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- Tue Oct 20, 2020 1:53 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Aggressive Retrieving
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2808
Re: Aggressive Retrieving
Not unusual for a GSP to be hard mouthed. I think the best way to deal with this is to have a pro put him though a good Force Fetch program...done correctly this can resolve this problem and improve his delivery to hand...
- Tue Jul 14, 2020 11:39 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Problems with come/here
- Replies: 23
- Views: 10010
Re: Problems with come/here
A lot of good information here, some I think real good, some not so much! Your dog is still a baby, at seven months he is like a 3-4 year old kid! It takes tons of patients on your side right now. So keep it fun and keep it short, as his attention span is short. As others have said be animated and h...
- Thu Jul 09, 2020 9:24 am
- Forum: Polls
- Topic: What gun dog breed do you currently own and why?
- Replies: 199
- Views: 211161
Re: What gun dog breed do you currently own and why?
We have two Golden Retrievers! they are very family friendly and great companion dogs. I hunt waterfowl in a state where we frequently have to break ice in a pond, to set up an early morning hunt. Goldens, tolerate cold water and cold weather in general. All our pups are field bred Goldens and we r...
- Fri Jun 19, 2020 8:38 am
- Forum: Polls
- Topic: What gun dog breed do you currently own and why?
- Replies: 199
- Views: 211161
Re: What gun dog breed do you currently own and why?
We have two Golden Retrievers! they are very family friendly and great companion dogs. I hunt waterfowl in a state where we frequently have to break ice in a pond, to set up an early morning hunt. Goldens, tolerate cold water and cold weather in general. All our pups are field bred Goldens and we ru...
- Wed Apr 08, 2020 9:13 am
- Forum: Polls
- Topic: What gun dog breed do you currently own and why?
- Replies: 199
- Views: 211161
Re: What gun dog breed do you currently own and why?
I have two Golden Retrievers. We, myself and two adult son's primarily hunt waterfowl, Goldens handle the cold and sometimes ice filled water better than other dogs. I do use them on pheasant and quail at times. They both have great noses, very good at marking a fall, have soft mouth and of course, ...
- Thu Mar 26, 2020 8:40 am
- Forum: Off Topic Forum
- Topic: Check this Out - It's Free
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5730
Re: Check this Out - It's Free
This is the "Fire in the Sky" John Denver sang about....! Beautiful
- Fri Mar 20, 2020 11:36 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: ~ Some Dogs Can Fly ~
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3022
Re: ~ Some Dogs Can Fly ~
Some dogs can fly, some can walk on water...!
- Wed Mar 04, 2020 8:47 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Antlers
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4271
Re: Antlers
I also don't think they would be a problem for a puppy. But once they get their permanent teeth, I say no. I have had three dogs break a tooth, that then has to be pulled, on antlers...
I know many have dogs that chew on these all the time, but I have had bad luck with them...
I know many have dogs that chew on these all the time, but I have had bad luck with them...
Re: Behavior
As already outlined, get a prong collar... All of my field trainers that I have ever used, recommended prong collars, and they trained us how to properly use this collar in training! My last trainer, found a new type of Pronged collar that is easy on easy off and when in place others cannot tell it ...
- Thu Feb 27, 2020 8:47 am
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Puppy Vaccinations
- Replies: 10
- Views: 10829
Re: Puppy Vaccinations
Many of us are going to 'tittering' which involves taking a blood sample and sending it to a vet school or laboratory that can titer blood samples. The titer validates if the pup has immunity and to what degree the dog is protected. It is common to find the dog is fully protected for many years with...
- Thu Feb 13, 2020 1:44 pm
- Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
- Topic: Getting my first true gun dog
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5012
Re: Getting my first true gun dog
Welcome aboard, as you will see as you work on this website, many comments apply to Field Dogs that hunt upland game. A few of us are waterfowl hunters, like you. I have been hunting ducks and geese since I was 21 and both my adult sons are avid waterfowl hunters also. I am almost 70 now... I have a...
- Tue Jan 07, 2020 1:13 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Any tips to stop dog from counter?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 9055
Re: Any tips to stop dog from counter?
I had one dog that could steal food off the counter, eat it, and never be heard! He got a good steak off the counter on my birthday. We would not of missed it until time to cook, except our other dog came in and was licking the floor where the male inhaled it! Solution was to get a couple of can and...
- Sun Dec 08, 2019 10:24 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Hunting The Snow
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4423
Re: Hunting The Snow
Wow, really great pictures and good looking dogs....
That's me green with envy...
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- Mon Oct 14, 2019 1:22 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Worst day in the field!!!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4728
Re: Worst day in the field!!!
What a terrible story, I feel sorry as that is a real hard way to lose a good dog, in its prime! Friends and neighbors were really special in how they handled this tragedy. Good people they are! This was especially difficult for me to read as I put down my 14 year old Golden on Saturday. He was a Ma...
- Tue Oct 08, 2019 8:11 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Stolen Pointer pup
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4405
Re: Stolen Pointer pup
Very good news, rarely do stolen gun dogs get recovered! It is nice to see this one end happily!
- Sun Oct 06, 2019 9:20 am
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Bird Dog first aid kit
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6884
Re: Bird Dog first aid kit
I keep a running list of items to consider for a dog first aid kit. I provide it for others to see and you can determine what is critical to you by reviewing this list. If anyone finds anything that should be included please respond to this post and I will add it to my master list for future request...
- Sun Oct 06, 2019 9:13 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: EVERY MALLARD'S NIGHTMARE
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3442
Re: EVERY MALLARD'S NIGHTMARE
I wish all of us hunters could enjoy our work as much as our retrievers enjoy theirs!
- Mon Aug 26, 2019 1:39 pm
- Forum: Guns and Ammo
- Topic: 28 Gauge O/U, the Hot New Thing?
- Replies: 42
- Views: 37828
Re: 28 Gauge O/U, the Hot New Thing?
I am not much for 'Hot new things' when it comes to upland shotguns! Give me a side-by-side 16ga. and I am right where I want to be....
But, to each his/her own!
But, to each his/her own!
- Sun Jun 23, 2019 9:49 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Jones dog trailers, what is your experience?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2420
Re: Jones dog trailers, what is your experience?
I purchased a four dog Ainley Trailer from a guy in Texas in 2014, he was the original owner. I am not sure what year it is, but it was in very good condition. It had a fan, and spare tire included. It did not have a built-in water container. I had three Golden Retrievers that I ran in hunt tests an...
- Mon May 20, 2019 9:38 am
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: How much olive oil ?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 9371
Re: How much olive oil ?
I would never use and increase in fats to put weight on my dogs. If you are using a well balanced quality dog food, I then would adjust the amount of that food they get every day. I am suspicious from your post, that you are exercising your dogs more then the average 'Joe'. Dog food 'recommends' the...
- Mon Mar 25, 2019 4:09 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: excessive barking
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3643
Re: excessive barking
Get a bark collar....dogs bark for many reasons, and with a properly set back collar they will learn to stop, without a lot of pressure being applied!
Good Luck
Good Luck
- Tue Feb 19, 2019 8:50 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: How to fix>?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 6698
Re: How to fix>?
I would not start the e collar until the pup is at least 6 months, even 8 months depending how receptive the pup is to training (not yet mature?). Then I would introduce the pup to the ecollar following a specific training routine to introduce the ecollar. Right now the use of a 30' lead it the best...
- Mon Feb 18, 2019 4:18 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Whats going on in Oregon Trials and Tests?
- Replies: 80
- Views: 26408
Re: Whats going on in Oregon Trials and Tests?
I think the 'climate' of the people in Oregon do not represent the majority of the folks in this country! Not that this is not of concern to us all, it is...but you have to consider the source, meaning the state of Oregon... Yeah, consider it as one of the top retriever training venues in the count...
- Mon Feb 18, 2019 11:12 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Whats going on in Oregon Trials and Tests?
- Replies: 80
- Views: 26408
Re: Whats going on in Oregon Trials and Tests?
I think the 'climate' of the people in Oregon do not represent the majority of the folks in this country! Not that this is not of concern to us all, it is...but you have to consider the source, meaning the state of Oregon...
- Sun Feb 17, 2019 9:47 am
- Forum: Guns and Ammo
- Topic: 28 Gauge O/U, the Hot New Thing?
- Replies: 42
- Views: 37828
Re: 28 Gauge O/U, the Hot New Thing?
Many good comments here..... I have recently been going through this same process of trying to decided on a new gun for pheasant, quail, and dove. After looking at and trying a few different gages and styles (that friends let me try), I have decided to find a 16ga SxS….something about this gage and ...
- Thu Feb 14, 2019 2:08 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: The value of the force fetch.
- Replies: 42
- Views: 20356
Re: The value of the force fetch.
Sharon suggested this topic in another thread and it would interest me to see what the split is on here between the folk that do F.F. and those that do not. Personally I am a "do not" - - - - - mainly because I never find it necessary to do it . A pup that already has a decent retrieve instinct onl...
- Thu Feb 14, 2019 9:56 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Kovan - No squeak Toys
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6741
Re: Kovan - No squeak Toys
Like many above all of my dogs over the years have had squeaky toys when pups.....none have been hard mouthed! Of course all of my dogs were FF as part of the training programs they underwent.... ![Mr. Green :mrgreen:](./images/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif)
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- Thu Feb 14, 2019 9:54 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: The value of the force fetch.
- Replies: 42
- Views: 20356
Re: The value of the force fetch.
I'll start the circus off. I FF every dog I own and every dog I've ever trained.i have for over 40 years and I always will. FF has little to do with retrieving but everything to do with bonding, compliance and delivery. It installs in the dog knowledge that he must perform like it or not and the do...
- Wed Feb 13, 2019 10:45 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: sending dog for training
- Replies: 72
- Views: 27255
Re: sending dog for training
X 2 above ...averageguy!
- Tue Feb 12, 2019 10:11 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: sending dog for training
- Replies: 72
- Views: 27255
Re: sending dog for training
cjhills … Pointing out a few 'exceptions' that could occur in a hunt test, does not in anyway diminish the simple logic expressed by someone who has trained dogs (with professionals and themselves) and then run dogs in hunt tests for years. It is actually, very easy, to find exceptions to explanatio...
- Mon Feb 11, 2019 8:59 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Time to Fully Train a Brittany
- Replies: 24
- Views: 13316
Re: Time to Fully Train a Brittany
Timewise65, While you are doing due diligence I would look into which Pro Trainer you would use to train a prospective pup. Describe for them your objectives for the finished dog and get their input on when and how many months they predict they would need to train your pup. Perfection Kennel is ver...
- Mon Feb 11, 2019 8:48 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Time to Fully Train a Brittany
- Replies: 24
- Views: 13316
Re: Time to Fully Train a Brittany
deseeker, nevermind, mask… Thanks for the comments. And yes, I will consider a fully finished dog or at least a started dog. Emotionally, it is not my first choice, as I enjoy obedience training a pup and just having a puppy around, even though they are a lot of work. But yes, at my current age, I ...
- Mon Feb 11, 2019 8:38 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: sending dog for training
- Replies: 72
- Views: 27255
Re: sending dog for training
I did not mean to fire up a controverary….
I think we are talking 'semantics'! The 'averageguy, summed it up best, I think, "expect an ongoing effort will be required to maintain training, than it is to suggest it is one and done."
![Mr. Green :mrgreen:](./images/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif)
I think we are talking 'semantics'! The 'averageguy, summed it up best, I think, "expect an ongoing effort will be required to maintain training, than it is to suggest it is one and done."
![Mr. Green :mrgreen:](./images/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif)
- Sun Feb 10, 2019 10:14 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Time to Fully Train a Brittany
- Replies: 24
- Views: 13316
Re: Time to Fully Train a Brittany
Thanks to all for the good information and comments....to be fair, let me expand my story! I have owned field Golden Retrievers for over 25 years. During that time I have used pro's to help train my retrievers up to where they were competent waterfowl hunters. I also ran my dogs in hunt tests up to ...
- Sat Feb 09, 2019 11:45 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: first time hunt testing
- Replies: 19
- Views: 6395
Re: first time hunt testing
As far as I know, Labs can run in pointing dog hunt tests....even if they are said to be 'Pointing' Labs...birddogsunlimited wrote:sorry pointing dog
- Sat Feb 09, 2019 11:43 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: first time hunt testing
- Replies: 19
- Views: 6395
Re: first time hunt testing
My advice would be to read up on the requirements of whichever tests or levels you want to run, then go to a test and observe. It's difficult to just read and figure out what you need to do. It's hard to explain from a keyboard also :D There are some youtube videos that show some tests. Here is one...
- Sat Feb 09, 2019 10:43 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Time to Fully Train a Brittany
- Replies: 24
- Views: 13316
Time to Fully Train a Brittany
If one has a well bred Brittany how long would it take a professional trainer to fully train that dog for hunting? Now I know it varies based on the quality of the dog, the trainer, etc. But in my discussions with trainers and fellow hunters I am hearing a range for 1-3 months for a fully trained po...
- Sat Feb 09, 2019 10:36 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: first time hunt testing
- Replies: 19
- Views: 6395
Re: first time hunt testing
Are you talking about Retriever Hunt tests or Upland Game Hunt Testing? I have lot's of experience with AKC and UKC retriever hunt tests....I will share more if you are thinking about Retriever Hunt tests............. I will say that running Hunt Tests is probably one of the most fun things I have e...
- Sat Feb 09, 2019 10:19 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: sending dog for training
- Replies: 72
- Views: 27255
Re: sending dog for training
I’m dropping off my 6 month old GSP for training this Sunday. I had 3 field trial labs that were all Pro trained and in my experience, what a pro can do in a few months I’d be lucky to do in a years time. I guide waterfowl and upland and there truly is nothing worse when someone brings their dog th...
- Fri Feb 08, 2019 1:02 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: sending dog for training
- Replies: 72
- Views: 27255
Re: sending dog for training
I agree that one month is a bit short to accomplish much by a trainer. A good trainer will want to see the pup and do a quick assessment of the pup before you agree to use them. From that they should be able to talk about where the pup is and how long it MIGHT take to train him. The big question is...
- Fri Feb 08, 2019 9:12 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: sending dog for training
- Replies: 72
- Views: 27255
Re: sending dog for training
I agree that one month is a bit short to accomplish much by a trainer. A good trainer will want to see the pup and do a quick assessment of the pup before you agree to use them. From that they should be able to talk about where the pup is and how long it MIGHT take to train him. The big question is ...
- Thu Feb 07, 2019 9:45 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: sending dog for training
- Replies: 72
- Views: 27255
Re: sending dog for training
Looks like you are off and running...good luck to you and your new pup....most importantly be sure that you and your puppy have fun, that is the most important part of training.
- Thu Feb 07, 2019 9:41 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Puppy training
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2349
Re: Puppy training
I agree with the others, get and learn a good retriever training program, Evan's program as noted above, is a great one.... How old is your pup. Understand that a "Puppy" at 6 months is mentally like a 3-4 year old child. Physically these pups can run, play, and bark, but mentally they are babies......
- Wed Feb 06, 2019 11:50 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: sending dog for training
- Replies: 72
- Views: 27255
Re: sending dog for training
Thank you for your honest words. I'm glad I am doing it right, I do see some great progress in my lab, I guess that is what keeps my drive because I enjoy it and love him very much. I will take your advice and implement that towards our daily trainings. I just don't have a guide to tell me whether I...
- Wed Feb 06, 2019 9:37 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: sending dog for training
- Replies: 72
- Views: 27255
Re: sending dog for training
Looks like you have been doing well with your pup and that the pup has some good instincts! On my first pup, I too found the pup knew more than I did and would do things that worked before I could figure out what she was doing....so just keep trying what seem to work for you and the pup. Below I wi...
- Tue Feb 05, 2019 3:38 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: GSP hates her crate
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5571
Re: GSP hates her crate
Wow, That sounds like a big challenge...I have had many sport dogs, but never one that was not started in a kennel when very young. I really have no great ideas, but I did want to mention that as for the barking and whining a 'bark collar' will help with that, but I am afraid it may only make her mo...
- Tue Feb 05, 2019 1:42 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: sending dog for training
- Replies: 72
- Views: 27255
Re: sending dog for training
All good stuff above.... I have owned multiple Golden Retrievers over the years. Like you, when I started, I had no idea how to train the dog for hunting waterfowl or upland game.. or what to expect from using a trainer. After over 25years I have gained the knowledge as to how to train a retriever a...
- Tue Feb 05, 2019 8:50 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: French Brittany
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8102
Re: French Brittany
I have owned two French brits and one American type brit , she was a cross between a French and an American brit and she looked American in "type" ….. a slightly longer muzzle , longer hair and a bit bigger than the frenchies. She was a really good worker and is still the only Brittany in Britain t...
- Tue Feb 05, 2019 8:44 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: French Brittany
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8102
Re: French Brittany
+1 for Mark Dinsmore. His handle on this site is ohmymy111. But I see he hasn't posted here since 2017. Mark certainly knows his French Brittanys. Here's the link to his web site: http://letoiledunordkennels.com/home.html As with every breed the size of the dog, length of coat, etc. can vary greatl...
- Tue Feb 05, 2019 8:39 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: French Brittany
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8102
Re: French Brittany
I have seen Mark Dinsmore's dogs run in hunt tests in South Dakota. He has real nice dogs Check him out--I don't think you'll be sorry. He usually has a waiting list, so get on it early if you decide you want one of his pups. Good luck when you get your new pup. :D Edit--Mark used to be on this sit...