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Sorry to hear. Hope he turns out OK! Man, talk about a crappy day.

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Go over to a Hound Dog site. Here in NY there was a pen with a buck in it and it would kick the living daylights out of dogs. It was for that purpose only, breaking dogs. They have many ways to break hounds I would assume your best bet would be over there.

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You get thrown in with the lions, so you had better believe you are gonna get chewed on some. That is the way that it is. It is not all that complex or complicated, but there are things you gotta learn. Until you do, you are not going to be able to show your dog to their best advantage. One thing t...

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those that seem to think the titles meaningless ought to try go earn one Ditto Both of these titles are earned with hard work and effort. I certainly think that the FC holds more weight due to the factthat you are competing against the pros. As an Amateur, I am elated to have earned both. It takes ...

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I wouldn't pick up the dog unless the trainer has an hour to spend with you to show you what he has done with your dog. He should not have any problem showing you how he was doing it so that you can continue to do it at home. If he can't do it tomorrow, I would wait until he can spend the time with ...

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Bam Ba Lam!!!!! Smokin lil dog!

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Ditto on the String. I thought I heard him say many were out at 100 yards. I found that hard to believe. Maybe I heard it wrong, but it sure caught my attention. Still he was folding them up nicely.

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I had a littermate to my first gsp eat carpet. The plastic weaving sliced up his stomach and intestines. NO Carpet!

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My mentor always told me that older broke dogs are no fun to work. I never realized how right he was. Once my dogs were broke, my 1st litter came along and now all I want to do is run and break my derbies. More exiting than watching broke dogs just stand there and do their job! Congrat's and have fu...

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Huge Congrat's to Dennis.....He is certainly a Class Act as are the Richardsons. Congrat's to those who earned an invitation and made it there.

Kudo's to Vagas and everyone else who made this happen at a busy time of the year

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Nice Coooooop!!!!!!!!!

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Let em' Rip Boys and Girls.......Good Luck to all and can't wait to hear the updates!

Pullin for that East Coaster "Tess"!

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@ Remmy....don't appologize for seeing things differently then me. A forum like this can bring a varied amount of opinons that CAN lead to intelligent discussion and hopefully increased insight. I see your point with Belle and I'll get back in a little while. I have some more thoughts and might even...

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In the beginning you will probably see dogs entered that shouldn't be, or that can't pull it off. I don't think that will continue for too long.... not if the right judges are chosen and they are truly looking for the right dogs. That famous dog "Withheld" may get a whole lotta wins in the beginnin...

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she bought pups from untitled dogs. I bought both of mine from untitled dogs as well. Worked hard to get them where they are now. Titles do not make the dog, dogs make titles. As do the handler and trainers improve the dog to earn the title. Therefore, reward them justly by competing against dogs t...

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I'm not worried about non-titled dogs. I am more worried about the time involved to ensure the success of the event, the caliber of the event, and the Importance of the Title. A "Tournament of Champions" is not a "Tournament of Anybody Who Has a Dog", it is a Tournament of CHAMPIONS! The NGSPA and A...

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the dogs sort themselves out in the hour. I wouldn't worry about non-titled dogs being allowed to enter. They need to be able to run the hour and a lot of dogs can't. If a handler just enters their dog for the heck of it then thanks for the entry fee...you should know better. The way I read it is t...

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Kind of up in the air on this one for me. Almost like the idea because there are not enough 1 hour stakes in the Northeast for me to attend. So now what do I do with my dogs that are titled. I don't need to just run them for silk and I'm not looking for Gun Dog of the Year awards. Next prob is that ...

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Welcome to the Dark side my friend.

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Email I just received stated that they are looking to possibly start on Tues Nov 13th again pending approval from the state.

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Just as a tiny little aside... be sure to teach him how to "stand " coming out of a sit. Ditto. My dogs have no Idea what "sit" means. I whoa them at outside doorways, before they come in and I whoa all five of them at dinner time. Just re-inforces what we want them to do in the field. Much like al...

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I just spoke with Michaelene Albanese. The NGSPA Pheasant Championship at Wye Island in Maryland this weekend, Nov 2nd, has been Postponed! She will be sending out an email shortly. Hopefully it will be next weekend, they are awaiting approval from the State, conflicts with hotels and she will infor...

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When my pups were nipping, not aggressivelly biting, I have always rolled their lip under their canines and applied pressure with three or four of my fingers. They learned quickly that my hand in their mouth is not a good feeling. Like I said it doesn't take long for them to yelp and pull. I may hav...

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Congrat's to all!!!!!!! Don't know the 4th place handler or dog, but I only met the top three at Booneville in Feb and enjoyed each of their company down there so I'm Extremely happy for all of them. GREAT PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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It's all too funny! I know it may sound unbelievable, but for the last 5 years, I've learned to hold my breath for 30 minutes!

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Hey Joe,

Congrat's! I liked that girl from the first moment I saw her run!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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And, then it all Started! Good Luck.

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Imancaved my basement like a lodge. Outhouse toilet, gun cabinet, fake stone fireplace, and all tongue and groove wood on the walls, bear rug, surround sound, TV mounted in the wall above the fireplace, hunting closet, pull out sofas, all in a 13x15 room except the closet and outhouse. I try to get ...

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So my 4 year old daughter was in nursery school around Easter time. The teacher ask if anybody knows what kind of sound the Easter Bunny makes. Zealously, up goes my daughter's hand. OK Jamie what kind of sound does it make. Wahhh, Waaaah, Wah, wah (She made Baby Crying Sounds). Are you sure the tea...

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Cool thing is Joe, you'll get use to sleeping in, not cleaning piles, not having to rush home to let her out, being able to have dinner with your wife and not having to leave, weekends away, etc. The best part is that you get back an even better dog that doesn't even know it left the house. All of h...

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remember, gundogexpress may tell you your pup will be there in 2 days, for example but could arrive in 6 days. :roll: JUST BE PREPARED FOR THAT TO HAPPEN. :wink: I didn't have that problem at all. They picked up 3 of my pups in Upstate NY, on the border of Canada, and 1 went to Nebraska and 2 to Ca...

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Stoneface wrote: Gun Dog Express (http://www.gundogexpress.com/) is really wonderful.

I used them to ship my pups and wouldn't have it any other way. Absolutely fabulous. I had an original post for them some time ago. Search my posts from March of 2011.

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Almost all make sense! It was a situation that needed handling quickly and I think yoy handled with a swift and sharp correction. I had a two year old crawl to my first dog 15 years ago and for the first and last time she growled at her. I flew off the couch like Hulk Hogan and clocked her like Mike...

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Congrat's Bud!

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I always sleep with my new puppies on the floor for the first few nights. For me it was always a bonding issue to ease the separation anxiety. After that complete crate training, no up on the couch or in my bed. Training starts immediately for house rules. Most important rule in my house is that the...

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For me prior to trialing, I always trained steady to wing, shot and fall. It secured my Opinion that no one would ever have an opportunity to shoot my dog. I always felt comfortable taking many of my friends 10 year old kids hunting without worry. On a side note, it's not only the kids you have to w...

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I don't have a website. Lazy River Pheasant Preserve, Basswood Lodge, Sno-Fun, Wild Wings.

http://www.gamebirdhunts.com/HuntingLoc ... fault.aspx

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We have several in upstate above the adirondaks. Hermon, Rennsalear Falls, Black Lake, Evans Mills.

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I shoot a Browning Citori 20 ga O/U that I bought new in 84'. Stock barrels, no invectichokes, Full over Modified and will part with it at my demise only. I shoot rabbits, quail, chukar, grouse and pheasant without any problems. Over my pointing dogs, I have dropped ringnecks at 45 yards without pro...

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Great Job Bruce!

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Ron R wrote:The next time he mounts you and starts humping.....smack him in the head as hard as you can. And repeat every single time he does it. That will work.

That's usually how I get my headaches. I was wondering where she got that from. I wish you guys would stop giving advice like this!

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A Wise Old Italian friend once told me........"Partners are for Dancing"

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If that's the case, Congrat's. It couldn't have gone to a nicer couple or dog. Congrat's to all and to Greg as well

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Good Luck to All,

Wish I could be there!

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He looks good Kev. It sounds like you're as happy with him as I am with mine. Very Nice ! Is this one of Doco's pups, or from another litter? Yes it is. I kept the three littermates that are in my avatar and couldn't be happier. We're off to the Reg. II Championships tomorrow and they run in the Der...

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All is well for now. She is home doing great, and all of her blood levels returned to normal within a week. When we left with her 5 & 7....5 days and 7K later, she still had a walnut sized clot in her chest where the bleed had started. Just did an ultrasound and the clot is completely gone. She is b...

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Congrat's Ty,

Just saw this post been a little busy.

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Trade the 4-wheeler in on a UTV. We use a Polaris Ranger and now that I have one, I'll never own 4 wheeler. The dump box is just way too practical.

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Congrat's Lance!

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