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Post by GoldenGirl » Fri Jan 05, 2007 7:17 am

So, I'm new here! I joined yesterday for a specific reason and I couldn't believe the response I got from my post! Thank you for being so gracious to someone that hadn't even introduced themselves yet!

My name is Robin...I live in Michigan and I am an Obedience Instructor and Behaviorist. This is what I do! Dogs. It's my only occupation and my passion.

I train all levels of dogs, whether the dog is learning to be a well-behaved member of the family or heading into some working/competitive area....I also train therapy dogs, disaster dogs, agility, and so on.

I work with issues, as well. Dog/human aggression, dog/dog aggression, fear and dominance. And yeah, I've been bit more times than any human should be bit!

I have 2 Golden Retrievers - Molly and Reason. Molly is 3 years old and an obedience girl that unfortunately had to retire early, and Reason is 2....working on his titles and also a certified therapy/disaster dog.

I'm hoping to stick around and get to know you....and maybe even further my education!

I guess pictures are allowed???

This is me, with 2 of my students - both Goldens.
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And this is Molly & Reason....
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Post by snips » Fri Jan 05, 2007 8:26 am

Nice looking guys! Welcome. You might end up with a GSP pup training it in the field when we are done with you :lol: :wink:
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Post by lvrgsp » Fri Jan 05, 2007 8:31 am

Welcome aboard,

This is a great forum with great people, it is always good to see new people and trainers.

Lvrgsp :)
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Post by smilinicon » Fri Jan 05, 2007 8:46 am

hello and welcome :)
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Post by Bird Dog 67 » Fri Jan 05, 2007 8:49 am

Hi Robin!

GREAT pics! I used to have a golden and still miss the daylights out of her! Welcome to the board!
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Post by mountaindogs » Fri Jan 05, 2007 8:51 am

Welcome! Nice looking Golden's.
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Post by GoldenGirl » Fri Jan 05, 2007 9:25 am

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome!

A Pointer in my future? You never know!
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Post by AHGSP » Fri Jan 05, 2007 10:09 am

snips wrote:Nice looking guys! Welcome. You might end up with a GSP pup training it in the field when we are done with you :lol: :wink:
:twisted: 8) Yep!

Not any ol' pointer, has to be a GSP! Ducking now!

Welcome aboard!
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Post by Ayres » Fri Jan 05, 2007 5:10 pm

AHGSP wrote:
snips wrote:Nice looking guys! Welcome. You might end up with a GSP pup training it in the field when we are done with you :lol: :wink:
:twisted: 8) Yep!

Not any ol' pointer, has to be a GSP! Ducking now!

Welcome aboard!
Nah, go with a dog that hunts! A Vizsla!

*ducking for cover as well*




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Post by AHGSP » Fri Jan 05, 2007 5:12 pm

Hey! Get your own round bale to hide behind!
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Post by ohiogsp » Fri Jan 05, 2007 5:17 pm

GSP's are the only way to go when you decide to get one. :lol:
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Post by lvrgsp » Fri Jan 05, 2007 6:36 pm

Wow,
Goldengirl is new here and she has already started controversy. Ha ha ha.

You'll fit right in.


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Post by llewgor » Fri Jan 05, 2007 6:43 pm

Welcome Robin. I had 2 Goldens love them both. The last one I had love to point, so I decided to get a setter and found that the Gordons have a very similar personality. Have you ever let your dogs chase birds, you may find it very enjoyable to watch become birdy.
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Post by dlfl » Fri Jan 05, 2007 6:55 pm

The only kind of dog to have, a tired one after a hard day working!


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Post by Vizsla Vince » Fri Jan 05, 2007 8:07 pm

dlfl wrote:The only kind of dog to have, a tired one after a hard day working!
Too true! Although, they do look better in red :P
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Post by GoldenGirl » Fri Jan 05, 2007 9:14 pm

llewgor....funny you should ask that!

My dogs LOVE birds! Although I don't hunt, I still want my dogs to be able to go with their instinct.....and this is going to sound weird but....

When they were puppies (and I've done this with all my Goldens) they start out with stuffed ducks. They are literally all over the house! This teaches them A: not to tear the life out of something and B: it teaches them to hold gently the way a retriever is suppose to...because at early ages, the training bumpers are usually too much for their teeth and gums. They can cause pain and if given to the pup too early, it actually backfires on you and makes the dog NOT want to carry!

Anyway.....there are still stuffed ducks all over my house. And Reason, my 2 year old male, thinks it's a big party to show up at the back door with a new retrieve! The last time he retrieved something for me, he brought me a young bunny....still squirming in his mouth......I praised him like crazy, asked him to drop and the bunny took off like a bat out of heck!


Reason as a 7 week old pup...
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Reason about a month ago....
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Post by big steve46 » Sat Jan 06, 2007 12:22 am

Robin, I was visiting a home today that had three Goldens. If you ever get a pointing dog, get a Setter. At least, they have a tail! Again, welcome!
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Post by ezzy333 » Sat Jan 06, 2007 9:17 am

Big Steve,

I've always found the other end of the dog to be the most important.

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Post by big steve46 » Sat Jan 06, 2007 10:03 am

Ezzy, You know me, I usually always agree with you because you are a wise person. But it sure is a pretty thing to see a Setter on point with a nice tail. 8) :wink:
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Post by ezzy333 » Sat Jan 06, 2007 10:41 am

Can't argue with that.

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Has anyone noticed common sense isn't very common anymore.
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Post by grant » Sat Jan 06, 2007 1:23 pm

Nice to have ya.
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Post by snips » Sat Jan 06, 2007 3:34 pm

GRANT IS THAT YOU???? Jimmy was here today and we were talking about coming down to see if you guys were alright! Mike at Cherekee told me he never sees you. I will tell them you posted, so you must be alive! :lol:
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Post by grant » Sat Jan 06, 2007 3:56 pm

It’s me! I'm running out of excuses of why I'm not on GDF and at hunt tests though. I'm just a looser I guess. I took the dogs out hunting today though. We didn't get any birds, but we had a good point. Anyway, I’d like to come up and visit sometime...

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Post by snips » Sat Jan 06, 2007 10:26 pm

You know you are welcome anytime. We won't be around next week, but here after that...
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