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by IsThisHeaven?
Tue Apr 26, 2022 4:24 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Flea and Tick medicine
Replies: 1
Views: 2221

Re: Flea and Tick medicine

Thanks for posting this.
by IsThisHeaven?
Sun Aug 27, 2017 4:53 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Hunting trip - 10/21-29 SD?
Replies: 6
Views: 3417

Re: Hunting trip - 10/21-29 SD?

Wisconsin might be a better option. Pheasant numbers are way down in South Dakota.

https://gfp.sd.gov/hunting/small-game/p ... tlook.aspx
by IsThisHeaven?
Wed Feb 22, 2017 5:04 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: West Nile Virus and Grouse
Replies: 7
Views: 3443

Re: West Nile Virus and Grouse

Wow fascinating research. I sure hope it gets figured out.
by IsThisHeaven?
Mon Feb 20, 2017 12:01 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Steady to flush, shot, and fall with a spaniel
Replies: 30
Views: 20691

Re: Steady to flush, shot, and fall with a spaniel

Be careful with the clubs. Not all are created equal. The advise to seek out knowledgeable people with the right resources is good advise. There are many pros and successful spaniel folks in WI and MN. Maybe look into that.
by IsThisHeaven?
Tue Feb 07, 2017 10:35 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Gus Update
Replies: 34
Views: 23904

Re: Gus Update

Looks like a lot of fun and a great experience. Good deal!
by IsThisHeaven?
Mon Jan 09, 2017 5:30 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Why are Bird Hunters Afraid of Field Trials
Replies: 62
Views: 30879

Re: Why are Bird Hunters Afraid of Field Trials

We have thread "Are Field Trialers Afraid of Wild Birds" and "Are Bird Hunters Afraid of Field Trial Dogs" so I thought I'd ask "Why are Bird Hunters Afraid of Field Trials"? I run NSTRA trials and in my home region, the Mid-North (Minnesota, South Dakota & North Dakota) we struggle to get new peop...
by IsThisHeaven?
Mon Jan 09, 2017 1:56 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Why are Bird Hunters Afraid of Field Trials
Replies: 62
Views: 30879

Re: Why are Bird Hunters Afraid of Field Trials

I would love to get into trialing or testing. I have been to pointing dog trials, one NAHVDA event, and spaniel trials. In fact, I am researching my next dog and a main consideration for me is finding a dog that I could run some type of test or trial with during the offseason. I love training dogs....
by IsThisHeaven?
Mon Jan 09, 2017 11:00 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Why are Bird Hunters Afraid of Field Trials
Replies: 62
Views: 30879

Re: Why are Bird Hunters Afraid of Field Trials

We have thread "Are Field Trialers Afraid of Wild Birds" and "Are Bird Hunters Afraid of Field Trial Dogs" so I thought I'd ask "Why are Bird Hunters Afraid of Field Trials"? I run NSTRA trials and in my home region, the Mid-North (Minnesota, South Dakota & North Dakota) we struggle to get new peop...
by IsThisHeaven?
Sun Dec 25, 2016 5:45 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: are Field Trialers afraid of wild birds?
Replies: 82
Views: 76547

Re: are Field Trialers afraid of wild birds?

Here's the scenario: Dog that has stood there and watched a bird, or covey run out from under its point. When released, the dog does not trail the birds but runs flat out with its nose high, parallel and downwind, perhaps stopping and looking/listening... until the dog goes past the bird(s) and the...
by IsThisHeaven?
Tue Dec 20, 2016 2:00 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: The Spaniel Spot
Replies: 1740
Views: 840046

Re: The Spaniel Spot

We hunted wild birds a lot this fall. We started with a two long weekends in Wisconsin and a few dove hunts . We had good luck on grouse and woodcock. We even found a few wood ducks. Doc had a good retrieve on an early season crippled wood duck. It was also her first water retrieve. We have had a t...
by IsThisHeaven?
Tue Dec 20, 2016 8:30 am
Forum: Training
Topic: The Spaniel Spot
Replies: 1740
Views: 840046

Re: The Spaniel Spot

A couple from the pheasant season

Again, tried to post photos and it didn't work. My apologies
by IsThisHeaven?
Tue Dec 20, 2016 8:22 am
Forum: Training
Topic: The Spaniel Spot
Replies: 1740
Views: 840046

Re: The Spaniel Spot

We hunted wild birds a lot this fall. We started with a two long weekends in Wisconsin and a few dove hunts . We had good luck on grouse and woodcock. We even found a few wood ducks. Doc had a good retrieve on an early season crippled wood duck. It was also her first water retrieve. We have had a to...
by IsThisHeaven?
Sat Aug 27, 2016 7:36 am
Forum: Training
Topic: The Spaniel Spot
Replies: 1740
Views: 840046

Re: The Spaniel Spot

Sounds like a lot of fun; looks like it too.
by IsThisHeaven?
Sun Aug 21, 2016 5:15 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: What are your 2016 Hunting Plans??
Replies: 27
Views: 15823

Re: What are your 2016 Hunting Plans??

The first couple of weeks of September is dove season. I have 2 grouse hunts planned - one the last weekend in September, the other the second weekend in October. Both will be 4 days hunts in Wisconsin. I am hunting early muzzleloader season here in Iowa. Then it is pheasant hunting from the end of ...
by IsThisHeaven?
Wed Aug 10, 2016 6:33 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Place board training
Replies: 6
Views: 2823

Re: Place board training

gundogsonline.com has some videos. The previous posts gave you good info. You shouldn't need to buy anything. You should be able to find everything you need for free online. I really enjoy training my dog with a placeboard. I used it for basic puppy training and obedience work all the way up through...
by IsThisHeaven?
Mon Aug 08, 2016 4:35 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: The Spaniel Spot
Replies: 1740
Views: 840046

Re:

welsh wrote:Well, I'm not sure how it became such a pressing topic of discussion then.
It is not a pressing topic that I am aware of.
by IsThisHeaven?
Mon Aug 08, 2016 3:33 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: The Spaniel Spot
Replies: 1740
Views: 840046

Re: The Spaniel Spot

welsh wrote:I'm curious as to who people think got all offended here.
Who said it was here?
by IsThisHeaven?
Fri Aug 05, 2016 9:49 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Springer Introduction to pigeon
Replies: 20
Views: 9437

Re: Springer Introduction to pigeon

Sounds like a real nice pup you have there. Where did you get him? Photos?
by IsThisHeaven?
Fri Aug 05, 2016 7:42 am
Forum: Training
Topic: The Spaniel Spot
Replies: 1740
Views: 840046

Re: The Spaniel Spot

The Internet and forums weren't even a twinkle in someones eye when I began with gundogs ! :lol: You learned ....or didn't learn.....on the job by really looking hard at the way people you wanted to emulate trained/worked their dogs. I'd had a springer and a lab for almost 2 years before I actually...
by IsThisHeaven?
Wed Aug 03, 2016 11:53 am
Forum: Training
Topic: The Spaniel Spot
Replies: 1740
Views: 840046

Re: The Spaniel Spot

welsh wrote:You've succeeded in clarifying why you don't get along with training groups.
If only we had discussed this earlier I would have saved countless hours and some money....
by IsThisHeaven?
Wed Aug 03, 2016 7:10 am
Forum: Training
Topic: The Spaniel Spot
Replies: 1740
Views: 840046

Re: The Spaniel Spot

I want to take advantage of my dog's nose, instincts, and natural ability. The mechanical drills and over-handling, excessive use of the whistle, and general micro-management of a dog risks blunting or losing completely the traits I want to take advantage of.
by IsThisHeaven?
Wed Aug 03, 2016 5:11 am
Forum: Training
Topic: The Spaniel Spot
Replies: 1740
Views: 840046

Re: The Spaniel Spot

I have a 1.5 year old springer. We mainly hunt and occasionally test for something to do. I train every day weather permitting. The cone drills (or whatever object) to teach quartering are something I will never use. The reason I will refrain from using the drill has nothing to do with my devotion ...
by IsThisHeaven?
Tue Aug 02, 2016 5:54 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: The Spaniel Spot
Replies: 1740
Views: 840046

Re: The Spaniel Spot

I have a 1.5 year old springer. We mainly hunt and occasionally test for something to do. I train every day weather permitting. The cone drills (or whatever object) to teach quartering are something I will never use. The reason I will refrain from using the drill has nothing to do with my devotion t...
by IsThisHeaven?
Mon Feb 24, 2014 6:29 pm
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: New Member
Replies: 0
Views: 784

New Member

I'm new to the forum. I've been bird hunting for a few years. I really enjoy it and I really enjoy watching the dogs work. I put down a deposit on a Boykin Spaniel. The pup will be arriving sometime next fall or winter. I live in Iowa. I have learned a lot from this site and I really enjoy reading r...
by IsThisHeaven?
Wed Jan 01, 2014 6:41 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Deutscher Wachtelhun​d
Replies: 11
Views: 3925

Re: Deutscher Wachtelhun​d

There isn't a ton of information out there. I've spoken with Dave Pepe out of Wisconsin who seems to a good contact for information on the breed. I posted a link below for the kennels recognized by the breed club.

http://deutscherwachtelhund.org/kennels-2/
by IsThisHeaven?
Tue Dec 31, 2013 5:06 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Deutscher Wachtelhun​d
Replies: 11
Views: 3925

Re: Deutscher Wachtelhun​d

What were you hunting when you hunted with this dog?
by IsThisHeaven?
Mon Dec 30, 2013 7:06 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Deutscher Wachtelhun​d
Replies: 11
Views: 3925

Deutscher Wachtelhun​d

Does anyone have any experience owning/training or hunting over this breed? I am considering getting one. If you have any information on this breed please share it.