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by Garrison
Tue Mar 12, 2024 12:17 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: NC at ames
Replies: 1
Views: 193

Re: NC at ames

Was just killing some time reading the daily brace by brace synopsis that are posted and looking at pictures and videos. Had my fingers crossed for Highground Toby, would love to see a west coast setter on the stairs! Bucket list item for me to go see it in person someday. Great looking/performing a...
by Garrison
Thu Feb 29, 2024 10:33 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Kennel build suggestions needed
Replies: 4
Views: 547

Re: Kennel build suggestions needed

Looking good! Diverting that roof water away is going to be a huge help.

Garrison
by Garrison
Tue Feb 27, 2024 10:16 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Kennel build suggestions needed
Replies: 4
Views: 547

Re: Kennel build suggestions needed

Any updates? Looking forward to some progress reports. That is going to be a nice set up.

Garrison
by Garrison
Mon Feb 12, 2024 9:23 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Kennel Upgrade
Replies: 9
Views: 1051

Re: Kennel Upgrade

I was able to get the roof wrapped up yesterday before the game. I ended up using some redwood treated with linseed oil for the subframe, and a poly/foam/fiberglass product for the roof. Worked out pretty well, and seems like it will last awhile.

Garrison


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by Garrison
Fri Feb 09, 2024 7:18 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Kennel Upgrade
Replies: 9
Views: 1051

Re: Kennel Upgrade

You two don’t often give much bad advice……….well, at least related to dogs!😉

Thanks gentlemen!

Garrison
by Garrison
Sun Feb 04, 2024 9:43 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Kennel Upgrade
Replies: 9
Views: 1051

Re: Kennel Upgrade

Garrison- That is an AWESOME two dog setup. Your dogs should be happy to spend time out there. RayG I borrowed your suggestion and installed schedule 80 PVC couplings on the bottom of all the posts to keep the metal off the ground. Perfect fit for the galvanized fence rail I used, should give us so...
by Garrison
Sun Feb 04, 2024 9:38 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Kennel Upgrade
Replies: 9
Views: 1051

Re: Kennel Upgrade

Sharon wrote:
Sun Feb 04, 2024 11:12 am
Wow, that looks great! :)
Thanks Sharon
by Garrison
Sun Feb 04, 2024 10:15 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Kennel Upgrade
Replies: 9
Views: 1051

Kennel Upgrade

I was finally able to get some of my long planned kennel upgrade done yesterday. My dogs would usually spend equal time in and out of the house. But I had to remove all the old kennels durning our remodel. Going to be really nice to have a safe place for them when we are away from the house and look...
by Garrison
Tue Jan 30, 2024 12:40 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Western States GSP Breeder
Replies: 4
Views: 610

Re: Western States GSP Breeder

It might help to describe the “type” of dog he or she is looking for. There is a wide range of possibilities within the breed. Generally speaking, on the ends of the spectrum there are comparatively smaller, lighter footed, faster, trial bred dogs that can eat up big chunks of chukar country, and th...
by Garrison
Mon Jan 22, 2024 11:04 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: CZ Sharp-Tail
Replies: 2
Views: 536

Re: CZ Sharp-Tail

I have a 20 gauge sharp tail with 28" barrels. I bought it for the exact same reason as you at the end of last season. Overall I like it and have not had a problem with it. I probably have about 1,000 rounds through it between skeet and hunting. There are times where quail are doing the popcorn flu...
by Garrison
Mon Jan 22, 2024 1:35 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: CZ Sharp-Tail
Replies: 2
Views: 536

CZ Sharp-Tail

Anyone have one, or any experience with this model? I am looking at purchasing a 28” in 20ga for a field/quail gun. Currently in the process of having a couple browning over unders freshened up by a gunsmith and thinking I would like to get another break open for the field. Something that I am not o...
by Garrison
Mon Jan 08, 2024 5:17 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Estimating Nutrient Concentration on a Caloric Basis
Replies: 1
Views: 675

Estimating Nutrient Concentration on a Caloric Basis

"The guaranteed analysis found on all pet foods sold under AAFCO guidelines cannot be used to compare one pet food to another. Pets are fed by calorie, not by weight, so comparisons should ideally be expressed in the amount of a particular nutrient per calorie." This was a brief and interesting art...
by Garrison
Fri Dec 08, 2023 8:11 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: 4 month GSP size concerns
Replies: 5
Views: 2271

Re: 4 month GSP size concerns

Not all GSP's are larger framed. I have a male that doesn't weigh 50lbs and a female puppy that is going to be smaller than him. Follow the feeding recommendations for the food and you will be fine. Sent from my moto g power 5G - 2023 using Tapatalk Agreed, I am not sure I have seen an in shape 65l...
by Garrison
Thu Dec 07, 2023 6:51 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: 4 month GSP size concerns
Replies: 5
Views: 2271

Re: 4 month GSP size concerns

Absent malnutrition, bordering on starvation your puppy will eventually reach her genetic potential in due time, whatever that might be. We often get this question starting at this age, because they are growing out of the puppy stage and moving into adolescence. The goal with a growing pup is to pro...
by Garrison
Thu Nov 30, 2023 12:01 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Alpha 300
Replies: 15
Views: 3264

Re: Alpha 300

I personally only use stimulation on my dogs, I don’t see any benefit of the tone or vibration function if the collar is set properly and the dog is collar conditioned. At this point my dogs know what is expected of them, so very rarely do I have to use stimulation for much, in fact rarely at all. M...
by Garrison
Mon Nov 27, 2023 2:48 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Mossberg SA 20
Replies: 6
Views: 3367

Re: Mossberg SA 20

ckirsch wrote:
Tue Nov 21, 2023 7:49 pm
You might have missed the nudity policy as well.....
😂🤣😂
by Garrison
Fri Nov 17, 2023 7:54 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Garmin 550 Problems
Replies: 10
Views: 3693

Re: Garmin 550 Problems

I don’t have experience with the 550, can you adjust the refresh rate on it? With my astro, the more data the handheld receives, the more accurate it is.

Garrison
by Garrison
Mon Oct 30, 2023 8:37 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Pheasant Hunt
Replies: 12
Views: 4383

Re: Pheasant Hunt

gonehuntin' wrote:
Mon Oct 30, 2023 1:44 pm
That is a spectacular looking dog!
Agreed! Without a doubt, business oriented.
by Garrison
Sun Oct 29, 2023 11:27 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Pheasant Hunt
Replies: 12
Views: 4383

Re: Pheasant Hunt

We all know the effort you have put in to get to this point. Well done!

Garrison
by Garrison
Thu Oct 19, 2023 8:17 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Am I Stressing Too Much?
Replies: 24
Views: 6568

Re: Am I Stressing Too Much?

Ontariofella, I just realized this may in fact be the same dog that you had previously discussed eating birds? If it is, and indeed she is actively hunting and finding birds, then rushing in to try and catch them repeatedly, you may have some issues that are beyond most armature’s ability level to ...
by Garrison
Thu Oct 19, 2023 3:19 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Am I Stressing Too Much?
Replies: 24
Views: 6568

Re: Am I Stressing Too Much?

Ontariofella, I just realized this may in fact be the same dog that you had previously discussed eating birds? If it is, and indeed she is actively hunting and finding birds, then rushing in to try and catch them repeatedly, you may have some issues that are beyond most armature’s ability level to f...
by Garrison
Thu Oct 19, 2023 10:27 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Am I Stressing Too Much?
Replies: 24
Views: 6568

Re: Am I Stressing Too Much?

Is the dog whoa broke? Sent from my moto g power 5G - 2023 using Tapatalk Her woah is strong unless she sees a bird. If the birds are holding in thick brush(not visible) then I can usually Woah her, but that situation is rare around here. Then she isn't whoa broke. This will be a hard fix until tha...
by Garrison
Wed Oct 18, 2023 8:08 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Am I Stressing Too Much?
Replies: 24
Views: 6568

Re: Am I Stressing Too Much?

Actively hunting for birds, making scent, and then rooting them out Vs. running through birds without knowing they exist are two different things. Two different things that young inexperienced dogs are pretty darn adept at doing. It sounds like it might be a little bit of both? Either way, she doesn...
by Garrison
Wed Oct 11, 2023 7:49 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Supplement for weigh gain?
Replies: 23
Views: 7997

Re: Supplement for weigh gain?

For reference, here is a picture of my dog in hunting shape. In my opinion, at this stage of the season he is in ideal shape. Plenty of muscle and some rib. IMG_3919.jpeg After looking at the 2023 running order for the National Championship at Ames, there were five Touch’s dogs in competition. Touch...
by Garrison
Tue Oct 10, 2023 9:35 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Supplement for weigh gain?
Replies: 23
Views: 7997

Re: Supplement for weigh gain?

gypsy wrote:
Tue Oct 10, 2023 7:01 am
I bit of rib?

I can count 5 and see some back bone. The back bone started me worrying.
Pictures?
by Garrison
Mon Oct 09, 2023 6:46 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Supplement for weigh gain?
Replies: 23
Views: 7997

Re: Supplement for weigh gain?

Firstly, do you have a picture of the dog in question? This question has come up numerous times, and the dog ends up being in perfect shape. It usually takes more activity than our schedules can provide for a dog to need more than just a bit more of a good kibble, especially a 4 year old in warm wea...
by Garrison
Mon Oct 02, 2023 7:41 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Fly Fishing / College Reunion
Replies: 7
Views: 3795

Re: Fly Fishing / College Reunion

mask wrote:
Mon Oct 02, 2023 7:28 pm
Hey I went to cal poly. At that time we had one of the best rodeo teams in the nation. i played football there too. Once again great pics and thanks for posting.
Go Mustangs! I knew I liked this guy. The guy on the left with the grey beard and green hat played on the football team.

Garrison
by Garrison
Mon Oct 02, 2023 1:07 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Fly Fishing / College Reunion
Replies: 7
Views: 3795

Re: Fly Fishing / College Reunion

Sharon wrote:
Mon Oct 02, 2023 1:05 pm
All right, which one are you? :)
First two pictures, third is my brother. We have been mixed up on more than a couple occasions!
by Garrison
Mon Oct 02, 2023 12:14 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Fly Fishing / College Reunion
Replies: 7
Views: 3795

Re: College Reunion/Fly Fishing

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by Garrison
Mon Oct 02, 2023 12:14 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Fly Fishing / College Reunion
Replies: 7
Views: 3795

Fly Fishing / College Reunion

I was really fortunate to have a wonderful college experience at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. It was a great school and a paradise for outdoor activities. I made life-long friends who I still spend time with on a regular basis, and one that I still would if, he was with us. We have a large group of fri...
by Garrison
Sat Sep 30, 2023 5:31 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Kennel Project
Replies: 16
Views: 4724

Re: Kennel Project

Thanks…….and gonehuntin, she has been a pretty big help! Her little finger prints are all over the job. 😉 Her teacher said there are not too many other 7 year olds in class journaling about stucco and concrete pumps!

Garrison
by Garrison
Fri Sep 29, 2023 10:03 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Kennel Project
Replies: 16
Views: 4724

Re: Kennel Project

17Hunter wrote:
Fri Sep 29, 2023 8:20 pm
Very nice and a pro at your craft. They let you keep your dogs outside in CA?
Thanks, I think that may only apply to doodles!!😉
by Garrison
Fri Sep 29, 2023 6:52 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Kennel Project
Replies: 16
Views: 4724

Re: Kennel Project

All the pics are great and I really like the roof. Happy for you. Thanks mask, we have been planning, and saving for a long time. It’s been tough with labor and material prices catching up with our ability to save, but with all the labor I was able to do myself, we finally made it to the home stret...
by Garrison
Fri Sep 29, 2023 6:37 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Kennel Project
Replies: 16
Views: 4724

Re: Kennel Project

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by Garrison
Fri Sep 29, 2023 6:32 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Kennel Project
Replies: 16
Views: 4724

Re: Kennel Project

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by Garrison
Fri Sep 29, 2023 6:31 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Kennel Project
Replies: 16
Views: 4724

Re: Kennel Project

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by Garrison
Fri Sep 29, 2023 6:27 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Kennel Project
Replies: 16
Views: 4724

Re: Kennel Project

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by Garrison
Fri Sep 29, 2023 6:26 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Kennel Project
Replies: 16
Views: 4724

Re: Kennel Project

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by Garrison
Fri Sep 29, 2023 6:23 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Kennel Project
Replies: 16
Views: 4724

Re: Kennel Project

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by Garrison
Fri Sep 29, 2023 6:20 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Kennel Project
Replies: 16
Views: 4724

Kennel Project

I had previously mentioned a kennel upgrade as part of a larger project. We have been in the midst of that pretty extensive backyard/“California Room” remodel over the past months. To the non Californians, it is basically an outdoor kitchen and living area designed to take advantage of the good weat...
by Garrison
Wed Sep 27, 2023 8:24 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Upcoming Hunts?
Replies: 21
Views: 13707

Re: Upcoming Hunts?

Very sorry to hear that NE. Hang in. Good news. After a rough patch my recovery has been remarkable. I had the surgery two weeks ago and I'm off pain meds and walking quite well with a cane. When our season opens in 3 weeks I'm definitely going to be able to walk the more level terrains we hunt. My...
by Garrison
Wed Sep 06, 2023 9:45 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Hunting Dog in the City
Replies: 2
Views: 7316

Re: Hunting Dog in the City

My issue is similar, not so much access to land, it’s day light in the winter. I have plenty of space to run them, but I get home from work when it is just about dark during a good chunk of the season. Many here have voiced concern for their own safety with my solution, but I have never had an issue...
by Garrison
Mon Aug 28, 2023 10:49 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Upcoming Hunts?
Replies: 21
Views: 13707

Re: Upcoming Hunts?

Leave home Sept 8 with my two GSP's. Will hunt Wyoming, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Idaho, Oregon, Nevada, Utah and AZ. Have never hunted Utah before. However I will not leave a spot that has lots of birds. I will cover 10,000 miles and be out until the first of the year. I am 79 years old...
by Garrison
Sat Aug 19, 2023 9:25 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Creeping
Replies: 15
Views: 12242

Re: Creeping

Sanders wrote:
Sat Aug 19, 2023 8:42 am
Thanks, but I have bird bags and a pistol.
Do you all like DT or Dogtra branded launchers?
https://youtu.be/HgRULs6Tgmc

He also has a really good video about how to use them properly. I posted it here on the forum at one point.

Garrison
by Garrison
Thu Aug 17, 2023 4:16 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Creeping
Replies: 15
Views: 12242

Re: Creeping

I agree 100%, in a training situation as you describe with planted birds, or on a preserve type hunt, the dog should be completely staunch as soon as it makes scent. This is something that is a concern and should be addressed in the manners prescribed. It also may have been avoided with the launcher...
by Garrison
Mon Aug 14, 2023 12:53 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Help with new springer spaniel puppy
Replies: 14
Views: 4684

Re: Help with new springer spaniel puppy

Maybe not as many questions, conversations or arguments :lol: , but still seems like there are lots of eyes on the site. So much has been discussed and saved over the years, it has become a valuable reference. I have often gone back to old discussions to address current issues. Garrison IMG_3574.jpeg
by Garrison
Thu Jul 13, 2023 9:28 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pup is eating birds.. pls help!
Replies: 15
Views: 6141

Re: Pup is eating birds.. pls help!

It seems these days we have many more that use this forum as a reference, rather than a place to ask questions. It would probably be an opportune time to layout some of the preventative techniques for those who are following along. Because as most have honestly expressed, the fixes which have less t...
by Garrison
Sun Jul 09, 2023 8:10 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pup is eating birds.. pls help!
Replies: 15
Views: 6141

Re: Pup is eating birds.. pls help!

Did your dog catch some birds when unrestrained? A proper and thorough force fetch protocol even by a seasoned veteran may or may not help your situation, but I would wager it would be a real battle and more likely not correct it completely. It will not hurt the situation and Evan Graham’s Smart Fet...
by Garrison
Tue Jun 06, 2023 7:14 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Vehicle Choice
Replies: 16
Views: 4572

Re: Vehicle Choice

Garrison, it does look like space is limited in that Subaru with the dog box. I will probably end up going with a Silverado 1500. One day I want to get a Subaru and another day I want to get a truck. It really is a tossup as far as preference goes, and practicality is pushing me towards the truck. ...
by Garrison
Tue Jun 06, 2023 3:41 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Vehicle Choice
Replies: 16
Views: 4572

Re: Vehicle Choice

I have a Subaru Forester that I haul my dogs around in and it has been a great vehicle. Very utilitarian, simple and well engineered. My OCD doesn’t allow me to have anyone perform maintenance on my vehicles, and the Subaru is by far the easiest to work on. With a set of Nokian all weather tires it ...