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by Ez4
Thu Oct 30, 2014 11:07 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Let's talk gun's . Does it matter to you ?
Replies: 62
Views: 28981

Re: Let's talk gun's . Does it matter to you ?

I've had people several comment that my 12ga semi is too much for pheasant/quail. With a wide choke I've not once had a problem over-damaging birds. Not that I don't like the idea of adding a 28ga o/u to my collection at some point!
by Ez4
Thu Oct 30, 2014 10:53 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Positive Reinforcement Fetch Video
Replies: 13
Views: 5743

Re: Positive Reinforcement Fetch Video

That looks like a happy dog! What kind of quail are you hunting?
by Ez4
Wed May 28, 2014 11:11 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Proper Weight
Replies: 16
Views: 9422

Re: Proper Weight

I was reading a magazine article recently that said your dog is underweight if you can see his ribs. It said you should be able to feel them, but not see them. I have always followed the above somewhat. I want to be able to feel them, but not see them. Oh boy have I gotten an earful over it too fro...
by Ez4
Tue May 27, 2014 11:16 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Looking for Trainer in CA
Replies: 11
Views: 5954

Re: Looking for Trainer in CA

I'm in a field more often than a blind between quail, dove, and the occasional pheasant which is why I was hoping for someone that might have experience with both. Thanks for the heads up, I will check them out.
by Ez4
Tue May 27, 2014 10:56 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Looking for Trainer in CA
Replies: 11
Views: 5954

Re: Looking for Trainer in CA

There is likely more money to be made on boarding/training. However, I would really like to see what they're going to be doing before sending the dog off and am happy to pay more for the peace of mind. I have heard of a few bad experiences before with boarding trainers which is why I'm after guided ...
by Ez4
Thu May 22, 2014 1:09 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Serious, he needs a raise?
Replies: 10
Views: 5528

Re: Serious, he needs a raise?

They should only be paid whatever the national average take home is. Politics should be a calling, not a career.
by Ez4
Thu May 22, 2014 1:04 pm
Forum: Polls
Topic: What do you do with your dogs?
Replies: 11
Views: 12240

Re: What do you do with your dogs?

Mostly just hunting for fun and getting outdoors. Plain just like watching the dogs in the field, the fresh tasty game is a bonus. Still new to the bird dog scene, but could definitely consider trials later on.
by Ez4
Thu May 22, 2014 1:01 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Lyme Disease vaccine?
Replies: 5
Views: 2943

Re: Lyme Disease vaccine?

Is it supposed to be done every year? If so, is there a recommend middle ground between zero and annually? Such as giving the dog the vaccine for the first three years or so?
by Ez4
Thu May 22, 2014 12:25 pm
Forum: Legislation & Hunting Rights
Topic: RI: Proposed mandatory spay/neuter law
Replies: 8
Views: 10706

Re: RI: Proposed mandatory spay/neuter law

I don't feel so bothered by those AKC fees anymore.
by Ez4
Thu May 22, 2014 12:22 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Boykin Energy/Busy-ness Level?
Replies: 4
Views: 2205

Re: Boykin Energy/Busy-ness Level?

Are a Springer and Cocker's energy levels about the same? Is a boykin on par with them or more relaxed?
by Ez4
Thu May 22, 2014 12:17 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Looking for Trainer in CA
Replies: 11
Views: 5954

Looking for Trainer in CA

I am looking for a good retriever trainer in CA. This is for my Chesapeake who I use for both upland and duck hunting. I am near the bay area and have tried contacting a few trainers, but have had difficulty with some getting back to me. I would like to do guided training to start as I would like to...
by Ez4
Thu May 22, 2014 11:37 am
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: H&R Single Shot
Replies: 7
Views: 5920

Re: H&R Single Shot

We have one that has been floating down through the kids as they get old enough. robust simple to use. Can have a sticky chamber all of the ejector handi's can have that issue, I currently have 2 rifles and an extra barrel. Lots of "better" guns out there but it is a very suitable low cost newbie/e...
by Ez4
Wed May 21, 2014 4:52 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Liberalism
Replies: 26
Views: 12788

Re: Liberalism

by Ez4
Wed May 21, 2014 11:08 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Liberalism
Replies: 26
Views: 12788

Re: Liberalism

The definition of the 'classical liberalism' and the contemporary one we use (in media, politics, etc) today are very different, nearly opposite. The picture above matches a negative contemporary definition of the liberal/progressive in America, but not 'classical liberalism'. Understanding that, I ...
by Ez4
Tue May 20, 2014 11:55 am
Forum: Training
Topic: E Collar in California
Replies: 25
Views: 11751

Re: E Collar in California

kninebirddog wrote:Because the republic of California says the battery recharging system is not energy efficient but at the same time give cells phone chargers amnesty...go figure..the new collars that are coming out a R.O.C. compliant
Don't you mean the Democratic People's Republic of California? :lol:
by Ez4
Tue May 20, 2014 11:49 am
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: 22 LR ammo
Replies: 8
Views: 10499

Re: 22 LR ammo

When I spoke to a few guys at the local gun shop they stared that the reason .22 is rare is because when there are "shortages" manufactures produce the larger/more expensive rounds as they have better profit margins than .22. That and the hoarders. However IMO, power to the hoarders, they're keeping...
by Ez4
Tue May 20, 2014 11:16 am
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: hello, from Sacramento
Replies: 4
Views: 1648

Re: hello, from Sacramento

Welcome to GDF. I'm also in Northern California. I've spent some time following pheasant outside Roseville with my Chesapeake. As for training resources I haven't made it through everything I have yet, but I do really like two of the books I picked up not too long ago. You can find paperback on Amaz...
by Ez4
Thu May 08, 2014 7:49 pm
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: flatwoods man
Replies: 2
Views: 1784

Re: flatwoods man

Do you have a pic of all four working together?
by Ez4
Mon Apr 28, 2014 3:43 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: H&R Single Shot
Replies: 7
Views: 5920

H&R Single Shot

Does anyone have a H&R Pardner / Topper single shot? What do you think of it? How is the recoil of 12 ga birdshot in it? I was thinking of picking one up cause they're super "economical" and it would be great to have a do anything gun and an extra loaner gun in case I get friends out that are not ye...
by Ez4
Thu Apr 24, 2014 12:04 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Newbie questions about selecting a gun dog breed
Replies: 47
Views: 26395

Re: Newbie questions about selecting a gun dog breed

I've actually found CBRs very easy to train...much like training a human teenager <VBG> If your the type of person who is patient and can provide firm, but fair and consistent corrections you will go far. However, if your not patient, or fair or consistent in training they will rebel just like a hu...
by Ez4
Tue Apr 08, 2014 2:17 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Raw Egg
Replies: 28
Views: 13322

Re: Raw Egg

I have fed pumpkin before also, great to firm up soft stool.
by Ez4
Fri Apr 04, 2014 12:00 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Permethrin for Ticks
Replies: 2
Views: 1934

Permethrin for Ticks

Anyone have experience using Permethrin? I am planning a backpacking trip so I decided to pick some up at REI for a few bucks, I am going to try it out. Know three people that have lyme's and have seen how devastating it can be, call me paranoid.
by Ez4
Fri Apr 04, 2014 11:44 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: First Aid Kit?
Replies: 6
Views: 2868

Re: First Aid Kit?

What about something for snakebites?
by Ez4
Fri Apr 04, 2014 11:43 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Ammo
Replies: 27
Views: 14090

Re: Ammo

Since we're on the subject. How about different metals for barrel life? Shouldn't copper being softer than steel be better for the life of a barrel? What about copper covered lead shot as lead becomes progressively banned. Bismuth is likely better than tungsten also. Although minimal, it could poten...
by Ez4
Thu Apr 03, 2014 11:58 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Multiple Dog Hunt
Replies: 3
Views: 1639

Multiple Dog Hunt

For those who hunt or have hunted multiple dogs at once. What roles for dogs did you feel worked out best in combination? Two versatile working together? A setter and a retriever each tackling their more specific functions. Etc. I have gone out for quail with one GSP and three labs and it generally ...
by Ez4
Tue Apr 01, 2014 5:06 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: aggression problems
Replies: 6
Views: 3484

Re: aggression problems

I haven't socialized him that much due to lack of other dogs. What is my next step? I would start right there, get him socialized. How much have you gotten him out with other dogs in both hunting and non-hunting environments? You need to determine if it is him firstly, if it isn't could have been t...
by Ez4
Tue Apr 01, 2014 11:28 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Brittany Breeders California
Replies: 8
Views: 3737

Re: Brittany Breeders California

I was hoping to make it this weekend, but things came up. My buddy is just looking for a good foot hunting quail dog, no trialing. A little this fall might work out for him.
by Ez4
Mon Mar 31, 2014 10:57 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: first heat
Replies: 16
Views: 6437

Re: first heat

Female chessie came in at 8-9 months. Would have been nice to have the 12-18 months that other folks are mentioning. Do smaller dogs have their cycles later?
by Ez4
Sun Mar 30, 2014 5:21 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Shotgun for Small Person
Replies: 22
Views: 16271

Re: Shotgun for Small Person

Mountaineer wrote:The OP mentioned his wife liked the 12 gauge A5 therefore the suggestion of the Sweet 16.
Now, maybe he did not mean the Auto 5 but I took it that he did instead of the new A5.
I have the new A5, it's great.
by Ez4
Sun Mar 30, 2014 3:32 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Ammo
Replies: 27
Views: 14090

Re: Ammo

In CA almost all public areas are non-lead. This is due to the 6 California Condor living in Northwestern Arizona, but that's another rant. I almost entirely shoot steel, depending on what the target is that day I sometimes go down a size or two relative to what I would use in lead. When I rarely fi...
by Ez4
Thu Mar 27, 2014 12:29 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Brittany Breeders California
Replies: 8
Views: 3737

Re: Brittany Breeders California

I'm going to try to make it. Are you familiar with Shiloh Brittanys? Looks like the only people I can find with pups currently.
by Ez4
Wed Mar 26, 2014 1:04 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Brittany Breeders California
Replies: 8
Views: 3737

Brittany Breeders California

Someone in the family is now finally set on a Brittany. Any recommendations for breeders in California? Willing to drive i'm sure, but we're near the bay area.
by Ez4
Wed Mar 26, 2014 11:32 am
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Shotgun for Small Person
Replies: 22
Views: 16271

Re: Shotgun for Small Person

Ez4, does she currently shoot? If not, please, please, please, let someone else teach her. Take her to a shotgun instructor (and a good one!). It will be well worth the money. She has had her hunting license since she was 10 and is familiar with shooting from her father way back, just not intereste...
by Ez4
Tue Mar 25, 2014 3:17 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Shotgun for Small Person
Replies: 22
Views: 16271

Shotgun for Small Person

My girlfriend has expressed interest in getting out for the occasional quail, but also likes clays. I have always shot 12ga autos, as I started on waterfowl. I was thinking about suggesting a mid twenty inch recoil driven 12ga for light weight and all purpose. Those of you who have taken your smalle...
by Ez4
Fri Mar 21, 2014 6:24 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Retrieve to Hand
Replies: 63
Views: 21993

Re: Retrieve to Hand

I appreciate the video Trekmoor. Replicating it has made a substantial difference in just a few sessions. I'm not having any more drops at my feet.
by Ez4
Fri Mar 21, 2014 3:08 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Kennel issues
Replies: 12
Views: 5184

Re: Kennel issues

Karen wrote:Feed him in it, and never use it for punishment.
+1
by Ez4
Fri Mar 21, 2014 2:20 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: What do you feed your Dogs?
Replies: 285
Views: 198579

Re: What do you feed your Dogs?

We have had healthy non-working dogs on Blue. I started with this but am now using Canidae as well.
by Ez4
Fri Mar 21, 2014 2:04 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Spring Training
Replies: 38
Views: 16151

Re: Spring Training

Beautiful bird. Shame I would have to drive awful far to find one.
by Ez4
Fri Mar 21, 2014 2:00 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Retrieve to Hand
Replies: 63
Views: 21993

Re: Retrieve to Hand

Are you taking your Chessie through formal Basics? If so, where are you in the process? I don't have a very formal process. I could absolutely be a bit more organized. I have 3 books (listed in another post) that I have been using. We have had many dogs so I am familiar with basic obedience and I w...
by Ez4
Fri Mar 21, 2014 1:53 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Retrieve to Hand
Replies: 63
Views: 21993

Re: Retrieve to Hand

Susie wrote:Your in northern CA? Just curious who got your CBR from?
I got her from Southwind Chesapeakes in Chico.

Your posted picture looks a lot like one of the dog they had on their site. Coincidence?
by Ez4
Fri Mar 21, 2014 11:33 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Retrieve to Hand
Replies: 63
Views: 21993

Re: Retrieve to Hand

This is a fairly standard way of getting a retrieve to hand in Britain. The puppy is encouraged to come right into your chest and the trainer praises the pup while it still holds the dummy. All we do is develop the retrieve from there. http://youtu.be/7vuQlmamm-k Bill T. Thanks Bill, this helped. I...
by Ez4
Fri Mar 21, 2014 11:29 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Quality Game Birds
Replies: 6
Views: 2401

Re: Quality Game Birds

I think I have decided on pheasant. Though I am much further south, nearer the bay area. Anyone have any additional suggestions down my way?
by Ez4
Wed Mar 19, 2014 12:19 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Retrieve to Hand
Replies: 63
Views: 21993

Re: Retrieve to Hand

The dog is around 9 months, large female Chessie. Obedience is pretty solid and we work basic commands often. So far I am proud of her ability to STAY in particular when throwing dummies and having her fetch when sent by both word or hand signal. I had her following hand signals to move left/right f...
by Ez4
Wed Mar 19, 2014 11:13 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Training with treats
Replies: 20
Views: 8529

Re: Training with treats

I used a little bit of treat training (food) as a very young puppy, but transitioned out of it quickly for positive reinforcement. The area where I still do use treats is only when kenneling. Every once in a while I throw one in there as a surprise, the effect is that she loves her kennel willingly ...
by Ez4
Wed Mar 19, 2014 11:09 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Retrieve to Hand
Replies: 63
Views: 21993

Retrieve to Hand

How have you all had success in transitioning the retrieve to hand? Are there a couple of steps that you have used to enforce it? The dog's desire to retrieve is strong and will always return within a couple feet of me, but I can't seem to get her to willing or calmly retrieve to hand consistently. ...
by Ez4
Fri Mar 14, 2014 11:14 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Raw Egg
Replies: 28
Views: 13322

Raw Egg

I occasionally give my dogs a raw egg with their food. They love it and it gives their coat some luster. Anyone else do this or have a reason not to?
by Ez4
Fri Mar 14, 2014 11:00 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Quality Game Birds
Replies: 6
Views: 2401

Re: Quality Game Birds

Thanks for the suggestion. My old stomping grounds (Chico Alum). I'll give them a ring.
by Ez4
Thu Mar 13, 2014 5:38 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Quality Game Birds
Replies: 6
Views: 2401

Quality Game Birds

Hi All, Curious if anyone has suggestions for buying adult game birds in CA. I need a couple dozen for training and have two coops to keep them in. The best I have been finding is like 9$ for adult pheasant online, with quail and chukar being even more expensive. Can anyone endorse the quality of an...
by Ez4
Thu Mar 13, 2014 5:12 pm
Forum: Polls
Topic: Favorite Quail Dog
Replies: 0
Views: 4712

Favorite Quail Dog

A friend of mine is considering getting a pointing dog. The vast majority of hunting will be on California and Mountain Quail. Hunting will likely only ever be on foot. I think he favors the Brittany right now because of it's size and that he has heard it may be more biddable compared to a few other...