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by PoorMansWrangler
Sat Feb 19, 2022 6:51 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New member/EP advice
Replies: 6
Views: 2692

Re: New member/EP advice

Dog is going to be a stud :) good luck and have fun!
by PoorMansWrangler
Sun Dec 26, 2021 8:59 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dog Eating Dog House
Replies: 10
Views: 3052

Re: Dog Eating Dog House

I will give that a shot thank you!
by PoorMansWrangler
Tue Dec 21, 2021 8:42 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dog Eating Dog House
Replies: 10
Views: 3052

Dog Eating Dog House

Hey everyone, hoping to get some advice. My dogs are in outside kennels during the day while I am at work. I built them nice insulated, covered dog houses to lie in when they are outside in their kennel. I used 3/4 inch treated play wood for the outside of the houses. They work great, except my poin...
by PoorMansWrangler
Wed Nov 17, 2021 4:03 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Million dollar question! Setter or gsp need some help.
Replies: 31
Views: 8388

Re: Million dollar question! Setter or gsp need some help.

You want a hairy dog with a tail, or a not so hairy dog with no tail. Either way, very similar for the most part. Pick whichever one you like looking at and have fun :)
by PoorMansWrangler
Sat Oct 02, 2021 7:04 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Anyone switched from Pro Plan
Replies: 15
Views: 6109

Anyone switched from Pro Plan

Have fed Purina Pro Plan since I got my first dog (5 years) and now up to 2 dogs. Dogs have always done fine on it, younger pup seems to shed more than he should, but other than that I have been happy. However, prices have continued to go up, now up to $67 dollars for a 50 pound bag. Had. Anyone eve...
by PoorMansWrangler
Sun Sep 05, 2021 6:29 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Looking for ideas for mounting a crate to my ATV
Replies: 6
Views: 2051

Re: Looking for ideas for mounting a crate to my ATV

Ratchet straps and a chain if you want to be extra secure. You may want to check your local cabelas/bass pro, around here they have them for sale in the store
by PoorMansWrangler
Sun Aug 22, 2021 5:03 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: English Pointer Tail
Replies: 8
Views: 3234

Re: English Pointer Tail

He is a super nice pup, and shows promise already. Overall I am happy with him, however for trialing, the tail is a downfall. My expectation when buying a pointer, especially from an all age line, is a straight tail. But, that seems like the luck of the draw, nothing he did to determine that, and I ...
by PoorMansWrangler
Wed Aug 18, 2021 2:00 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Crate Sizing
Replies: 7
Views: 8943

Re: Crate Sizing

I have larges, but my shorthair is closer to 75-80 and is leggy like a horse. I think you would be fine with a medium/intermediate. If you have a cabelas/bass pro nearby, they often have kennels in the store and are dog friendly, or maybe stop by a trial or a NAVHDA training day, I imagine someone t...
by PoorMansWrangler
Tue Aug 17, 2021 5:16 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: English Pointer Tail
Replies: 8
Views: 3234

Re: English Pointer Tail

So he is sickle tailed, almost to the point where his tail will touch his body in some cases. As he runs, it does seem like he is holding his tail straighter, when he was younger he ran with a sickle as well.
by PoorMansWrangler
Mon Aug 16, 2021 6:43 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Male or Female
Replies: 9
Views: 3248

Re: Male or Female

I own two males, happy with both of them, and they hunt just as well as the females. I chose males because I don’t want to deal with heat cycles, and having them fixed. And I have stuffed my males out, I don’t want to deal with puppies. Either way you will be happy!
by PoorMansWrangler
Mon Aug 16, 2021 3:57 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: English Pointer Tail
Replies: 8
Views: 3234

English Pointer Tail

Hi guys, I have a 8 month old pointer pup, my first long tailed dog. I know tails can be a touchy subject with some, but I have some concerns about his tail set. I was under the impression that with age (strength) their tale should straighten out. At what age should I expect to see a straighter tail...
by PoorMansWrangler
Fri Aug 06, 2021 5:25 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Reccomendations?
Replies: 13
Views: 3824

Re: Reccomendations?

Golden if you want a flusher. For pointer, bracco, weim or viz. Braccos are typically larger dogs, and somewhat harder to find.
by PoorMansWrangler
Sat Jul 24, 2021 6:24 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Kennel Bedding
Replies: 27
Views: 8724

Re: Kennel Bedding

I’ve been curious about the cedar bedding Lion Country Supply sells, has anyone used them before? I like use straw currently, buy it always makes such a mess in the garage and gets tracked in the house
by PoorMansWrangler
Tue Jul 20, 2021 1:35 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Kennel Bedding
Replies: 27
Views: 8724

Re: Kennel Bedding

Believe I read somewhere that the Smiths worked hard at finding a perfect dog box / sleeping area. They found dogs preferred the round bed provided by a barrel laying on its side. Maybe get a large heavy plastic barrel and split it in 2 lengthwise. I was told barrels help their hips as well, not su...
by PoorMansWrangler
Tue Jul 20, 2021 1:34 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Kennel Bedding
Replies: 27
Views: 8724

Re: Kennel Bedding

I thought I had some better pictures of what I use, but I don’t currently. The barrels were off Craigslist, pressure washed them out, cut a hole w/a lip on it, and cut up a 3rd barrel to make the overhang, and drilled hole in the bottom for drainage. I use pack them full of straw on the winter, and ...
by PoorMansWrangler
Sun Jul 04, 2021 5:55 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Ear Hematoma
Replies: 11
Views: 5062

Re: Ear Hematoma

Our vet was hopeful that once it was drained, it would stay down. I don’t think the vet realized how often my dogs at least shake their head ( often for no reason it seems.) We for quotes around $700 for the surgery, or the other option was to just leave the ear alone, and it will eventually re-abso...
by PoorMansWrangler
Fri Jul 02, 2021 2:14 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Ear Hematoma
Replies: 11
Views: 5062

Re: Ear Hematoma

Ear swelled up again last night, got it drained again this morning and starting to swell back up again. I’m not sure it could be food allergies, he has been on the same food 4 years now, with this being the first time it has came up. I haven’t noticed him shaking his head, and the ear infection has ...
by PoorMansWrangler
Sat Jun 26, 2021 4:36 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Ear Hematoma
Replies: 11
Views: 5062

Re: Ear Hematoma

Ear is healed up nicely! Ended up draining it 4 times in total, first two drains had quite a bit of fluid, the last two had very little/no fluid. But it has healed up nicely, make sure you clean your dogs ears!
by PoorMansWrangler
Tue Jun 01, 2021 2:20 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Ear Hematoma
Replies: 11
Views: 5062

Re: Ear Hematoma

Just got back from vets a little bit ago. He had a ear infection in both ears, but one was worst that the other. They think it may have caused it, or contributed to it. They drained it and pumped it full of steroids, and have some ear drops and scheduled another visit it 2 weeks. Make sure you clean...
by PoorMansWrangler
Tue Jun 01, 2021 4:24 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Ear Hematoma
Replies: 11
Views: 5062

Ear Hematoma

Has anyone ever had issues with an ear hematoma? Noticed yesterday my 4 year old GSP has a gold ball sized lump in his ear, feels like it is full of fluid, located on the inner flap or the ear where it would connect to the head. I imagine the puppy nipped him, trying to get an appointment with the v...
by PoorMansWrangler
Fri May 28, 2021 3:56 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Puppy Barks in Outside Kenne
Replies: 17
Views: 4319

Re: Puppy Barks in Outside Kenne

Hmmmn... *Puppy barks in Outside Kennel *Puppy barks after run in outside kennel *Puppy barks when it is made to wait for food after run and put in outside kennel *Owner likes to run dogs *Hard run or run is deceptive , so would be heat/temperature/terrain and distance *Owner wants puppy to not bar...
by PoorMansWrangler
Fri May 28, 2021 3:55 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Puppy Barks in Outside Kenne
Replies: 17
Views: 4319

Re: Puppy Barks in Outside Kenne

Appreciate the help from everyone, this appears to have gone down hill. Just wanted to clarify, the puppy isn’t in the kennel alone all day, just when I am at work. I do this because I’ve experienced separation anxiety in dogs before, and it can turkey make or break a relationship. That and no one i...
by PoorMansWrangler
Thu May 27, 2021 4:36 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Puppy Barks in Outside Kenne
Replies: 17
Views: 4319

Re: Puppy Barks in Outside Kenne

I have been holding off on feeding right after running to help cool down and reduce possibility of bloat You have also possibly been conditioning bark/noise after a run? .....with the procedure . Huntsman , with 100 hounds don't have this problem/issue with bloat! Perhaps over the last 100 years th...
by PoorMansWrangler
Thu May 27, 2021 3:03 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Puppy Barks in Outside Kenne
Replies: 17
Views: 4319

Re: Puppy Barks in Outside Kenne

I have been holding off on feeding right after running to help cool down and reduce possibility of bloat
by PoorMansWrangler
Thu May 27, 2021 6:43 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Puppy Barks in Outside Kenne
Replies: 17
Views: 4319

Puppy Barks in Outside Kenne

Hey guys wanted some advice. Currently have a new puppy, 4 months old, who is in an outside kennel during the day next to my older dog. During the day he is fine, quiet and sleeps. When I get home, I take them for a run, and put them back in the outside kennel until they are fed, and they come insid...
by PoorMansWrangler
Mon Apr 26, 2021 6:26 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Start of aggression need to fix
Replies: 4
Views: 2570

Re: Start of aggression need to fix

Hopefully others chime in with more experience, but I had similar issues with my male (also intact). If you have a “leave it” command, you can use that, but enforce it. If that doesn’t work, I just had to grab mine by the neck and give him a shake, let him know that’s not acceptable and to cut it ou...
by PoorMansWrangler
Mon Apr 12, 2021 5:17 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: GSP lost 7 pounds in year
Replies: 41
Views: 16159

Re: GSP lost 7 pounds in year

Thanks for all the advice! Super thankful to get second opinions from more experienced handlers out there!
by PoorMansWrangler
Wed Apr 07, 2021 5:46 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: GSP lost 7 pounds in year
Replies: 41
Views: 16159

Re: GSP lost 7 pounds in year

I’m not worried about his weight, vet spooked me by being so concerned. Really just wanted second opinions and this is my first dog
by PoorMansWrangler
Wed Apr 07, 2021 9:12 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: GSP lost 7 pounds in year
Replies: 41
Views: 16159

Re: GSP lost 7 pounds in year

With the past year, we have had more time to run and train, so that may have something to do with it. He is out of DK breeding, so he is a larger framed dog. As for the second dog, just got a pointer puppy who will be pulling light duty. In the summer, we typically don’t put on as many miles due to ...
by PoorMansWrangler
Wed Apr 07, 2021 4:43 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: GSP lost 7 pounds in year
Replies: 41
Views: 16159

Re: GSP lost 7 pounds in year

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by PoorMansWrangler
Wed Apr 07, 2021 2:30 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: GSP lost 7 pounds in year
Replies: 41
Views: 16159

Re: GSP lost 7 pounds in year

That’s why I just feed once a day in the evening, I will look into satin balls thank you!
by PoorMansWrangler
Tue Apr 06, 2021 7:25 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: GSP lost 7 pounds in year
Replies: 41
Views: 16159

Re: GSP lost 7 pounds in year

Snacks would definitely work better with our schedule, do you have any favorites you could recommend?
by PoorMansWrangler
Tue Apr 06, 2021 4:02 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: GSP lost 7 pounds in year
Replies: 41
Views: 16159

Re: GSP lost 7 pounds in year

I can upload photos tomorrow when I get in the office, but you can see his hip bones when looking from the top, and last couple ribs. Energy still seems the same, gobbles his food down every night
by PoorMansWrangler
Tue Apr 06, 2021 1:52 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: GSP lost 7 pounds in year
Replies: 41
Views: 16159

Re: GSP lost 7 pounds in year

We have been floating his food heavy in the evening when we feed, would that have anything to do with absorption? Stools are a little on the bigger size, but healthy looking and firm
by PoorMansWrangler
Tue Apr 06, 2021 10:26 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: GSP lost 7 pounds in year
Replies: 41
Views: 16159

GSP lost 7 pounds in year

Recently took my 4 year old GSP into the vet to get checked, and he is down 7 pounds since last year. Vet seemed concerned, so we did a blood panel which came up normal. Vet recommended increasing food, currently feed 4 cups of PPP once a day. Dog is very active, 4-10 mile off leash runs every day, ...
by PoorMansWrangler
Wed Mar 31, 2021 8:17 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Puppy drools in dog box during transport
Replies: 8
Views: 4631

Puppy drools in dog box during transport

Hey guys, Had a question I was hoping to bounce off you. I have a 11 weeks old English pointer male pup. When I put him in the dog box to go on a walk/run, he immediately starts drooling, to the point where his chest and front legs are soaking wet. Part of me thinks this is common, as he is a young ...
by PoorMansWrangler
Sun Mar 21, 2021 12:22 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Poor Breeder Contact
Replies: 15
Views: 6582

Re: Poor Breeder Contact

Walker is a pretty cool guy, he is going to fit in great
by PoorMansWrangler
Fri Mar 19, 2021 4:35 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Poor Breeder Contact
Replies: 15
Views: 6582

Re: Poor Breeder Contact

Just wanted to give an update, still no contact from original breeder. However I got extremely lucky, and a breeder I had been looking at had a litter of ten week old pointers, with a male I was interested in. He arrives Sunday :D
by PoorMansWrangler
Tue Mar 09, 2021 10:31 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Poor Breeder Contact
Replies: 15
Views: 6582

Re: Poor Breeder Contact

Thanks all for the advice, I appreciate it! As for the pup being young for the fall, I’m not expecting much at all, I’m heading out with my current dog and figured it would be good to get him used to being on the road, unfamiliar places etc. I’m going to give it a couple more calls. As for why the f...
by PoorMansWrangler
Tue Mar 09, 2021 9:22 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Poor Breeder Contact
Replies: 15
Views: 6582

Poor Breeder Contact

Hey guys, I was hoping for some advice in regards to contacting a breeder. I initially contacted a breeder in regards to a pup, and he said the female was due to come into heat soon, and call him in a couple of weeks. I waited a few weeks, called numerous times before I could reach him, and finally ...
by PoorMansWrangler
Tue Feb 16, 2021 1:25 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Cracked Nail
Replies: 8
Views: 4651

Re: Cracked Nail

Still healing up, the quick is kind of exposed, but it looks like a thin layer of nail is starting to grow back, I imagine it may take a week or two still. I ordered some fish oil pills and and nail grinder, I’m not the best at trimming nails and hoping that with the grinder I can smooth them out. F...
by PoorMansWrangler
Thu Feb 11, 2021 8:57 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Cracked Nail
Replies: 8
Views: 4651

Re: Cracked Nail

The nail was trimmed back as far as I could based off vet recommendations, I was debating trying to glue it back down or trimming it but did not want to risk infection. Seems to be healing, Boone is not a fan of the cone
by PoorMansWrangler
Wed Feb 10, 2021 8:34 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Cracked Nail
Replies: 8
Views: 4651

Re: Cracked Nail

Luckily no blood surprisingly, and no limping. Just hesitant to let him run around with that much quick exposed, would hate to see it get infected. Nail seems to be getting a little better each day, I’ll grab a picture tomorrow. I imagine it will take a bit to read grow
by PoorMansWrangler
Wed Feb 10, 2021 9:43 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Cracked Nail
Replies: 8
Views: 4651

Cracked Nail

My GSP so how cracked the entire top off his nail, and was barely hanging on at the base. Vet could not get us in, recommended clipping it back and keeping it clean. Ended up clipping it, and have been doing epsom salt soaks twice a day and keeping antibacterial cream on it. Any recommendations on w...
by PoorMansWrangler
Sat Jan 30, 2021 9:38 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Outside kennels, what would you do different
Replies: 7
Views: 3135

Outside kennels, what would you do different

Hey guys, just picked up a set of 10x10 kennels for my outdoor kennels. While I know spring is a long way off, I’m trying to start planning the build now. Plan is to pour concrete, and separate the one 10x10 kennel into two 5x10 kennels. Dogs will be outside during the day while I’m at work, but wil...
by PoorMansWrangler
Fri Jan 22, 2021 12:04 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: English Pointer in the house
Replies: 5
Views: 2882

English Pointer in the house

Hey guys,
I was wondering for those with English Pointers, do you keep them in the house? I just put a deposit down on a male pup, I currently have a GSP who is easy in the house. Obviously lots of exercise, but any other tips? I do not have outdoor kennels, but it is a project on the to do list.
by PoorMansWrangler
Mon Dec 14, 2020 3:36 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: English Pointer Breeder-MidWest
Replies: 15
Views: 5116

English Pointer Breeder-MidWest

Hey everyone, I was wondering if anyone had recommendations on an English pointer breeder in the Midwest. I’m in Ohio, and will be looking for a pup in the next year, year and a half. Currently have a heavily dk breed shorthair, who I run in NAVHDA and AKC, wanting a dog with a little more run in it...
by PoorMansWrangler
Wed Sep 23, 2020 8:33 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Insulated Kennels
Replies: 3
Views: 2159

Re: Insulated Kennels

I am a fan of my insulated cover, I use it whenever it gets below 40 degrees. I stuff my ruffland kennel full of straw, put the cover on and he typically will fall asleep back on the drive home. A couple things to note, please do not trust the tie down attachments on the insulated cover, they are ju...
by PoorMansWrangler
Sat Jun 27, 2020 3:27 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Summer heat and dog transport
Replies: 11
Views: 6233

Re: Summer heat and dog transport

I field trialed dogs in some of the hottest spots in the West: Utah, Arizona, S.Cal, etc. First, I would never carry a dog in a truck bed without a topper. That's a non starter with me. Those toppers like ARE offer tremendous insulation from the sun. When on the road it you ventilate, it shouldn't ...
by PoorMansWrangler
Sat Jun 27, 2020 3:26 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Summer heat and dog transport
Replies: 11
Views: 6233

Re: Summer heat and dog transport

It seems the majority of people prefer kennels with a a truck topper. I can see this making sense for shade and protection, but for air flow I would think an open cab would allow better ventilation. We have had the kennel in the truck bed for about 3 weeks now, with temperatures as high as 90 degree...