Gun Dog Forum

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-Sharon, I'm trying to wait a little longer on checking gun shy, they both had very minimal human contact and a lot of that was negative. The female is a LOT more skiddish/jumpy. Though she is a lot more "lovey." -Nevermind, They were bred by a buddy of mine, who bred his 2 hunting dogs and kept a p...

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Haha well I would love to keep them both, but already have to make time to work with one let alone 2.

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Gooseman07 wrote:You can handle 3 dogs. We just moved in town with our 3 boys. Your yard may need some extra help but that's another story.

Well you and I are on the same page! My wife not so much!

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Last week I was offered a free English-Llewellin Setter. Since I've been dying for a bird dog anyway I agreed. But when I got there I ended up leaving with him and his sister to kind of "rescue" her. Now with 3 dogs in our small home with a smal yard, my wife is pleading with me to find another home...

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Congrats! Great looking pup.

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Beautiful dog!!! I love Setters! Just got my 1st give to me/rescued last night.

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I am awaiting the the arrival of my 1st gun dog puppy. While I'm spending these next few months preparing myself, I've come to this question. Have you all had different out comes with books vs. DVDs? Do you have a preference and why? For pity's sake it might be nice if you told what kind of pup and...

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I am awaiting the the arrival of my 1st gun dog puppy. While I'm spending these next few months preparing myself, I've come to this question. Have you all had different out comes with books vs. DVDs? Do you have a preference and why?

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Hope I am not to late to the discussion, but here are my two cents. It all depends on where you hunt and your age. I have hunted chessies most of my hunting life, I love the breed and still have one that I hunt with. As I got older, my ability to climb hills, cross creeks, and such, became just to ...

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Well after pretty much being in a state of obsession over researching all the amazing gun dogs for the past month or so I have decided on an English or Llewelin Setter. So now It's on to finding the breeder/ litter I want a pup from. I made this decision wanting a hunting and family dog. I originall...

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IMHO I think it's a good idea/ nice gesture. I find this to be a great way to help newbies, or even someone who is considering a certain type of aide to try something similar before dropping the cash on it. On a cycling forum I've been a member of for a few years people do this. I think the big thin...

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Still researching, talking with buddies, and other hunters. So for the sake of conversation in the versatile dog world: Labs, if searching for a lab to use for quail, would you look specifically for a pup with an upland pedigree, or would you just look for a field pedigree even if it was full of duc...

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On my search for a Brittany pup I've gotten people giving me advice on getting either a male or female. So I was wondering who has Males/Females and why you chose that sex for your gundog?

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My wife and I set and talked about it for a while last night.. I think we've decided to go against my initial thinking and go with either a Brittany or a GSP. More than likley the Britt, I've found a couple local breeders that have Britts that supposably are close-mid range working dogs. I think th...

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My wife and I set and talked about it for a while last night.. I think we've decided to go against my initial thinking and go with either a Brittany or a GSP. More than likley the Britt, I've found a couple local breeders that have Britts that supposably are close-mid range working dogs. I think tha...

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Hahaha and that is why I come here

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nikegundog wrote:Have you checked into Silver Pointing Labs?

No I hadn't. Honestly I havent given much thought to pointing labs, due to a lot of mixed reviews and havent found any breeders close to here, as I want a fairly local breeder so that I can go see the pup etc. with this being my first time buying.

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Thank you very much CDN. You are right, 1st and foremost we will be chasing quail here, with the terrain being very versatile from fields to thick cover and thickets. The grouse, & pheasants will be more of a few times a year on special trips. I don't know that my ECS would have been my 1st choice i...

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I got a lab out of tiger mountain, one of the ones he would not guarantee to point; I was a little gun shy on "pointing" labs, but I liked how intense his dogs hunted. I could not be happier with my pup, he hammers pheasants, quail, and ducks all season long. The best part about him though is his o...

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They are wound a little tighter than most. I have two that split between house and kennel once your through the puppy phase they are like most all sporting dogs. If range is the most important thing for you a flushing dog would probably be best for you. But like I said in my post before in my opini...

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The real question here is what style of hunting are you comfortable with? Sounds like you are more comfortable with a dog under the gun and not a super hard charger. If that is the case, get the flusher. The pointing dogs are probably bred to run bigger than you are accustomed to...for the most par...

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I like German Shorthaired Pointers with that said it hard to beat a good Pointer most will have more range than your comfertable with. But once they are holding birds there is nothing better than topping a hill or going over a raise and seeing your dog standing a covey of quail or standing a grouse...

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Well I haven't been on this forum for a while, last check in here I had decided to go on with training my mature English Cocker as my first gun dog.. Unfortunately she is no longer with us. I won't lie I had my time where I didn't want another dog at least not right away do to I felt she couldn't be...

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Chelsea does well when outside with no CC and just me out there.. Though when my kids are out with me or neighbores come out she thinks I devert my attention from her, also she loves people a tad too much and thinks everyone wants to pet her, even if that person is 5 houses down the street and just ...

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No I never got to do it the right way.. a month or so ago while at a cousins house he decided to pull out his .45 and unload a magazine on his little "range" with her standing next to her and she never flinched. we ended up shooting 100 or so rounds of clays that day and she just sat there probably ...

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SpinoneIllinois wrote:I'd buy some quail or pigeons to bring along, to set the dog up for success.

Im glad you said that, i was sitting at the office a couple days ago looking for birds and considering that but didnt know if it was a good idea

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Well im one book into the 2 i set out to read before attempting to train Chelsea, but when it comes to the self control to sit and read as opose to worth with the dog, well i just dont have the self control.. So we spent last week refreshing her simple obiedence and trying to add to it with "here" a...

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Mine is lack of experience/knowledge.. And also frustration i have to stand back take a breath and remind myself shes a dog and goes off my gestures volume etc. she doesnt speak english

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So as posted before I have recently began (trying) to train my 3 y/o English Cocker house dog.. She seems to be picking up the training fairly well. but regardless we are still in the first few weeks of the program i'm trying... With that being said I'm planning on heading out this comming weekend t...

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Hopefully this will be my last question for a while.. I finally got my books yesterday (spaniel spec training books) and began reading the first one, but they both seem to be written for pups.. So my question is do i follow the programs the same with my 3 yo dog or is there little things i should ha...

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good deal this place is way to helpful

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Those are great looking hunting buddies, the one in the back left reminds me of mine.. Hoping i pick up on this training stuff, so my wife will be a little more willing for a pup next year

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Thank you yet again!!!!

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ok thank you very very much.. No she had only had obediance training and a few tricks for treats.. i had attatched wings to the dummy since posting this, and she was going after it.. though only to chew on the wing... she maybe had 5 actul retrieves out of about 25-30 attempts.. I'm afraid i'm gonna...

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Started with my 3 year old English Cocker Spaniel today.. Havent read my books yet due to they havent arrived yet.. Though took her out in the yard with some pheasant and quail wings.... Let her get a good scent and check them out first.. Then with her still inside i took the wings out and hid them ...

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yeah i've been soaking it in warm water and smashing it up a bit with fork, and they've been going at it on a mission

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thank you as well mikeb.. did what ya'll said and they did really well and seem to like it! pretty much just had to point them in the right direction and then stand back

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thanks again, I've been in touch with a local hunt guide/kennel owner and he has agreed to guide a few of my hunts with different dogs thanks to ya'lls advice so i can see the difference in them and watch them and him in action.

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Cajun Casey wrote:At four weeks, all of my pups were already eating momma's dry food. Get them a small bite size puppy or all life stage, put a little warm water on it and get out of the way.

Thank you very much Cajun i'd just been reading about canned food. lmao yet again why i love this forum!!!

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so my Cocker's mutt pups are 4 weeks now and the teeth are comming through. and honestly they're are wearing my Cocker out.. Is it ok to start them on canned food with puppy formula or milk? if so any special canned food i should be giving them?
thanks

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beautiful dog.. now he just needs some glasses and a glass of tea next to him

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Picked up a Rem 870 12ga.. thanks so much for all the input guys.. going to use this for the remainder of this season then put some pennys away and possibley upgrade next season

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as far as looks. i prefer more of a medium build dog, and more of the longer fur etc.. really like the spaniels and setter type look... but i also don't know enough yet to say yes or no on pointer or flusher... and also i guess in condjunction with my last post.. i'd rather the dog preform well in u...

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Mostly upland hunting.. as of now we only make 1-2 duck hunting weekends a season... as once i get a dog up and running my hunting will be 85% upland- bc then i won't have to pay for guided trips.

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thanks guys! i've already gotten better input and info then just searching random sites on the web.. I haven't set my mind against a pointer: I was going off the reading I have done just seems that most people say flushers seem to do better with sitting still and waiting to retrieve on waterfowl and...

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I'm still researching and studying trying to figure out exactly which gundog puppy will be my first to train and raise from a pup... The scenario: I'm a budget hunter so not one of the guys that can afford 2-3 top stock dogs.. So i'm looking for a dog that will be versital and able to hunt the follo...

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that was awsome!! she's a beautiful dog!

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Thank you guys yet again! And attempting to work with a 3 y/o English Cocker.. And looking into a pup after the first of the year (brittany,springer, or lab)

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I've been looking through training gear online, and came across this little "starter" kit from Sportsman's Warehouse.. What are your thoughts on this for a first time gun dog trainer??? http://www.sportsmanswarehouse.com/sportsmans/Remington-Dog-Training-Kits/productDetail/Upland-Gear/prod9999013620...

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I checked out the Stoeger M2000 and M3500 today, they seemed like very nice guns.. though this weekend i'm gonna roam around the local gun shops and see what i can come across used

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