Gun Dog Forum

Anyone seen any good plans to build a dummy launcher. I want to use canvas dummies; and I don't need to shoot them a mile.

peoples priorities may differ between those who have a kennel dog and one who has them in their home but i will tell you what I DO, it works for me and may not be what others do depending on their priority or their situation.. i "teach" socialization first and foremost, obedience, commands, field w...

We are going with Jessabelle or Cabela Rose. Either way her nick name will be Belle or Bella...or jessa


Still early though!

Wow! Thanks for all the great advice. I do feel more clear on the independent thing (Independent in the field not at home) I'm thinking of not teaching the sit command. Here is some pics at 4 weeks old http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/shtank_photos/Family%20photos/photo1.jpg http://i661.phot...

Winchey wrote:Train the pup the day you get him, just have low expectations and keep it positive and fun. Just don't start formal obedience with a puppy.

What do consider "formal obedience training"

I've been reading this forum for about a month (as I eagerly wait the arrival of my GSP pup Xmas morning) and I feel as though what I'm reading is the opposite of what i was planning on doing. A lot of members say not to train basic obedience command and let them be independent. But that sounds like...

Not the same.

PPP

They got their own stocking and everything.

They use to have a lamb and rice that was a great dog food. Not cheap though!

I got a pup coming on christmas day and low on funds. Anyone got a used copy to sell or loan.
Thanks

pinebrookkennel wrote:Get white pigeons, the neighbors will think there white doves. When they ask tell them how blessed they were to see
Several white doves in one day.

Good idea! I just thought of something. Is it a bad idea to keep the dog in the same yard as the coop?

I live in a small neighborhood and was wondering how loud a pigeon coupe is with the minimum amount of birds. Also what is the minimum amount of birds needed for training one dog(just worried my neighbors would complain). And how do you stop the birds from flying away? Do you clip there wings?

I live just north of Raleigh NC. been hunting deer all my life, but never birds so i'm very green.
I just put down a deposit for a GSP pup which will be my first gun dog. I am Very excited and want to do right by her so I will be asking a lot of questions here.

Thanks in advance.