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When using a "whoa post" what is the proper collar to use?

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So what I wanted everyone to know is don't expect to much to soon. Don't be to hard on your pup, because your pup is training you to be patient. So once your pup teaches you to accept or tolerate delays, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious, puppy will get it.

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There have been several questions about training young dogs. So I thought I would offer my recent experience. I had not had a puppy for more than 7 years. I got my female GSP, Gypsy, when she was 9 weeks old. She was born December 1, 2019. I took her to obedience classes. At 9 months she spend 5 wee...

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Ok now the rest of the story.

Got home and took Gypsy to my regular Vet.

She, the vet, said no stiches required.

One Vet in Fernley, NV wanted $850 to stich Gypsy up plus the emergency fee!!!

Yikes!

All is well.

Next stop quail down in AZ.

Thanks!

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The "V" flap of skin is about thumb size.

Will have it repair Monday in Winnemucca.

I have a choice of a couple of Vets.

Any suggestions?

If not I will use a place called Desert Trails Vet.

Thanks

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She is a tuff little dog for sure.

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Just a little panic attack. I am certain she will be ok. Maybe find some super glue.

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I just noticed a "V" shape hole/tear close to the front arm pit of my 12 month old GSP. I not seem does not seem to bother her and she is keeping clean. My location right now is remote with high winds and snow. In good conditions it is almost a 2 hour drive to a vet and it is Friday after 12 noon. M...

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I use the TONE button on my controller for the WHOA command along with the verbal WHOA.

I use it several times right out of the truck before there are any birds, just as a little reminder that I am in control.

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And PLEASE pick up your dogs POOP!

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I think it is a hard mouth issue.

Surely wants the bird dead or maybe wants it to squeak like a toy.

Yesterday the quail might have been shot hard exposing lots of yummy meat.

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I have been hunting my 10 month GSP for a little better than 7 weeks (sage grouse, huns, chukar and quail. Her retrieves are very aggressive. Today she almost swallowed a quail. I don't want to over correct her. Any suggestions?

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Try trimming before hunting season.

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You should find plenty of quail above Interstates 8 and 10 without the dangers of your concern. Use a steering wheel lock and leave nothing of value the can be seen through the windows. A red cattle dog on the front seat really helps!!! Talk to Border Patrol that are driving the back roads so they k...

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I refuse to answer a question when I don't know where the OP is from.

Yes it makes a difference on how the question is answered.

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I don't know a thing about hunting capercaillie with a dog, however your dog is very young. The more birds you but your dog on the better. It will make mistakes, but it's only a puppy. If this sounds like I am talking to myself I am, because I am about to hit the fields with a 10 month old GSP. Have...

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I leave in early September and hunt wild birds in 6 or 7 states, drive 10,000 miles and hunt more than 100 days. Early on I learned that I need at least two dogs. A simple foot or toe injury will stop the action for a week or more. Yes I am packing. My truck and trailer are serviced. Life is GREAT!

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It is all about habitat. Look for healthy knee high sage brush with plenty of grasses between. It doesn't take much elevation to change the conditions. Find water tanks and look for tracks. Hunt your dogs into the wind. Older birds will flush wild. Go to where they flushed. There may still be some s...

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I have been trimming her toe nails every 7 days. The results are great!

Ever put peanut butter and your forehead to keep your dog occupied while trimming the nails?

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YES I have used their products for many years.

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Spud is a keeper for sure!

AND good for you for keeping your mouth shut all that time.

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Most of my dogs never need toe nail trimming because they just run them off. This GSP is different in that respect and she runs with the best of them.

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One of my GSP seems to have always had "longish" toes nails.

I trim them about every two weeks.

Is it true, if I trim more often I can get shorten them up?

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Richard,

I have a 6 month old GSP from Jared Moss: http://bestgundogs.com/

Jared is located in Beaver, UT!!!

Gypsy is my third GSP and I can tell Jared does breed and train some of the best!!

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jasper,

Welcome!

One thing I wish everyone would do is to include where they live. It is important to me because I would have some idea of what their stomping grounds are like.

Best wishes

reba

I did have a ACD break a tooth on a nylabone.

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My 3 month old GSP loves to gnaw on deer antlers.

Is there any harm? If have lots of them.

Thanks

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No-Mars in Caldwell, ID. A friend has a boy and girl pair and they are incredible dogs. I have a female GSP from No-Mars; however Leo died and the guy that took over named "Clint" seems to be in the shadows some place. It will be a real shame if the No-Mars line disappears. I did find what I want a...

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Anyone have comments on a Kennel named Best Gun Dogs near Beaver, UT run by Jared Moss??

edit : Comments should be PM'd to Reba and not posted here. Thanks mod

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Fun Dog,

We may have litter mates!!!!!!!!!!!

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IMO B.B. dogs look more like Pointers, although I am certain they are great GSP's.

Yes I am very particular in the ability to hunt WILD birds and have a look that is pleasing to MY eye.

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I currently have a 6 year old female from No-Mars. GREAT DOG!

However Leo died this past year and Clint that took over No-Mars is moving around. I would love to have another out of Tin Man!

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Any one have any comments on: Moody Creek Shorthairs, Rigby, Id

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I am looking for a GSP breeder in Oregon or Idaho????

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Don,

Can't remember what breed dogs you have???

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I had a male GSP that was a great bird dog, but he didn't swim or retrieve. One day he pointed up a rooster right on the edge of a river. The rooster flushed and took out straight across the river. I shot it and it fold smack down in the middle of the river. Well that no swimming no retrieving GSP j...

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Just tried to post a picture and it was to large.

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OK! Remember on these trips the internet and cellphone service are not available in many places. WEATHER, WEATHER, WEATHER is the most controlling factor; such as lots of birds and terrible weather, great weather and no birds. Wyoming great weather good bird numbers. Montana terrible weather a few b...

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Very few dogs are perfect, so be happy.

I do NOT like the idea of FF.

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Wyobio,

I've been camped in comfort at the "Llama Farm"

Tomorrow morning I drag up and head to Sweetgrass, Mt.

Yes the chicken hunting was excellent. I did get onto some Ruffed also.

Don't know if there was enough snow to move the elk.

Best wishes

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Has to be one in my future

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Never ever use peroxide on any open wound on animals or humans. The Outdoor Leadership School will teach you that peroxide will kill flesh. If it must be cleaned use water. Bottled would be best. Betadine is a great skin cleanser and scrub, as used in hospitals, it will work into a rich lather with ...

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Hastings Island near Rio Vista if it isn't to late to get in this season. No assigned fields etc.

Mainly pheasants and a lot of them. They will put out chukar in a special field for a price.

google Hastings Island Hunting Preserve

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Monday morning, clear warm, no breeze. Went to an improved water tank with a solar powered well. The tank was full and the water running over formed a small pond. I parked below the tank and down wind, but there wasn't a breeze. Jolie worked up to the tank and then we walked another 3/4 mile but no ...

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I do fly fish in Wyoming. The Green and New Fork

This morning the Sage Grouse were thick! Four coveys on a football field area. So it was over before it started. Spent the rest of the morning chasing Ruffed Grouse.

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Opening morning for Sage grouse. Cool weather with a light sprinkle of rain yesterday and a light breeze that made scenting conditions excellent. Jolie my GSP went on point 8 minutes out of the truck. Shot at a couple at distance while a couple of close ones got away :oops: 10 minutes later Jolie is...

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You have no idea the names I have called my dogs

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When trying to attach a picture I get a message that says it's to large????

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26 degrees in Grouse camp this morning.

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Featherfinder, I can keep it simple for you. Run as many dogs that you can control, under the conditions you are hunting. The problem is when two dogs go on point at the same time in different directions :lol: I have many times hunted with 10 guys and many more pointing dogs. This was out across the...

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