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by Pastor Brown » Mon Jan 13, 2014 8:16 pm They're pretty pricey... But they look like the best DVD sets I've seen ( In my limited time searching ) Anyone else used them? They are very detailed and easy to follow as they show a methodical step by step process. The entire set is 5 DVD's lasting sever...

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Grouse can be tricky for a pointing dog initially and it may take quite a bit of exposure for the dog to catch on. Let him run and bump the grouse. Do not shoot the birds that he bumps. After time and experience he will learn that he has to stop at first scent. Once the light bulb goes on, you will ...

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Interesting comments on number 6 shot. I have also always used 7 1/2's and have considered trying 6's in the past. I believe I will give it a shot (pun intended) next year.

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Although I get the majority of my supplies from GDS, I always thought these kits looked like nice boxes. They come with the doors, vents, corners, etc. and you buy the plywood. They come in two sizes. http://www.lcsupply.com/DIY-Series-Dog-Box-38-in-x-48-in-x-25-in/productinfo/55048W/ http://www.lcs...

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I want to hone the labs retrieving skills and start on the ESS's flushing and pointing. I would suggest to concentrate on getting the ESS to flush rather than "teaching" it to point. Evan's programs are well respected. See if you can also hook up with a local training group. You can learn a lot wor...

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Georgia Boy, very nice. True versatiles!!

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I keep both of mine on the five second refresh. It is particularly convenient on my bigger running pointer and even with my closer working vizsla when hunting heavy cover. In open terrain, especially if your dog works close, it may not be necessary. The drawback to a faster refresh rate is shorter b...

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Evan, I like the reliable retrieve that a force broke dog gives. I will not have another dog that is not force broke. My past dogs were sent out for this process. I am currently training a pointer that I would like to force break myself. After reviewing a couple different methods I have decided to f...

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Anybody at Sunday night chat?

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Does their Bac Pac accessory allow viewing while recording and playback?

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I know many of you have posted videos on here that were shot with a Go Pro. Does the Go Pro have a viewing window on the back side so you can see what you are filming if you are using it as a hand held and not in action mode with one of the mounting attachments?

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Another choice for SM's in southern Wisconsin would be the Harmeyer's at Krystal Creek Kennels located in Cedar Grove in southern Sheboygan County. They are also a full time training facility and are very active in NAVHDA both as competitors and judges.

http://krystalcreekkennels.com/index.htm

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I have attended a couple of Bruce's seminars. He is a very knowledgeable trainer and has had much success campaigning his dogs and those of clients. This would be a great opportunity for somebody looking to send their dog to winter camp for training.

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Shags, sorry,I meant to answer your question as well. 20 inches is essentially the width for both inside and outside. Because they are one piece, there is no "lip" around the outside of the kennel, so inside and outside dimensions are the same. The intermediate would be adequate for your 50+ pound s...

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Karen, I think that you would be very happy with the Ruff Tough kennels. I have only had mine for six months but have absolutely no complaints whatsoever. They are definitely worth the extra money and I wish I had purchased them years ago. They are rugged, they stack easily, and the two door feature...

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Congrats Roosters Mom. I think I'm like you. I'm a vizsla guy with a pointer problem. Was always a vizsla guy (and still am as I still have 2) but added a pointer af few months back. I'm not saying that I made the switch.....but.....there is certainly something about those white dogs with a long tai...

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Here is an excellent short video of a great trainer training two dogs at one time. If you enjoy this one, there are actually more.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QHePmBG95M

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Brazo, you are correct about that. One of the dogs chewed my Tri Tronics transmitter last week. Two days and $228 later I had a new one on the door step from GDS.

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At least you got your exercise last night Don :D Too bad about the SD. I just got an Astro two months ago and didn't even consider the SD because of their reputation with e-collars and an experience that I had several years ago myself. It's too bad. It would be nice to have two options. I did have a...

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Welcome Josh. There are several well known, reputable trainers in southeast Wisconsin: Tom at Dale Creek Gun Dogs Gary or Dennis at Caden's Kennels Jeff at Lumpy's Kennels Tim at Blue Grass Kennels as well as a handful of others. All of these have websites, but you cannot link more than 2 per post o...

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Nozzer, it's quite common for a young dog to chase the song birds. After time he will learn that he can't catch them and will eventually ignore them and spend his energy on game birds. I wouldn't worry too much about it. Keep training him with game birds and pigeons and he will get past it. You have...

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Awesome photos Ultra. I love the first one. Great scenery.

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I would like to get a holster for the Astro 320 but can't find anything that really catches my interest. What kind is everybody using and what do you like/not like about it?

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A big thanks to Gun Dog Supply for great customer service. I called them this morning and they had a new collar to UPS later today for shipment. They will also be sending a prepaid UPS return label for the defective collar. Thanks Steve and staff.

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I just got a new Astro 320/DC 40. I used it one time to start familiarizing myself with it. The second time I went to use it, the DC 40 collar would not power on. I thought it odd as it was fully charged the last time I used it and I was sure that I powered it off. I put it on the charger and the ch...

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Sorry Don, didn't mean to steal your thunder. I didn't read all of your post until after I posted.

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Sherry Ebert has a DVD that I believe is called Training Setters and Continental Breeds that has good instruction and demonstration on the use of a barrel.

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I'm not a member because I see them as another money hungry, corrupt cog in the political machine. In the big picture I don't think they really do much good. Them---They, Just happens to be ME--US AND MILLIONS LIKE, ME, US, That are forced to spend millions of hard earned dollars, because of the ig...

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Woodedareas comes on here and on his very first post slams the OP for crating his dog for 6 hours, calls it inappropriate and says the dog should be given to somedody that can properly care for it. Hey Woodedareas, I bet this is the same dog that he uses when he goes and shoots innocent helpless bir...

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I can only speak of the DT brand BL series launchers. I would have no problem recommending them. I have had mine for several years and haven't had any problems with them. The loading door and beeper locator are nice features. You can program 16 of them to your remote. I don't know if they are louder...

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With a double trigger O/U, which trigger is normally for the top barrel, or all models different?

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Yes Rod, it is definitely a sweet one. I'm glad I was able to help. I can't wait for mine to come in. I got the 20 with a 26 inch barrel. They told me 120 days max. I wish I knew you were coming, we could have met for coffee - good restaurant next to the gun shop. I'm sure we could have shared some ...

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GDS is great. I do like to throw a bone to the small local guy on occasion though (www.flushandpoint.com)

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Congrats VG, excellent accomplishment. (I am a bit partial to the V's though!)

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I think it is important to keep the training sessions short. Also try to end each session on a good note. I also like how Jon Hann recommends a little game of fun retrieve at the end of each training session.

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Adam, you're not going to have any room for another prefix or suffix. Congrats, excellent job!!!

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Rod, I only saw the Instinct L at that shop. I returned a couple days later and they had the SL in stock also at that time. The SL was $1199. I thought the SL was absolutely awesome. Much more so than the L. So awesome in fact, I had to have one. I ended up ordering one from Gander Mountain because ...

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Rod, no real experience with one, but I happened across one at a local gun shop today while looking for something else. If fit, shouldered and felt just great. Every once in the while you can pick up a gun that feels good in every way and this was one of them. I have another Franchi (AL 48) that was...

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Robert do a search on here. Fairly recently I remember reading of this same problem and some solutions and I'm quite sure that it was on this forum. I only have a few minutes and don't have time to do a search right now.

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Very nice LBH.

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Aahhhh grass. It's a beautiful thing. Going to be a while before we see any here in Wisconsin.

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It seems as if threads on this forum repeatedly end up going down the road of trialing vs. hunting dogs or conformation bred vs. field bred dogs. Most of these threads turn into some type of argument between posters and then there is always the certain moderator that seems to be in the middle of it....

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2 vizslas
1 pointer

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I realize there is a huge price difference, but if you can afford it, you will be much happier with the remote launchers. They are much easier to use, no rope dragging, can be released from any distance, locate beeper, etc. Most important, they can eliminate mistakes in training by being able to lau...

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I can only speak of the DT launchers. I would have no problem recommending them. I have had mine for several years and haven't had any problems with them. The loading door and beeper locator are nice features. You can program 16 of them to your remote. I don't know if they are louder than others, bu...

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I also would have to agree that field titles are important. I like to see Field Champion or the variants (AFC, NAFC, etc.) or Master Hunter titles no further back than grandparents in the AKC pedigree. Remember when looking at a pedigree, that CH is a show champion in AKC but a field champion in AF/...

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If you can't locate a white one then you can get a fox red or a silver. Wait a couple years and you will likely be able to get a pink, purple or green also.

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