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by birdhunter2424
Thu Aug 06, 2009 9:24 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: To Young for Snake Training
Replies: 8
Views: 2528

Re: To Young for Snake Training

We had our clinic when my pup was 8 months and I elected to wait till next year for all the same reasons. Better to wait then to push to hard to soon.
by birdhunter2424
Wed May 27, 2009 6:51 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Rattlesnake Bite
Replies: 18
Views: 5973

Re: Rattlesnake Bite

my club has a snake avoidance clinic coming up in June. if you want to put your dog through it pm me for info. Glad to hear he pulled through it.
by birdhunter2424
Sun Apr 26, 2009 10:12 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: 1st trial 1st medal
Replies: 6
Views: 1952

1st trial 1st medal

I entered my little girl in her first trial this weekend and she took third place in the novice class. She turned 6months old last week. I am a proad pappa.
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by birdhunter2424
Fri Apr 24, 2009 6:59 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: LCS E Collar
Replies: 4
Views: 1557

Re: LCS E Collar

I have one and have had it for 3 months. It works well. It is a good unit for the money. It will also control a launcher. If you want to spend more money you can find a better unit, but it will cost you twice as much. The things I don't like about the collar: its not rechargable, only 4 levels of st...
by birdhunter2424
Tue Apr 21, 2009 1:32 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: pointing labs
Replies: 9
Views: 2442

Re: pointing labs

IMO if you cant spend on one dont get one. I also would not use the paper as your only source for nailing down a breeder. If you want the pup to hunt then you have to find a good breeder with solid history of producing hunting pups.
by birdhunter2424
Sat Apr 18, 2009 10:38 am
Forum: Training
Topic: missing birds holding tight
Replies: 10
Views: 3750

Re: missing birds holding tight

I think we may need some more info. My first thought was what have you done to teach the pup that there is nothing more fun then finding birds. He may be following scent because it is an interesting scent and not because it is a bird. More info on prior training.
by birdhunter2424
Thu Apr 16, 2009 8:36 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: How About Them Pointer And Setter People?
Replies: 43
Views: 18927

Re: How About Them Pointer And Setter People?

I guess that is my bias showing through. I never even thought of english, thats funny.
by birdhunter2424
Thu Apr 16, 2009 7:59 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: How About Them Pointer And Setter People?
Replies: 43
Views: 18927

Re: How About Them Pointer And Setter People?

I have a pointer. But, if I didn't need a duck retriever I would have a setter.
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by birdhunter2424
Wed Apr 15, 2009 8:19 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: is it bad too!
Replies: 10
Views: 2734

Re: is it bad too!

When my girl was 3 months old I took her roller blading just trying to tire her out. HA, HA, HA, that was 45 mins. of her pulling me on my blades. When we got home she looked at me wondering when I was going to go excersive her. A normal workout for a birddog would probally make a coach dog lame.
by birdhunter2424
Mon Apr 13, 2009 6:40 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Tips for basics obediance
Replies: 15
Views: 4276

Re: Tips for basics obediance

There are alot of differing methods for teaching these. The biggest key is consistency. It also helps to use hand signals. They learn the hand signals quicker then the words. Then you bring in the words after they are doing it with the hand signals. There are differing opions on whether to teach a b...
by birdhunter2424
Sun Apr 12, 2009 9:15 pm
Forum: Wild Game Recipes
Topic: Recipes
Replies: 38
Views: 38494

Re: Recipes

I am popping this back up to see if we can get some more recipes out of you guys. I am looking for some good chukar recipes. The caserole looked good I will have to try that one.
by birdhunter2424
Sun Apr 12, 2009 6:40 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: NDR Sandhil crane in Maine
Replies: 11
Views: 2639

Re: NDR Sandhil crane in Maine

We can hunt them her in Colorado. I heard they come down like a shot down b-52 bomber. Good luck getting your dog to retrieve one of those huge birds. I also heard they taste pretty bad.
by birdhunter2424
Sun Apr 12, 2009 10:00 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Our little girl is here!!!!
Replies: 15
Views: 3571

Re: Our little girl is here!!!!

What a great darling little girl. The dogs are easier to train. Congrats.
by birdhunter2424
Sat Apr 11, 2009 7:55 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Photo contest - April
Replies: 107
Views: 45993

Re: Photo contest - April

Here is a pic of my girl Belle. This was her first retrieve from a bird shot over her. I just finished her to the gun.

Matt
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by birdhunter2424
Thu Apr 09, 2009 6:03 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: new 9.5 week GSP pup-- how much to feed?
Replies: 4
Views: 7771

Re: new 9.5 week GSP pup-- how much to feed?

First of all congrats on the new gsp. When my pup was that size I was feeding 3/4 cup 3 times a day. Does the feeding guideline take in to account what size the dog is? I mean do they make a determination about whether its a small breed puppy or large breed puppy. I have always feed mine based on th...
by birdhunter2424
Wed Apr 08, 2009 5:07 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Needing assistance
Replies: 11
Views: 3811

Re: Needing assistance

My vet did not want me to give lepto in the multi vaccine. He wants it given seperate due to a possible reaction. Any truth to this?
by birdhunter2424
Tue Apr 07, 2009 5:12 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Male vs Female...performance?
Replies: 27
Views: 9609

Re: Male vs Female...performance?

I have a 6 month old GSP that I want to get spayed. I have been researching the age to spay for a little while. I research I have found shows that dogs altered early grow for a longer period of time then non altered dogs. The growth plates in the bones don't close at the right time when altered earl...
by birdhunter2424
Wed Apr 01, 2009 6:44 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Fence Jumper
Replies: 20
Views: 4418

Re: Fence Jumper

I positioned it on the fence about half way up the fence. Then I had the distance set so it would start beeping when she walked within a couple feet of the fence. It stopped the jumping and it also stopped the barking at the fence when the neighbor was out in the back yard.
by birdhunter2424
Wed Apr 01, 2009 5:33 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Getting a new Dog 3yr old GSP
Replies: 4
Views: 1783

Re: Getting a new Dog 3yr old GSP

If I were in your situation I would look for a good trainer in your area and go spend a few hours or a few sessions with them. Let them evaulate exactly were the dog is at and what the dog needs. You also need to give the dog plenty of time to get used to its new home. Don't put any pressure on the ...
by birdhunter2424
Wed Apr 01, 2009 11:49 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Fence Jumper
Replies: 20
Views: 4418

Re: Fence Jumper

I used an electronic fence to break my wifes jack russel from jumping our 5 foot fence. It only took 1 time and she never tried again.
by birdhunter2424
Tue Mar 31, 2009 6:20 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pudelpointer for "first" dog? Advice before I mess up.
Replies: 23
Views: 13089

Re: Pudelpointer for "first" dog? Advice before I mess up.

I researched PP's for a long time and was stuck on having one. In the end I also ended up with a GSP. Just to put another feathe in Bob's hat, most every other PP breeder started with Cederwoods stock. That is why I was going to buy one from him.
by birdhunter2424
Fri Mar 27, 2009 6:55 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: pointing labs?
Replies: 31
Views: 7976

Re: pointing labs?

It was a small trial at our club. We follow NSTRA rules.
by birdhunter2424
Fri Mar 27, 2009 5:28 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: pointing labs?
Replies: 31
Views: 7976

Re: pointing labs?

I know someone in my club that 2 pointing labs. Let me tell you his dogs are amazing. I trained with him one day his older dog, which is certified, found the 2 planted pheasant and retrieved them in less 5 mins. The dog has great range. He recently ran it in a trial and held his own with some great ...
by birdhunter2424
Thu Mar 26, 2009 1:46 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Dog foods
Replies: 13
Views: 4524

Re: Dog foods

I feed diamond and started it because that was what my breeder feed. I really like the food and it is priced great. The stoles could be smaller but thats ok with me. If you look at the ingredients you will have to pay alot more to get the same at a big box store.
by birdhunter2424
Wed Mar 25, 2009 6:36 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: New English Pointer pup
Replies: 8
Views: 1811

Re: New English Pointer pup

Just dont put him in a situation where he gets whacked with a wing and gets scared of birds. Just keep it fun and hold the bird at a distance at first to build the prey drive before you let him wrestle with one.
by birdhunter2424
Tue Mar 24, 2009 5:19 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Chasing the bird after Flush?
Replies: 21
Views: 6162

Re: Chasing the bird after Flush?

Oh Angelo i forgot to mention WHERE ARE THE PUPPY PICS :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
Are you living on base or just training there.
by birdhunter2424
Tue Mar 24, 2009 3:55 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Chasing the bird after Flush?
Replies: 21
Views: 6162

Re: Chasing the bird after Flush?

I am not sure what the correct response is but I ill give you my experience. I let my pup chase her first birds. I have not tried to hold her back but evrytime she chases she doesn't go as far. She is learning that she can not catch them and is returning to find another sooner each time. I tried to ...
by birdhunter2424
Tue Mar 24, 2009 10:38 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Snappy little thing
Replies: 12
Views: 3005

Re: Snappy little thing

When my pupwanted to bite my hand I would push her lips into her teeth. Not hard enough to puncture ut just enough to make it uncomfortable. She wont do it to many times after that. Not sure on the arking my dogs have never been big barkers. I think if you can ignore it and give her no attention whe...
by birdhunter2424
Mon Mar 23, 2009 4:48 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Snake breaking
Replies: 4
Views: 1129

Re: Snake breaking

My club is doing a snake avoidance clinic and the person running the clinic uses rattlesnakes that have had there fangs altered.
by birdhunter2424
Sun Mar 22, 2009 8:09 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: HELP! Our Vizsla won't hunt!
Replies: 35
Views: 8273

Re: HELP! Our Vizsla won't hunt!

I agree with the direction that everyone else is going. IMO you need to get to a trainer for an eval. You havn't said anything that stands out to me as a deal breaker. My pup doesn't have any interest in frozen birds either, she carries them around by there toes. Take your time i think your dog will...
by birdhunter2424
Fri Mar 20, 2009 8:53 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Too Late to socialize 6 month GSP?
Replies: 10
Views: 5678

Re: Too Late to socialize 6 month GSP?

from your lasr reply it sounds like she is starting to act like a 7-8 week old pup. I think you need to just treat her like one and everything will be ok. Thanks for taking her in.

Matt
by birdhunter2424
Fri Mar 20, 2009 8:13 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Sitting on "WHOA"
Replies: 22
Views: 9951

Re: Sitting on "WHOA"

ohiogsp nailed it. Get your launcher out and put the dog on the launcher as soon as the dog sits pop the launcher. It wont take to many times and the dog will figure it out.
by birdhunter2424
Wed Mar 18, 2009 11:00 am
Forum: Training
Topic: bird in a cage
Replies: 11
Views: 2103

Re: bird in a cage

You will be fine if you just follow the perfect start video. The one that needs some prey drive do as mentioned above. My pup didn't have amazing drive out of the box and I let her play with a bird. You cant hold her back in the field now.
by birdhunter2424
Sat Mar 14, 2009 5:37 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Sight pointing issue maybe?
Replies: 10
Views: 2194

Re: Sight pointing issue maybe?

I agree, and will add the good ones will point by sound, when the wind is wrong, they learn what birds sound like running, or fluttering. Good dogs use scent, sight and sound, and if they could get close enough touch. Just ignore it and continue to transition to birds, Neil[/quote] When I took her o...
by birdhunter2424
Sat Mar 14, 2009 6:14 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Sight pointing issue maybe?
Replies: 10
Views: 2194

Re: Sight pointing issue maybe?

I knew there was stuff I was leaving out. She is 5 months old tomm. I have just recently started her on birds. So she is just starting to figure out this game. Benny I would lovet to be able to shoot them but, there is now hunting on this property.
by birdhunter2424
Fri Mar 13, 2009 5:31 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Sight pointing issue maybe?
Replies: 10
Views: 2194

Sight pointing issue maybe?

Well this may not be an issue but if it is I want to correct it quickly. I have 37 acres of open space next to my neighborhood. I use it every day for an excerise area. I take my girl over there and let her off lead so she can run and get out all of her energy, well some of it. Well 2 days ago she f...
by birdhunter2424
Thu Mar 12, 2009 9:04 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Chase's first hunting season
Replies: 15
Views: 5189

Re: Chase's first hunting season

Great looking pictures. I had to go back and look at where you were from when I saw the citrus trees.
by birdhunter2424
Thu Mar 12, 2009 3:25 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Pup Gulping
Replies: 19
Views: 6473

Re: Pup Gulping

My pup ate like this as well when she first came home. She stopped eating like she was starving to death at around 3 months old. Now she takes her time and even leaves food at most feedings. I was worried about bloat, but I was glad to see her change her feeding style.
by birdhunter2424
Sun Mar 08, 2009 8:30 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: This should be fun: what's a "ditch parrot?"
Replies: 29
Views: 12546

Re: This should be fun: what's a "ditch parrot?"

pheasant - ditch chickens wood cock - tree bombers the wood cock is a funny story. My buddy was hunting them in MI and he kicked one up it flew 10 ft and slammed into a tree. It fell to the ground shock its head looked around saw him walking closer and flushed up flew 10 ft and slammed into another ...
by birdhunter2424
Fri Mar 06, 2009 11:42 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Weim too old?
Replies: 3
Views: 1369

Re: Weim too old?

I am sure you can find out fairly quickly if the pup can make it as a bird dog. My guess would be yes? I would start with him as if he was a pup. Get him some birds to play with and build the desire. I am fairly new to this as well. But you will certainly get more responses then just mine.
by birdhunter2424
Thu Mar 05, 2009 5:04 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Top 5 Reasons Why Dog Training Fails
Replies: 20
Views: 7220

Re: Top 5 Reasons Why Dog Training Fails

Well Marybeth has had 3 posts on the forum 2 of them offering unsolicited advice and the other trying to sell a product on her website. Take it for what its worth she is only promoting her website.
by birdhunter2424
Mon Mar 02, 2009 8:00 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Got out with some new friends
Replies: 8
Views: 1633

Re: Got out with some new friends

That was the first time seing a pointing lab work, that dog was great. After planting birds it took jake about 15 seconds to be on the first bird. Our weather has been crazy here in Colorado. I had to water the lawn today we have had so little precip. Hopefully it doesn't hurt the birds for this upc...
by birdhunter2424
Mon Mar 02, 2009 1:50 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Got out with some new friends
Replies: 8
Views: 1633

Got out with some new friends

I got out with some new friends yesterday. What an awesome day of training. 70 and sunny and the birds worked well. The dogs did a great job. Thanks Dusty, Jim and Megan for a great day of training. It was my pups second time on birds, and of course the prettiest point she had all day I didn't get a...
by birdhunter2424
Thu Feb 26, 2009 7:12 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Diamond Performance
Replies: 7
Views: 4063

Re: Diamond Performance

I am might be switching to performance soon. My pup has stopped eating well. She is leaving half her food at each feeding. I used to have to try and slow her down she ate so fast.

I think Diamond is a great food. Do a search for diamond there has been a lot writen on diamond.
by birdhunter2424
Wed Feb 25, 2009 7:43 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Diamond Performance
Replies: 7
Views: 4063

Re: Diamond Performance

Why do you want to switch? If you switch and the dogs dont burn off the extra pile of calories they might put on extra weight. If you are happy with there weight then I would stay with the same protein/fat content. For what its worth I will be switching my GSP pup from diamond puppy to the performan...
by birdhunter2424
Sun Feb 22, 2009 8:46 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: first birds
Replies: 2
Views: 855

first birds

Here are some pictures of my girls first time on birds. Talk about turning on the switch. I can't believe how her intensity went through the roof. I need better flying birds next time. Every time I kicked them up they flew about 10 feet and came back down. It sent her intensity up, but made it tough...
by birdhunter2424
Fri Feb 20, 2009 9:17 am
Forum: Training
Topic: AT WITTS END.....Potty training
Replies: 40
Views: 8409

Re: AT WITTS END.....Potty training

This is what I did with my GSP it may work for you. I hung bells from the back door at her level. Every time I opened the door to let her out I rang the bells. After 2 days of doing this she started ringing the bells on her own. Now the annoying part comes. She will start to ring the bells very ofte...
by birdhunter2424
Thu Feb 19, 2009 7:43 am
Forum: Training
Topic: New GSP...
Replies: 9
Views: 2155

Re: New GSP...

Alright Smith its been a few days now. WHERE ARE THE PICS? good luck with the new pup. If you dont have it yet look at perfect start/finish dvd's. I am curious which kennel in Denver, since that is my backyard. If you want to let your dog have a play date let me know. My can always use the exercise....
by birdhunter2424
Tue Feb 17, 2009 4:56 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: beeper collar ?
Replies: 4
Views: 1396

Re: beeper collar ?

I am using Lion Country's Ecollar/Beeper and have been very pleased with it. It also will control up to 4 launchers. I think for the money you cant beat it ($150). It is also waterproof. It has been very easy to use. The only thing I dont like about it is there are only 4 choices for stimulation: lo...
by birdhunter2424
Thu Feb 12, 2009 11:31 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Spaying cost?
Replies: 30
Views: 7768

Re: Spaying cost?

We had a small dog spayed about 3 years ago I think it was $135. When I get my gsp spayed in a year I will probally pay around $150-$175. More important then the cost is making sure you trust the Doc. I would pay twice that if that is what my vet charged, because I trust him.