Thanks for the advice ya'll! Deposit is down on my new pup!

Onk · Post by **Onk** » Tue Dec 14, 2010 10:32 pm

After much flip flopping and family debate I have put down my deposit on my first bird dog that is not started or at least 2yrs old needing work! Starting from step 1 with a new puppy ( due on Christmas) will be a big step. Hope I can learn enough to do the pup justice, time to start studying! By the way it is not only my first new born pup but also my first Brittany. Excited as all get out, thanks for all the advice I got from all you GDF members, I'm sure there will be more questions to follow!

Onk · Post by **Onk** » Tue Dec 14, 2010 10:36 pm

One more thing! If any of you have any training books/video's that are a good training tool I am open to all ideas! thanks again!

Birddogz · Post by **Birddogz** » Wed Dec 15, 2010 7:00 am

Congrats! I hope you have a great holiday season. Keep us posted on the pup. and give us pics.

Brushbustin Sporting Dogs · Post by **Brushbustin Sporting Dogs** » Wed Dec 15, 2010 9:35 am

I sure think you'll be happy with a lil brittany but like I told ya, maybe I'm alittle partial!!

proudag08 · Post by **proudag08** » Wed Dec 15, 2010 9:36 am

Jealous... but happy for you! Good luck!!! Post pics soon!

jayhawkj · Post by **jayhawkj** » Wed Dec 15, 2010 9:47 am

I think you'll find that your brittany pup will not only become a fine bird dog but also a family member. I have two brittany's and they truly have become a part of the family, they have quite the personality!

Fireside · Post by **Fireside** » Wed Dec 15, 2010 10:17 pm

WARNING... Brittanys are like potato chips, you can;t have just 1....

Birddogz · Post by **Birddogz** » Thu Dec 16, 2010 7:47 am

How true.

Onk · Post by **Onk** » Fri Dec 17, 2010 3:57 am

Fireside you must be right, I won't have my pup till sometime in Feb. or early Mar. and I have already ordered the coolest DOUBLE outside kennel. Now is that planning ahead or what? Of course I have told my wife that the kennel can't be set up till april or so because its cold and the pad can't be poored in these temps.! That will give her a few months to come to grips with having a new house dog!

Kennel will be for day time when we are at work and those out of town times!

Birddogz · Post by **Birddogz** » Fri Dec 17, 2010 8:42 am

Very good strategy on the wife. After your dog is 2 or so, start the "I really think the dog is lonely, he needs a playmate."

Post by **Greg Jennings** » Fri Dec 17, 2010 8:45 am

I try to get every new pointing dog owner to get the Huntsmith Puppy I and II DVDs. No matter where you go from there with your training, they are the best money you'll ever spend.

Greg J.

eebstein · Post by **eebstein** » Fri Dec 17, 2010 10:38 am

Once your wife starts to hold the pup she will fall in love and not want it outside. By April it won't even be a problem.

Brushbustin Sporting Dogs · Post by **Brushbustin Sporting Dogs** » Fri Dec 17, 2010 1:42 pm

Kirby you could look into getting "First Steps" by Ben Garcia. Ben is a good friend and a good trainer. Not sure but I bet you can order it from Gun Dog Supply!!

Robbie

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Thanks for the advice ya'll! Deposit is down on my new pup!

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