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gittrdonebritts wrote:Be more quiet and make sure you have a good story about how your cell was on silent and you didn't know it but that only works a few times till she puts a post it note on it saying turn volume on lol.

Yer supposed to forget it at home. A solid excuse.

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Next time be more quiet.

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Neither. Garmins Astro, and I will use the TT beeper to locate only of the Astro fails. The quieter the better.

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Agree whole heartedly with the p rong collar (I use a leather spike collar with the points filed down) and obedience class, good advice. You can also do a simple half-hitch under their flank, just take the lead from the collar down and loop it through, it takes all the jump and pull out of them. Ne...

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Turd eaters and a half gallon of Crown Royal.

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Perfect situation for using a prong collar. I'd shy away from a choke collar though.

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Might have been. I always thought the flat coats where a thick dog like a lab. This one was thinner framed, I may be way of base here, as I'm no dog expert for sure. Dog's tail was high on point, both front legs on ground and leaning forward. Looked real sharp in point. If it was pointing, them if ...

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Are you sure it wasn't a flat coat retriever?

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jasonw99 wrote:I always liked. bamf. that's an acronym

Like!

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[quote="RedfishkillaFire, you need to chill out dude. Do you have a point to add or just name calling?[/quote]

No point, just here to call names. Please continue.

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ElectricShorthairs wrote:They're causing no harm to their precious bloodlines. NSTRA winnings don't even show up on beloved AKC pedigrees as far as I know.

What's the reasoning for being such a smart "bleep"? Are you even a member of the organization?

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The Kibby bros run great sites. Take a look at the Michigan region site to see some more of their great work.

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Mountain Top. The quality of their products are top notch. John and Ben are great guys who care about their product.

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Experience.

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Where did you find the trainer? Did you get references? If it were my dog, I would go observe this behavior, with an open mind. Any honest trainer would not mind.

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Sorry to hear.

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I asked if I could plant one day and compete the next and they said it wasn't allowed. Cause I'd know where a bird build up might be, but shouldn't I be able to compete the first day and plant the second? Our region runs mostly double/doubles. Meaning, you run 2 fields, once each day, both days. Th...

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Just get it. Easier to beg for forgiveness than ask for permission. Have her talk to my wife, we have 6.

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You have to drive a very different pattern after every brace so dogs can't just follow the 4 wheeler. It was all explained to me last time I went to a trial and I read the rule book on it. The regional championships had the top bird planter in the state and there was a 12 year old GSP that they sai...

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You have to drive a very different pattern after every brace so dogs can't just follow the 4 wheeler. It was all explained to me last time I went to a trial and I read the rule book on it. The regional championships had the top bird planter in the state and there was a 12 year old GSP that they sai...

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I would like to see more horse-back shooting dogs show versatility in a test situation. Thats why I said they do not care about it...I would have alot of respect for any gun dog or shooting dog that proves he can adjust to versatile venue. Rick's Fritz did it and I am going to try. Why should my po...

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ckirsch wrote:Ultracarry If your hunting partner (assuming you can find one capable of tolerating your ego)

I thought I was the only one to notice. Wierd.

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I saw this on the Michigan site this morning. Very sorry to hear.

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DO NOT use that POS clear holster LCS sells. Piece of junk doesn't hold the 220 Tight enough not to loose the unit. I speak from experience.

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Southwind, I like those fine boned dogs. How much you say they weigh?

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Ok, Ron please tell me where you live. Out of all the grouse I kill each year, only 1 in 15 are a red phase!

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Avoid nose to nose confrontations when your dogs are on leashes. I have seen more aggression and other issues when owners have their dogs on leashes when introducing dogs. Must be the behavior of protecting the owner. Just my two coppers.

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Congrats. I like the look of that dog, must be the Moesgaards RB in him.

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northern cajun wrote:
Firemedic wrote:Depends on the bird species, but the majority or birds I hunt are ruffed grouse and woodcock. For those two, you can't beat Michigan.

I will put Louisiana up against any state for woodcock!!

Well, it looks like I have to kill more this year to prevent their migration to LA!!! hahaha

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Depends on the bird species, but the majority or birds I hunt are ruffed grouse and woodcock. For those two, you can't beat Michigan.

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Also, that so called insulation is nothing more than plastic cardboard, that will not last more than one day. I promise your dog will chew that up the first time you leave them in there. Insulation needs to be sandwiched between the inside and outside panels.

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When you say kennel, do you mean an indoor crate, or an outside kennel run?

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Crow's Little Joe, Burchel's Dutchman, Branscum's Nickel.

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Hands down Crosswind Truckin Fritz. I have 3 males out of him that are nothing short of amazing. Two are under a year and a half and have a lot of promise.

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That is why I always heel and whoa break my dogs before they are introduced to birds that aren't in launchers

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Congrats on your first placement. Shoot to retrieve is a very fun and addicting sport. Keep of posted of your pups season.

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Fully loaded 2007 F150 SuperCrew Lariat 4x4, owned it since it had 13 miles on it. Put firestone airbags out back for when I pull the camper, but other than regular oil changes with Mobil 1 and a K&N filter, nothing special done.

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Mine have nightmares about having their toes pulled on the FF table.

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Your puppy will be fine if you trust the hands you leave it in.

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I'm not sure if I missed it, but what type of hunting are you doing with this lab? Waterfowl, upland, both?

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Hands down Mountain Top and Ainley are the best you can buy. If you can afford one, do it. My MTCK was the best purchase I have ever made

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That wing on a string is nothing more than a sight pointing parlor trick. Put it away, actually throw it away. Let your pup grow up. Starting around 5-6 months of age toss some pigeons for him and let him chase them. Just fun, no pressure. Build up some confidence not only in him, but his confidence...

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Where is your area?

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8 months old is perfect. Let the pup be a pup for those first 7-8 months. No reason to hurry into your training program, but several reasons not to. So little to gain starting early, but so much to lose.

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That is some style right there, that's good to see!

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Here are a few of mine: http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k468/Capt1904/morgan1.jpg My pointer backing, Running on wild pheasants: http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k468/Capt1904/kingmorgan2.jpg My wife's Crosswind bred pup. His second time on birds, only 9 months old. I think Townsend may have po...

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FF him.

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Although I am not a fan of Owen's boxes, go to their site and look at the kits they have. Comes with two doors, two vents and the diamond plate channels.

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ElhewPointer wrote:The whole excuse of "I want my dogs right on those birds' tails", is silly. Don't shoot like crap. If the bird is pointed, there is very little reason for it not to be a clean kill.

Have you grouse hunted much in Northern Michigan?

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I know Mountain Top is not in your range, but to asnwer your question about summer: I have had mine (parked in the shade) with the fan running when it was 80-85 degrees out, and it was around 70 degrees in the box. The stainless really reflects the heat. As far as traveling with them in the box when...

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