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by steingre
Tue Jul 11, 2006 9:36 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Gun Dog article- chukar recall pen
Replies: 10
Views: 7237

Nope- it is not a "Johnny House" -it was a pen built specifically to use with chukars- the author said they recalled well when fairly young, but got more "independent" as they aged! I really liked the concept a lot- that's why I kept the magazine so long- I just never got a chance to build it! I may...
by steingre
Tue Jul 11, 2006 9:09 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Gun Dog article- chukar recall pen
Replies: 10
Views: 7237

Gun Dog article- chukar recall pen

I've tried this post on a couple of other forums- no luck- maybe someone here can help! I'm looking for a specific article out of GunDog magazine- probably mid to late 90's- about building a recall pen for chukars. It was a "double decker", with plans- release half from the top, allow the remaining ...
by steingre
Fri Jul 07, 2006 10:44 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Roading
Replies: 4
Views: 2781

Dissenting Opinion??

I've used a springer for 3 different GSP's over the course of the last 4 years. I haven't taken a single fall (yet)! We did a little "training" in the yard before we hit the streets/trails, and they caught on fast! I, as the supposedly "intelligent" member of the pack, have to be alert while I'm rid...
by steingre
Wed Jul 05, 2006 1:15 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: My new pup!
Replies: 13
Views: 4281

I'd put the "wing-on-a-string" away. My experience has been that it is a cute trick to see a young pup or group of youngsters "lock up"..It gives you an idea that they have the instinct. As soon as well-bred pups start to find honest-to-goodness birds, especially wild ones, the wing is a poor substi...