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by Nhuskr
Thu Sep 08, 2011 10:34 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Brushing teeth
Replies: 44
Views: 39226

Re: Brushing teeth

Greenies! They really do work. I knew Ivan, the dog Joe Roetheli created them for. He had terrible breath! I admit, they are too expensive for me to feed one every day to four dogs, but they get them as a treat after I trim their nails. The dogs are crazy about them.

Cheryl
by Nhuskr
Fri Aug 05, 2011 9:15 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dog With Undecended Testicles
Replies: 40
Views: 13101

Re: Dog With Undecended Testicles

So in this case, would you neuter before the growth plates have closed?

Cheryl
by Nhuskr
Sat Jul 16, 2011 6:02 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN!!!!!
Replies: 107
Views: 27713

Re: IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN!!!!!

Or, I could go to Chicago with the youth mission trip that week, leave Tucker at Ezzy's and stop by for the training on the way home. :wink:

Doubt it will happen, but it's fun to dream. :lol:
by Nhuskr
Sat Jul 16, 2011 10:00 am
Forum: Events
Topic: IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN!!!!!
Replies: 107
Views: 27713

Re: IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN!!!!!

The 30th huh? Hubby's been asking me what I want for my birthday!

Cheryl
by Nhuskr
Sun Jun 12, 2011 8:21 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Cost of Dave Walker Seminar
Replies: 3
Views: 1368

Re: Cost of Dave Walker Seminar

Pricey Alternator! :) Over half was the alternator, the rest was labor. Felt very fortunate he didn't charge for weekend work. We were just glad to have a vehicle to drive home. :wink: Jerry and Kathy were great. They arranged for their mechanic to fix our car (@ 8:30 pm), while we were waiting for...
by Nhuskr
Wed Jun 08, 2011 7:47 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Cost of Dave Walker Seminar
Replies: 3
Views: 1368

Cost of Dave Walker Seminar

2 registrations = $300
Motel = $170
Gas and Meals = $150
New Battery = $80
Towing = $115
New Alternator = $500
Seminar and Jerry & Kathy Jordan = Priceless!
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by Nhuskr
Wed Jun 08, 2011 7:33 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Dave Walker Seminar in Iowa
Replies: 28
Views: 12102

Re: Dave Walker Seminar in Iowa

As promised but slower than expected, here are a few pics from the seminar. When I get back from Joplin, I'll get my picasa album set up and post the link, so you can see all the pics if you're inclined. My hubby took a bunch. :lol: Cheryl Dave Walker Seminar 054-380.jpg Dave Walker Seminar 018-380....
by Nhuskr
Fri Jun 03, 2011 7:34 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Heading to IA for the Dave Walker Seminar!
Replies: 2
Views: 795

Heading to IA for the Dave Walker Seminar!

Leaving this afternoon. I'm looking forward to learning a lot and meeting other dog folks!

Anyone else going?

Cheryl
by Nhuskr
Tue May 31, 2011 9:27 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New French Brittany Pups!!
Replies: 12
Views: 3962

Re: New French Brittany Pups!!

What cute EB's! Enjoy the double trouble. :lol:

Cheryl
by Nhuskr
Sat May 28, 2011 7:12 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Family Picture Time
Replies: 3
Views: 1278

Re: Family Picture Time

Nice pics, Beth. The pup sure is a cutie. :-)

Cheryl
by Nhuskr
Tue May 24, 2011 9:04 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Easter Weekend
Replies: 4
Views: 1101

Re: Easter Weekend

Great pics, Ryan! Love those eyebrows. :D Looks like Georgia is coming along nicely, and your niece is a cutie.

Cheryl
by Nhuskr
Mon May 16, 2011 9:27 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Question
Replies: 4
Views: 1244

Re: Question

Wish I was. Headed to Colorado for my nephew's graduation.

Oh well, I'll be in Iowa at Dave Walker's seminar in two and a half more weeks! Getting excited. :lol:

Cheryl
by Nhuskr
Wed May 04, 2011 7:46 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Bird Dog Names
Replies: 61
Views: 43619

Re: Bird Dog Names

Females=Dally, Cinch, Riggin', Cadee, Ginger
Males=Colby, Forrester, Hondo, Ol' Blue, Joker
by Nhuskr
Tue May 03, 2011 6:27 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Snake breaking
Replies: 25
Views: 6431

Re: Snake breaking

As long as the dog is comfortable with the check cord and is confident no problem as everything is related to the snake..I do all mine as soon as the e collar fits Do you do this before you've conditioned them to the e-collar? My pup is 6 mos and has been wearing it, but I haven't begun conditionin...
by Nhuskr
Mon May 02, 2011 9:19 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Training Day is over :(
Replies: 34
Views: 8073

Re: Training Day is over :(

Thanks Ezzy- My issue is the family, everyone wants a Frenchie, they want a tri-color and none of the family want an orange and white. So that limits me significantly! Need to keep the family happy at the same time... :D Cory Cory, I love tri-colors as well! My hubbies frenchie is orange and white,...
by Nhuskr
Mon Apr 18, 2011 10:20 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Paul Long Book
Replies: 15
Views: 4650

Re: Paul Long Book

That would be (Training With Mo.) By Maurice Lindley; Who posted earlier, He trained with Paul Long years ago, along with Bill West and many other top trainers of thier day, and is in my opinion considered one of the top trainers in the bussiness today. If you want you could PM. him and ask any Que...
by Nhuskr
Mon Apr 11, 2011 3:55 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Introducing BNJ Rumor Has It
Replies: 9
Views: 2249

Re: Introducing BNJ Rumor Has It

Cute pup!

Cheryl
by Nhuskr
Mon Apr 11, 2011 3:05 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: new Llew
Replies: 8
Views: 2632

Re: new Llew

She's a beauty! I love the look on her face in your avatar. Enjoy!

Cheryl
by Nhuskr
Tue Apr 05, 2011 9:49 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Well wishes for Ezzy....
Replies: 34
Views: 8601

Re: Well wishes for Ezzy....

Praying for a speedy recovery, Ezzy!

Cheryl
by Nhuskr
Thu Mar 31, 2011 6:12 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Black GSP/DK FC #2? A DK to boot....
Replies: 125
Views: 37484

Re: Black GSP/DK FC #2? A DK to boot....

Very nice looking dogs, Ron (although I prefer EBs :) ). . . And welcome to the forum! That dog in the middle looks like an old timer. Congrats on all your accomplishments.

Cheryl
by Nhuskr
Fri Mar 25, 2011 8:03 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What Age to Spay?
Replies: 50
Views: 12234

Re: What Age to Spay?

I would stick to what you said in your op which is "my vet says 6 months" ..theres all kinds of articles and opinions out there but i would leave it up to the guy/gal with the degree, experience, education, who knows your dog, and performs the surgeries daily as well as keeps up to date on seminars...
by Nhuskr
Fri Mar 25, 2011 8:11 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Missing Brittany—Ada, MN
Replies: 10
Views: 4571

Re: Missing Brittany—Ada, MN

Great news!
by Nhuskr
Thu Mar 24, 2011 2:48 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Tucker and retrieving
Replies: 8
Views: 4277

Re: Tucker and retrieving

Hey, I have a Tucker, too! He's almost 5 mos old. What I do is play fetch in the hall with the doors closed, so that the only place he can go is straight back to me. It's about time to move to the yard with him though. I'll have to put the other dogs away, though. They are way too distracting, for t...
by Nhuskr
Wed Mar 23, 2011 6:23 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: First NSTRA placement
Replies: 24
Views: 10342

Re: First NSTRA placement

Congrats!
by Nhuskr
Mon Mar 14, 2011 12:06 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: French or American Britt Breeder-**UPDATE** Photo Added
Replies: 73
Views: 24905

Re: French or American Britt Breeder-**UPDATE** Photo Added

Georgia is beautiful and they do grow fast! Love french britts!

Cheryl
by Nhuskr
Sun Mar 13, 2011 3:43 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Training Pics and a Question
Replies: 9
Views: 4223

Re: Training Pics and a Question

Ron R wrote:Cheryl
Is that a french brit?
Yes, he is.

Cheryl
by Nhuskr
Sun Mar 13, 2011 12:22 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Training Pics and a Question
Replies: 9
Views: 4223

Re: Training Pics and a Question

Since you spoke of Mo..I did email him to let him know about this post. Give him a little bit to respond he is busy handling a trial this weekend and said he would get to it when he got back home :wink: and I do agree to me there is a difference if the bird flushes pup gets to chase and then catche...
by Nhuskr
Sun Mar 13, 2011 12:21 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Training Pics and a Question
Replies: 9
Views: 4223

Re: Training Pics and a Question

Yes, if you see any hesitation before he grabs the bird then the puppy still has doubt. You will know when theres no doubt on the puppy's part. I'm assuming you are getting ready for gun intro? Do you have Mo's book or Field manual? They are step by step with his method. Brian Yes, I've got Trainin...
by Nhuskr
Sun Mar 13, 2011 6:23 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Training Pics and a Question
Replies: 9
Views: 4223

Re: Training Pics and a Question

I need to clarify, I think. These have been his first introduction to birds, as I didn't get him until he was 14 weeks old and hadn't had any bird intro before that. He's not catching the pigeon before it flushes, but after he chases it and it lands. If I understand Mo correctly, he sees a differenc...
by Nhuskr
Sat Mar 12, 2011 8:34 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Training Pics and a Question
Replies: 9
Views: 4223

Training Pics and a Question

Check out my training pics from today. It was Tucker's 4th time on pigeons. We planted one carded pigeon in some lifght cover, and I brought Tucker in cross wind. Approx 50 ft away from the pigeon we turned across the pasture, he stopped as soon as he scented the pigeon, got it's bearings and headed...
by Nhuskr
Sat Mar 12, 2011 6:13 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pics
Replies: 8
Views: 3878

Re: Pics

You can download this free photo re-sizer from http://www.rw-designer.com/picture-resize The file name will read "photoresize400.exe" If this re-sizes the pictures too large or small, you can change the file name to "photoresize300.exe" or "photoresize600.exe" The numbers stand for the pixel size i....
by Nhuskr
Fri Mar 11, 2011 8:56 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Horse Manure!
Replies: 4
Views: 1497

Re: Horse Manure!

Are you sure that is all he got into? Pepto Bismal about 1/2 a childs dose If he doesn't stop throwing up by morning get him to the vet also try and get fluids in his system one to help flush out what may still be in there irritating his system Once he is through throwing up Gerber baby rice cereal...
by Nhuskr
Fri Mar 11, 2011 8:08 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Horse Manure!
Replies: 4
Views: 1497

Horse Manure!

Uggh! Tucker discovered horse manure this afternoon and that it does NOT agree with his stomach. He's been vomiting for a couple of hours now. Any suggestions on dealing with an upset stomach?

Cheryl
by Nhuskr
Fri Mar 11, 2011 8:04 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: French or American Britt Breeder-**UPDATE** Photo Added
Replies: 73
Views: 24905

Re: French or American Britt Breeder-**UPDATE** Photo Added

Ryan,

Thanks for updating us. I teared up just reading about it. 'Course it doesn't take much for me to do that. :lol: I'm sure your dad and Georgia will have many happy years together.

Cheryl
by Nhuskr
Wed Mar 09, 2011 11:29 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Chukar dogs
Replies: 43
Views: 11507

Re: Chukar dogs

That pic should go on the cover of PDJ! Nice looking britt, chukar. :) Sure glad I don't have to hunt that terrain.

Cheryl
by Nhuskr
Thu Mar 03, 2011 4:57 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: FINALLY HE POINTED
Replies: 3
Views: 1640

Re: FINALLY HE POINTED

Good deal! I was wondering how it was going. Haven't seen you on the forum for awhile. It's nice when it all comes together, at least, so I've heard. :lol: I'm at the beginning of this training journey.

Cheryl
by Nhuskr
Thu Mar 03, 2011 4:55 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Only One Testicle
Replies: 11
Views: 4639

Re: Only One Testicle

tell your vet to not get his briefs in a wad, and WAIT to see what will happen with the other testicle. not gonna hurt anything to wait. there are plenty of dogs in this world that have both testicles and zero behavioral issues. :lol: Thanks, dog dr! Our vet is great with horses, but sometimes I wo...
by Nhuskr
Wed Mar 02, 2011 12:57 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Only One Testicle
Replies: 11
Views: 4639

Only One Testicle

Sigh... Took Tucker in for his last set of shots this morning, and his first visit to our vet. He has a bacterial infection in both ears, and only one testicle has descended. :cry: So, any plans for breeding him in the future are out. He's only 4 mos old and the vet wants to neuter him asap. :evil: ...
by Nhuskr
Mon Feb 28, 2011 7:41 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Dog work at the PF Youth Hunt
Replies: 16
Views: 5329

Re: Dog work at the PF Youth Hunt

Thanks, Nick. I thought it looked like one adult per child. Looks like something I'd like to get involved with, since we don't do 4-H anymore.

Cheryl
by Nhuskr
Mon Feb 28, 2011 12:52 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: rabbit hunting
Replies: 3
Views: 1400

Re: rabbit hunting

Great video. My kids enjoyed it a lot. How do you manage to collar them when it's time to stop? :D My daughter's beagle is GONE when he gets scent. :x

Cheryl
by Nhuskr
Mon Feb 28, 2011 11:37 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Help in Planning Fall 2011 Hunt
Replies: 5
Views: 2819

Re: Help in Planning Fall 2011 Hunt

I grew up in NW Nebraska. The pheasant hunting is better there than here in Missouri, but won't be as good as Aberdeen, SD. NW Nebraska is beautiful country, being situated along the Pine Ridge. Towns are somewhat few and far between; I would recommend staying in Valentine (more north central, but a...
by Nhuskr
Fri Feb 25, 2011 10:01 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Dog work at the PF Youth Hunt
Replies: 16
Views: 5329

Re: Dog work at the PF Youth Hunt

Good job and nice pics. Out of curiosity, does your chapter have a day of gun safety training for these kids before the shoot, or had all the kids handled firearms before? My husband and I were shooting sports instructors for 4-H, and know their safety requirements for shooting so was just wondering...
by Nhuskr
Fri Feb 25, 2011 9:17 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: She made her pick
Replies: 6
Views: 2069

Re: She made her pick

What a cute pair of girls! They should have many happy years together.

Cheryl
by Nhuskr
Thu Feb 24, 2011 8:59 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: when to call it quits
Replies: 27
Views: 6244

Re: when to call it quits

Here is a question for some of u more exp trainers out there...when do u finaly give up on a dog and decide to call it a pet...what age and what signs would you look for. Hey rm, I'm a newbie myself, but I have to wonder why, with a 9 wk old pup, you're already asking this question? It sounds like ...
by Nhuskr
Wed Feb 23, 2011 7:43 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: E-collar uses
Replies: 7
Views: 2534

Re: E-collar uses

gripper39 wrote:Any suggestions on how to keep a dog off the screen door.
Remove the screen. :mrgreen: That's what we ended up doing; although it was the cat that caused us to do so. He wasn't afraid of water, so squirting him with a squirt bottle when he climbed it didn't work.

Cheryl
by Nhuskr
Tue Feb 22, 2011 2:46 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Feedback would be helpfull
Replies: 5
Views: 2049

Re: Feedback would be helpfull

Russ, How brutal do you want us to be? :twisted: I should have been an English teacher; I'm a stickler when it comes to spelling, punctuation, paragraphs!!, etc. :lol: It's a fine start to an article, I can hear your passion for rescue dogs coming through. However, I was a little lost as to what poi...
by Nhuskr
Mon Feb 21, 2011 11:17 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Sunday morning hunt
Replies: 7
Views: 2867

Re: Sunday morning hunt

I asked my hubby. The one we've been too is Brush Creek just off of F and O Highways. They had good flying birds, especially the chukars.

Cheryl
by Nhuskr
Mon Feb 21, 2011 10:06 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Sunday morning hunt
Replies: 7
Views: 2867

Re: Sunday morning hunt

Thanks for sharing, nickell. Which preserve did you go to? We like Harding Game Preserve up north, but have also gone to one south of Lexington that was really nice.

Cheryl
by Nhuskr
Mon Feb 21, 2011 9:09 am
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: Hello From Muncie,In
Replies: 3
Views: 1366

Re: Hello From Muncie,In

Hi and welcome! I just brought home my French Britt last week. Love the britts! You will need an assistant, so draft your daughter, she'll love it and you might just get a hunting partner out of the deal too.

Cheryl
by Nhuskr
Sun Feb 20, 2011 7:30 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: So Far Can't Ask For More In A Pup!
Replies: 15
Views: 5038

Re: So Far Can't Ask For More In A Pup!

Congrats! What a cute pup. :D