Search found 43 matches

by brittfans
Wed Jul 05, 2017 4:37 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: solid in training, blows up in trials
Replies: 6
Views: 3832

Re: solid in training, blows up in trials

your going to have to set it up like a trial . at least with a horse and other dog .that way you can get your correction in. They know you cant correct them at a trial so you have to set up a mock trial.
by brittfans
Sun May 28, 2017 2:38 pm
Forum: Tributes to the Departed
Topic: RIP Penny 4
Replies: 6
Views: 8185

Re: RIP Penny 4

she was a nice dog sorry for your loss.
by brittfans
Thu Jan 12, 2017 11:24 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Friend ISO Brittany Pup
Replies: 11
Views: 6471

Re: Friend ISO Brittany Pup

5 orange and white male puppies whelped 12/17/16 - $600 Pups are from Sniksoh Spanks Hank, an AKC Field Champion and Rooster Ridge Kid's Prairie Rose. Both parents are OFA Good. 26 month Hip and health guarantee. Hank is a Field Champion, Amatuer Field Champion and Grand Field Champion.. Rose placed...
by brittfans
Wed Oct 12, 2016 3:29 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: New 8 wk old puppy whinning all night
Replies: 22
Views: 9603

Re: New 8 wk old puppy whinning all night

I would move the crate to your room the pup can hear you sometimes that's enough to stop the crying .I would set my alarm for every 3 hours to wake up and let the pup out .their bladder takes awhile to mature for them to hold it much longer. puppies are hard work but the payoff is worth it.
by brittfans
Tue Feb 03, 2015 7:16 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: pigeons molting
Replies: 11
Views: 4415

Re: pigeons molting

may be over crowded fighting for perch.
by brittfans
Sun Nov 24, 2013 9:08 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: need advice
Replies: 35
Views: 17239

Re: need advice

I had a similar problem the vet used ivermictin just in case it was mange .after spending over 500 $ on another vet to find the problem .
It cost me around 10$ to treat 3 dogs with ivermictin and was good in just a few days.
by brittfans
Thu Aug 15, 2013 9:23 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Force fetching a Brittany
Replies: 22
Views: 8654

Re: Force fetching a Brittany

I like to have my pups retrieve a frozen quail in the yard before they get a fresh shot bird. On a check cord I will throw a ball or bumper a few times so they know what i want then I will throw the quail when they go get it I really encourage them to come back with it fast.I dont want them to have ...
by brittfans
Sat Dec 29, 2012 9:10 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Kennel types
Replies: 5
Views: 1534

Re: Kennel types

I like the plastic one as the wire ones the dog seem to stick their legs out.If your gone and the dog has diarrhea in the wire cage its sprayed all over in the plastic one you have a dirty pup that needs washed but you can take the hole thing outside and clean it. Also Ive had a dog break a tooth of...
by brittfans
Fri Dec 07, 2012 5:01 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: E-collar barking
Replies: 15
Views: 4712

Re: E-collar barking

I have a dog that does the same thing ,he doesn't do it every time .Evan at the lowest setting some times i get a verbal response.I interpret as he knows he has to do the trained response to the command or he will get more pressure from the collar.so to me the bark is the pressure or the anticipatio...
by brittfans
Wed Oct 10, 2012 3:19 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: I think we need to get rid of our britt...
Replies: 95
Views: 32193

Re: I think we need to get rid of our britt...

like every one else said you have to take this pup for a run every day after work.they have to much energy at that age to listen.I use a light weight check cord and let them drag it .I cant imagine any of my dogs not being inf actuated with the hamster. that is one battle I wouldn't try I would put ...
by brittfans
Mon Aug 27, 2012 3:08 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Pigeons in Nebraska
Replies: 5
Views: 3016

Re: Pigeons in Nebraska

pm me with your number I have some
by brittfans
Mon Jul 23, 2012 8:37 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Backing board
Replies: 6
Views: 1882

Re: Backing board

I had my dog lay down on a piece of plywood traced it and cut it out.painted it white on one side red on the other.I use a metal frame from a yard sings some politician left in my yard so I can set it up and move it easy.
by brittfans
Tue Jul 03, 2012 3:31 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Broken tooth
Replies: 7
Views: 3342

Re: Broken tooth

I had a dog do the same thing and they just pulled it .At the time the vet just charged me for a cleaning since they have to be asleep for that he said the pulling was simple.
by brittfans
Thu Mar 08, 2012 4:28 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: I am looking for info on these events
Replies: 8
Views: 2304

Re: I am looking for info on these events

These events are hunt test not puppy field trials the Missouri Valley Brittany Club contact is maahshuntfarm@gmail.com.the Nebraska Vizsla Club contact is dbergmeyer@sbllcweb.com
by brittfans
Sat Feb 25, 2012 4:18 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: AKC JH test- When to arrive?
Replies: 16
Views: 5538

Re: AKC JH test- When to arrive?

now you are hooked .If they fail the first time may be you can walk away but when they pass you have to get that title on their name.
by brittfans
Wed Feb 15, 2012 7:55 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Entered a puppy in the walk puppy
Replies: 30
Views: 7529

Re: Entered a puppy in the walk puppy

there are some quail on craigs list in neola ia
by brittfans
Tue Jan 31, 2012 4:28 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Brittney CC training
Replies: 9
Views: 3033

Re: Brittney CC training

I fill my pockets up with sunflower seeds. call them or whistle when they come give them a seed.Its cheap and has worked for my last four dogs.If they dont come fast enough when they turn start backing up the faster you back up the faster they will come.
by brittfans
Mon Dec 19, 2011 4:43 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Getting discouraged with Brittany
Replies: 30
Views: 9425

Re: Getting discouraged with Brittany

dont put your dog in a pen of quail. she is already showing you that she is fear full of them .If they jump or bang the cage it will only encourage the fear.you need to get one bird hold it in your hand show it to her tease her with it .If she shows sign of interest let it go see what she does if sh...
by brittfans
Sun Jul 31, 2011 6:01 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Looking for some advice
Replies: 9
Views: 3869

Re: Looking for some advice

Ive had dog do that in the past and they where just trying to do it right .may be they where filling Little to much pressure and kind of froze.What I have done is use a command they know, come, when they start moving toward you I would give the command go on. that way they know the word go on means ...
by brittfans
Fri Jul 29, 2011 9:34 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: PF Fest in KC - Question
Replies: 15
Views: 4685

Re: PF Fest in KC - Question

Ive been to three of them two in Omaha and one in Iowa.I really liked them but they are dominated by dog food ,ammunition and hunting destination booths.there wasn't much for gun dog supply company's.I purchased a astro two years ago at cabalas and was hopping someone was selling them there or maybe...
by brittfans
Wed Jul 27, 2011 4:36 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Astro
Replies: 27
Views: 4349

Re: Astor

I use it to keep track of my dogs only.It makes the hunt so much more enjoyable because I have a general Idea where they are.I dont have to keep bringing them back to me I can let them go do what they were bred to do.I have beeper collars and when I got them they also made the hunt more enjoyable bu...
by brittfans
Sun Jan 09, 2011 2:47 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: quail in Iowa
Replies: 6
Views: 2350

Re: quail in Iowa

markj can you tell me where you are getting quail from.
by brittfans
Wed Dec 29, 2010 4:08 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: quail in Iowa
Replies: 6
Views: 2350

quail in Iowa

what are the game laws for having quail in iowa for dog training.
by brittfans
Sun Dec 19, 2010 11:55 am
Forum: Events
Topic: NSTRA - How does it compare?
Replies: 57
Views: 15138

Re: NSTRA - How does it compare?

to me nstra looks like something for the guy that hunts that wants to keep his dog in shape and trained all year long.With the lack of wild birds in Nebraska I'm looking for different venues to keep myself and my dogs interested all year long. I went and watched a few nstra event this fall and most ...
by brittfans
Thu Feb 12, 2009 5:21 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: looking for a backing silohouette
Replies: 8
Views: 4169

Re: looking for a backing silohouette

I had one of my dogs lay down on his side on a piece of plywood traced him and cut it with a gig saw .I have painted them to match differant breeds.some have long tails some have short.
by brittfans
Fri Jan 02, 2009 12:51 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Off Topic - Venison Tips/Recipes
Replies: 31
Views: 7252

Re: Off Topic - Venison Tips/Recipes

no bone, no fat, garlic salt works for me.roast or hamburger makes me hungry.
by brittfans
Sat Nov 01, 2008 4:19 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: dog jumps up on everything!
Replies: 18
Views: 5724

Re: dog jumps up on everything!

welcome to brittany pup. You have to get the pup exercise .It is the only way I wave found that you can maintain control of them is if they are tired.My 6 month old just ate two tomatoes and just slid across the kitchen floor time for a run. bye.
by brittfans
Sun Oct 12, 2008 4:19 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Exceed Dog Food
Replies: 45
Views: 14587

Re: Exceed Dog Food

I fed exceed for near 10 years.Last winter my dogs refused to eat it they would just pick up a piece and spit it out.after two days I had bought two bags so I tried the other bag.they would eat it but they didnt finish a cup ful.My brother that shops at a diffrent store aked me if I was having any t...
by brittfans
Wed Sep 24, 2008 9:15 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Clipping/Shaving a Brittany's coat for hunting?
Replies: 11
Views: 9921

Re: Clipping/Shaving a Brittany's coat for hunting?

I like to keep their hair on them it I think helps protect them from the weather and from the abrasions .I just cut the burrs out with a pair of scissors and brush the seeds out of their coat before I load them at the end of a hunt.I dont have the miss when I get home and the dogs cooperate better t...
by brittfans
Wed Aug 27, 2008 3:58 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Just received my e collar- Now what?
Replies: 7
Views: 1484

Re: Just received my e collar- Now what?

You can put the collar on the dog so that he gets use to wearing it but you shouldnt use it untill you know what its used for .Its a great tool for teaching but if the timming is off you can ruin a good dog in a hurry.There are several good videos out there that could help teach you how to use it.I ...
by brittfans
Thu Aug 07, 2008 8:56 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: New launcher.... anybody seen one of these?
Replies: 238
Views: 92072

Re: New launcher.... anybody seen one of these?

I agree,Id rater wait for mine then have to send it back.
by brittfans
Tue Jul 22, 2008 9:03 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: registation american field
Replies: 8
Views: 2153

Re: registation american field

I plan on calling them. I just got it back today and was a little suprised .I was just seeing if anyone else had this happen or if it could be changed.It is nice to see that people have had good results dealing with them in the past.
by brittfans
Tue Jul 22, 2008 6:15 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: registation american field
Replies: 8
Views: 2153

Re: registation american field

akc jackamo... filed dog jackman. I used all three options with jackamo sumwhere in the name .I would of thought that jackman would have been used before a made up word .
by brittfans
Tue Jul 22, 2008 4:18 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: registation american field
Replies: 8
Views: 2153

registation american field

I registered my new pup with the akc and the american field. the akc used the name I chose the american field chose their own name.Is this common? Its like I have two dogs.
by brittfans
Tue Jun 24, 2008 8:09 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: fireworks
Replies: 12
Views: 3382

fireworks

I am picking up new pup on saturday and I am worried about fireworks next week.How would you handle this? I plan on keeping the pup inside with the radio on .
by brittfans
Sun May 18, 2008 8:55 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: one more Pigeon question...
Replies: 6
Views: 1574

Re: one more Pigeon question...

If you wait till night you can go out with a flashlight shine the bird and catch it. I have done it with young birds that dont know how to use the bobs.
by brittfans
Sat May 17, 2008 3:19 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: one more Pigeon question...
Replies: 6
Views: 1574

Re: one more Pigeon question...

I think you have half the battle won the bird is using the platform.Sometimes I send my other bird out more often and in the excitement the stand out will go in.also like you said a little food on the platform maybe some just on the edge might help. you can also remove the bobs untill the bird uses ...
by brittfans
Fri May 09, 2008 3:43 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: seizure
Replies: 28
Views: 7612

Re: seizure

I know I didnt help you with your problem.I would also do what the vet and I thought was the best for the dog.the first time it happens you panic and your helpless because there isnt any thing you can do.after its happened a few times you can pickup some signs drooling,pacing, glazed look my dogs wa...
by brittfans
Thu May 08, 2008 9:12 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: seizure
Replies: 28
Views: 7612

Re: seizure

every dog I have owned in the past ten years or has been owned by family or neighbors has had a seizure at one time or another.One dog had one every day for two weeks threw up a piece of a soocer ball and has never had another one.another dog has had maybe four in seven years.My brothers dog has one...
by brittfans
Tue May 06, 2008 6:49 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Homing pigeons found, How do you tell male from female?
Replies: 7
Views: 1960

Re: Homing pigeons around or close to Iowa?

feed store in council bluffs is where I got the guys number.
by brittfans
Tue May 06, 2008 5:47 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Homing pigeons found, How do you tell male from female?
Replies: 7
Views: 1960

Re: Homing pigeons around or close to Iowa?

markj I bought pigeons from a guy that lives on 152st and liberty lane east of cresent a few years ago.I dont like knocking on strangers door but some guy dont mind. I cant find his number but he raised pigeons ,ducks, swans a real zoo.their was a trailer and a house on the lane and he lived in the ...
by brittfans
Fri Apr 25, 2008 4:51 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pigeon coup design and placement
Replies: 14
Views: 21698

Re: Pigeon coup design and placement

The birds like the most sun they can get.South to south east would be better but they are a tough bird and they should addapt.
by brittfans
Fri Apr 18, 2008 3:55 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pigeon coup design and placement
Replies: 14
Views: 21698

living in omaha you might consider keeping it close to a power source.In the winter its nice to to keep the waterer on a heater.My coop also sits on a concret pad if not my dogs would wear a hole to china trying to get a peak at the birds.