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by LoveMyGSPs
Sun Apr 04, 2010 8:09 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Need some help i have a problem with one of my dogs.
Replies: 19
Views: 6411

Re: Need some help i have a problem with one of my dogs.

Yup. You said it. Soft and stubborn. Gah! I think we will wait on the FF thing. If we are upstairs in the game room where their crates are, she will throw her stuffed octopus or basically anything you throw and she will play with it and bring it to you. She does have a VERY soft mouth and immediatel...
by LoveMyGSPs
Sat Apr 03, 2010 11:00 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Need some help i have a problem with one of my dogs.
Replies: 19
Views: 6411

Re: Need some help i have a problem with one of my dogs.

This is stang's wife on my own name now. Yes, you pretty much hit the nail on the head. I have used a dressage whip (similar concept to what you mentioned) and she acts like you are killing her. Seriously, you can look at her mean and shes let out a HUGE yelp like you are beating the chit out of her...
by LoveMyGSPs
Sun Jun 21, 2009 8:04 pm
Forum: Horses
Topic: Best looking Horse
Replies: 76
Views: 82787

Re: Best looking Horse

Quinn is so cute! My boarders horse is a SSH who is black and white but he doesnt gait. I love their minds though. So laid back. I am hoping Rex will AT LEAST hit a FULL 16.2 and hopefully closer to 16.3-17h. Right now he is in the "growing sideways" stage. Hopefully he will keep going up. His dam i...
by LoveMyGSPs
Sat Jun 20, 2009 2:10 pm
Forum: Horses
Topic: Best looking Horse
Replies: 76
Views: 82787

Re: Best looking Horse

I havent been on in a while. Life has been quite busy. But I did buy a new horse and had to share. He just turned 2 on the 13th and hes already 16.1. He is a German bred Oldenburg. His registered name is "Revolver" (which my hubby loves) and his barn name is "Rex". Hes my future dressage horse but s...
by LoveMyGSPs
Sat Jun 20, 2009 1:54 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: When Birds Fight Back.... *vid*
Replies: 2
Views: 1063

When Birds Fight Back.... *vid*

Quick video clip from this afternoon.

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For some reason, this mocking bird only goes after the male GSP. As you can see, Toby doesnt have a clue.

"Huh? What was that? Doo ta doo...."

Enjoy. :)
by LoveMyGSPs
Tue Apr 21, 2009 8:53 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Just Popping in with some Pics
Replies: 4
Views: 1754

Just Popping in with some Pics

It has been a while since hubby (subatomicstang) and I have been on the boards. Just wanted to pop in and say hi and share some pics. First, we are finally able to let the pigeons fly free! It has been about 5 months. We waited so long because we were hoping the eggs would hatch so they would home b...
by LoveMyGSPs
Sun Feb 08, 2009 10:17 am
Forum: Training
Topic: E collar or not?
Replies: 46
Views: 16433

Re: E collar or not?

when he reacted to it ..i hope you just ignored him and left the collar on for a while so it wasn't related to stimulate then shut down hide behind you and you took the collar off y just put the collar on the dog make sure it is high on the neck and snug not low and sloppy .....just leave it on the...
by LoveMyGSPs
Sat Feb 07, 2009 9:04 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Back From Our First Hunt Test *PICS*
Replies: 14
Views: 3901

Re: Back From Our First Hunt Test *PICS*

Yes it was a nice stroll. A little cool but it was nice b/c as you kept up the pace with the dogs, you got a little warm, and the temp kept you pretty cool. Thankfully they dont run in the summer which would be brutal down here. Esp in an area like that with NO wind and lots of bugs and mosquitos an...
by LoveMyGSPs
Sat Feb 07, 2009 5:26 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Back From Our First Hunt Test *PICS*
Replies: 14
Views: 3901

Re: Back From Our First Hunt Test *PICS*

BTW, heres a pic showing us starting out on course to give you an idea of how the course looked.

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by LoveMyGSPs
Sat Feb 07, 2009 5:23 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Back From Our First Hunt Test *PICS*
Replies: 14
Views: 3901

Re: Back From Our First Hunt Test *PICS*

This is a bit off topic, but I couldn't help but notice. The hunt tests I have been to looked NOTHING like that (background) Looks like Toby had some nice grass to lay on, here in Utah it seems like you stake teh dog out on dirt, then run them in teh sage brush. That's really neat for Toby, and bot...
by LoveMyGSPs
Sat Feb 07, 2009 2:43 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Back From Our First Hunt Test *PICS*
Replies: 14
Views: 3901

Back From Our First Hunt Test *PICS*

Well we went to the TWCF Hunt Test down at Rodman Dam today for our first hunt test. Hubby and I brought the pup and our new adopted female. We only ran the pup as we are still waiting for our limited reg. for the female. We were VERY fortunate that the foster mom of Hope (female) was there judging ...
by LoveMyGSPs
Fri Feb 06, 2009 11:48 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Right/ Wrong ways to use an E collar?
Replies: 15
Views: 3618

Re: Right/ Wrong ways to use an E collar?

I think the better question would have been: What do *you* personally use the momentary correction for on your e-collar? What do *you* personally believe the benefit is to having a unit that has the momentary option? It is not really about getting training advise as we already have the Perfect DVD s...
by LoveMyGSPs
Wed Feb 04, 2009 10:09 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pigeon laid eggs in a bare nesting bowl.....
Replies: 29
Views: 7083

Re: Pigeon laid eggs in a bare nesting bowl.....

I pitched the eggs. I felt bad. :( But there wasnt anything in there. I threw them in the cow field behind the coop and of course they BOUNCED! lol So Im like great they are going to burst open and STINK. lol Hopefully we will get more eggs that actually have babies in them.
by LoveMyGSPs
Wed Feb 04, 2009 10:04 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What do we need for our first hunt test?
Replies: 14
Views: 3210

Re: What do we need for our first hunt test?

Thanks. I am getting our female the limited reg. so I can run her too. Shes approx 1.5 yr old and boy does she have a point on her. She was pointing at the killdeer and dove in the pasture today. And last night she walked by the cat bed and FROZE. We are just working on relating that cats do not = b...
by LoveMyGSPs
Wed Feb 04, 2009 6:37 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What do we need for our first hunt test?
Replies: 14
Views: 3210

Re: What do we need for our first hunt test?

Ahh thanks for that link. We may try to go to the NFGSP one in Feb but that is almost 3 hrs away so we will see. I think hubby is working that weekend but we will check it out. Of course Ill post the results from this weekend and any pics/vids. 8)
by LoveMyGSPs
Wed Feb 04, 2009 1:55 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What do we need for our first hunt test?
Replies: 14
Views: 3210

Re: What do we need for our first hunt test?

Yes, Denise! She is SO wonderful and has been so helpful. She is the one who gave us 6 of her pigeons so we can start our own flock and has been helping us with our young pup by planting birds and many other various things. Shes a little GSP angel! Are you going to the test this weekend?
by LoveMyGSPs
Wed Feb 04, 2009 1:26 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What do we need for our first hunt test?
Replies: 14
Views: 3210

Re: What do we need for our first hunt test?

One of the judges on Saturday was the foster mom of our adopted female. She is going to let us use her blank pistol and will also have the green and orange collars needed for running in the braces.

Im excited!!

I think I need to put in my siggy that I am "stang"s wife lol
by LoveMyGSPs
Wed Feb 04, 2009 1:24 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pigeon laid eggs in a bare nesting bowl.....
Replies: 29
Views: 7083

Re: Pigeon laid eggs in a bare nesting bowl.....

It is pretty chilly for Florida. Today is a high of 44 with windchills in the 30s. Tonights low is 18 with windchills down to around 12. For a place where the average temp is over 75 degrees, this is COLD. Im going to pitch the eggs. I think the female was mated with a different male and then when t...
by LoveMyGSPs
Tue Feb 03, 2009 10:29 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pigeon laid eggs in a bare nesting bowl.....
Replies: 29
Views: 7083

Re: Pigeon laid eggs in a bare nesting bowl.....

donnie_19 wrote:paper poop mache

That's one of the funniest things Ive read all day!

BTW, the 2 eggs we have are ice cold and the female is not longer sitting on them and I candled them last night and they are no good. Do I just throw him out? I dont want them to bust and stink!
by LoveMyGSPs
Sat Jan 31, 2009 9:00 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: E collar or not?
Replies: 46
Views: 16433

Re: E collar or not?

Thanks guys. So can you use the collar for even obediance commands, such as sit, heel, come, etc? Our male hit 6 months and is starting that whole "I dont care what you say, I aint doing it!" stage and giving us the middle paw. He knows the commands but unless he feels like it, he wont do it. I was ...
by LoveMyGSPs
Thu Jan 29, 2009 3:36 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: roading your dog w/bicycle
Replies: 41
Views: 14888

Re: roading your dog w/bicycle

Nothing wrong with using a treadmill! Esp if you cant get the dog out to exercise.

Have you guys ever seen the dog whisperer on Natgeo? He gets his pack of dogs and they pull him while he is on roller blades. Looks like fun! lol Of course, those arent hunting dogs.
by LoveMyGSPs
Thu Jan 29, 2009 8:01 am
Forum: Training
Topic: roading your dog w/bicycle
Replies: 41
Views: 14888

Re: roading your dog w/bicycle

Wow. I didnt know that made stuff like that. I just get on the 4 wheeler or golf cart and he runs right along it, on leash. Very interesting looking equipment!
by LoveMyGSPs
Thu Jan 29, 2009 12:40 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Help With Registered Name Plz
Replies: 19
Views: 4907

Re: Help With Registered Name Plz

intothewind wrote:what about "Hope She Hunts" :D

:lol: :lol: :lol:

LOVE it!


I think we have agreed on:

SRB's Hope's Second Chance

Now we may end up changing the registered name of our male pup. Oy vey!
by LoveMyGSPs
Tue Jan 27, 2009 8:06 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Help With Registered Name Plz
Replies: 19
Views: 4907

Re: Help With Registered Name Plz

I knew I could count on you guys!

I didn't think of the initial thing. We did use our monogram as the theme for the wedding so I really like that.

SRB's Hopeful Outlook
SRB's High Hope
SRB's Hopeful Huntress

Any opinions or more to add?
by LoveMyGSPs
Tue Jan 27, 2009 7:01 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Help With Registered Name Plz
Replies: 19
Views: 4907

Help With Registered Name Plz

Hi all! We adopted a female GSP from rescue and are going to do her limited registeration so we can do hunt tests, etc with her. Her name is Hope. We dont have a kennel or anything so we are trying to think of a name with the word Hope in it. The only thing I have thought of that sounds half way dec...
by LoveMyGSPs
Sun Jan 25, 2009 11:42 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: how to teach your dog to point
Replies: 39
Views: 10763

Re: how to teach your dog to point

We were told to keep them in for a few months. They are young birds - just started flying. We were also recommended to try to only work with the males as they are more likely to go back to the coop for their female. I know I also read that you can make a certain noise when you feed them so they asso...
by LoveMyGSPs
Sun Jan 25, 2009 8:33 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New Arrivals for 09
Replies: 13
Views: 3028

Re: New Arrivals for 09

Too cute!! Congrats!
by LoveMyGSPs
Sun Jan 25, 2009 8:30 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: how to teach your dog to point
Replies: 39
Views: 10763

Re: how to teach your dog to point

I just thought I would update this. Today I went down to get our female GSP at her foster moms. While there, we were able to put our male (dog in question in OP) on birds. Foster mom planted 3 pigeons in heavy cover, in a wooded area with hardly any wind (mainly b/c we are going to take him to a JH ...
by LoveMyGSPs
Sun Jan 25, 2009 8:07 pm
Forum: GDF "Hall of Fame" Posts
Topic: Ivomec ?
Replies: 104
Views: 94661

Re: Ivomec ?

Lots, I mean LOTS of info on this thread... For a newbie, I just want to clarify. If I want HW prevention ONLY, I can give 1/10 cc per 20 lbs of the 1% cattle wormer. If I want HW and other worm prevention, I can give 1/10cc per 10 lbs. Now the paste wormer is VERY attractive to me b/c I have horses...
by LoveMyGSPs
Sun Jan 25, 2009 6:43 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: She's Here!!! *PICS*
Replies: 7
Views: 3223

Re: She's Here!!! *PICS*

Thanks. Everyone is doing well. Fed them both and no problems at all. They went with me to feed the horses and Toby did his usual "lay on the saddle pads while mom makes up food" while Hope explored.

Right now I have two heads peeking in the back window at me. lol
by LoveMyGSPs
Sun Jan 25, 2009 3:47 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: She's Here!!! *PICS*
Replies: 7
Views: 3223

She's Here!!! *PICS*

So I went and got our female today from her foster mom. While there, the foster mom planted 3 pigeons and let our male, Toby, find them. This was only his second time on birds. He found them all and I was able to fire the blank hand gun (sounds like a cap gun) and he had no clue. He was so hyped up ...
by LoveMyGSPs
Thu Jan 22, 2009 10:26 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Pup Not Chewing Food
Replies: 15
Views: 5289

Re: Pup Not Chewing Food

Well thats good to know. He is growing right along. Nov 25, 08 he was 39lbs. Today he was 52lbs. Vet said everything looks great. And vet said he should be on large breed dog food. The main reason we switched to the adult at this age is to slow down his growth to help prevent possible future joint/b...
by LoveMyGSPs
Thu Jan 22, 2009 4:32 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Pup Not Chewing Food
Replies: 15
Views: 5289

Re: Pup Not Chewing Food

The cookie sheet/jelly roll pan is an interesting concept! Will try that. Went to the vet, all is well. 52lbs @ 5.5 months. Big boy! She said as long as he is not vomiting or getting bloated from eating like that, it is ok, but recommended the brakefast bowl as mentioned here. How do you know what y...
by LoveMyGSPs
Thu Jan 22, 2009 1:19 am
Forum: Horses
Topic: Big boned horses
Replies: 11
Views: 5123

Re: Big boned horses

Really depends on what discipline of riding you are looking at. In the halter and QH rings, the "in" thing is the big, tank bodies with the TINNNNY little feet and head. To get the tiny feet, you need to breed for smaller bone. However, if you look at the english disciplines, like dressage and hunte...
by LoveMyGSPs
Thu Jan 22, 2009 1:13 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Pup Not Chewing Food
Replies: 15
Views: 5289

Pup Not Chewing Food

We have a 5.5 mo GSP who is approx 50lbs (going to vet tomorrow so will know for sure then). We had him on puppy food until this past weekend and switched him over to the large breed adult as I have read and heard that doing this will slow down his rate of growth and be better on his joints. The pup...
by LoveMyGSPs
Thu Jan 22, 2009 1:06 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Cold in Florida?!
Replies: 8
Views: 3222

Re: Cold in Florida?!

Last night and tonight its getting down to 20-22 degrees. We are south of Jacksonville. Can we say COLD?? It is different if we lived up north and were used to cold weather but we arent! At least tomorrow night is only going to be like 30! Eek!
by LoveMyGSPs
Thu Jan 22, 2009 12:49 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: VALLEY VETERINARY SUPPLY
Replies: 15
Views: 6292

Re: VALLEY VETERINARY SUPPLY

I use them for my equine supplies. Got all of my fence insulators and my solar fence charger from them. Been happy so far. They dont really carry the tack and riding supplies I need, but as far as supplements and "around the farm" items, they are great.
by LoveMyGSPs
Mon Jan 19, 2009 10:23 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: how to teach your dog to point
Replies: 39
Views: 10763

Re: how to teach your dog to point

Sunny fla my arse!!! Tomorrows high is in the 40s with lows around 28 and Wednesday night lows around 21! Thats insane for Fla! And it appears the birds we have are called Killdeer. They look just like sandpipers (heck maybe they are the same thing not sure). Heres a pic of one I found online... htt...
by LoveMyGSPs
Mon Jan 19, 2009 11:28 am
Forum: Training
Topic: how to teach your dog to point
Replies: 39
Views: 10763

Re: how to teach your dog to point

Thanks! We have taken him to a nature preserve and walked the trails. We left the cord on him at first but we eventually took it off. He would only range out about 25 feet and wouldnt really go into the thick cover. He def seems to err on the side of caution. He def has a prey drive as he loves to c...
by LoveMyGSPs
Sun Jan 18, 2009 11:59 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: how to teach your dog to point
Replies: 39
Views: 10763

Re: how to teach your dog to point

Getting the birds soon. When he was on the pigeons he was allowed to chase them. Im horrible at guessing distance but he chased them for a good little ways and then came back to us. He was always allowed to see a young pigeon that wasnt flying yet. He just kind of sniffed it and pawed it and got exc...
by LoveMyGSPs
Sun Jan 18, 2009 11:34 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: how to teach your dog to point
Replies: 39
Views: 10763

Re: how to teach your dog to point

So is it ok that he was going NUTS about the bumper today when he started sniffing it out? He was so excited to smell around for it and find it. He did also see this big egret looking thing in our pond today and took off chasing it (the bird was way bigger than him!).
by LoveMyGSPs
Sun Jan 18, 2009 10:36 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: how to teach your dog to point
Replies: 39
Views: 10763

Re: how to teach your dog to point

Stang's wife here. The feathered toy was kind of an accident and then we saw him point and it was cute but a few weeks and then we realized that he doesnt need to be pointing at it so we took it away. It has been over 3 months since he has seen it. He will point at the cat, mostly. As my husband men...
by LoveMyGSPs
Sat Jan 17, 2009 3:17 pm
Forum: Horses
Topic: Best looking Horse
Replies: 76
Views: 82787

Re: Best looking Horse

SO CUTE!

I am so sorry about losing the baby! I would think that would be way worse than not even getting in foal. This is the guy I am thinking of trying IF I can sell my breeding to the previous stallion. http://www.juanvaldezcar.com/
by LoveMyGSPs
Sat Jan 17, 2009 2:07 am
Forum: Horses
Topic: Best looking Horse
Replies: 76
Views: 82787

Re: Best looking Horse

Subatomic- Layla sounds like a great find. My horse Orion is an OTTB too. Of course, he's not nearly as well-conditioned or trained as your mare.... Layla's owner here. subatomic is my husband and I finally got my own SN on here. Thanks! She is my heart horse. I wouldnt trade her for the world. Now...
by LoveMyGSPs
Fri Jan 16, 2009 3:45 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What to feed pigeons?
Replies: 26
Views: 9910

Re: What to feed pigeons?

stang's wife here. My one feed store can get the pigeon feed but it is from Purina, which I wont feed any of my animals (due to the numerous recalls, etc). Any specific brand of pigeon feed you guys suggest? I understand about the corn and grit, but mainly suggestions for the actual pigeon feed bran...
by LoveMyGSPs
Tue Jan 06, 2009 9:51 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: The Power of the Kong
Replies: 1
Views: 682

The Power of the Kong

.....and the Kong Stuff that you squirt into it!

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What a dog won't do for a little bit of chicken liver wiz! lol
by LoveMyGSPs
Mon Jan 05, 2009 10:50 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: 4mo old pup aggresive with my kids..Brittany
Replies: 26
Views: 5512

Re: 4mo old pup aggresive with my kids..Brittany

To build on this topic, What do you do if the dog is VERY vocal? Our pup (5 mo male) is a whiney baby. You can just grab his muzzle, not even tightly, and he will squeel like a pig. Now, neither hubby or I will let go just because he does this, but is this to be taken as a sign of submission or what...
by LoveMyGSPs
Sun Jan 04, 2009 12:56 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: First Puppy Stake/Field Trial - Questions
Replies: 9
Views: 4005

Re: First Puppy Stake/Field Trial - Questions

Thanks for the replies. Sorry if it was confusing. The foster mom, as my hubby stated, has the 1 y/o female and we were able to introduce our 5 mo old pup to birds when we went to meet the female. We know about having to wait for the pigeons to nest a few times so they will return to the pen. This i...
by LoveMyGSPs
Sat Jan 03, 2009 11:42 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pics of our GSP Pup *update with new pics*
Replies: 11
Views: 3163

Re: Pics of our GSP Pup

This is subatomicstang's wife. This is my new SN so hopefully we dont confuse anyone! I need to update the post with pics from today with Toby playing with his new "girlfriend", a 1-1.5 y/o female we are rescuing. Too cute!