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Problems using quail, then use chukar. They generally fly a whole lot better.

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If you can get your dog to lay on its side, you can trace a general outline on a large piece of cardboard and cut it out. If you have multiple pieces of cardboard, you can make multiple in different colors. You could also go to a sign shop and pick up a sheet of corrugated sign material and cut out....

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Doubt your local Best Buy will be much help. Try finding a local hobby shop that deals with remote control cars, trucks, planes, etc. They may be able to figure out your frequencies and perhaps provide a solution.

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If you are associating the dummy throw with the shot and there's some sort of delay between the throw and the shot, I wouldn't be worried about the dog's reaction. Without watching your sequence, it sounds like there's a delayed shot and the dog is looking for an additional dummy. It sounds like you...

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Sounds like you need to take a couple steps backwards in your training...seems like the dog hasn't been trained to do what you want or understand what you expect and the ecollar means nothing in the process. May be a good idea to put the checkcord to use and have another person help you during your ...

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There's a number of breeder database programs that will provide a COI once dogs are entered; Breedmate, The Breeder's Standard, Kintracks, etc.. Could also check with another breeder within your breed with a program for assistance. Does the parent club have their own database

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I've had an Owens box for close to 15 years and it's just as good as the ones you pay more for.

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Not completely clear...are you using bumpers at the water? The dog doesn't need to retrieve the thrown bumper, but does need to swim at least twice. Unless you are simulating a shot bird in the field, leave the balls, bumpers and toys in the truck. If a bird is needed to encourage swimming, yes, you...

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Yes, if your dog doesn't obey the commands given, it gets a little embarrassing. Beyond that, yes, it can affect your dog's cooperation score, but doesn't change your dog. The dogs don't care what they're scored in the various components; it only affects us and our egos. Doing poorly doesn't affect ...

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Looks pretty good.

Not sure where you live, so these suggestions may not be applicable.

Can't tell from the video, but did you use wire on the bottom? If not, have you considered predators digging under. If you have snakes, you may want to also consider some smaller wire or plastic mesh.

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Can't speak to Dogtra, but I have 4 of the DTs and have no complaints in the 5-6 years I have them. I bought them because I found a great online deal for them and they use a replaceable 9v battery. I believe the electronics are the same regardless of launcher model, so should be interchangeable. I'v...

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A few clarifying questions...

How many repetitions are you doing in one session?
At what point do the refusals start?
Are they from the beginning or after you've been at it a while?
Do you stop at a successful retrieve or do you try for "one more"?

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Set it up so your dog has no choice but to enter straight in. Buy some plastic electric fence posts and plastic fencing to create a funnel for your send. Make the small end of the funnel large enough for you and the dog and extend it a few feet behind and a few feet into the water. You could even go...

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I don't think you need a great distance between the two. The dog needs to be taught around the animal area isn't hunting area, but whatever other direction/location you go to should be associated with field work/hunting. I've even known people to physically change the dog's collar as a key for field...

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Learn as much as you can from multiple programs and apply what works best for you and your dog. Remember, we don't have cookie cutter dogs, so why settle for cookie cutter programs. There's already been a number of programs mentioned...look at them all.

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Shane, Welcome and good luck. Most dogs can be trained to do or not do what we want. It just takes time, consistency and the right timing. Early introductions and lessons are important to be successful hunting/living companion and not have to correct negative behaviors later. Being around chickens a...

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Checkcord with half hitch around the flank may help as well...

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Dogs who spend a lot of time on hard surfaces tend to get callouses on the joints that don't have a lot of muscle padding. Sometimes these callouses start out looking like dry flaky skin with missing hair. Something soft to lay on could help. If your wife is a neat freak, then you'll have lots of ch...

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Use what the dog understands and works and don't think twice. The true key is consistency and as mentioned in another post, anyone who will be giving your dog commands needs to know what you use to prevent confusion on your/the dog's part. If you plan to hunt your dog with other dogs, it can be good...

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Correct any negative behavior now. You can help yourself out by keeping these things out of the dog's reach to start with. IMO If you prevent it to begin with, there's no correction needed.

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Health over cosmetics every time. Dog won't care it only has a nub or no tail. If a hunting dog, the other end is what matters most.

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A couple questions... Dog is 10 months old. How much of that time has been with trainers and not at home? When you had the dog at home, did the dog understand the commands given? What basic initial exposure did you give the dog to the field, birds, etc.? Have you contacted the breeder? If really unh...

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Leave only one male in the side with the funnel and make sure he can't see the other birds. Once he realizes he's all alone, he'll start calling. Since all your males are together, they're not alone and have no need to call.

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About the only thing to really do with them would be to attach them to a bumper to get the dog used to having feathers in its mouth. Playing fetch and keeping it fun should help reduce any future retrieving challenges.

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Since it doesn't seem you received mated pairs, it could take quite a while. Did the person you got them from use milk jugs for nest boxes? If not, perhaps they don't know what they're for. I'd suggest trying to set your loft up similar to what the're accustomed to.

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You can also look for nuisance trappers in the cities. They'll typically sell them pretty cheap.

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First thing you have to do is quit going past your dog when you go to flush. As you walk up past him, it puts him into a help to flush mode. IDK why, just something dogs do. Instead, come in for the flush at more a 90* angle to the dog. That way, you're kind of blocking him, and also getting into h...

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Try Elk Creek Gamebirds in Chanute. Joe typically has some good birds. You can call him at 620-432-4060.

Otherwise, check out the following. https://ksoutdoors.com/content/download ... 4.2018.pdf

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I too have one. The "gun rests" are useless. If you bend over with shells in the side pockets, they fall out. Waist straps are way too long.

It is a very comfortable vest. The mesh pocket on the shoulder strap is good for an e collar transmitter.

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Why can't you use your britts for all of these pursuits? They are a versatile dog. If your line of dogs can't do the tasks, perhaps you should look to a line of NAVHDA britts.

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Feed a little extra the night before and then after the run.

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Looking for a hands-free video camera to wear when working dogs. Considering either the Garmin or GoPro...thoughts?

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If locking isn't working, just pull flight feathers from one wing.

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Has anyone tried to covert an LCS Backer Dog's electronics to a Dogtra or other brand receiver?

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Each method looks at different things and there's no comparison between an OFA rating and PennHip measurement. I've seen dogs get a Good OFA rating but have extremely loose PennHip DI.

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Live birds, live birds, live birds...either wild or pen raised. Take him out and let him run and explore.

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Save a couple to attach to dummies if you want...throw the rest away.

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You can easily build something using 5 6X6 dog kennel panels. Cover part of the top and a couple sides with a tarp and add a few 2X2 for perches and you've got a coop. Its easily moved in your yard and not a permanent structure.

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Visit your vet.

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I feed scratch grain year-round. I keep around 200 pigeons and a few quail, chukar and pheasants in the same coop. They go through about 80 lbs of food a week...two feeders filled once a week.

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Never used them, but here's a link showing how to make and put them on.

http://www.oknavhda.com/boots.htm

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Have you tried freshly killed birds? At 8 months, there's no reason you couldn't already be shooting birds over the dog; unless it hasn't been properly exposed to gunfire...

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Wing on a string is a cute game to play...maybe once. Get the dog on birds!

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I like my DTs. What I like most is the standard 9v battery that powers them. If you look hard enough you can find them for a decent price. When I bought mine a few years ago, I found some for a little over $200 each.

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Give a whoa if you want...if the dog will obey. Fire the shot! Most judges are liberal with the definition of "gun range" with a junior dog.

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About 28-30 days post breeding, our vet does a Relaxin test to confirm pregnancy.

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Take to the vet if you made the appt. An irritated GI tract can lead to some nasty problems for the dog and unpleasant for you. Best to get it taken care of before it gets too bad.

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Believe its based on your number of posts.

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Typically, most pen raised quail aren't good flyers. Even worse when you purchase quail other than bobwhites. Want good flying training birds, try some chukar.

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