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I use skeet in bottom and modified in top, in case I miss with the first.

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Breeding for strong natural retrieving overlaps all desire wants. With strong desire in all aspects of the dog it is generally easier to train the dog to higher levels. IM0 FF is just a method for molding the retrieve to your wants and expectations and to create a proper clean, finished retrieve. It...

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IT seems worth pursuing.
I just also read an article about Tumeric. (spice) Luckily the side effect is it taste good in many foods and no harm no foul.

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Hey GH great Self portrait.

Merry Christmas all. Enjoy the reason and enjoy the family.
Rick and Janet.

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Geesh guys sound like you might start hunting big foot, might have more sightings. Sorry, it is that way down there. Good luck guys.
Rick

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Issac: You should check out the Pattern books by Tom Matus, Shroud, Grayson etc. Many times in used book stores you can find the pattern books. They are fairly cheap, good reference and of course you have dead ducks to look at as well. I use pine, for bodies. Used to use cedar but the dust is killer...

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Issac:
Just to add a little to the hunt: Carve up some of your own. They are not as easy to use or carry around but it is neat to see the ducks come into them.

My woodduck set is all hand carved and painted.

But There are many great market decoys.

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When the duck is down, the dog may not mark it properly if at all. The dead ducks will look like everything else in the water. So if your dog is not trained with hand signals to get it down wind of the dead duck, carry a few rocks to toss at the duck when your dog is looking in that direction.

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Glad I do not have to pay. Hope never have to. I allow folks on my little piece for deer hunting and as long as they don't shoot me the dogs, house, or wife they are good to go.

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The USSR no longer exists.

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Congratulations. Sounds like some good work. Sure to be proud.

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I did not see it was WA. Sorry. But what is hand country?

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Or not hunting where the blizzard Hit?

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Well: I have enjoyed watching my Black Bart dog and old Dexter dog do this. Since those two have passed, I do not have a grouse dog that does that. I got to actually see the work they did a few times and each of those times was successful. AT first when Dexter did it I thought he was creeping in on ...

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I do not think you should use the wing for pointing and bird work. But you can use It for retrieving work. Wrap it on his favorite bumper etc.

Keep taking him out if you can.

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What your pup did is good work for the most part. He held point, he followed up on the track.. He bumped the bird simply because he has not the experience to know how hard to push or not push. You have a good prospect. Keep hunting. Oh, this may not be the most popular idea but is what I do for a yo...

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Any breed can be a great grouse dog. It is mostly about, caution, intelligence and an honest dog with a good nose. Helps a lot if they can follow a track. Experience on the Ruff is the key like anything. I like my dogs broke to wing, shot and till I send for the retrieve. When you do this the dog is...

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Just me but it seems kind of unlikely that the TV whistle is being associated with the fire alarms and that he has held on to that for that amount of time. Has something else happened or are you making a fuss when he is in the house during a game and a whistle is blown. Are you animated when a call ...

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How long have you had the dog?

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Ruff, is that the perfect hunter? Perfect for me. 8) They were called the elk hunter. They look just like the Bear hunter but less insulation. I got them at Gander MT. They were rugged. All leather construction, I put different inner souls. softer with an arch. I only wear one pair of socks, not co...

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moxiebob wrote:if you hunt in maine blaze orange is the law , and dont forget to hunt the edges of the swamps there cant be some great woodcock shooting also
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It only is the law when hunting during fire arm season for moose and deer. Not sure about off season bear hunting, dog and baiting.

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I have the Mendel Cabelas boot, pretty comfortable, light, no leaks yet. Second year on them. My favorite boot of all time was the Irish Setter Elk Hunter. Those were tough, comfortable and never leaked. Got near 5 years out of them before I wore a hole in the side of one. Still did not leak. Wish I...

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AKC has Brittanies as one breed, Any Black being a disqualification in Show/confirmation.
UKC has separated the two.
EB and AB: The EB follows the FCI rules and has show and field. Black is part of the standard and happily accepted in the show rings and field trials.

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Where you going? One thing to remember: We have some pretty wild swings in temperature. Does not bother dog so much but you. I use a kennel box even though it is here at home. Dogs get dirty and muddy. Make sure if you are hunting Paper company land that you choose spur roads and not the travel road...

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That is going to be some good eatin right there.

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I have two Ruger Reds: My favorite is the 20g.Mine has the engraving of gthe grouse on the side but the gold leaf or what ever it is, is worn out and gone. I use that exclusively for Ruffs and in NSTRA trials. Absolutely love it now. I bought It he second year they came out. Twice had problems with ...

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Hey Mark: I have just a 4 run, part outside under roof and the other 5ft, inside in a heated garage. Have a house inside and crate out side. I run the heat in the garage at 45 to 50, that is mostly for me when I go out for projects. I have feed hay inside and out side. two of my French Britts move f...

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This is getting ridiculous. :roll:

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Bruce:
You and your family are in our prayers. I can not even imagine what you all are going through.
So sorry for your Loss and your clients Loss.

Rick and Janet.

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What are the objectives in the jack firs, alders, poplar/aspen, apple orchard etc. There are too many so a dog that cuts the grove and cuts it again and uses its nose will find the objective. THe Ruffy. The objectives that are obvious in the fields are not as defined in the woods or too large to be ...

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One to add to what has been said.
Use the flush to mean whoa.
Use the gun to mean whoa.

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Brazosvalleyvizslas wrote:I dont do it because it does effect other things including how they point. If you dont compete in Trials then maybe it wont hurt you but I have not found ANY reason why this part of the test is useful.

IMO Really?
Sorry It does not.

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.65 is not good. I have a french brit that was scored as such in both hips, she has hip displaysia. You can see it affect her more now that she is 7 . I know of breeders out there that would take that and breed to a dog with lower numbers and dangle the papers in front of people like it would be an...

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.65 is not good.
I have a french brit that was scored as such in both hips, she has hip displaysia. You can see it affect her more now that she is 7 .

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I for years worried about My GSP Mercy; I do not know how she survives yet she does, 14 years almost. Now that she is so old, I do now put water and canned food just to make sure she eats and gets enough water to break down the dry kibble that is mixed in.

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Issac: Love reading these. Banks is doing great. With more confidence and experience he will work it out. You have your self a water fowl dog for sure.
Keep posting,

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Bill: This Natural ability test is to show the dogs use of nose to find its objective. It is to track a live pheasant, could be wounded, or just a run off. As you know sometimes when pulling the primaries there will be a minute amount of blood initially. Another part that is scored is cooperation, a...

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HEHE Could have lost an eye. We need pics so we and either feel for you or laugh more.

Rick

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It is kind of two fold. My first would be the French Brittany: Just love goofy personalities, but able to turn the switch to full bird dog in O-60 seconds. I also find they take to grouse hunting real easy and pretty quickly. I liken them to a blue collar guy like me that takes care of what is neede...

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Trekmoor, I am not familiar with the British method. I will do as you suggested, purchase some books on English training techniques. However my experience bird hunting in Scotland and in England suggests that the objectives and style of hunting might be different. I would be curious if you would be...

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Yeah definitely has pointer in it. He needs work on his retrieving.

Other than being white He is well built.

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Issac This made me smile. Glad all the work you and Banks have done is paying off. You have done great.

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There is not time to get him steady and at that age I would not worry about it. If you do not want to hunt him start a real training program. Myself, I like the dog to get some lessons from the wild ones. Then do my program. Put a bell on him. Put a check cord on him and have no knots. Good stiff co...

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I have never heard of a Boar trial. But either way, ll out of 43 very well done. Would like to hear more as well.
Rick

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Very nice Brenda:
Big Congrats.

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Step Daughter got a Volkswagon Bug: :roll: Near $300 for the buckets if you break a lens. She did.

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One of the things I need is an accurate weight. Wonder if feed stores, or even butchers have scales available? Are the CAT scales accurate enough? Any suggestions? Bathroom scales work; weigh yourself pick dog up reweigh deduct the difference. :) Thanks since I am nearly 300 pounds, my scales won't...

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Pudel Pointers are very nice all around bird dogs. They have very good drive. They are very good water dogs. Most I have seen have a very nice point. Coats and size vary. But wirehaired type Great personalities. If not mistaken, they have the highest percentage rate of passing the VC in NAVHDA. Lenn...

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My Buster dog: since he was neutered at 9 years old, was leaking. He now takes Pronin every morning and night: For the most part it helps him hold it. But he does go out a lot. Otherwise healthy except for diverticulitis. Which is real pain in the butt. I can not see your video. Why can 't she go ou...

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I'm more worried about whether pepper spray will work on those anger packs of coyotes that are killing people right and left. :mrgreen: Nope don't work on Yotes. I emptied a can on a pack while the were chewing on my ankles. Yotes can read that it says bear spray. :mrgreen: If you carry a hand gun ...

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