I have two GSPs that take about 30 seconds to gulp down a bowl of feed. I have never really worried about it.
Charlie
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- Tue Aug 11, 2015 6:41 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Eating Too Fast, Tried Everything
- Replies: 15
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- Mon Jul 13, 2015 10:07 pm
- Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
- Topic: A little about you...
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- Tue Jun 30, 2015 7:56 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Bird shy dog
- Replies: 21
- Views: 10981
Re: Bird shy dog
The bottom line, IMO, is that he is just too young for that type of exposure or any kind of pressure training, especially considering the breed. Looking for too much too soon from a pup is one of the worst things you can do.
Charlie
Charlie
- Sun Jun 28, 2015 8:01 pm
- Forum: Off Topic Forum
- Topic: Best Shave
- Replies: 36
- Views: 30010
Re: Best Shave
Merkur 34C razor. Blades are a personal preference. The sharpest is the Feather. Wouldn't start with that one. A good forum loaded with info is Badger and Blade. +1. Tons of information there. You have to be careful though and not get caught in the trap of wanting to try every product out there. :l...
- Sun Jun 28, 2015 12:21 am
- Forum: Off Topic Forum
- Topic: Best Shave
- Replies: 36
- Views: 30010
Re: Best Shave
Since inheriting a very nice correction of classic safety razors from my late father-in-law, I've returned to traditional wet-shaving using double-edged blades. I didn't realize it at the time, but there is a small but significant group of men who are doing the same. In part due to the cost (excell...
- Thu Jun 18, 2015 4:24 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: increasing prey drive in puppy
- Replies: 21
- Views: 11490
Re: increasing prey drive in puppy
I have never felt the need to "wake up the prey drive". Well bred dogs are borne with it, as are most any other dog....They are predators. Having said that, I don't believe it is ever too early to introduce game if done in a proper way. Although, I am not going to stress if it takes some to show pre...
- Tue Jun 16, 2015 8:11 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: increasing prey drive in puppy
- Replies: 21
- Views: 11490
Re: increasing prey drive in puppy
1st time out and 5mos. old, don't even give it a second thought. Let the pup have fun and do what he wants.
Charlie
Charlie
- Mon May 11, 2015 3:49 pm
- Forum: Off Topic Forum
- Topic: Any boxing fans here?
- Replies: 76
- Views: 56359
Re: Any boxing fans here?
Charlie, I lack the knowledge as to be so bold to disagree with you. May complaint is with 12 rounds of defensive boxing I find boring, 5 rounds of defense, and then 7 of offence would be a better balance to win. I fully understand the value of counter-punching as it can be employed by the aggresso...
- Sun May 10, 2015 4:38 pm
- Forum: Off Topic Forum
- Topic: Any boxing fans here?
- Replies: 76
- Views: 56359
Re: Any boxing fans here?
Just watched the fight. Boring. In the 60's neither boxer would even be ranked based on their performance, both should have been DQed. :lol: That is just not the way it works. But you are right about the boring part Neil. Floyd Mayweather [very talented BTW] = boring. This is why I would never pay ...
- Sat May 09, 2015 8:53 am
- Forum: Off Topic Forum
- Topic: Any boxing fans here?
- Replies: 76
- Views: 56359
Re: Any boxing fans here?
Unless you have been involved with the sport it can be difficult to understand some of the strategy at times. Howie coming from a boxing family , his dad boxed , mom side grand dad coached , 4 uncles boxed . Howie being oldest grand child was strapping on gloves from darn near the time he could wal...
- Sat May 09, 2015 8:24 am
- Forum: Off Topic Forum
- Topic: Any boxing fans here?
- Replies: 76
- Views: 56359
Re: Any boxing fans here?
Started out by saying I did not know. After some research, I maintain my original assumption. Defensive/counter-punching is not nearly as effective in terms of knock outs as the aggressive boxers of old. Today they rely on judging, which has changed. Most of the top boxers of the 50's - 70's had an...
- Fri May 08, 2015 8:32 pm
- Forum: Off Topic Forum
- Topic: Any boxing fans here?
- Replies: 76
- Views: 56359
Re: Any boxing fans here?
a counter-punch is never only delivered when the puncher is in a reverse gear. backing away...nor is the recipient of the counter-punch always coming forward...not sure I would term a counter-punch weaker, either.It can be...but to my eye it is hardly a given.A counter-punch is simply a punch or ja...
- Fri May 08, 2015 8:27 pm
- Forum: Off Topic Forum
- Topic: Any boxing fans here?
- Replies: 76
- Views: 56359
Re: Any boxing fans here?
These are all good posts. And yes timing is the key, but also the surprise factor [not seeing the counter being thrown] and accuracy of the punch as I said earlier. I do agree with Neil though. If a fighter does nothing offensive except for counter punching, it makes for a very boring fight, even if...
- Thu May 07, 2015 4:52 pm
- Forum: Off Topic Forum
- Topic: Any boxing fans here?
- Replies: 76
- Views: 56359
Re: Any boxing fans here?
I love the 16 gauge and understand your comment about it.
Charlie
Charlie
- Wed May 06, 2015 7:40 pm
- Forum: Off Topic Forum
- Topic: Any boxing fans here?
- Replies: 76
- Views: 56359
Re: Any boxing fans here?
I would just like to add one more thing about the sport of boxing. I don't think non boxing fans understand what a complex sport [if that is the right word] it is. Boxing is brutal but it is also an art. I personally spent many hours/years with boxing gloves on my hands. I was blessed with fast hand...
- Wed May 06, 2015 6:46 pm
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- Topic: Any boxing fans here?
- Replies: 76
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Re: Any boxing fans here?
Mayweather is very selective in choosing his opponents. He doesn't make a fight until he has a competive edge. It's no coincidence this fight didn't happen five years ago. I don't think he was scared of Pac in the ordinary sense we use the word, but think he was scared to risk losing because his re...
- Wed May 06, 2015 6:20 pm
- Forum: Off Topic Forum
- Topic: Any boxing fans here?
- Replies: 76
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Re: Any boxing fans here?
I have no problem with counter-punching, but if it is all you do, you best get a KO. You should not be able to win a decision. So you are taking a risk. Sorry I find MMA boring. I agree completely, especially with the last comment. I was only trying to explain the effectiveness of the counter punch...
- Wed May 06, 2015 5:54 pm
- Forum: Off Topic Forum
- Topic: Any boxing fans here?
- Replies: 76
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Re: Any boxing fans here?
IF, boxing is considered the sweet science then counter-punching is a legitimate part of the equation to win....much as the mighty jab. This latest bit of artfully managed pugilism is an example of boxing's decline, to me....boxing promoters are more than a bit mired in the Past and murkey reputati...
- Wed May 06, 2015 12:31 am
- Forum: Off Topic Forum
- Topic: Any boxing fans here?
- Replies: 76
- Views: 56359
Re: Any boxing fans here?
Neil, actually a counter punch is the most damaging punch you can get hit with because the advancing fighter is moving into the punch as he throws his own and never sees it coming. There are probably more devastating knockouts from counter punches than any other type of punch. The other thing is, th...
- Tue May 05, 2015 9:37 pm
- Forum: Off Topic Forum
- Topic: Any boxing fans here?
- Replies: 76
- Views: 56359
Re: Any boxing fans here?
Actually, I am surprised this topic drew as many comments as it has. It does my heart good.
Charlie
Charlie
- Tue May 05, 2015 4:50 am
- Forum: Off Topic Forum
- Topic: Any boxing fans here?
- Replies: 76
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Re: Any boxing fans here?
You bring up a very good point that I never really considered. I wonder what Mayweathers record would be had he been a fighter 20 years ago? The same as it is now. You would have to go back a whole lot longer than 20yrs. to see what Neil is talking about. He would have been defeated by a Sugar Ray ...
- Tue May 05, 2015 4:41 am
- Forum: Off Topic Forum
- Topic: Any boxing fans here?
- Replies: 76
- Views: 56359
Re: Any boxing fans here?
Mayweather is a great fighter but his style is what makes for a boring fight and I was pretty sure this one would be no different. All the media hype was for promotion/money reasons, which I understand. What I don't understand is knowledgeable boxing people falling for it. The two fighters are even...
- Mon May 04, 2015 10:36 pm
- Forum: Off Topic Forum
- Topic: Any boxing fans here?
- Replies: 76
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Re: Any boxing fans here?
[quote="birddogger" Yeah, I was glad to see NBC start airing fights but I seriously doubt we will ever see any top names fighting each other but at least they are tossing us a bone. Charlie The last NBC fight had Andy Lee v Peter Mcquillan as the first fight, which was very exciting. The main event...
- Mon May 04, 2015 9:16 pm
- Forum: Off Topic Forum
- Topic: Any boxing fans here?
- Replies: 76
- Views: 56359
Re: Any boxing fans here?
Yeah, anybody that has seen a Mayweather bout could tell less than a minute into the fight that Pacquio didn't stand a chance. I'm not a Mayweather fan. IMO ( Howie's ) If Mayweather is going to be beaten you have to turn the table on Mayweathesr fight and defensive fight yourself. Make May weather...
- Mon May 04, 2015 8:54 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Training an old dog?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7393
Re: Training an old dog?
If the instincts and drive are there, she can become a bird dog.
Charlie
Charlie
- Sun May 03, 2015 9:44 pm
- Forum: Off Topic Forum
- Topic: Any boxing fans here?
- Replies: 76
- Views: 56359
Re: Any boxing fans here?
The fight last night went exactly as I expected which is why I said I would not pay to watch it. "Fight Of The Century" Please give me a break.
Charlie
Charlie
- Sun May 03, 2015 9:40 pm
- Forum: Off Topic Forum
- Topic: Any boxing fans here?
- Replies: 76
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Re: Any boxing fans here?
Maybe there is a glimmer of hope.Actually Danny Garcia was the feature bout on the last NBC airing, and the one before that featured Broner, so it isn't complete no-namers.
Charlie
- Sun May 03, 2015 9:38 pm
- Forum: Off Topic Forum
- Topic: Any boxing fans here?
- Replies: 76
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Re: Any boxing fans here?
Is the big fight over? Apart from anything of value, I always enjoyed hearing Carlos Palomino introduced...one announcer did a swell job with his name. Nino Benenuti, the same. I loved hearing Palomino introduced by the announcer you are talking about. It really got my blood pumping. Palomino was o...
- Sun May 03, 2015 5:31 am
- Forum: Off Topic Forum
- Topic: Any boxing fans here?
- Replies: 76
- Views: 56359
Re: Any boxing fans here?
Pay Per View is what has killed boxing. How many of you remember the Thrilla in Manilla on network TV? Not only is this fight expensive, it's airing so late that a trip to a sports bar is gonna get ya home way past midnight. The Thrilla in Manilla was one of, if not the greatest heavyweight title f...
- Sat May 02, 2015 10:26 pm
- Forum: Off Topic Forum
- Topic: Any boxing fans here?
- Replies: 76
- Views: 56359
Re: Any boxing fans here?
Pay Per View is what has killed boxing. How many of you remember the Thrilla in Manilla on network TV? Not only is this fight expensive, it's airing so late that a trip to a sports bar is gonna get ya home way past midnight. NBC has started airing fights on broadcast TV again, but at this point it ...
- Sat May 02, 2015 10:18 pm
- Forum: Off Topic Forum
- Topic: Any boxing fans here?
- Replies: 76
- Views: 56359
Re: Any boxing fans here?
Pay Per View is what has killed boxing. How many of you remember the Thrilla in Manilla on network TV? Not only is this fight expensive, it's airing so late that a trip to a sports bar is gonna get ya home way past midnight. The Thrilla in Manilla was one of, if not the greatest heavyweight title f...
- Sat May 02, 2015 6:28 am
- Forum: Off Topic Forum
- Topic: Any boxing fans here?
- Replies: 76
- Views: 56359
Re: Any boxing fans here?
I had been a huge and PASSIONATE boxing fan all my life, but not much to get excited about any more. The Hagler-Leonard fight, along with a few others years ago, pretty much disgusted me to the point of giving it up. Oh, and don't forget the No Mas fight.
Charlie
Charlie
- Mon Apr 13, 2015 1:40 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: First day on birds
- Replies: 26
- Views: 12217
Re: First day on birds
from what I've read, a bunch of folks (pro trainers,George Hickox among others) recommend an introduction at about 12 weeks... You can introduce them to birds at a very early age if it is done right. I put a dozen quail in a bird cage, sit it on the ground. place pups down wind and watch them close...
- Sat Apr 04, 2015 8:31 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Selective Eating, Domiance Issue? Do you pull the food dish
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7148
Re: Selective Eating, Domiance Issue? Do you pull the food dish
Exactly!Fun dog wrote:Dogs don't need breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Feed them once a day. Make sure they have all the water they want. http://www.woodhavenlabs.com/documents/ ... rmance.pdf
Charlie
- Sat Apr 04, 2015 8:27 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Wide Running Dog
- Replies: 20
- Views: 8995
Re: Wide Running Dog
I would also add, it would be a big injustice to the dog to force her to stay 30 to 40 yrds. out, even if you could. Let that dog run!
Charlie
Charlie
- Fri Apr 03, 2015 8:36 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Tips to make dog stop whining...
- Replies: 32
- Views: 17427
Re: Tips to make dog stop whining...
I've only been exposed to about a dozen GSPs, but I haven't met one yet that didn't whine. Could this just be a trait common to the breed? Sounds like poor training to me. Bird dogs should not make noise. Have you ever been to a field trial??? Im at one right now an every single dog here has whinne...
- Fri Apr 03, 2015 8:29 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Socialization issue?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 8704
Re: Socialization issue?
My 7 month old GSP has been very skidish around new people lately. She has been well socialized, take her to office and obedience classes this winter. Now we are getting in to club trading sessions. She will hide behind me when she is approached and it takes some coaxing to get her to socialize now...
- Wed Mar 18, 2015 7:07 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Crunching help
- Replies: 33
- Views: 11832
Re: Re:
I went out to a game farm today and shot 7 pheasants with him retrieving all 7. Not a single crunch from him and 4 was still alive when delivered to hand. That's fantastic ! Perhaps , the dog didn't have a hard mouth after all ?..Just something 'different' ? That is what I was thinking also. Charlie
- Wed Mar 18, 2015 6:59 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Best outside dog breeds?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7850
Re: Best outside dog breeds?
Awesome every one thank you so much i really appreciate it all the input now it's time to start and do more research i was thinking along the lines of pointer for grouse and upland however a flusher appeals to me to I live in western Wyoming so it can get pretty cold what breeds do better in colder...
- Wed Mar 18, 2015 2:55 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Kennel Material
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4602
Re: Kennel Material
Yeah, you can make them as tall as you want. Tractor supply also has them.Scott Linden wrote:But the hog panels I've bought are only about 4' high ... guess you can double up for a taller pen. Good luck.
Charlie
- Wed Mar 18, 2015 2:51 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Best outside dog breeds?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7850
Re: Best outside dog breeds?
It's not going to be entirely outside the whole time and will definitely not be neglected it will spend probably 75 percent of the day with me fishing training hiking running etc. but the other 25 outside I just need to know what breeds do better in kennels so I can do more research thank you all f...
- Thu Mar 05, 2015 2:06 pm
- Forum: Legislation & Hunting Rights
- Topic: cow owning bird dogs
- Replies: 11
- Views: 15179
Re: cow owning bird dogs
Me toorinker wrote:I always find it irritating when people act as the internet grammar/spelling police, but the title to this thread is funny. I honestly opened this thread thinking that I was going to read something about a cow and a dog.
Charlie
- Wed Mar 04, 2015 4:59 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: smart fetch
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4684
Re: smart fetch
Yes it does ...I just got the video and no book I thought they would be the same ..anyways I think I get what your saying is that your theory is to put the least amount of pressure on a young dog correct??.also why the transition to the collar I am thinking its just to make it easier working on the...
- Tue Mar 03, 2015 3:16 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: FF "Hold and Drop"
- Replies: 40
- Views: 16066
Re: FF
Personally speaking I started years ago with the train only sit never stay, train only fetch never hold. Later I found that despite the older advice... Teaching two steps or essentially a keep going signal for both things I could better correct the actual issue. It narrowed the command so the dogs ...
- Wed Feb 25, 2015 6:39 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Relocating on Wild Birds
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7740
Re: Relocating on Wild Birds
Another good post Ray and I totally agree.
Charlie
Charlie
- Wed Feb 25, 2015 6:33 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: proofing training
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4660
Re: proofing training
If he will fetch me a beer from the fridg, that is all I really need. Tongue in cheek of course! Good advise above and sounds like you have a nice dog!
Charlie
Charlie
- Tue Feb 24, 2015 12:39 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Kennel Material
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4602
Re: Kennel Material
Sorry, I forgot to answer the other question. I have bought them at Tractor Supply and Rural King.
Charlie
Charlie
- Tue Feb 24, 2015 12:37 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Kennel Material
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4602
Re: Kennel Material
Yes they are long but you can lay them flat in the back of a pickup. Then just take the end sticking out of the bed and fold it under with the middle bowed up and shutting the tailgate holds it in place. It is a good idea to have somebody help when you open the tailgate to unload because of the spri...
- Sat Feb 21, 2015 6:54 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Kennel Material
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4602
Re: Kennel Material
I use horse or hog panels.
Charlie
Charlie
- Thu Feb 12, 2015 10:29 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: FT dogs not such good hunters
- Replies: 180
- Views: 94351
Re: FT dogs not such good hunters
It wasn't the OP's opinion. The original content of this thread was a piece copied and pasted to simply illicit an emotional response by the masses on this board. The title was controversial and thought provoking likely to cause a debate.Which it did. The 137 posts surely was a trolling victory by ...