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That all makes sense. Early on the training will be the most important part so it sounds like the Alpha is out. I suppose it probably makes more sense to invest in the plus vs regular 550 so I can switch the collar to an alpha system later on if I want to eventually go that route. For now I do have ...

Hi guys, Just put a deposit down on my new dog, and he will need a new collar system (once he is old enough). I used a tritronics G3 on my last dog which was fine, and messed around with a delta a bit on a non hunting dog (which was garbage). I had been interested in the alpha for the tracking abili...

In the house wire crate is fine. In the ruck or back of the suv Rough Tuff crate for me. I hunt late season in some pretty cold places, the crate with a cover on it has kept my dogs warm well down in to the negatives. Also like that the door can come off so it doubles as a dog house so the dogs can...

Hey guys, I just put a deposit down on a setter pup. I am super excited and trying to get all my ducks in a row before he comes home. I have always used wire crates, and frankly dont even remember why I went that way when I bought them. It seems in general though the plastic ones are more popular wi...

Hi guys, I am starting to plan out my training purchases for the new pup I am getting so I can start buying pieces at a time rather than all at once next summer. Last bird dog I trained only got wild birds, due to my living situation way back then I just didnt have a place to keep birds or train eas...

Well deposit is down on the pup. It is the breeder and litter I want, not even going to worry about the time of year anymore. I appreciate all the help. I will update with pics when I can.

Yea you are right. Honestly as I think back in detail by bad winter potty training experience might have been bad any time or year with that dog. It was a bloodhound pup that would drink way to much water and then have to pee constantly. If he peed in his crate he would slurp up the bathwater as you...

sounds good, I am pretty sure we are going ahead with it.

I have been weighing this decision heavily. I had Britts as a young child although before I was old enough to hunt. The first dog I got as an adult was a Britt and he has also been the best dog I have owned, not a champ hunter but good but just plain the best pet I have ever had. I have had other no...

Hey Guys, Quick question, I am planning to get a new pup soon, an English Setter. I have pretty much settled on a breeder who I will also use to do some training for me as the pup gets older. There will likely be an October litter from a pairing that I think will be a good fit. My only concern is wh...

In general ride in the passenger seat unless my wife is with then the back seat. If they are real muddy I have a seat cover for the backseat and he will go there.

Hi Guys,

Just wanted to quickly introduce myself. From Minnesota, primarily hunt grouse and a little pheasant, hunted over a Brittany since 05 but had to put him down this spring. Getting a new dog this fall so wanted to join to brush up on my training since it has been awhile.