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Jim K.

Yeah I've tried that but I think it actually makes it worse.

I think it makes her feel trapped or something.

I found the other thread on this topic and will use some of the suggestions from that thread.

Thanks all for your help.

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Thanks folks. I did do a search on here but must have missed the post referenced. I'll take another look.

I did read some of the deconditioning info. that's available but wasn't too convinced that it would work.

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My 3 year old female GSP is becoming more and more aggressive to other dogs. So far absolutely no aggression to people. She used to be just intolerant of smaller dogs jumping up on her or around her but it is now progressing to all dogs. I hate to muzzle her (not when hunting) when she is going to b...

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I'll try that too. Thanks.

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Tommyboy, That is exactly what I did. When she was not minding like she should ( and I know she knows ) I went to her, flipped her on her back and held her there for a minute or two to get the message through. I also used the continuous stim. after that to get the message through when she continued....

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Yeah. Pretty much the way I was going to play it. Always helps to get input though.

Thanks Ezzy.

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Well into the terrible twos with my GSP. One day a genius, the next, not so much. Today, not so much. I saw the previous thread about ranging, but this went beyond that. Basically just running today. Out for an afternoon romp it would seem. Last week a pro. My older GSP never went through this that ...

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Brenda,

They both know whoa. I have been kind of doing what you suggested so I'll keep it up. They both learn quickly.

Thanks for the suggestions.

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Thanks guys.

I was thinking if things are working well, why mess with success?

I just don't want to have to fix a problem later that could have been prevented now.

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I've gotten my 2 year old gsp that I rescued last year up to speed enough that I have been running her with my 9 year old gsp. Both are staunch on point. Older dog is rock solid and the younger is getting there. They don't really back the others' point but when the second dog gets into the scent con...

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Just sent mine.

I see these men and woman all the time in the airport and I get few chances to actually stop and say thank you.

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I'm in.

Thanks.

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Mik, Heading up your way this coming week. Over by Iron Mtn. actually. Taking my old pro and the rookie. I am curious to see how the new girl reacts to truly wild birds. The two of them know something is up. Funny how they know. I can't wait to start the season. 19 points out of 23 at 7 months is fa...

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Older dog runs about 100 yds out. I wouldn't call her plodding but she doesn't miss much terrain. I am working on the possessive part. As always. Thanks for the input.

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How do you decide to start to run the new dog with the old pro? A little bit ago I got a 14 month old who is coming along nicely. Still has some rough edges (to be expected) but is progressing. The pup is a speed freak while the older dog is more methodical if that helps. New dog comes when called, ...

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Just back from a business trip. Thanks for the help. I have been using the cc with it looped around her waist. Seems to be helping. Old habit from previous owner I suspect. It doesn't seem to be transferring over to anything else. But she is only the second dog I have trained so I figured it couldn'...

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That's where I was heading. Thanks.

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I'm working with my new pup. Actually a 14 month old gsp that was given to me after previous owner lost his job. A good girl with some potential. Trying to work out some old habits. The current one is sitting after whoaing. She was obviously taught to sit before going outside, for a treat and before...

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Kind of what I thought. Thanks.

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I just got a 1 year old female GSP. Her prior owner had big plans for her. Mainly as a hunter not a trialer but due to job loss and other things I have her now. She has had some training but not much. We are working at breaking some bad habits. Mainly jumping up and the worst is tug-o-war. Almost br...

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That's kind of what I figured. The scratches on the front of the box had we wondering though.

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Birddog, I have oval holes in mine also. I'll add a piece of 1BY like you suggested. The eggs shells don't look chewed apart and the nesting material doesn't look like it was ransacked. I had large pieces of shell remaining, but some had almost serrated edges. Just made me wonder. Thanks for all the...

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Thanks Sharon,

I did google it but was looking for some first hand knowledge.

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I finally got around to checking my two new woodie box's from last spring and what do you know. Success in both of them. I have predator guards on both but I noticed a few scratches on the front of one. I know wood ducks have some good toe nails 'cause I'm looking at some right now on one of my moun...

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Thanks Wems,

I have been doing a lot of searching and don't know why those links didn't come up.

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Viking, Yeah, we have all that going on right now. My 4 year old really gets a kick out of watching my gsp point when she is mousing in the field out back. When I bring a pheasant home my son really enjoys holding it and looking a all the cool colored feathers. Without getting too into it, I'm just ...

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Thanks for the suggestions guys. I'm looking more for getting kids in the field at an early age. Even before they can do a youth hunt. Like walking along with me at age 4. Everything I find has to do with actual hunting and hunter education courses. We're not quite there yet. Age wise. I'm looking f...

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I want to take my 4 year old out to the club before it closes this spring and show him, responsibly, what it is all about. Please don't ask me why but I need some articles that are more articulate than I apparently am for the benefits of taking a young one hunting. The only references that I have be...

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That's what I had kind of thought how to do it. Thanks.

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Do you guys put vet wrap or gauze on first?

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Does anyone have a good setup for a do it yourself boot?

My GSP is finally healed from her latest injury. A sliced pad. We have a shoot to retrieve this weekend and I'd like to give her a little protection on her foot. I did a search and couldn't find anything I thought would work.

Bob

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Yesterday morning (the day after the cut) her pad looked worse. A quick trip to the vet and $450 later she has two internal and four external stitches. Sheesh, she can't catch a break this season. Down for 10-14 days.

Eastbeast. Great avatar

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Thanks Sharon.

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Max, Yeah, was real careful about keeping the wrap loose. It's mainly there to keep her from spotting the carpet. The cut is on the outside of her front paw. A boot would keep the dirt out but I don't think it would keep the cut from opening up. I thought of that too because she really doesn't mind ...

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Not enough of a cut for stitches but enough to ruin my plans for tomorrow. I put EMT gel on it and have it wrapped right now. Any other suggestions to speed the recovery? I thought of super glue (that's how they put my wife back together) but then decided maybe not. I did a search but couldn't find ...

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Doug, That's pretty much how I have handled it in the past. It didn't seem like an intentional flush. That's why I was hesitant to nick her. I didn't want anything negative associated with a bird. The bird count is definitely down in south central Iowa where we were. That and all the standing corn m...

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I just got back from a week in Iowa. Had the same scenario twice. Not sure how to handle it in the future. Cold and windy. Wind blowing about 20 mph and my GSP had a bell because the crp was about 4-5 feet tall. She pointed a pheasant that started his running/holding routine. Then he takes off and s...

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Results of surgery.

Two sticks removed from paw. One fragment is 1.5 inches long. The other is 1" long. Hopefully back to 'normal' in a week to 10 days.

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The plot thickens. Her toe started to swell this afternoon so she goes under the knife tomorrow morning because it looks like something is definitely in there.

Her ankle was less swollen so the antibiotics seem to be helping overall but the localized swelling in her toe points to a foreign object.

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Thanks Petra.

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Sounds like a good idea Ezzy. I owe you a hunt at my club. Might be a bit of a drive for you though.

Your right Snips. It could be worse. Seems like she's getting it all at once. Two knees and this. I just hope she remembers how to walk without a limp.

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Ok, makes sense.

As a a kid I remember having to drink buttermilk after taking some antibiotics for some reason.

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My 7 year old gsp just can't get a break. She is finally getting back to 100% after a blown acl. Second one in a year. Then last Saturday I had her running at a local dog park. Great day, she's doing really well. We are literally walking back to the car when she yelps and pulls up her GOOD back leg....

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I knew cooked bones are bad, especially chicken but had never fed raw chicken with bones before.

At 49 cents a pound for chicken necks it's definitely cheaper. And if it is better for her all the better.

Bob

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Sounds like a good stew huh? I was talking to a local breeder the other day at a club meeting and she telling me the wonders of ester-C for her dogs. Also she was saying that she gives her dogs raw chicken necks instead of milk bones for their teeth. Anyone else heard of this. I think the raw chicke...

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Good job Petra. I'm, in week 6 and get the x-rays done next week. All seems well so far.

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Markerdown. She's doing really well. Surgery went fine and she is clawing at the kennel as I write. She seems to be more agitated at being penned up this time. Either she is getting crotchety with age or the fact that this is the second time in 9 months she has had to endure this process. Thanks for...

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Sheesh. Sorry I missed the questions about her being spayed. Yes she is and she was done before her first heat cycle. A little after 6 months. Since she was my child before my son was born I feel like I let her down. I know better now. She is under the knife as I write this and I was going back over...

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Petra, The acl injuries did not appear to be degenerative in nature, just genetically weak ligaments. Like you said, turning my girl into a lap dog is not an option. I couldn't even if I wanted to. I have her on very limited duty right now and she still points squirrels and tweetie birds in the yard...

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Mtdogs,

Try 'Flys Off" by Farnum Pet Products. When I was in Virginia it was the only thing that kept me from having to lock my gsp in the house for about a month every summer.

It's a chrysanthemum derivative. Works great with the mosquitoes here in IL also.

Bob

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