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Excellent post. It's all in the philosophy. We set up the environment for the dog to learn. We drive the truck, bring the birds, find the field etc... The dog has to be allowed to learn for him self independently ; he figures out he can't catch the bird so he starts stopping or creeping then pointin...

Thanks for all the good opinions.

I wouldn't worry about irreparable damage yet. We all make mistakes. Forget the gun for now. Let the dog get her joy of birds back. Don't work the dogs together. have the dog kenneled where she can't hear the gun when the other dog is working. When you do start again , do it right - small noise, far...

I know this is an old poll but always relevent.

Mine are chipped but now I'm not sure why.

Not all animal control centres have the wand ( learned this) and not all vets check a new dog coming in.

I had a chipped dog stolen , never to be seen again. I assume it went to a vet at some point.

If when I put the broth on it , or gave her a wiener in it after 3 days, she still wouldn't eat it, I'd be at the vet right away.
But she chows that down.

Makes me think it's a contest of will. Gee I hate to lose. LOL

Thanks for the posts.

My dog is not wanting to eat any of her food. 2 years old I'm from the old school - if you're hungry you'll eat so we usually have a stand-off. No health problems obvious. Lots of energy - no change in behaviour, drinking etc. The longest I let her go is 3 days and then I put something on her food (...

I've never been sure of when to use a nick or continuous maybe someone can clarify that too.

Well said.

My pup also said, " Hmm. It's a wing on a string. So what." Never ever said that about a real bird.

That's real good advice.

Rick's Smith's seminar has a whole section on the value of the chain ( gang ) for young dogs.

Anything you suggest Ray, I'll be doing. The proof is also in the pudding.

At 16 weeks I make sure we have lots of fun and socialization with all kinds of experiences ( kids, noises, places other dogs ) but I also start expecting a response to commands. I use the come word when the dog is coming towards me. It quickly picks this up. A treat helps. Honestly my pup was comin...

i grew up around setters well i still am growing up around setters my dad has always had them since he was like five and ive always had them i now have a tri color out of grouse ridge setters with alot of dogs in her pedigree are champions her sire is grouse ridge reroy. thier are alotta accomplish...

Wow. Thanks for posting.

Actually that was a very good question EnglishSetterHunter

How can a big running trial dog shift gears and hunt close at hunting season time? is what you were asking I believe.

I'd be interested in answers to that question too.

There is no need to apologize. Once again we have given a new member a hard time. This has been bothering me for a while. Do we really need to say," That is an uneducated reply?" or yesterday's " Are you kidding with that question?" My first dog I bought at a pet store 12 years ago. I DIDN'T KNOW AN...

I'm no expert but I wouldn't run them together. I'd also plant the birds far from you and on the edges. Both of these things can make a big difference in how your pup develops. PS I have a 2 yearold and a 5 year old. 2 year old is a much better field trial competitor. Even now I don't work them toge...

That is a beautiful picture. I'm sorry for your loss and welcome to the forum.

Medications make it harder for the dog to "hold it" in a crate like they normally do - especially after surgery. Is there anyway someone could let the dog out more often during the day for a couple weeks?

'below my novice opinion" Don't put yourself down. I know you're desire is not to come across as a "know it all " but you don't need to put yourself down to accomplish that. Just talk of what you know and leave out that phrase. That phrase has an uncomfortable feeling about it to a reader. Just tryi...

Thank you for the posts.
Lots to think on.

for whoa : CC with a hitch on the flank plus the word and transition to e-collar on flank for whoa

for patterning: CC on the neck collar and transition to a command and transition to the e-collar on the neck

Is this what i am hearing?

I would like to know about transitioning to the flank collar and its' purpose. Thankyou.

My favourite spelling error is; "well-bread". Is that whole wheat or white?

sorry

I haven't ben successful either.

I chose avatar size on my Photobucket software . Avatar size is 100 x 67 pixels.

The GDF profile/avatar site says "too large - can only be 210 x 210 pixels or 292 KiB"

100x 67 should be fine but....

When the thunder is banging and i see my dogs (in house) getting nervous, I always say, "Where's the birds?! Where's the birds?! They are immediately jumping up, looking out the window , ready to go. Hilarous.

That is terrible. So sorry.

She looks beautiful.
Look at those big feet she has to grow into.
Enjoy.

Not a problem

I work at the jail so i have those days too.

( Ask my husband.)

Thank you.

I didn't realize they were boarding at their clinic.

That's why I asked if i read it right.

I thought they had a seperate boarding kennel too.

I'm cheap. I use an old big purse with holes cut in it. Works fine.

Did I read this right?

The vets were boarding a dog with kennel cough and taking in other dogs?

Normally she will produce all the milk required. Google Fenugreek as a supplement if there is a production problem. I don't believe it is to be given pro -phylactically but I could be wrong. You don't want her producing too much milk early or you'll have another problem. Best to let Mother Nature be...

I kept the runt of the litter.

26 pounds at 2 years and a firecracker in the field.

I wouldn't care if I couldn't find the bird. Just looking at that dog would be enough. Wow.

This is all very good stuff.
I've wondered about this for a long time.
Thankyou.

Maybe you've had her out to the field and she's gotten into some bad water. Giardia causes diarrhea. Easily treated.

Only feed boiled hamburg and rice for a few days.

You can participate in Field Trials, just not under judgement. We have that off and on. Not everyone is into competition.

Greg: Add $13.00 on your price for the same bag in Canada ( ON ) plus 15 percent tax . Why?? Our dollars are about par now aren't they? 15% tax. Holy Moly! SGJ 7 percent provincial 8 percent federal (GST) on almost every product up here. Next election will hopefully take care of the GST

Greg: Add $13.00 on your price for the same bag in Canada ( ON ) plus 15 percent tax . Why?? Our dollars are about par now aren't they? I wonder if I just get a really good price on the PP here. Canidae, I noticed, was $48 for 40 lbs. Have you noticed an sharp upward trend? Greg J. No. It's been ab...

Greg: Add $13.00 on your price for the same bag in Canada ( ON ) plus 15 percent tax . Why?? Our dollars are about par now aren't they?

When my Jack Russell saw us getting ready to go to bed, every night he went and laid at the door leading to the garage. He wanted in as he had to have one last check that there were no mice in the garage before he could go to bed. ( I put this is the past as he was stolen.) http://i55.photobucket.co...

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I was holding on to a 3 year old dog that I was pretty sure just didn't have what it takes. The breeder participated in the same trials as I and I felt bad to give up on a dog he had helped me choose. One day he came and said, "Don't throw more money after bad money, you're not going to offend me." ...

You've received excellent advice from Ezzy and Wild Rose. I was concerned when you used the word "tracked".? Always plant with the dog still in the car. It takes longer but....... Get better pigeons!! I live in the city. I pick up a few every week. If you get alot and don't have a flight pen they ar...

Yawallac:

Love those 2 pictures you posted. LOL Doesn't that just tell it all? You do all your homework and your best but there are no promises.

Ray! My favourite poster on the "other site". So glad to see you here. We only have dog food fights here.

The reason I asked my question was because I've found that if I get my young dog later ( after 12 weeks ) and it has been in the kennel and used to peeing when it wants, housetraining is much harder. Sounds like your vet needs to culture that urine again -every 15 minutes means something is wrong. I...

At what age did you get her or has she been in the house since birth?

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