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Vman

BTW, vman, your last comments were probably not directed toward me, but just to be clear, I am not a young guy or new to training bird dogs. I was just giving my opinion without knowing the entire situation or seeing the dog. I wish nev and the new dog the best and hope it works out. :D Charlie Cha...

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For what it is worth, I agree with gonehunting and Ray Gubernat. I pesonally would not waste any more time with this dog unless you want him for a pet. I contacted Nev privately and gave her some homework. You have to look at the big picture. Here is a dog that is new to the owners, hasn`t settled ...

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Killer, yeah,, I tasted it. It is alot better than you may think. I am sure you have had worse things in your mouth!

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I bought three bags today in a store that didn`t have any two weeks ago. Looks and tasted the same. But it is up to .65cents/lb. Still a bargain in my book. Dogs dove in like it was steak. They missed it too.

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I called Sams Corporate yesterday and was told my local Sams has 78 bags of Exceed being shipped to them shortly. She said they were 44# bags, so hopefully it is the same old stuff. She also mentioned a 50# bag of feed that was available also. I told her I was only interested in the 44# bag of Excce...

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Here is Carnigies # 708-534-7521. He usually makes his deliveries on Fri.
He used to have Chuckars also.

Vman

Vman - What length barrel ya got on your BUL? I have had a 24" 12ga on order since early in January and can't wait.....I actually have dibs on a 24" or a 26"....so i can check them both out when they arrive. We are only allowed 1 in the chamber and 2 in the magazine in Illinois. I opted for the 12g...

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Thanks for showing me that Will, I didn`t know. I have a Ultra Lite in 12 ga. Very nice gun. BUt,, it only holds two in the magazine. I modified it too hold three and one. That gun in a 20 would be awesome. But I bet it would be hard to shoot . I will check one out.

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South Dakota Bound, Benelli does not make an Ultra lite in 20 ga. 12 only. If you want a 20 ga. then you need to look at the m2 if you want new. If you can settle for used, then you may find a M1. If you want a wood gun then look at the Montefeltro. They do make the Cordoba in 20, but that is a clay...

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Try it, your dog will thank you. Its basically PPlan in a yello w bag. Cut out your ingredients from the PP bag and take it to Sams and compare. Same stuff only cheaper. Plus you get a nice easy open bag and when finished you have a heavy duty trash bag. Never figured out why Eukanuba and Iams and o...

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I used to feed Diamond, couldn`t keep weight on the dogs. It didn`t have enough calories in it and I didn`t want to feed them 5-6 cups a day to get the calories up to what the dogs needed. Went to Maxx. Nutrition and never looked back. Can`t get that anymore so have been feeding Exceed for about 4 y...

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I am not a believer in using the collar in place of the ear pinch or tow hitch. I think using the collar in place of these two methods will ruin dogs if the handler does not know exactly how to do it, and reads dogs very very well. Agree,, as with other commands the collar is used to enforce KNOWN ...

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WildRose,,, Thanks for an informative post. I agree 100%.

Vman

K9, I don`t want to sit here and bicker about it. But typically when collars are not fully charged or on the downside, we need to advance our levels. This is with all collars. Without being there I can only stab. But if you put all the collars on the charger overnite and then retry them, I think you...

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Just one more comment, and I'll leave it alone. It was NOT a Sport Dog Clinic, there was about a 5 minute discussion on what product is better (I don't recall that Rick even voiced an opinion on the topic). We did not have commercial interruptions every 5 minutes. It was a bird dog training clinic,...

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Actually VMan, it's TT that invented the modern ecollar and everyone else that has copied them. Can you find any pictures of Sport Dog, etc. from the 70's? You can TT. I will give the credit of inventing the modern E-collar to TT. No problem with that. I have seen enough of Sportdog to know that it...

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K9 I really can`t swallow what you said about the collars on your neck. I will admit I have never put one on my neck, but I have put many on my hands/wrists, and have never had your experience. It sounds like a TT sponsored seminar. I am not a big believer in the Tone/Vibration. The TT tone was a pu...

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The Permatack checkcord is nice and very durable, but it tangles easier than a LC supply "tangle proof " solid core checkcord. It tends to grab certain things. The other gripe I have is you cannot wind it up and carry it on yourself or a horse, it will unravel and fall to the ground. For the price t...

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Say Whhhhooooooaaaaa,,,, now say NO.
Do they sound the same?

Vman

Put a collar around the waist and let the dog wear it for several hours for a couple of days. The dog will get used to it being there and will just accept it. Once the dog has accepted the collar you can then use the check cord attatched to the collar. Once the dog is doing what is required with the...

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While it was not my dog, it was a customers dog, he ate my hearing aids to the tune of $6,000. Glad I had Insurance that didn`t cover them.

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WJar, I don`t know exactly what you are looking for, but check out the Wick game carrier/bag at Wick Outdoors. I use them for everything. It goes turkey hunting, morell mushroom hunting, trout fishing and serves as my game bag when bird hunting. It goes over the shoulder, is made of Nylon and has a ...

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I have never seen the Perfect series of Video, and I don`t know anything about the Smith method. After years of Whoa training dogs I just found what works for me. I need to get a dog broke in the shortest time and retain all the style the dog was born with. I use very little pressure. I incorporate ...

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You can do as suggested with the collar. But when I use an ecollar on a dog for Whoa, I put it around the waist of the dog. You mentioned that the dog is already collar conditoned. Have you given stimulation to enforce the Come command? If yes, stimulation means come to the dog, so don`t be surprise...

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Had a trailer, everything Gonehuntin says is true. Plus I will add you have to store the trailer when not in use. I came to the conclusion nothing is perfect for hauling dogs. But I bought an Ainley SS 8 hole size w/ only 6 holes. It is 8ft. long and in the back where the 7th and 8th hole should be ...

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If you already have a Bike then a trailer may be the way to go. But if you are in need of both a bike and trailer, I would second the Ural with Hack. A Friend of mine has the olive drab model with chair. It is a blast to drive and I have given dogs a ride or two with it. They also make a flat bed in...

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You need to determine if the dog is BLINKING the launcher or not. You can check for that as mentioned. If he is not, then proceed. Always use a crosswind. This is so you know exactly when he smelled the scent. As soon as he turns toward the launcher you know he smelled it. Then do what you gotta do....

Vman

There's nothing easier to screw up or harder to fix than the introduction to birds and the gun.

I hope everyone read that and remembers it. Thanks Charlie!

Vman

I have an Athena in 20ga. very nice gun and a real joy to shoot/carry. I am disapointed that Weatherby has left SKB for an Italian Manufacture. I ordered a Weatherby SxS in 20ga. and was very disappointed. I hope the O/Us are better than the sideby. For $2400 I thought it was a piece of junk. It is ...

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Have one and it is very light @ 6#. I am a Benelli guy, I own a Montefeltro and an M1 both in 20 ga. The things I do not like about the Ultra lite is; Field loads kick hard. {because of lack of wieght} Recoil pad fell off{lost} I don`t know why they have a recoil pad that is removable when they don`...

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What you are experiencing is a weak return spring in the stock. Take your gun to a qualified gunsmith and have the spring removed from the stock and thoroghly clean the tube it slides in. Over time the spring gets weak and some rust can form in the tube from moisture. I am willing to bet it will fix...

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Actually yes it did. yes it did what? I am trying to show SA how he is confusing his dog. The dog is confused because he is using two commands for one deed. The dog does not understand the two commands,,, the handler gets frustrated and the dog feels the pressure. Get rid of stay and the dog will u...

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The advice given so far is all sound. One thing I would like to add is how far does the dog range in the field? Too many handlers want to keep the dog in close, 40-80 yards. The dog can get a 4 in the field and never get out past 50 yards if the dog is busy. but you take that dog to the water and be...

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You are confusing your dog. If you command SIT,,,STAY and turn your back and walk away. Then turn around and the dog is right behind you, did the dog disobey SIT or STAY????
Please answer that.

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Nice looking pup. Where did you get it? Looks like a Kansas dog with alot of Rebel Rouser in it.

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Jason, get the dog to the breeder as suggested. We cannot see what is going on from a monitor screen. But,,, I would be willing to bet you have a confused dog on your hands. You mention that you let the dog catch a couple quail. When this happened what did you do? Praise or scold? If you praised you...

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Nothing cuter than a Vizsla pup! Looks nice. Where did you get him and what is behind him?

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Ohio Gsp, By trade I am a Journeyman Toolmaker also. thats the problem, I could make somthing better than the crap these manufacturers are producing. Thus the comment about I will convert a single action .22 or .32 Ruger single action. I Lok tited the inserts and they have not moved, but if I shot t...

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I have bought the cheap ones and they were crap. Kept buying the next best. Finally bought a NEF with inserts for primers. Cost me about $225. Piece of JUNK. Bought it from TBI, never again. It has never worked properly. Cylinder pin hits the orange end cap so it doesn`t come all the way out to get ...

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I learned something from watching a seminar by Bill Gibbons and I have used it with great success. he would allow the dog to chase and catch a couple birds while introducing them to birds and gunfire. This is so that the dog knows he has power over the bird and so that the gun shot comes just as he...

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It looks like a nice operation. I bet there are more than one covey of quail out there. Once your dog has been exposed to gunfire and is bird crazy go find some of the coveys. Several contacts with a covey will teach the dog many things in short notice. If you are planting the quail put more than on...

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Pigeons and quail are used quite frequently when introducing young dogs to birds. BUT,,, both also create alot of problems. If I were you I would introduce the dog to pigeons in my hand. get the dog excited and encourage it, make it a big deal, get the dog to jump in the air after the bird. Quail wi...

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I can't have a concrete floor because that would be considered a permanent structure and I would violate my neighborhood covenants Have you given a Scotts kennel any consideration? Providing your dog is not over 70lbs. they work great and the dogs love them. I just wouldn`t reccomend that the dog b...

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Here is a very good description of the history of the Vizsla. Enjoy Lee Vizsla History Vizsla ”America’s New Golden Gun-Dog” Dr. I.S. Osborn ã1959 The Vizsla belongs in dogdom’s aristocracy; he shows it in dignified bearing and proves it in recorded history. While the Vizsla is new to the Western Wo...

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I do not know where you live but if you have a Gander Mountain nearby go there and ask someone that knows somthing to find a Benelli M1 or montefeltro in 20 or 12.{USED} They have 11 20 ga`s as I write this. Don`t know how many 12vs but probably around 30 or more. You should be able to find a used o...

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Thanks for the welcome mat guys. This is a beautiful area. I love to leave, but it is always nice to come home and realize how lucky I am to live in such an area. The only bad part is there isn`t much for birds. I have to travel alot to get into good numbers, but I don`t mind even with high gas cost...

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