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by diplomat019
Sat Mar 11, 2017 4:37 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Paw infection
Replies: 10
Views: 4346

Re: Paw infection

Quick update. Dogs paw is back to normal. I kept it extra clean. Daily soaks in epsom salt. Bacitracin and bandaged. Thanks for the advice! Good luck in the off season.
by diplomat019
Thu Feb 23, 2017 8:12 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Paw infection
Replies: 10
Views: 4346

Re: Paw infection

Is there anything I can give him over the counter?
by diplomat019
Thu Feb 23, 2017 8:03 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Paw infection
Replies: 10
Views: 4346

Re: Paw infection

I kind of thought it was a digital cyst. I was doing a bunch of research and that's what it look like. I was cleaning it with some peroxide and I'm going to start soaking it in Epson salt. If that doesn't work then I'll take him to the vet.Thanks for the help.
by diplomat019
Wed Feb 22, 2017 7:16 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Paw infection
Replies: 10
Views: 4346

Re: Paw infection

Sorry for the image size. I dont know how to make it smaller.
by diplomat019
Wed Feb 22, 2017 7:16 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Paw infection
Replies: 10
Views: 4346

Paw infection

One week ago we hunted pretty good. It was cold and about 6-12 inches of snow. i noticed he had a little limp this week but i just assumed he might have hurt a paw while hunting. The limp got a little worse so i checked his paws. In between his toes he had a big red sore. Im thinking he must have cu...
by diplomat019
Mon Feb 22, 2016 7:30 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Late season grouse in NY state
Replies: 6
Views: 4232

Re: Late season grouse in NY state

Was up at Partridge run a few weeks ago. Didn't get anything but I was hunting in some tough conditions. I went right after a big snow/ice storm and it was tough to keep my footing and the dog as well. But I've heard good things about it. So it's probably worth a try
by diplomat019
Wed Dec 23, 2015 8:21 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: dog coughing after swimming
Replies: 2
Views: 1644

Re: dog coughing after swimming

Ive had the same experience with my gsp. Seemed to last a day or two then went away. i assummed it was a little cold he got. Gave him some time to rest and all was back to normal.
by diplomat019
Sun Nov 08, 2015 4:30 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Tick spray
Replies: 7
Views: 3676

Re: Tick spray

thanks. i use a spray just to be cautious. but this weekend i found a ton of ticks on my dog. gave him a good tick bath so hopefully thats the end of it.

I'm curious if spray that has a strong odor could affect the dogs scenting ability?
by diplomat019
Sat Nov 07, 2015 6:06 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Tick spray
Replies: 7
Views: 3676

Tick spray

I give my dog monthly drops but also spray prior to hunting. Few questions 1-what spray do you use that seems to work well? 2- the spray i use has a strong smell. Does the smell affect the dog scenting abilities? 3- spray im using smells too strong. I dont mind it until the dog is inside and the hou...
by diplomat019
Wed Oct 14, 2015 4:56 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: NY hunting season
Replies: 51
Views: 25057

Re: NY hunting season

So far i have four pheasants this year. Waiting for the leaves to come dkwn some more and im planning on hitting the catkills for grouse.
by diplomat019
Mon Aug 31, 2015 4:27 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: GSP breeders
Replies: 10
Views: 5387

Re: GSP breeders

i got mine from ken lynch in ny. i think he used to be on the site. i love my dog. i hunt for pleasure only. dog is calm in the house. great around my kids as well(one is a newborn).
by diplomat019
Fri Aug 21, 2015 4:48 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: NY hunting season
Replies: 51
Views: 25057

Re: NY hunting season

33. where in ny are you located? I'm in hudson valley.
by diplomat019
Sun Aug 16, 2015 7:36 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: GSP needing nutrition advice
Replies: 3
Views: 2458

Re: GSP needing nutrition advice

your pup seems similar to mine. i have a 2 1/2 year old gsp. he was never the type to gobble up all his food. but he weighs 55lbs and is very lean. good shape. brought him to vet and mentioned it to her and she said he's fine. i used to put his food down and take it away after 10 min or so. some tim...
by diplomat019
Sat Aug 15, 2015 8:04 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Best Shave
Replies: 36
Views: 29596

Re: Best Shave

by diplomat019
Tue Aug 04, 2015 3:34 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: GSP or Viszlas or others???
Replies: 18
Views: 7798

Re: GSP or Viszlas or others???

i have a gsp. great dog. maybe i just have a really calm one, but i don't find his energy to be anything i can't handle. i do try to make him burn it as much as i can tho. he's good in the house around two kids. we hunt and hike all the time. i take him to parks. swimming. etc.
by diplomat019
Fri Mar 13, 2015 1:03 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Grouse, woodcock, Phez hunt Video's AWESOME!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 3210

Re: Grouse, woodcock, Phez hunt Video's AWESOME!!!

yup. you were right. got my blood boiling for sure
by diplomat019
Thu Mar 12, 2015 8:27 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Amount to feed 11 week old puppy
Replies: 7
Views: 5713

Re: Amount to feed 11 week old puppy

go by the bag. its a good guideline or call your vet.
by diplomat019
Sun Feb 22, 2015 6:13 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dog Size Question
Replies: 15
Views: 6405

Re: Dog Size Question

my dog is about to be 2. he is about 55 lbs. doesn't look like he will get any bigger. vet said he was on the thin side so we started to free feed him, but he eats as he pleases and stays thin. Im grateful he isn't 75 lbs or more lol
by diplomat019
Sat Feb 21, 2015 10:08 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Blood Money
Replies: 14
Views: 8080

Re: Blood Money

Im on my first gundog. Spend time with it. Mess up together. Succeed together. Have fun. Looking back i should have done some things different but i had fun training and i am happy with my dog now. Hes about to be 2. We had two good seasons together and i enjoy being out with him. Good luck. I got a...
by diplomat019
Mon Feb 16, 2015 7:57 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Deep snow
Replies: 3
Views: 1369

Deep snow

How do you guys manage hunting in deep snow? I have about 2 feet of it. Is it not feasible to hunt in that deep? What's your trick or do you just hunt another day?
by diplomat019
Mon Feb 02, 2015 5:38 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Frozen bird
Replies: 15
Views: 6533

Re: Frozen bird

for my situation i doubt i can get freshly killed birds. frozen would be the way i would have to go. don, i see what your saying, and agree, i just dont think its feasible for me. so as long as i thaw it out before using i should be good to go. thanks for the comments and suggestions.
by diplomat019
Mon Feb 02, 2015 8:57 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: rabbit hunting with a couple of gsps.
Replies: 9
Views: 4790

Re: rabbit hunting with a couple of gsps.

nice job. i took my gsp out a few times targeting rabbits. havent seen a thing. i ran into some spots yesterday where i know the rabbits were. i could see some dropping and prints. dog def got the smell. he was burying his face in the snow where they must have been sitting. it seems like he doesnt c...
by diplomat019
Wed Jan 28, 2015 6:10 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Frozen bird
Replies: 15
Views: 6533

Re: Frozen bird

gonehuntin' wrote:You'll smell when it's not in such good shape. :lol:
lol
by diplomat019
Wed Jan 28, 2015 3:47 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Frozen bird
Replies: 15
Views: 6533

Re: Frozen bird

ok. im guessing i can re-freeze it as long as the bird is still in good shape. thanks for the tip
by diplomat019
Wed Jan 28, 2015 11:39 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Frozen bird
Replies: 15
Views: 6533

Frozen bird

Can you please specify how to use a dead frozen bird for retrieving? How many times can you freeze it? Do you wait for it to kinda fall apart? Completely frozen during training or slightly thawed? Thanks
by diplomat019
Tue Jan 27, 2015 5:51 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Exploring Fields with a pup
Replies: 8
Views: 4124

Re: Exploring Fields with a pup

me personally, I like to hunt with my dog. birds, rabbits, whatever. I know some people want just birds, but i would prefer my dog to be more into rabbits. do you want to hunt rabbit with your dog? if so then go for it. I know for my gsp the point he gives off with a bird is way different than anyth...
by diplomat019
Thu Jan 22, 2015 8:41 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Question
Replies: 12
Views: 4697

Re: Question

thanks for the replies. Good to know the different remedies for the pad. I wanna say i rushed him back out too soon before it fully healed and thats why it re-opened. poor dog was missing half of its pad skin or whatever its called. id have to guess he sliced it off on a rock or something. anyways h...
by diplomat019
Wed Jan 21, 2015 8:23 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Question
Replies: 12
Views: 4697

Question

I have a 2 questions. Here is the backdrop on my dog. 2 year old male gsp. this was his 2nd hunting season. I hunt him as much as i can, which is mainly weekends with the occasional day off. 1-Lately when i have been taking him out he has been pointing what i think are mole or field mice holes. is t...
by diplomat019
Tue Jan 13, 2015 11:41 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Home Alone
Replies: 7
Views: 2784

Re: Home Alone

I had the same issue. what i did was cleared out my garage of anything he could get into. mopped it up good, and put his kennel in there. i didnt mind if he used the concrete to go to the bathroom. I put screens on the garage window to vent. and it worked good. in the winter if it go too cold I put ...
by diplomat019
Wed Dec 31, 2014 3:33 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: couples trip
Replies: 6
Views: 2669

Re: couples trip

miami. shopping and nightlife, plus some excellent fishing. hog hunting as well no too far.
by diplomat019
Wed Dec 24, 2014 5:44 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: GSP breeders
Replies: 7
Views: 3817

Re: GSP breeders

where exactly upstate ny? i bought my gsp from a breeder in dutchess county. couldn't be happer. also hunted behind some dogs from catskill phesantry in sullivan county which were great as well.
by diplomat019
Sat Dec 13, 2014 6:14 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Training a dog on a wing
Replies: 15
Views: 7040

Re: Training a dog on a wing

I just received my first hunting dog for Christmas. She is a 9 weeks old vizsla and will occasionally point the wing but will mostly just attack it. What are some tips and at what age should a puppy start pointing a wing? my dog did the same too. he pointed it sometimes, but wanted to play with it....
by diplomat019
Sat Dec 13, 2014 6:11 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Training a dog on a wing
Replies: 15
Views: 7040

Re: Training a dog on a wing

Now that you see it points the wing, throw it away and use real birds. If you want a bird dog then you need real birds. +1 i was in the same boat as the OP 2 years ago. first gun dog, etc. the wing was cool as a first time owner to see the dog point, but after seeing it point once it really isn't m...
by diplomat019
Wed Dec 03, 2014 5:26 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Tipping guides
Replies: 62
Views: 25590

Re: Tipping guides

i been on a few hunts. the hunt was $360 for 10 birds and the guide/dog. the guide was awesome. he told us he would stay out as long as we wanted. really cool guy. we tipped $40. i know people have told me 10%. but id feel him out. if you really enjoy him and the dog, why not give him a good tip. ha...
by diplomat019
Sun Nov 30, 2014 10:31 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Ruff Grouse
Replies: 10
Views: 4907

Re: Ruff Grouse

Sounds good. Will do. Enjoy the holidays
by diplomat019
Sun Nov 30, 2014 9:34 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Ruff Grouse
Replies: 10
Views: 4907

Re: Ruff Grouse

cool. I'm gonna go try for grouse after deer is over. catskills or maybe a trip to tug hill. love the mixed bag!
by diplomat019
Sun Nov 30, 2014 8:38 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Ruff Grouse
Replies: 10
Views: 4907

Re: Ruff Grouse

your really up there. you were able to hunt with that snow?
by diplomat019
Sat Nov 29, 2014 10:24 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Ruff Grouse
Replies: 10
Views: 4907

Re: Ruff Grouse

awesome. where abouts in ny? tug hill? i live in the hudson valley
by diplomat019
Fri Nov 28, 2014 5:18 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: gsp
Replies: 17
Views: 7516

Re: gsp

my gsp is a house dog. idk if its just him, but he is calm. nothing that would make me say he is over hyper. he does shed and my wife goes nuts, but whatever lol.
by diplomat019
Thu Nov 27, 2014 3:13 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Barrel House
Replies: 8
Views: 3601

Re: Barrel House

I think im gonna give him some tough love. Thanks for the advice! Off topic. This was my second season hunting with him. Last year he was a baby so it was just fun/exposure. This year there was such a big improvement. My first gun dog so its all new and very exciting. Boring news to you all im sure ...
by diplomat019
Thu Nov 27, 2014 8:09 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Barrel House
Replies: 8
Views: 3601

Barrel House

Built a barrel house for my dog. he won't go inside. should i give him some tough love and let him figure it out? i tried tossing some treats in there for him but he wouldn't go.
by diplomat019
Fri Nov 21, 2014 7:12 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: We need help with a name!
Replies: 11
Views: 4395

Re: We need help with a name!

Jane
by diplomat019
Wed Nov 19, 2014 6:15 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: What Size Barrels for Kennel
Replies: 6
Views: 3859

Re: What Size Barrels for Kennel

do you put anything in the barrel or leave it bare? my dog seems to drag whatever i put in his kennel out. would it be ok left with nothing in it.
by diplomat019
Tue Nov 18, 2014 8:13 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: snow storm in NY
Replies: 3
Views: 1458

Re: snow storm in NY

Darn! im in dutchess and we had a dusting last weekend. i feel for you guys. good luck
by diplomat019
Tue Nov 18, 2014 10:58 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Firearm deer season /Hunting with your dog ? NY ?
Replies: 10
Views: 5382

Re: Firearm deer season /Hunting with your dog ? NY ?

i wouldnt think about taking my dog in the woods. i had him out every weekend for pheasant. and ill take him back out after gun closes
by diplomat019
Tue Oct 28, 2014 10:18 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: No Women in the Field?
Replies: 33
Views: 20053

Re: No Women in the Field?

did a quick search. found these, dont know if its helpful but worth a try. good luck!
by diplomat019
Thu Oct 16, 2014 10:32 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: feeding pork cause pancreasisis
Replies: 30
Views: 15873

Re: feeding pork cause pancreasisis

i believe your vet is referring to raw pork.
by diplomat019
Sat Oct 04, 2014 5:57 am
Forum: Training
Topic: When is your dog ready to hunt
Replies: 19
Views: 9302

Re: When is your dog ready to hunt

and like someone said before. he is ready to hunt when he is born. let his instincts take over and trust your dog. have fun and good luck!