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by Phantomfly
Sun Nov 01, 2015 9:33 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Critiquing The Delmar Smith Method
Replies: 95
Views: 47785

Re: Critiquing The Delmar Smith Method

I have used Delmar's techniques on a bunch of Brittanys and parts of his methods on some rescues that I have taught to hunt. I believe that the year of "puppy time" depends on the dog and how soft it is or receptive to training. Know your dog. Some fold with a little pressure and some can take a lot...
by Phantomfly
Wed Apr 10, 2013 1:01 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Need pigeons or chukar in SD
Replies: 6
Views: 3927

Re: Need pigeons or chukar in SD

Found lots in town..but they are hung on "no-can-do", rules and protocol fifedoms..some veeery important people there.
To train afield on wild birds is dicey..never know what will happen. Also regs are restrictive..see SD Game fish Parks rules online.

Trying Craigs list.

Thanks
by Phantomfly
Sun Mar 24, 2013 10:43 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Need pigeons or chukar in SD
Replies: 6
Views: 3927

Need pigeons or chukar in SD

Looking for training birds near Aberdeen SD..any body have a source ?
by Phantomfly
Sun Mar 24, 2013 10:38 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Hard mouth
Replies: 11
Views: 4334

Re: Hard mouth

FF is best. Be sure that the dog has ALL of the obedience yard work down pat before using FF. You should not try to PULL a bird from a dog. Reach back and take a pinch of the flank and lift. Push the bird into the mouth instead of pulling.