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AZ Brittany Guy

If one has a well bred Brittany how long would it take a professional trainer to fully train that dog for hunting? Now I know it varies based on the quality of the dog, the trainer, etc. But in my discussions with trainers and fellow hunters I am hearing a range for 1-3 months for a fully trained p...

AZ Brittany Guy

Hello all. I apologize if this has been addressed in another thread, but I could not find anything specific to my situation. I have a 4 year-old drop (irish setter x english pointer). She has TONS of drive, steady to wing-shot-fall, and has a mediocre nose (not sure if any of that is relevant). My ...

AZ Brittany Guy

Hi All - Anyone have recommendations for a roading harness to be used with a mt. bike? Also at what age can my pup be safely exercised this way? He is going on six months (which seems too early to me) but I'm just trying to get an idea when it would be safe based on development. Thanks! Free runnin...

AZ Brittany Guy

No reason to let her chase birds, unless she lacks prey drive. pretty soon you will probably have a flusher if you just let her chase. the recall Won't make a whole lot of difference. A 100 ft check cord is nuts. Don't do that.....Cj Apologies, I am confused by this response (likely because I am ne...

AZ Brittany Guy

I also use the hunt smith method. The point of contact on the flank is solely for whoa which i think causes less confusion early on. Once pup "gets it" then it all transfers to the neck just as a reminder. Plus if pup forgets which they all do sometimes. You can quickly go to hslf hitch on flank or...

AZ Brittany Guy

The right age is when you decide to let your dog run in a snakey area.

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AZ Brittany Guy

Hey everyone looking for some advice/guidance from those more experienced than me. We are getting a puppy from the litter that a friends female had. The parents are both field tested hunt certified, hips checked etc. He asked us to pick earlier than I would have liked so we didn't get to see the pu...

AZ Brittany Guy

I have a "Snug Top" on my Tundra and a Truck bed slide. I like the set up. If its hot I slide my back cab window open and share my AC with the dogs the same with the heater if is cold.

AZ Brittany Guy

Consider searching EBay for used / reconditioned Garmin / Tri Tronics GPS collars. They wear like iron and early generations have less bells and whistles.

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I got a GSP in July and dropped her off with a trainer in August, she was right at 5 months old then. The guy still has her and is wanting to keep her through November. When I dropped her off, he told me that exceptional dogs will be ready in 2 months, some will take 4, and some never make it. The ...

AZ Brittany Guy

If a guy new to pointing dogs considers all facets of electronic collars, and decides that among the many factors concerning them, he primarily just doesn't want to risk his own ignorance possibly screwing the dog up, then how exactly does he go about training a dog with old school methods with reg...

AZ Brittany Guy

I had Springer's all of my adult life until my last Springer passed. An old friend and childhood hunting buddy recommend that we try a Brittany. We did and never looked back. Great hunters, family members, and sweet dispositions. That's all I wanted.

AZ Brittany Guy

Their are some good methods out there and the other Members covered most of them. You need to find 1 you understand and stick with it. Mixing methods is a bad idea.

AZ Brittany Guy

Welcome aboard!

AZ Brittany Guy

As I recall the Southern Pacific has both hemo and neuro toxins. I would think if he was hit by one of those it could have the same effect as a Green Mohave. Did the vet give him Crofab?

AZ Brittany Guy

My own experience has been to much vocalization on my part. Once I fixed myself, I went to work on the dog. I carry a check cord hanging on my belt loop. When he comes back I give him a friendly greeting then snap on the check cord and do a five minute whoa drill. Make him stand then unsnap him and ...

AZ Brittany Guy

Sharon wrote:The important point when buying a dog is : what does the seller mean by started.

Yup.....!

AZ Brittany Guy

If you can, use slightly brushed concrete sloped to a gutter drained to a pea gravel bed 18" deep exposed to southern sun.

AZ Brittany Guy

He was 8 weeks when we got him. He does it anytime someone leaves the house or if we are outside and go to the front of the house, leaving him in the yard. I figured it was seperation anxiety, but how does one correct this? He is still a puppy so should be able to I would think? Thanks again I thin...

AZ Brittany Guy

$1,200. For a AI, HOF pup.

AZ Brittany Guy

berk wrote:Lab. Much easier to train.

Does it point?

AZ Brittany Guy

Ok!! You have a point or two towards his FC! 8 more pts and he's a field champion!....piece of cake.

AZ Brittany Guy

Thanks for the information guys, I emailed Ed Tillson and also talked to Eddie Orm........but let's please not turn this thread into an argument over personal taste in dogs. Thanks guys Ed has great dogs and so does his friend, Jessica Carlson. What are you looking for in a Britt Tony? AA competiti...

AZ Brittany Guy

Enjoy!

AZ Brittany Guy

Way to go. That dog has style! Have fun with him!

AZ Brittany Guy

Anybody out there work on / repair the old Tracker Maxama tracking collars?

AZ Brittany Guy

Try Nick Hatchman. He is a member of this board.

AZ Brittany Guy

Thanks, Nick's little double shot girl Annie is whelping 6 pips as we speak. They are by the white eared Dog in the picks.

AZ Brittany Guy

Jack and Dude, divided find.

AZ Brittany Guy

MasonRidge's Ajax Rebel

AZ Brittany Guy

Interestingly enough, Gibbons and trainers using the West method don't use the whoa command. I used the Smith whoa post method for years but have recently been using Ray's method with just a regular 1" leather collar, no pinch no pigging string.

AZ Brittany Guy

I had the same issue with one of my dogs. Spend the $$ and get the test. I found Diamond Naturals beef work well for my dog.

AZ Brittany Guy

Welcome!! You will enjoy the banter! There are some pretty knowledgeable people here. You will be able to pick them out quickly.

AZ Brittany Guy

I have three teenagers right now and I believe as they grow older they become insecure and follow me where ever I go. My oldest wants access to every room I'm in. She shows no signs of pain but is experiencing muscle atrophy. I let them have the run of the house as they cause no problems.

AZ Brittany Guy

Not true. I have a friend with a FC Brittany who is spayed and every one of his spayed Britts over the last 45 years were great hunters. They Hunt with their nose not their vigina.

AZ Brittany Guy

Yup, CR has great dogs. He is in West Texas north of Amarillo.

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I guess I'm lost on this one. Scott Linden is a TV guy and most of his shows feature preserve hunting. Not every bodies cup of tea but never the less, I've never seen him HotSpot wild bird country. Would I blindly invite him to my honey holes? heck no. That goes for about 98% of you peeps This is a...

AZ Brittany Guy

I think well written articles on this topic can only help a declining sport. It brings attention to sporting dogs, conservation and most of all, attracting our younger generation to the great outdoors.

AZ Brittany Guy

Ok...I was referring to AZ and every community depends on more than one business to servive.

AZ Brittany Guy

Scott, Let's see now, you make a living giving up the hot spots of where to hunt or fish and I insulted everyone? I was exposing folks to what you really are. I stand firmly on what I said in my first post. Buzz off! Reba, If shooting a bird for your freezer is more important and more fun than hunt...

AZ Brittany Guy

From what I've been able to determine, American Brittanys go back to a handful of foundation dogs. That is not to say that our breeding hasn't experienced some unidentified "outcrossing" along the way.

AZ Brittany Guy

I've had similar problems. I noticed you said "one" of my dogs. Do they eat together? Feeling competition and rushing? Do they eat in separate areas? Put her feed in a large shallow pan. I just spread the feed out on my concrete dog run floor.

AZ Brittany Guy

What a looker! Nice dog!

AZ Brittany Guy

A very good monsoon this year in AZ. I probably shouldn't say this but southeastern Arizona should have a good Mearns season. Feels like Florida! Dang Guy why would you tell people that?!!! Hahaha I am getting excited about our Mearns season with all of the rain the southern part of our state has b...

AZ Brittany Guy

A very good monsoon this year in AZ. I probably shouldn't say this but southeastern Arizona should have a good Mearns season. Feels like Florida!

AZ Brittany Guy

How much of puppy feed is just marketing and how much is really beneficial?

AZ Brittany Guy

Over the years I have become less interested in heel. Now days I focus on "go with me / come to me" on a check cord. However, when we get into "sled dog" mode, reversing direction is the cure.

AZ Brittany Guy

Nice job with those pups.

AZ Brittany Guy

I have an old male pigeon that appears to have a growth, fungus, or infection under his lower beak . Any of our pigeon people have any idea what it is and what I need to treat it with?

I haven't learned how to resize photos on my Galaxy, sorry.

AZ Brittany Guy

And there lies one of the problems of trials or conformation exhibits. There are things to be judged but there also need to be rules such as this example so it is always black and white. You can not judge something you haven't seen, simple as that. From what I have seen a good handler will pick up ...

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