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- Mon May 09, 2022 2:58 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Dog running out the door
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5609
Re: Dog running out the door
Skoosh! I'm gonna get a wrap! Jumping up uses and induces muscles , also encourages and builds them. Jumping down puts' huge amount of pressure on the shock absorbers on the front brakes (Only True Bikers will know what I'm saying) .Dog still jumping out or jumping in? Where did this one get off bas...
- Fri Apr 29, 2022 2:16 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: dried pee in kennel
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3368
Re: dried pee in kennel
In the cement , probably.
- Fri Apr 15, 2022 2:41 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Collar Breaking A Dog
- Replies: 20
- Views: 7766
Re: Collar Breaking A Dog
Polmaise, being the greenest of the green out here, I don't know all the proper terms. Forgive my ignorance. :) From what I've tested so far, mine has 18 levels. The dial has 6 stimulation settings and on each one I can do three different levels on one collar. I think it also says 18 levels on the ...
- Tue Apr 12, 2022 1:03 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Collar Breaking A Dog
- Replies: 20
- Views: 7766
Re: Collar Breaking A Dog
A quick question on collar breaking for you all. I thought it was going to be really easy to tell what level of stimulation is right for a dog. Everyone says a similar thing: the dog should blink, shake its head, or something out of the ordinary. First I tested a couple levels on my fingers and lev...
- Mon Apr 04, 2022 3:19 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: issue that I cant find advice for
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5193
Re: issue that I cant find advice for
I'm starting force fetch this week I think. Would that help or??? Well, it depends on ,if you are doing the FF This weekend for the first time or someone else. FF has nothing to do with retrieving a duck or a bird or a bumper. It may be the product but the process may require a re-think. Just can't...
- Thu Dec 30, 2021 2:51 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Shy With Multiple Hunters/Guns
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4733
Re: Shy With Multiple Hunters/Guns
Not a good plan.
Still not a good way to introduce the gun.
It has no relevance in context. The dog is eating it's food.
Still not a good way to introduce the gun.
It has no relevance in context. The dog is eating it's food.
- Thu Dec 30, 2021 11:34 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Shy With Multiple Hunters/Guns
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4733
Re: Shy With Multiple Hunters/Guns
I have a unique situation that I would like some advice on.... I searched the Forum but did not find any similar posts, so I am posting this today.... I have a 4 year old Braque Francais (French Pointer) that I have trained myself. I carefully took him through the prescribed method of gun training ...
- Fri Dec 24, 2021 10:47 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Got bit
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4363
Re: Got bit
Denial + Avoidance + anthropomorphism = Bite
Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas.
- Tue Dec 21, 2021 3:11 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Bird dog not doing what the book says , don't worry! Memory of Trekmoor.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3704
Re: Bird dog not doing what the book says , don't worry! Memory of Trekmoor.
Never knew one teenager ,including my own, and me, that done exactly what we expected! As a Teacher, I always expect them to do better than me , not the same , if I did, then what's the point, said Bill. lol ...Read the dog you have , not the readings of someone else's dog . Now that's a skill not f...
- Tue Dec 21, 2021 1:10 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Bird dog not doing what the book says , don't worry! Memory of Trekmoor.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3704
Bird dog not doing what the book says , don't worry! Memory of Trekmoor.
This clip came up on my pc ,as a reminder..? Funny things this 'Tinternet' . Our past away member 'Trekmoor' /'Bill'/ Wullie' and all manner of handles in real life often with a curse word ,was a frequent and often raider of my fridge over the years. This day , with a young Vizsla on it's first outi...
- Fri Dec 17, 2021 1:23 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Pup not pointing
- Replies: 27
- Views: 7293
Re: Pup not pointing
I have 7 month old gsp male, he has had 4 quail and 2 pigeons, he just roads in on bird not pointing, I have been popping the last few when I know he smells them, he wants to chase but I have him on check cord, I set him back take to next bird and does the same thing, gave him about a 4 week break ...
- Thu Dec 16, 2021 12:18 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: The Flush/Stop Cue
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4258
Re: The Flush/Stop Cue
Not Hijacking , but to expropriate, Super looking dog KC ! Whenever 'color' is accentuated I think of Black lab /yellow lab , and Liver-white Spaniel/White-liver spaniel ,then comes along a Boykin. lolx Kudos on the 'Dual' show/working, not an easy for many . ........ Always enjoyed Higgins videos ,...
- Tue Dec 14, 2021 3:52 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: I Just Got My First Pigeons for my First Gun Dog
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3766
Re: I Just Got My First Pigeons for my First Gun Dog
Oceanmon I hope you get sorted.
It's difficult on open forum to reply politically correct, other than some previous jovial replies ,just in case you may well be aged 10 or 30. who knows ?
Perhaps some should remember this.
I'm sure the pigeons don't know.
It's difficult on open forum to reply politically correct, other than some previous jovial replies ,just in case you may well be aged 10 or 30. who knows ?
Perhaps some should remember this.
I'm sure the pigeons don't know.
- Fri Dec 10, 2021 6:40 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Food Help
- Replies: 20
- Views: 7642
Re: Food Help
I would be willing to bet it’s not the food, Not to get in any 'Manufacturers food debate' ..!! Because nobody ever is going to say the food they currently feed their dog who is currently healthy is going to say the food they are feeding is bad!? ...for their dog. I feed mine 'Everything' ..Yup ......
- Fri Dec 10, 2021 5:28 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Dang only a couple of members hunt??????
- Replies: 52
- Views: 28963
Re: Dang only a couple of members hunt??????
It's always good to have memories of past hunting days with good dogs and good people. I have many, and most are usually best remembered on a dogs first, when it comes together in the field with all the previous training ,and often it doesn't go perfect, but at the end of the day , it was always a g...
- Sun Dec 05, 2021 4:01 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Running with a GSP?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 9123
Re: Running with a GSP?
But what I really want to know is about running with a GSP. I’m already waiting for her to have 2 seasons before I neuter her, to be sure she is fully mature. But given I know they take up to two years to fully mature I don’t want to risk her leg bones by doing too much too soon. Can anyone with mo...
- Mon Nov 29, 2021 6:13 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Where Is Everyone?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4949
Re: Where Is Everyone?
I get no notifications from this forum and only came back to see if anyone responded to this particular thread. Didn’t see that I had a pm til I read that they pmd. So thanks. I get an e-mail from robsnell regularly ..I must be special . lol. It's good that you are more active on the site though? e...
- Mon Nov 29, 2021 4:14 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Where Is Everyone?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4949
Re: Where Is Everyone?
I’m no help to the forum because I post either, but I was curious about this as well. I just signed on today to see what pups were for sale and that section is very inactive. Does anyone have info on a good vizsla or draahthar litter? Cbump I sent you a PM I'm just wondering why there is a requirem...
- Thu Nov 25, 2021 11:35 am
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Dog Feeding
- Replies: 18
- Views: 6469
Re: Dog Feeding
quality of content rather than quantity .........I'm out on any advice, if it turns out like naming brands of food on the market. The size of the cup is also relevant !!No need to delete surely? . Unless it's a Mug , a Mug is bigger than a Cup in my book . Then again, some books are bigger than othe...
- Tue Nov 23, 2021 3:18 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: New dog advice
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6465
Re: New dog advice
If it ain't broke , don't fix it.
Another Cocker ,would be an addition.
- Fri Nov 19, 2021 1:12 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Million dollar question! Setter or gsp need some help.
- Replies: 31
- Views: 8658
- Tue Nov 16, 2021 1:03 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Clumbers
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2480
Re: Clumbers
Here we Go! It's not the breed , it's the temperament in the breeding and nurture of the dog . Pigeon holing a breed is like ....well,go figure. Your Pa' may be best and be best pals with an older dog of any breed that that likes being close and already trained to do so and still likes a hunt around...
- Mon Nov 15, 2021 2:23 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Classical Conditioning
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2516
Classical Conditioning
'Goose' and 'Buck' don't know their names. I've never said it to them, but folks around the yard and when they meet folks I'm sure they hear the humans saying their names . I have a radio on in the kennels 24/7 ,it's tuned into 'Talk sport channel' , because all they do is 'Talk sport' , no music. T...
- Fri Nov 12, 2021 12:35 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Million dollar question! Setter or gsp need some help.
- Replies: 31
- Views: 8658
Re: Million dollar question! Setter or gsp need some help.
I have had pointers all my life. I have hunted over shorthairs, setters (English and Irish), and Brittanys and I have trialed with just about every pointing breed one time or another. Most of my trialing was walking stuff early on and horseback for the last fifteen or so. Each breed has their stron...
- Fri Nov 05, 2021 2:13 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Wood from the Trees
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2631
- Fri Nov 05, 2021 1:56 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Wood from the Trees
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2631
Wood from the Trees
My favorite place by the river. Having two lab pups in tow under 12 weeks old , an older veteran at 7 years , and a promising 2 year old Big one who just loves to be involved in everything . Casting off , a Young 'spaniel in training' to hunt the ground to flush game , I suppose every bit of cover i...
- Wed Nov 03, 2021 1:41 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Turning around on water retrieves
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3322
Re: Turning around on water retrieves
We have one spaniel expert on here; hopefully he will respond. Yea! C'mon 'Crackered' don't by shy! .... It's a Boykin .what can go wrong ? ..It's only 1 year old and been FF by a Pro ,what can go wrong ? It's had an issue with flying in the air into water off high banks ,what can go wrong? It had ...
- Sat Oct 30, 2021 1:44 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Gsp vet anxiety
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4676
Re: Gsp vet anxiety
My 7 year old dog didn't like the vet visit after 7 years with no problem.
They changed the flooring.
It looks nice though, and to be fair , it was due for a change.
My 7 year old had never been on 'Lino' before.
They changed the flooring.
It looks nice though, and to be fair , it was due for a change.
My 7 year old had never been on 'Lino' before.
- Thu Oct 28, 2021 11:58 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Tail-end Trauma?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3559
- Sun Oct 24, 2021 5:06 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Chesapeake Training
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2382
Re: Chesapeake Training
All pups/dogs including Chesapeake's use their mouth /for almost everything. Sounds like you have a 'tug and war' - play and misunderstanding going on ? Hard thing for some to do .....? Ever wondered how the Lion Tamer at the circus manages to put his head in it's mouth . Teething/Niping/Biting ...P...
- Fri Oct 22, 2021 2:07 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Training while hunting pheasants
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2917
Re: Training while hunting pheasants
This year I was training my dog to be steady to flush. I had him doing well with pigeons. He is e coller conditioned to stop if he makes makes mistake and starts to chase. this worked well in training. Now that we are hunting pheasants he is chasing after flush again. What are people's reccomendsti...
- Fri Oct 22, 2021 12:47 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Hunting two spaniels at the same time?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4754
Re: Hunting two spaniels at the same time?
It would be ..if nether is trained to be steady to flush/shot/fall . Add in honor whilst the other is handled. Neither dog is steady to flush/shot/fall. My pup is real young only about 10 months. How old do you start steadiness training? I’m worried if I start too soon I could affect his drive. THi...
- Fri Oct 22, 2021 11:22 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Hunting two spaniels at the same time?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4754
Re: Hunting two spaniels at the same time?
" I think a lot of the questions fielded on this forum are from folks who are too focused on the result instead of process to get there. " quote Garrison.
Posted by Sharon on another thread. All too often ! and not enough.
Posted by Sharon on another thread. All too often ! and not enough.
- Wed Oct 20, 2021 4:20 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Hunting two spaniels at the same time?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4754
Re: Hunting two spaniels at the same time?
Thoughts and opinions on running two spaniels at the same time? Me and a buddy both have young English Cockers and have talked about hunting them together. I can see this being a disaster when it comes to the retrieval. Anyone have any experience? Thanks It would be ..if nether is trained to be ste...
- Sun Oct 17, 2021 2:18 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Pup not pointing
- Replies: 27
- Views: 7293
Re: Pup not pointing
Now if there was anyone I would listen to about how to develop and bring on a dog, Ferrell Miller would be right up there at the top of the list. Brilliant! Now show us Yours . That would be great, based on the top of the list . Be real good viewing and educational for us all .Thanks. I love a good...
- Sun Oct 17, 2021 12:06 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Pup not pointing
- Replies: 27
- Views: 7293
Re: Pup not pointing
Some young pointing breeds ,especially Hpr's don't point until over a year old. Everything dependent on what time of year the dog was born -nurture , training, availability of ground and game etc etc. Wing on a string is a sight point, and you really don't want that ,although it makes great movies f...
- Tue Oct 05, 2021 11:17 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Bird Introduction Gone Wrong?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5622
Re: Bird Introduction Gone Wrong?
Patience is a virtue.
Often, if the only tool you have is a hammer' every problem is a nail.
Good that you now have contact with someone locally that can show a different approach .
atb . Look forward to hearing about the progress.
Often, if the only tool you have is a hammer' every problem is a nail.
Good that you now have contact with someone locally that can show a different approach .
atb . Look forward to hearing about the progress.
- Sat Oct 02, 2021 3:32 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: 22 ammo blanks
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4153
Re: 22 ammo blanks
I am trying to find some 22 caliber blank ammo for a pistol. Have never bought blank ammo before. It seems everything I see online is for dummy launchers? Are they one in the same? One description said they were not. I have a standard 22 caliber revolver pistol . Can someone point me in the right d...
- Tue Sep 28, 2021 1:37 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Solving bank cheat
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6122
Re: Solving bank cheat
quacker, "We have not worked on lining or handling drills yet, so this may fix the problem but I wanted to ask and see if anyone has any ideas or drills I can run to try to both A) boost confidence in water entry on steeper banks and B) fix the bank cheat problem." lining drill will help with the en...
- Mon Sep 27, 2021 6:49 pm
- Forum: Guns and Ammo
- Topic: Choosing a Shotgun
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5393
Re: Choosing a Shotgun
Beautiful picture! Never thought of the clothes you should wear when getting fitted for the gun. Good idea. Thanks. Not everyone who shoots in the shooting field is wearing a Tee shirt and waistcoat in sunshine :wink: As for which Gun!? ..16/20/12 or even 10 bore never mind which way the barrels ar...
- Mon Sep 27, 2021 6:17 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Costco Dog Food???
- Replies: 42
- Views: 38433
Re: Costco Dog Food???
Very True . "Most companies that market dogfood don't spend a dime on animal feed research. Many don't even have their own manufactuing facility. They contract with a feed producer and hire marketing types. They might actually hire an animal nutritionist to oversee the formulations...or not. Mostly ...
- Mon Sep 27, 2021 6:02 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Solving bank cheat
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6122
Re: Solving bank cheat
Yea. Working on that return . lolgonehuntin' wrote: ↑Sun Sep 26, 2021 9:19 pmIf you want a flying entry, you won't get a straight line.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sxtLqMxwrk
- Sun Sep 26, 2021 2:58 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Costco Dog Food???
- Replies: 42
- Views: 38433
Re: Costco Dog Food???
Is Mackenzie still here ?
- Sat Sep 25, 2021 1:56 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Solving bank cheat
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6122
Re: Solving bank cheat
Just a thought ? If you started at the edge of the water at the point you asked entry to show the process' , there would be no requirement for fences or guides . The return back however , is all 'Re-call' and that is perfected on the land every day. " she charges to the edge of the bank and hesitate...
- Sat Sep 25, 2021 12:32 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Pigeon Questions
- Replies: 37
- Views: 10359
Re: Pigeon Questions
Delicious is the poultry for sure ,you need a couple as an entrée The dogs that mulch are usually not ready and should be housed to the yard for training as an aperitif' . The Quail egg is a fantastic by-product of a well kept house. The fascination of Flush and stop without the fly away for ever' a...
- Sat Sep 25, 2021 11:29 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Pigeon Questions
- Replies: 37
- Views: 10359
Re: Pigeon Questions
Quail may be a better option for training , and anyway I like their eggs better.
- Fri Sep 24, 2021 11:44 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Solving bank cheat
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6122
Re: Solving bank cheat
I must have missed some 'Intel'??oregon woodsmoke wrote: ↑Fri Sep 24, 2021 11:01 amwhatever the trainer did to frighten her will wear off as she gains confidence.
The OP and new to the board is only asking of a suggested training drill to address a specific issue in training .
- Thu Sep 23, 2021 11:47 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Solving bank cheat
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6122
Re: Solving bank cheat
I can see ,running the bank an asset in Florida .but since the OP stated it was an issue to be resolved ........
- Thu Sep 23, 2021 12:20 pm
- Forum: Guns and Ammo
- Topic: Choosing a Shotgun
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5393
Re: Choosing a Shotgun
I hope to get to a shop and get fitted correctly on day one this time. Also, taking a tour of the gun club tomorrow possibly. Fit' would be everything along with 'eye dominance' and ..well. the clothes you wear in the shop as apposed to the clothes at the gun club and all the skeet shooters .The re...
- Thu Sep 23, 2021 11:24 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Solving bank cheat
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6122
Re: Solving bank cheat
What does the ''One that has done it before" advise you ? Give them, a call, they know the dog and you . Yes, 'Lining and casting' on land is a must ,before 'Water' for sure. Red Herrings of boats or launching boards or anything in situation of environments. If you can ''Tap in" to this guy 'Dennis ...