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by Cicada
Tue Oct 11, 2016 8:59 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Pheasants
Replies: 11
Views: 5512

Re: Pheasants

For young dogs and old hunters we always tried to have a hunter block the end/halfway point of the ditch/pivot corner This did two things it helped stop the runners and gave us a ride back from a long fast walk. As said not all dogs can handle all pheasants keep working on it it will come around. It...
by Cicada
Sat Oct 08, 2016 8:13 am
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: Hi from South Africa
Replies: 5
Views: 2500

Re: Hi from South Africa

Welcome to the show.
What birds do you hunt in SA?

Grant
by Cicada
Sun Sep 11, 2016 9:13 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Idaho Forest Grouse Opener
Replies: 7
Views: 4523

Re: Idaho Forest Grouse Opener

Finally got out here in Western Wyoming, found lots of birds. Oddly, as dry as it is, the birds were not down in the creek bottoms, but up in the mixed conifer/aspen patches. My younger wirehair is proving to be a fantastic pointer. She pointed and relocated without flushing multiple times. Her ret...
by Cicada
Sun Aug 28, 2016 8:38 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Puppy eating birds
Replies: 4
Views: 3558

Re: Puppy eating birds

14 weeks is a bit young to be worrying about chewing birds they chew everything at that age. The best way to get something out of a pups mouth is to grab it by the flank (that thin piece of skin in front of their hip) pinch hard and say release in a firm voice not a panic scream. Be quick he may try...
by Cicada
Fri Jul 01, 2016 4:46 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Canada Day 2016
Replies: 3
Views: 3359

Re: Canada Day 2016

Flags are blowing hard here on the Columbia too!

Grant
by Cicada
Sat May 28, 2016 10:32 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Eating grass
Replies: 24
Views: 11999

Re: Eating grass

Well now I'm not worried about the grass anymore. The dog grabbed , ran and swallowed one of those plastic meat tray liners to day. Waiting to see if a trip to the vet is ahead. I hope it all passed. Mine ate a work glove.... well just the fingers it took 2 days before she puked it up never skipped...
by Cicada
Wed May 25, 2016 6:57 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Eating grass
Replies: 24
Views: 11999

Re: Eating grass

Be lucky it is only grass My old GSP loves Asparagus to the point that she has killed most of the plants in the yard and is now working on the plants on the river banks.

Grant
by Cicada
Sat Mar 05, 2016 9:37 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Skin irritation
Replies: 19
Views: 8291

Re: Skin irritation

My dog is 5 years old. For the past two months i have noticed his skin on the right front arm is irritated. Is this s skin irritation or something else? Thanks for your input. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160224/0e18111aec1ebb884d0cbfc4cb688191.jpg So what did your vet say? Looks like my 4 yea...
by Cicada
Fri Feb 26, 2016 9:46 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Barking
Replies: 9
Views: 5504

Re: Barking

Bark collar. End of story. In the house I could not agree more but the house it is not much of a problem as I can grab him quickly and he obeys promptly. The bigger problem is in the yard and the really big problem is on the river or in the bush. The other factor is we have lots of bears so having ...
by Cicada
Fri Feb 26, 2016 10:47 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Barking
Replies: 9
Views: 5504

Barking

It seems my 2 year old GSP is enjoying barking at people more and more it varies in intensity but he can get pretty loud when a complete stranger shows up. It really gets bad when he is surprised when we are on the river and someone comes out of the bush. Most times I can settle him down by calling ...
by Cicada
Sun Feb 21, 2016 11:07 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Puppy to skinny
Replies: 16
Views: 12806

Re: Puppy to skinny

How old is the Pup? Looks to be a twin of my 2 year old.

I get that all the time (Don't you feed your dog) I tell them yes every Tuesday........... :o


Grant
by Cicada
Thu Feb 11, 2016 7:48 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Looking for a name
Replies: 10
Views: 7019

Re: Looking for a name

Mick :lol:

Grant
by Cicada
Mon Jan 25, 2016 9:28 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: dog turning aggressive
Replies: 21
Views: 8124

Re: dog turning aggressive

Not that it should matter but is he intact or clipped I have seen neutered males get a bit tired of being at the bottom of the pecking order.

Good luck with this sounds like a tough one

Grant
by Cicada
Wed Jan 20, 2016 10:04 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: NEW PUP! Resistance was futile.
Replies: 10
Views: 4332

Re: NEW PUP! Resistance was futile.

Thanks I will take a look for sure.

Grant
by Cicada
Tue Jan 19, 2016 7:10 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: NEW PUP! Resistance was futile.
Replies: 10
Views: 4332

Re: NEW PUP! Resistance was futile.

Beauty! he should be ready for opening day.

Any Canadian book shops carrying your book?

Grant
by Cicada
Thu Jan 07, 2016 5:40 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: We found a few today
Replies: 7
Views: 4308

Re: We found a few today

Thanks I will have to set it upon my Pup

Grant
by Cicada
Thu Jan 07, 2016 9:35 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: We found a few today
Replies: 7
Views: 4308

Re: We found a few today

Nice!
Are the boots just inner-tube? Do they slip in the snow?

Grant
by Cicada
Wed Jan 06, 2016 4:29 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Training pup to stop chasing cars
Replies: 14
Views: 6829

Re: Training pup to stop chasing cars

How far away is the fence line?

You may have to shorten up the distance with a temporary fence to get better control so you can correct quickly when the offense occurs.

Grant
by Cicada
Fri Dec 25, 2015 1:33 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New Pup Intro! All advice is welcome!
Replies: 11
Views: 4748

Re: New Pup Intro! All advice is welcome!

Looks like a keeper

What is that green stuff on the ground?................ just came in from letting the dogs have a run in the fresh snow no birds but they did find a ski glove.


Just enjoy him you should have years of fun in front of the both of you.


Grant
by Cicada
Tue Dec 08, 2015 8:38 am
Forum: Training
Topic: points and commanded flushes
Replies: 22
Views: 7699

Re: points and commanded flushes

Nice video the point on the rabbit is cool I have never seen a Jack hold for point but a young one might,

Do you have Porcupine in Scotland? I think that is why most of us don't command flush but if you can read the point it could be useful; especially when by yourself.

Grant
by Cicada
Wed Dec 02, 2015 10:53 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Cold Pheasant Hunt
Replies: 8
Views: 4486

Re: Cold Pheasant Hunt

Looks colder than Canada :)

Does the GSP have a big lump on his chest or just a bad camera angle?

Grant
by Cicada
Sun Nov 29, 2015 12:25 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Cut on pad?
Replies: 13
Views: 4931

Re: Cut on pad?

Ouch! If I remember my vet said to wash the foot wounds with Salt water to help them heal. Does not look too bad; pretty hard to seal up tissue that is that thick. I would put a lewis rubber boot on him for a few days that seems to keep the wound cleaner and they don't put at much pressure on it Grant
by Cicada
Sun Nov 29, 2015 9:22 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Cut on pad?
Replies: 13
Views: 4931

Re: Cut on pad?

Probably too late to stitch it up now. Maybe super glue it up if it is still prone to bleeding if not just keep it clean.

Broken glass?

Grant
by Cicada
Thu Nov 19, 2015 10:41 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Prairie birds in South Dakota!
Replies: 11
Views: 5328

Re: Prairie birds in South Dakota!

Inspiring photos very impressive!

Grant
by Cicada
Mon Nov 09, 2015 8:25 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Let's Never Forget
Replies: 10
Views: 6670

Re: Let's Never Forget

Sharon wrote:What a story! Was Steve your Dad?
Yep and a heck of a bird hunter too.

After that he got to spend the rest of the War in Stalag Luft 3 where the Great Escape happened.

Grant
by Cicada
Mon Nov 09, 2015 8:19 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Let's Never Forget
Replies: 10
Views: 6670

Re: Let's Never Forget

Wow great photo Bill he looks like he could have starred in his own WW2 movie.

Grant
by Cicada
Mon Nov 09, 2015 6:01 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Let's Never Forget
Replies: 10
Views: 6670

Re: Let's Never Forget

Thanks Sharon We all need to thank our Father`s efforts they were so young back then. Here is a short story about my Dad. http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Hockey/News/2005/12/04/1337215-sun.html And another link to some great photos. http://www.rcaf434squadron.com/debriefing-coffee/socializing-and-meeting...
by Cicada
Tue Nov 03, 2015 10:02 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: GSP's First hunt 9 Months old
Replies: 23
Views: 13056

Re: GSP's First hunt 9 Months old

Cicada, do you have any pics of your pup?

He is the one in the middle on the sig, line

Grant
by Cicada
Fri Oct 30, 2015 10:13 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: GSP's First hunt 9 Months old
Replies: 23
Views: 13056

Re: GSP's First hunt 9 Months old

Good post Evan very polite and well stated I too have been training a new GSP and he has the hardest time locking down Grouse I believe it is because of the thick bush we have. He has no problem with Pheasants and Quail. Coveys of Huns.... they are really tough on a young dog. If I were you I would ...
by Cicada
Fri Oct 09, 2015 11:12 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: just found a fresh road kill pheasant rooster
Replies: 6
Views: 2848

Re: just found a fresh road kill pheasant rooster

I can still remember Dad picking up road kill grouse an telling me that it fell out of a guys truck! Tasted the same as the one we shot that day :roll:

Grant
by Cicada
Sun Sep 13, 2015 8:57 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: male or female gsp?
Replies: 8
Views: 3436

Re: male or female gsp?

I've had both males and females. If you plan to have to dog in the house I prefer females (spayed). They just seem to be easier to live with. Also with females we can have plants and scrubs in our backyard. With males they would pee on everything and kill it. About the only plant we found that woul...
by Cicada
Tue Aug 11, 2015 10:20 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: *VIDEO* It Happens!!
Replies: 7
Views: 3721

Re: *VIDEO* It Happens!!

Sure made me laugh!

Grant
by Cicada
Thu Aug 06, 2015 7:26 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Over bonding
Replies: 7
Views: 3248

Re: Over bonding

Yeah, I'm not sure that's how attachment works. In fact, in humans (the species I study :D ) when a parent is responsive and consistent to the needs of a child, the child has more confidence to explore and solve their own problems, and goes back to the parent when things are really scary or difficu...
by Cicada
Wed Aug 05, 2015 8:36 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: GSP or Viszlas or others???
Replies: 18
Views: 7798

Re: GSP or Viszlas or others???

Congrats on the new pup Enjoy; It is all in the Training :wink:

Grant
by Cicada
Tue Aug 04, 2015 8:32 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Over bonding
Replies: 7
Views: 3248

Over bonding

Can a dog bond too much with his master? My new pup ( 1 1/2 years old ) has had more time with me at this point than all my other 6 GSP together combined due to the fact I am now retired. He hunted well last season a bit week on retrieving but great on holding point. I guess my only concern is that ...
by Cicada
Tue Jul 21, 2015 3:58 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Reintroduction to Water?
Replies: 5
Views: 3302

Re: Reintroduction to Water?

Try to find an Island on a lake or small river leave the dog on the island and float away slowly in the boat if the dog is like most it would rather swim than be left alone. It will wade out to get closer soon it will be swimming and gaining confidence. If you can find a spot that allows you to get ...
by Cicada
Sat Jul 04, 2015 8:59 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Wasps
Replies: 1
Views: 707

Wasps

It is looking like a bad year for wasp and hornets around here. My pup got nailed pretty good yesterday. Reaction, lots of swelling even his ears. Gave him some Benylin but I may have waited too long and not rested him as much as he needed. Anyways keep some antihistamine handy for you and your dogs...
by Cicada
Tue Jun 30, 2015 7:22 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Anybody using an interesting theme in naming their dogs?
Replies: 34
Views: 15805

Re: Anybody using an interesting theme in naming their dogs?

We went with Streams and Rivers, That led to Bow (River) and Arrow (Creek) but most folks still have to think twice to get the double meaning.

Grant
by Cicada
Mon May 04, 2015 9:52 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Today is a Sad Day
Replies: 17
Views: 7840

Re: Today is a Sad Day

Looks like he lived a great life. Awesome photos.

I wish there were words that could soften the hurt but I have never found them there is only tomorrow and the next day and the day after that.........

Grant
by Cicada
Mon Apr 20, 2015 10:22 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Proper response
Replies: 31
Views: 13773

Re: Proper response

Actually I thought the responses were very civil and informative.

She is a he if that matters and being only 16 months he has not had any fights so that is why I posted the question.

Thanks again

Grant
by Cicada
Wed Apr 15, 2015 9:14 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Proper response
Replies: 31
Views: 13773

Re: Proper response

Not sure I know what you all mean by socialized, my dogs have never been in a fight, not sure they would know how. Never had one, even as puppies, play with a bracemate. They hunt birds, that is their job, it is work. Serious work. And they are never off lead unless it is time to go to work. My ave...
by Cicada
Fri Apr 10, 2015 7:09 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Proper response
Replies: 31
Views: 13773

Re: Proper response

Thanks for all the pointers :wink:

I think I need to give some more socialization other than his 2 roommates

Grant
by Cicada
Wed Apr 08, 2015 11:57 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Proper response
Replies: 31
Views: 13773

Proper response

So yesterday my 15 month old pup is on the beach while I am working on the boat. My neighbor comes by with his dog and 2 other small Shitzu crosses all goes well for a while but then one of the Shitzu takes a nip at my pup and he responds with an aggressive nip or 2 of his own. My neighbor held the ...
by Cicada
Thu Mar 19, 2015 1:48 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Bird Dog's anyone ever try to get out of this game ?
Replies: 44
Views: 19890

Re: Bird Dog's anyone ever try to get out of this game ?

Image

Who would I fish with if I had no dog buddy's.

Grant
by Cicada
Thu Feb 26, 2015 10:27 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Barbwire cuts
Replies: 20
Views: 10872

Re: Barbwire cuts

Where do you guy's find those stapler's? If it's bad I go to the vet. Not so bad, I sew it up. Not as great as they sound Don. Very easy to seal in infection , and then you have a big problem. Good if you are out hunting /trial and the dog gets a gaping wound - you can stem the flow of blood until ...
by Cicada
Wed Feb 25, 2015 10:27 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Barbwire cuts
Replies: 20
Views: 10872

Re: Barbwire cuts

DonF wrote:Where do you guy's find those stapler's? If it's bad I go to the vet. Not so bad, I sew it up.
I got mine from my hunting partner who was a Doc but most of the gundog supply guys have them.

On small cuts like that I just use super glue and stretch wrap.

Grant
by Cicada
Wed Feb 18, 2015 10:55 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Watching Westminster?
Replies: 50
Views: 24748

Re: Watching Westminster?

fuzznut wrote:of course I watched... it's tradition!
Happy to see the Beagle take home the BIS! She deserved it
And She is lives one watershed west of me.

Always had a soft spot for Snoopy :wink:

Grant
by Cicada
Sat Jan 31, 2015 9:41 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: Fish hound
Replies: 4
Views: 6476

Re: Fish hound

Cicada, No kidding bout the Summer day or three. I am in week 5 of the flu. Have not worked since Jan 2nd & am out for at least another week. Ick. 5 weeks yuck, you should be in the hospital. Getting sick when retire like me is torture no sick pay :wink: and my new spey rod is crying to get on the ...
by Cicada
Thu Jan 29, 2015 11:28 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: GSP not as advertised
Replies: 66
Views: 33741

Re: GSP not as advertised

You are not describing a "started dog'" but rather a rescue since multiple homes have owned it.... RED FLAG. You should not have been charged that much and should have been told of the dogs history. That dog is not even Socialized. Call the Breeder and discuss your issues but don't get a puppy from...
by Cicada
Wed Jan 28, 2015 7:48 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: Fish hound
Replies: 4
Views: 6476

Fish hound

Image

Day 5 of the flu got me thinking how nice a summer day or three would be.

Grant