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- Thu Feb 18, 2021 7:28 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: To all the good ones
- Replies: 12
- Views: 436
Re: To all the good ones
So well said Tim ; anyone who has lost a dog can relate.
- Tue Feb 16, 2021 3:50 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Cracked Nail
- Replies: 8
- Views: 277
Re: Cracked Nail
Thanks for answering; it is a definite drag caring for that kind of thing. My dog regularly gets a red sore on the top of a foot or between the nails. Epsom salts for 3 weeks+ then too. When I get out the epsom salts he runs to hide. 

- Mon Feb 15, 2021 7:07 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: English Setter Pup - Aggression or Not?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 682
Re: English Setter Pup - Aggression or Not?
Good points. Yes, rescuing JRTs definitely colors your opinion of what is normal.

- Mon Feb 15, 2021 5:20 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Cracked Nail
- Replies: 8
- Views: 277
Re: Cracked Nail
How is the nail now? I'm asking because if my dog gets one of those I want to know how long it takes to heal.
(I had a GSP that looked exactly like yours.
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(I had a GSP that looked exactly like yours.

- Mon Feb 15, 2021 4:24 pm
- Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
- Topic: Greetings!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 189
Re: Greetings!
Welcome to the forum. Your sense of humor is welcomed too.
Let a Mod know if we can do anything to help you in your use of the forum.

- Mon Feb 15, 2021 3:53 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: English Setter Pup - Aggression or Not?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 682
Re: English Setter Pup - Aggression or Not?
Excellent post , but I personally would never make a decision to return a pup at 12 weeks , because I see behaviours I don't like. I'd want to give it some time - how long?- before I made that kind of decision.
- Mon Feb 15, 2021 12:40 pm
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: ARIZONA BIRD HUNTING
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4121
Re: ARIZONA BIRD HUNTING
freelin:
You started this law business in 2018- old news.
You started this law business in 2018- old news.
- Wed Feb 10, 2021 9:06 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Cracked Nail
- Replies: 8
- Views: 277
Re: Cracked Nail
I'm no vet , but based on that 3rd picture, shouldn't you get the vet to cut that off? Surely that nail is not going to re attach?
- Wed Feb 10, 2021 4:06 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Docked Tail - Infection / Vet Recommends Amputation
- Replies: 9
- Views: 208
- Mon Feb 08, 2021 8:58 pm
- Forum: Dogs for Sale
- Topic: ISO GSP to adopt
- Replies: 1
- Views: 116
Re: ISO GSP to adopt
Have you looked at these sites? https://www.google.com/search?q=gsp+rescue+new+england&rlz=1C1CHBF_enCA814CA814&oq=GSP+rescue&aqs=chrome.5.69i59j69i57j0l6.86392j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 https://www.google.com/search?q=gsp+rescue+new+england&rlz=1C1CHBF_enCA814CA814&oq=gsp&aqs=chrome.0.69i59l2j46...
- Mon Feb 08, 2021 8:48 pm
- Forum: Polls
- Topic: Do you belong to the NRA
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6966
Re: Do you belong to the NRA
Poll ended in 2006
- Mon Feb 08, 2021 12:58 pm
- Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
- Topic: New Member Intro
- Replies: 3
- Views: 110
Re: New Member Intro
Welcome to the forum. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help you in your use of the forum.
- Sun Feb 07, 2021 5:08 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Handler errors
- Replies: 16
- Views: 439
Re: Handler errors
Every judge is different. :) Sure they follow the rules, but they may see a rule a little differently than the other guy. Like hockey, some call every trip, some don't. For every time you think you rec'd an unfair call , you get an undeserved break another day. If a person can't handle that , they w...
- Sun Feb 07, 2021 12:21 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Handler errors
- Replies: 16
- Views: 439
Re: Handler errors
American Field Trials.....overhandling, having too much to say to the dog(not talking about singing.)
- Sat Feb 06, 2021 4:03 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Looking for a good llewellin puppy need breeder advice
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2695
Re: Looking for a good llewellin puppy need breeder advice
Newer research ( ASPCA) does say you should leave pups with Mom and siblings for at least 8-10 weeks. Puts an extra cost to the breeder though so is not often done.
- Fri Feb 05, 2021 12:43 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: English Setter Pup - Aggression or Not?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 682
Re: English Setter Pup - Aggression or Not?
I wanted to post a reply here to all of you who took the time to write responses today. Sorry for the delay. You all really helped put a finer point on the matter and gave some great things to think about. It is clear that I needed to take a more definitive approach nip this in the bud you all were...
- Thu Feb 04, 2021 1:32 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: English Setter Pup - Aggression or Not?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 682
Re: English Setter Pup - Aggression or Not?
This makes sense, I could use some guidance on getting our “no bite” to have meaning.. can you provide an example of an appropriate correction for these moments? There's a time for a painful rebuke. If that pup was with its Mother she wouldn't put up with one bite on her or her "kids". Get tough. G...
- Wed Feb 03, 2021 6:19 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: New pup and separation anxiety training
- Replies: 17
- Views: 396
Re: New pup and separation anxiety training
Most pups do learn fast; that's why getting it right is important. Hope you are also working on socialization.
- Tue Feb 02, 2021 4:34 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: New pup and separation anxiety training
- Replies: 17
- Views: 396
Re: New pup and separation anxiety training
They were just having some fun Sir.
- Mon Feb 01, 2021 9:09 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Hello
- Replies: 9
- Views: 291
Re: Hello
Welcome to the forum. Let me know if I can help you anytime in your use of the forum.
- Mon Feb 01, 2021 9:01 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: New Members
- Replies: 0
- Views: 103
New Members
New members: Welcome to the Gun Dog Forum! Please go to the forum entitled "Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!" shown at the top of this GENERAL CHAT section and introduce yourself by creating a new post. New members will need to have their initial few posts approved by a Moderato...
- Mon Feb 01, 2021 3:22 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: New pup and separation anxiety training
- Replies: 17
- Views: 396
Re: New pup and separation anxiety training
Right. Let's not go off topic. Hey!!! You made me look.
( Mercy. Too much Covid boredom.)

- Mon Feb 01, 2021 2:34 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: New pup and separation anxiety training
- Replies: 17
- Views: 396
Re: New pup and separation anxiety training
LOL Now you made me look. Hey, it's legal in Canada. 

- Mon Feb 01, 2021 1:43 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: New pup and separation anxiety training
- Replies: 17
- Views: 396
Re: New pup and separation anxiety training
Makes me want a pup- almost. :) Based on my experience a pup will want to be with you if you are around. He's not going to want to stay in a playpen. You always have to think about what you are reinforcing. " I've started just taking him out every time he cries so he associates going out with that a...
- Sat Jan 30, 2021 2:49 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Advice for a new owner
- Replies: 9
- Views: 379
Re: Advice for a new owner
Sharon and slistoe, thank you for the reply The pup would be in a crate during working hours so barking could be an issue with the neighbors. In your experience, how long does the barking while in a crate last? My family must have been lucky with their labs, as the barking was almost non-existent. ...
- Fri Jan 29, 2021 9:46 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Advice for a new owner
- Replies: 9
- Views: 379
Re: Advice for a new owner
Very impressed with your plan and understanding of what a pup needs.
My only concern would be crate training in an apartment. Lots of barking /whining often goes on initially and the neighbours might not appreciate that. Will the pup be alone all day? Barking might again be a problem.
My only concern would be crate training in an apartment. Lots of barking /whining often goes on initially and the neighbours might not appreciate that. Will the pup be alone all day? Barking might again be a problem.
- Thu Jan 28, 2021 10:42 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: new member Minnesota shorthair
- Replies: 2
- Views: 109
new member Minnesota shorthair
by minnesotashorthair » Thu Jan 28, 2021 11:18 pm My name is Jack and I'm from central Minnesota. I am currently a freshman at UW-River Falls. I have been hunting all my life but have just recently gotten into bird hunting with my Shorthair Rudy. I got him from a teacher of mine and so far he has be...
- Thu Jan 28, 2021 1:55 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Sika...new member
- Replies: 9
- Views: 260
Sika...new member
by Sika hunter » Thu Jan 28, 2021 2:14 pm Hi there my name is Alf, I live in New Zealand, I am 63 years old and have been hunting since I was 9, I mostly hunt deer and have hunted extensively in Australia and New Zealand. I have been using Dogs as indicators for many years now, stating with G.S.P s'...
- Tue Jan 26, 2021 7:10 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Partial CCL (ACL) Tear??
- Replies: 7
- Views: 284
Re: Partial CCL (ACL) Tear??
If the vet was really concerned they would do an x ray or MRI. However, if you are really concerned no reason you can't request an x ray or mri. It has been my experience that vets don't like to jump to the worst case scenario unless the problem is very clear. They often prefer to wait and see; an a...
- Mon Jan 25, 2021 4:54 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: List Of Training Skills
- Replies: 7
- Views: 544
Re: List Of Training Skills
Don't forget the importance of socialization .
https://petlifeca.ca/training-behaviour ... P2bzPsvmtI
https://petlifeca.ca/training-behaviour ... P2bzPsvmtI
- Sat Jan 23, 2021 6:45 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: HuskerHunt New Member
- Replies: 7
- Views: 376
HuskerHunt New Member
by HuskerHunt_416 » Sat Jan 23, 2021 6:32 pm Hello my name is Beau (Bo) Been on her a lot in the past and again now, I’ve been a bird hunter for a couple decades now and have had several shorthairs. Just lost my last one suddenly a few months ago and have decided to make the switch to a GWP due to t...
- Fri Jan 22, 2021 4:17 pm
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: 2020 horrible year, great season!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 652
Re: 2020 horrible year, great season!
Beautiful pics! Lucky man. What kind of deer were those?
- Tue Jan 19, 2021 12:50 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Meet Axe
- Replies: 59
- Views: 6947
Re: Meet Axe
Isn't that great! You've got a winner; story gives me a thrill and I wasn't even there. 

- Mon Jan 18, 2021 9:16 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: new member Mike
- Replies: 44
- Views: 1351
Re: new member Mike
Absolutely agree guys, but why is nobody saying it? I'll stick my neck out. 
Pro Plan Puppy to Pro Plan Adult

Pro Plan Puppy to Pro Plan Adult
- Mon Jan 18, 2021 9:06 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: GSP puppy owner
- Replies: 6
- Views: 651
Re: GSP puppy owner
Well said Max. I've been working with dogs for 40 years( started with beagles then moved on to gundogs and JRTs.) The key is to enjoy every day. Your pup is a baby Bayley. Right now just enjoy him. You can start on the "come " command, but no pain/anger etc. Every time you say "come" , and he doesn'...
- Mon Jan 18, 2021 12:46 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: An Unfortunate Miss
- Replies: 16
- Views: 828
Re: An Unfortunate Miss
I joined a gun club and shot skeet every week. Highly recommend it. All of a sudden the birds will appear to be in slow motion. 

- Sat Jan 16, 2021 9:36 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Back2theBook - another new member looking for help
- Replies: 9
- Views: 650
Back2theBook - another new member looking for help
(I move this here as so few go to the New Member thread.) by Back2theBook » Sat Jan 16, 2021 9:59 pm My names Robert, also 0 hunting experience, I used this forum for research before I purchased my now 13 week old GSP. What an awesome dog, probably the smartest I've ever owned. Currently working wit...
- Sat Jan 16, 2021 5:26 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: new member Mike
- Replies: 44
- Views: 1351
Re: new member Mike
I always believe you Ray , but.... if I free fed my JRT it would eat non stop.
- Fri Jan 15, 2021 4:29 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: new member Mike
- Replies: 44
- Views: 1351
new member Mike
(I move this here as so few members go the "New Members" thread.) by mlese92 » Fri Jan 15, 2021 10:19 am What's up everyone? My names Mike and I am 28 years old with 0 hunting experience! However, I am picking up a gsp puppy next week so I thought this would be a good place to connect with people in...
- Wed Jan 13, 2021 5:33 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Whoa Post?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 610
Re: Whoa Post?
The link suggests they do , but you know a heck of a lot more than I do so .....thanks. 

- Wed Jan 13, 2021 5:24 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Whoa Post?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 610
- Wed Jan 13, 2021 5:10 pm
- Forum: Tributes to the Departed
- Topic: Squirt 7-14-2006-1-14-2021
- Replies: 7
- Views: 767
Re: Squirt 7-14-2006-1-14-2021
I'm so sorry; it hurts bad. My boy with the cancer is still fine but.......That Squirt is a beautiful dog. He had almost 15 wonderful years with you. You gave him a great life.
- Mon Jan 11, 2021 12:38 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: A Colorado Upland Hunt - Josey's First Hunt on Wild Birds - January 3, 2021
- Replies: 5
- Views: 578
Re: A Colorado Upland Hunt - Josey's First Hunt on Wild Birds - January 3, 2021
That's too bad; looks like it's back to square 2. Glad you found her.
- Fri Jan 08, 2021 6:18 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Send in your hunting dog photos!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1034
Re: Send in your hunting dog photos!
Uplander's Little Lady
- Fri Jan 08, 2021 3:59 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: New GDF Moderator - slistoe
- Replies: 3
- Views: 337
Re: New GDF Moderator - slistoe
Couldn't have chosen a better Mod- knowledgeable , mature and a real gentlemen. (Thanks for the kind words KC , I'll have to save that to read when I get fed up on here.
)

- Fri Jan 08, 2021 12:36 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Welcome Tim
- Replies: 4
- Views: 450
Welcome Tim
So thrilled to have this new member with us. He has helped a multitude of people over the years ... training their dog, judging etc..... We're so lucky to have him here. Welcome Tim. ( I am posting this here because so few members seem to go to the "a little about you" thread unfortunately.) ..........
- Thu Jan 07, 2021 2:50 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: End of the line for me and Tubbs
- Replies: 7
- Views: 852
Re: End of the line for me and Tubbs
So hard to give up on a dog, but sometimes it is the best decision. I rescued a JRT ( have rescued many) and am pretty good at bringing such a dog around to be a good housemate/hunter. However, once after 2 years of effort, I had to put a dog down. My best efforts weren't enough. It happens; don't b...
- Tue Jan 05, 2021 4:54 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: How do you choose a breeder?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 495
Re: How do you choose a breeder?
I choose by reputation. I talk to people whose opinion I respect. Due to a bad experience, I never pick from a good looking magazine ad .
(Give me a break, I was new at the game. )
Pedigree is important to me for about a 2 generation period only.

Pedigree is important to me for about a 2 generation period only.
- Fri Jan 01, 2021 5:22 pm
- Forum: Off Topic Forum
- Topic: Happy Birthday
- Replies: 0
- Views: 506
Happy Birthday
bamanicksbd : Happy Birthday Sir. 

- Thu Dec 31, 2020 12:37 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Sportmix alert!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 348
Re: Sportmix alert!
Thanks for keeping us up to date on possible problems. Appreciate it.