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by Coach
Tue Dec 05, 2017 1:34 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: I relocated......now what?? Idaho and surrounding upland!!
Replies: 11
Views: 8813

Re: I relocated......now what?? Idaho and surrounding upland!!

Thanks for the input guys. I bought Onxmaps so I could figure out who owns what and will give it a shot!!
by Coach
Tue Dec 05, 2017 1:23 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: anyone hunted ND or SD yet
Replies: 9
Views: 6969

Re: anyone hunted ND or SD yet

I hunted SE ND during the week of Thanksgiving. We did great. I do not think bird numbers were down in that area.
by Coach
Sun Nov 19, 2017 10:51 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Min Size Crate for dog
Replies: 3
Views: 1877

Re: Min Size Crate for dog

This will be for long trips. We live in Idaho, but are originally from North Dakota, so we make a couple trips back a year.
by Coach
Sun Nov 19, 2017 10:01 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Min Size Crate for dog
Replies: 3
Views: 1877

Min Size Crate for dog

Trying to size a crate for behind the 3rd row of seats in my 2009 Chevy Suburban. 3 dogs, 40lb Gordon Setter, 45lb Boxer and a 60lb GSP. The current set up is two large crates. Setter and Boxer in one, the GSP in another. With this set up, one of the 3rd row seats needs to be folded up. How much roo...
by Coach
Fri Oct 13, 2017 2:59 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: I relocated......now what?? Idaho and surrounding upland!!
Replies: 11
Views: 8813

Re: I relocated......now what?? Idaho and surrounding upland!!

That is good to know. I live in Post Falls. how far do I have to travel to get into good populations?
by Coach
Tue Oct 10, 2017 7:40 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: I relocated......now what?? Idaho and surrounding upland!!
Replies: 11
Views: 8813

I relocated......now what?? Idaho and surrounding upland!!

I packed up the family and moved from ND to Northern Idaho this past summer. Definitely missing being 15 min from primo pheasant ground. I have a exuberant 2 year old GSP and a wise 11 year old Gordon chomping to get out. https://photos.smugmug.com/Hunting/2016-12-01-Hunt/i-xdVZqzD/0/1dfb3f15/L/DSC_...
by Coach
Mon Dec 07, 2015 5:24 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: 9 month old GSP.......chasing on the flush
Replies: 10
Views: 6749

Re: 9 month old GSP.......chasing on the flush

My 9 year old Setter does the same thing, but stops the chase within 25 yards if she does not hear the shot........... My biggest question is do I let he be a puppy, or try to correct it now? Up to this point she can do absolutely no wrong........I am letting her be a puppy. The only time she has be...
by Coach
Mon Dec 07, 2015 10:46 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: 9 month old GSP.......chasing on the flush
Replies: 10
Views: 6749

9 month old GSP.......chasing on the flush

I have a question regarding my 9 month old GSP. She is just starting to put all the pieces together. Pointing birds, retrieving, etc. Last couple times out she has pointed some birds nicely. When I flushed it, it turned out to be a Hen and she chased it up and over the hill with no regard for my com...
by Coach
Fri Oct 23, 2015 11:06 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: In the market for a strap vest
Replies: 25
Views: 14906

Re: In the market for a strap vest

I have an older version of the Pella and it is a PITA to load birds into.......and a limit of healthy Roosters barely fits. I do love it though. The water bottle holders are awesome, and it has the perfect amount of storage for a Midwest hunter IMO. I have had this one for 10+ years and it has held ...
by Coach
Fri Oct 23, 2015 7:20 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: North dakota Hunting report?
Replies: 2
Views: 2252

Re: North dakota Hunting report?

I hunt further east but have had zero problems finding birds so far this season. Bird numbers are up. Bean harvest is done.....and they are working hard on Corn. My only advice is be quiet. Birds get educated in a hurry. Don't slam truck doors, minimal communication between hunters and to dogs. Good...
by Coach
Thu Oct 22, 2015 7:54 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Question about first season with a GSP
Replies: 17
Views: 8690

Re: Question about first season with a GSP

hettmoe wrote:Sounds and looks like a good time. :D
Did you get Greta here in ND? She looks a lot like my dog.
She came from a friend in Lamoure who owns the female. The male is out of SD.
by Coach
Thu Oct 22, 2015 7:16 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Question about first season with a GSP
Replies: 17
Views: 8690

Re: Question about first season with a GSP

I have been hunting her alone mostly. My setter is on injured reserve right now due to a fight with a fence and needing stiches. The pup and I have been out 2 times since that happened. Every time out she gets more bold and learns a thing or two about those wild birds. My main goal is getting her on...
by Coach
Thu Oct 22, 2015 7:04 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: In the market for a strap vest
Replies: 25
Views: 14906

Re: In the market for a strap vest

I like this one. http://www.bucksbags.com/cm_cat.asp?id=2 Includes a water bladder Waist belt (Similar to a back back) Elastic shoulder straps. Many adjustments that allow it to conform to your body style. Life time guarantee In all my searches that is the first time I have come across that one. I ...
by Coach
Fri Oct 16, 2015 9:17 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: ever had a pheasant...
Replies: 8
Views: 4079

Re: ever had a pheasant...

I have had a cripple rooster crawl in a badger hole before........
by Coach
Thu Oct 15, 2015 8:07 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Question about first season with a GSP
Replies: 17
Views: 8690

Re: Question about first season with a GSP

Thanks for the input guys. I really do appreciate it.

This is the first time I have had multiple hunting dogs, and I have not had a puppy for 9 years.
by Coach
Wed Oct 14, 2015 8:16 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Question about first season with a GSP
Replies: 17
Views: 8690

Re: Question about first season with a GSP

In my opinion, your older dog probably can teach your pup a few real important things. I would take them together, and then hunt them separately if you get frustrated, so you can teach her the correct way to do some things that she is missing. I think that the most important thing is for you to get...
by Coach
Tue Oct 13, 2015 8:13 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Thoughts on Kansas and SD in December
Replies: 31
Views: 13920

Re: Thoughts on Kansas and SD in December

Sorry, Coach, I just don't hate pheasants enough to go through that. I agree most of the time. Sometimes you just have to play with the cards you are dealt. I had a crew here from out of state.........so we made the best of it. Tried to stay out of the wind if possible, only did shorter walks and j...
by Coach
Mon Oct 12, 2015 8:45 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Before and After Photos - My Llewellin
Replies: 19
Views: 9456

Re: Before and After Photos - My Llewellin

Wow......that is an amazing looking Setter!
by Coach
Mon Oct 12, 2015 8:42 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: house dog
Replies: 32
Views: 14739

Re: house dog

I honestly cannot imagine not having my dogs in the house.

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by Coach
Mon Oct 12, 2015 8:33 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Thoughts on Kansas and SD in December
Replies: 31
Views: 13920

Re: Thoughts on Kansas and SD in December

I live in NoDak and yes the weather can change fast. South Dakota does have more birds.....but land access in North Dakota is much better. Deer rifle season in ND is done Nov 22nd. Muzzle Loader and Bow is still open later. Not 100% sure on SD Deer season. For me personally once everything freezes u...
by Coach
Mon Oct 12, 2015 8:03 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Questions about pheasants
Replies: 16
Views: 7391

Re: Questions about pheasants

I would not worry too much about what people say. A lot of pheasants are killed over pointing dogs every year.
by Coach
Mon Oct 12, 2015 12:07 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Valley City North Dakota
Replies: 1
Views: 1961

Re: Valley City North Dakota

PM Sent
by Coach
Sun Oct 11, 2015 3:12 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: How to reclaim my bed?
Replies: 23
Views: 12382

Re: How to reclaim my bed?

Went through a similar situation with my now 7 month old. Wife could not stand the sound of her whining in the crate and brought her to bed with us.......after a couple months of a dog sleeping on my head and me getting no sleep I had enough. Crated her. She raised heck for pretty much the whole fir...
by Coach
Sun Oct 11, 2015 2:37 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Field Obedience?
Replies: 13
Views: 5532

Re: Field Obedience?

I cannot give any advice other than the very best thing I did with my pup is join a club.

I joined the local NAVHDA club and have not only learned a ton, but gained a ton of mentors in the process. Well worth the money paid and miles driven!!
by Coach
Sun Oct 11, 2015 9:07 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Question about first season with a GSP
Replies: 17
Views: 8690

Re: Question about first season with a GSP

I am trying to not have any expectations. I am doing my best to give her as much wild bird exposure as possible.

Patiently waiting for the "Aha" moment when it all clicks!!

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by Coach
Sun Oct 11, 2015 6:24 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Question about first season with a GSP
Replies: 17
Views: 8690

Re: Question about first season with a GSP

Beautiful dog and great story. Sound like you both are doing great. I'm certainly no expert, but I believe the best situation would be to hunt Greta alone as much as possible during her first season. Not a lot of other dogs or other hunters to complicate the learning. Just you and her and she will ...
by Coach
Sat Oct 10, 2015 10:38 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Question about first season with a GSP
Replies: 17
Views: 8690

Question about first season with a GSP

I have some questions about hunting my 7 month old GSP. A little back history. Picked up a GSP puppy (Greta) at 8 weeks old this spring. https://kustomcreations.smugmug.com/Family/2015-04-26-Greta-Comes-Home/i-MvKxxZT/0/L/_DSC1611-L.jpg Spent a little time with the local (100 miles away) NAVHDA club...
by Coach
Tue Jul 28, 2015 9:58 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Crate Training
Replies: 8
Views: 4907

Re: Crate Training

The vet did notice the extra skin around the vulva and mentioned that might have been the cause of the original UTI.

4 hours seems to be the number.

She was crated last night at 10pm. Woke up to her whining at 2am. She has peed in the crate, but not a significant amount. Same story at 6am.
by Coach
Mon Jul 27, 2015 5:53 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Crate Training
Replies: 8
Views: 4907

Re: Crate Training

first off I have a few questions how large is the crate she is sleeping in/ bed? does she have constant access to water? how long ago has the UTI cleared? The pup is young, and mixed with the UTI I think progress may take a little while as frustrating as getting up every night may be. I'd be a litt...
by Coach
Mon Jul 27, 2015 1:15 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Crate Training
Replies: 8
Views: 4907

Crate Training

I picked up a great GSP from a local breeder and am having some issues. We got her at 8 weeks old. In the past instead we have not done a lot of crate training, we just have the pup sleep with us until she is house trained, this has worked great with the 4 other dogs we have had past and present. Ov...
by Coach
Mon May 04, 2015 5:44 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Brought home an 8 week old GSP..........now what!!
Replies: 12
Views: 7002

Re: Brought home an 8 week old GSP..........now what!!

So far so good. Just working on socialization and bonding. Very light obedience, crate training and house breaking. http://kustomcreations.smugmug.com/Family/2015-04-26-Greta-Comes-Home/i-vwP4s7v/0/M/_DSC1625-M.jpg http://kustomcreations.smugmug.com/Family/2015-04-26-Greta-Comes-Home/i-WPv4Nmx/0/M/_...
by Coach
Fri May 01, 2015 9:07 am
Forum: Training
Topic: puppy loud in kennel
Replies: 11
Views: 5308

puppy loud in kennel

Have a 8 week old GSP who is very loud in the kennel. She very seldom quiets down and sleeps. I did some kennel association similar to the Chad Hines/ Willow Creek Kennels video.

Any advice?

My wife is having a hard time listening to her new baby crying. :|
by Coach
Thu Apr 30, 2015 7:59 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Brought home an 8 week old GSP..........now what!!
Replies: 12
Views: 7002

Re: Brought home an 8 week old GSP..........now what!!

She is being well socialized right now. Walks with my kids and my other two dogs to the local parks. I have taken her to work a couple days this week to see my crew and spend the day in the job trailer with me. http://kustomcreations.smugmug.com/Family/2015-04-26-Greta-Comes-Home/i-fzp78zh/0/M/IMG_2...
by Coach
Wed Apr 29, 2015 10:12 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Brought home an 8 week old GSP..........now what!!
Replies: 12
Views: 7002

Brought home an 8 week old GSP..........now what!!

Brought this cute girl home on Sunday. http://kustomcreations.smugmug.com/Family/2015-04-26-Greta-Comes-Home/i-Q5xzGvB/0/M/_DSC1610-M.jpg She is 8 weeks old today. I have had a couple setters, but never a GSP. Working on potty training which is always a challenge. I have watched all of the Willow Cr...