. What level of shade do you all prefer? I live in Kansas and so I need the rain to go through it and not pool up. I'm planning to take it off in the winter months, so snow loads are not an issue. Most of the companies I am...

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Sound like good news as it wasn't too serious!

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6 cups seems like a lot of food. I have fed Blackgold for almost 7 years. I never have fed more than 4 cups to any dog. I have used the Blue, black, & yellow bags. I am now using the Signature series puppy and performance. You might try cutting back, or give the company a call. I have always had my ...

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I wonder where this discussion is going - then again, maybe I don't want to know!!

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My wife is constantly asking me, " Are you on those 'gun dog porn' sites again?" After this post I'm not sure how to answer her.

I feel so dirty!!!

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birddogger wrote:
Joe Amatulli wrote:All Right then Charlie, then defin what you are calling formal.
What's the use?

I would like to say though, that some of us average Joe's [no pun intended] sometimes have to do things a little different than the big timers and professional trainers.

Charlie

Why?

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IMO -Why give a dog that may break point one more opportunity to be reinforced for breaking with a good chase. Variable reinforcements can kill you on further training. Also, you will have to put more pressure on the dog when you get home and try to take the chase back out of him, which in turn dimi...

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Well Charlie, than I am totally confused, to me anytime I try to teach a dog anything I am specific and deliberate, so what do you consider formal training? With me it starts with the board and everything revolves around that board and always leads to something else. Training is training, you know ...

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