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daniel77

very nice

Must be a LOT colder up there than down here. Still hitting the mid 90's during the day. I can't even think about wearing that much gear yet. Hope you get a good gravy going.

daniel77

Most young dogs I have seen have this problem. Heck, even my older dogs have trouble locating me from time to time. As was already said, I do a lot of arm waiving, waiving my hat, etc. I seriously doubt that there is a problem with the dog. JMO. Charlie +1, I'd tend to think that if the dog had a s...

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Dav, Yes, I do sir. I also understand how to end a question with a question mark. As to your query on my understanding of the Mason -Dixon line, I offer up this link. http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://image.absoluteastronomy.com/images/encyclopediaimages/m/ma/mason-dixon-line.gif&imgrefurl=...

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I think that labs are very well known for having a rough/destructive first 2 years. Especially the high drive dogs. So in short, no, they don't need any chew toys provided, they are more than happy to chew your wife's best pair of shoes, your hunting boots, the leg of the dining room table, phone ch...

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I have "How to help Gundogs train themselves", and liked it a lot. In fact, I've read it twice in the last year or so. Keep in mind that the book is geared toward making a versatile gun dog, and most of what is talked about is really just common sense, but all in all, I think it is a really good book.

daniel77

This has been a very informative thread. I'd thought all this time that Pennsylvania was in the North. Glad to know how important Penn. is to "Southern hunting". :wink: From my view, it is a threefold problem. First of all, farming has become a very different animal than it used to be, even 20 years...

daniel77

Way to go Dad. Nothing better.

daniel77

For hand rubbing brass (admittedly always rifle or pistol cases) I've always just used steel wool. Works well, and quickly, unless they are badly pitted, in which case give them to a friend or one of my brother in laws. :twisted: Personally, I'd watch out for the sealed plastic bag if they may still...

daniel77

Good post by RayG. We've always had a multitude of dogs around the barn, and I ride colts exclusively. Generally speaking, most horses and most dogs don't have any problems being around each other. Some dogs won't do well around any horses, mostly these are "stock dogs" who have not been trained pro...

daniel77

she sure looks ready for business.

daniel77

good stuff to know, but I have to tell ya, I'm bummed. Really enjoyed his book. Oh well, live and learn. But the push/pull of the dogs does work... use it all the time. Maybe someone else came up with the idea first, but I heard it through Roberts book. Thanks! Fuzz Sorry. Didn't mean to bum you ou...

daniel77

I've not met Sam Powell, Sorry. I do/did know Craig Cameron, as I was very close friends with the people who organized his tour through our part of the country. Got to eat supper with him several times, and he is also the real deal, though less personable than some of the others (I don't mean that i...

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I'll add that being worried about him being gunshy can be a problem in itself. You must act like the gunfire is not a big deal. If the dog reads you as being worried, you may well cause him to start looking for the problem and in effect cause an issue that doesn't already exist. It is very important...

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As someone who has met and worked around Monty Roberts, I can tell you unequivocally that he is a fraud. I was also friends with the guy who did the actual rides on the colts at his shows. That guy didn't like Monty much either, and eventually quit. I'm not saying that his methods (and I use the ter...

daniel77

Ya'll can take this as a sappy rant, or whatever, and respond or not, but I just spent an hour on the couch weeping like a baby, watching a PBS program on matching up canine aid companions with people in need. This got me to thinking about therapeutic riding, and a boy named Jake that I had the plea...

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I'd say that your best bet is to overlay/reinforce FF with the e-collar. You didn't say, but is your dog collar conditioned at all, and did you FF her yourself? Either way, doing it yourself, or sending her for a two week tune up, being in a position to reinforce FF in the field, with the collar, is...

daniel77

That one seems to have some drive.

daniel77

Any chance that you could keep the dog and get rid of the girlfriend and her puppy?

Sorry, but things were getting awfully heavy around here...

daniel77

I have a plain old FDSB bred setter, so it is still not from any bloodlines involving just show stock, although some really like the dual purpose dogs. I too did some research on the Llewellins and Rymans before buying this dog, but felt that there'd be more diff. between litters than "groups" like ...

daniel77

So ducks don't lose feathers? :?: Sorry for being a smart alleck, but if he's ever had a dead bird in his mouth at this point, I'd take him. I must admit that I'd never heard of this aversion to doves until coming to this site. Not saying that it doesn't exist, but I sure haven't seen it. I'll add t...

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I'd say that if you haven't seen significant signs of illness by now, that you are in the clear. Still wouldn't hurt to let the vet look at her though.

daniel77

Agreed on the "seek help quickly". I unfortunately knew a guy who lost a dog to antifreeze, because it was poisoned at night, and he didn't know anything was wrong till the morning. It is a horrible way to watch one die. The OP has already found out whether or not his dog is going to be OK. On that ...

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I too would be interested to know what the Alcohol is for. BTW, there's a BIG difference in the % alcohol between Everclear and Vodka.

daniel77

Most dogs who've bonded to a family will have the urge to protect that family, so yes, I think just about any breed of dog in the house offers some protection. My younger sister had a solid black GSD that was not trained in protection, but I have no doubt that anyone who had broken into her apartmen...

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He's a 7 month old English Setter, but he likes the water as much or more than a couple of the labs I've had so I figure we're going versatile. :lol: Plus, here in South Louisiana, it's hard to get away from some form of water during a hunt, no matter what or where you are hunting so I figure this m...

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Title says it all. How are you supposed to shackle a duck so that it's movement is slowed but not stopped so that a young pup has a chance?

daniel77

With regard to the Malinois you've seen, I'd say that you've got them pegged. IMO, they are not for the "average" dog owner anymore than a ferrari is a good car for a 16 year old. A partner in my Vet's clinic started out as a vet for the military working on their dogs. She was always impressed with ...

daniel77

looks like the PedEgg for horses. lol
I've seen these before, and it seems cute, and maybe easy to carry down a trail. I'd sure hate to know that I had to trim the broodmare herd with one though.

daniel77

IMO, they aren't much different from any other breed that has been hijacked by the "just for pets" crowd. You have GSDs that are "just a dog" and you have those that are highly bred, and those do not come cheap. Dogs still wash out, even those that are royally bred. BTW, the GSD is not the dominant ...

daniel77

As I had said, this particular dog lacked the cojones to be passable at the bite work, but in Schutzhund, there are three parts to the competition. Protection is what most people would call the bite work, although, like everything else, there's a bit more to it than just biting. Tracking is just wha...

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My last dog was a German Shepherd that I originally got for Schutzhund. He surely didn't have the courage and want when it came to the bite work, but was okay in the other aspects. Since I'd force fetching him anyway, I used him to duck hunt and he got the job done. Not as strong a swimmer as a lab,...

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I think that this is a very misunderstood area of training, and it may help a lot of folks who balk at FF to realize that nearly ALL of the reinforcement during the FF process is POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT. Maybe nobody here had that confused, but the word "force" sure seems to give the wrong impression...

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Not a lot different from getting a dog gun broke. Hint: You don't start off shooting from the saddle :twisted: Another tip, in my experience, a .22 scares them worse than just about anything else. Something about that short sharp crack bothers them worse than a shotgun. Can't say that I've ever had ...

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I can't argue with what either of them said. I'll also add that the LAST thing to look for is "pretty" or a special color. When it comes to horses, "pretty is as pretty does". You want a willing partner, doubly so if you are inexperienced. If that partner happens to be ugly as sin, you get the added...

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bdFZAwCo5s

Not exactly what you're asking for, but you can get "here" from there.

daniel77

The natural oils in his skin/coat are his best protection, so, IMO, the first line of "defense" in the water is his good diet. A dog with a nice shiny healthy coat will fair better. I have also experienced a couple of dogs with allergies whose diets I had to play around with to get satisfactory resu...

daniel77

Once you have a crew cab for a while, you'll wonder how you ever got along with only a supercab. I've currently got my first truck with leather, and like it very much. I'm also a 3/4 ton guy, but mine is a work truck pulling trailers most of my miles. Good luck.

daniel77

Time to force fetch her.

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One thing that I'd advise is to schedule a bit of time every few hours to stretch legs. It makes the trip a LOT nicer for both you and the dogs. Just making potty breaks stretch to 20-30 minutes helps everyone stay more settled during the ride IMO. If you do it this way a check cord is a handy thing...

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Don't know about goose calls, but my favorite duck call is an old Sure Shot, which is/was made by Yentz. It was a $6 Walmart special when I was a boy, but has helped me take untold numbers of ducks. I also have a Haydel's DR-85 (classic and easy to use) that I got for this past season, and I like it...

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I know quite a few who run their dogs on the wild birds during the OFF season...I doubt if any one has gotten a ticket for it but ...it is good to be aware of the local laws incase you get that gungho rookie with that brand new ticket book Since the OP's handle is " gamewarden 3006" I'm betting tha...

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I'd agree with that assessment Ezzy. I'd also say that this is a very non-dog-specific topic. Raising kids, or teaching anything/one is no different. Somethings must be allowed to develop and be learned by the child/dog at their own pace and comfort level, while other things need to be taught, enfor...

daniel77

They like frozen veggies too. I'm getting a bit misty thinking about my old German Shepherd chasing frozen lima beans around the kitchen floor.

daniel77

You'll want to let them chase for a bit to build the prey drive, and then teach them to sit at the flush. The two non flyers (for a month or so anyway) will just be for a few retrieve practices, after that most wouldn't use them again until you Force Fetch. If you've been doing your due diligence wi...

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First of all, what type of dog do you have? Most of the pointer guys are going to be leery of using the clipped wing pigeons because they fear bad habits may take root. I think they are fine for an intro, but you could have just done one bird, and left the rest so that they can fly and teach the dog...

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Your side view pic didn't come through. Is he a Lab? I'll also ask when this pic was taken? Pups can look awfully different right before and after a meal. **Nevermind, after my post came up, the pic was there. Looks okay to me. Some of the American field bred lines are somewhat long and lanky, espec...

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I'm envious. Looks like a lil slice of Heaven.

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I'll agree whole hog on the 7mm08. Between my dad and I, we have a broad array of deer rifles, from lil ole 6mm rem up to 7mm mag, and we both love the 7mm08 best for deer. Lots of choices as to the specific model depending on your budget. The Savages have a good reputation, but a rem 700 would open...

daniel77

Got to agree with the first post. Cooperation and willingness are major factors in how easy a dog is to be around. My dogs are also house dogs, so the manners and things are more important to me than some others. Natural ability is also a major thing. I've owned two dogs that just didn't have "it" i...

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Guilty as charged. We all look for different things. Doesn't mean any of us are wrong. If you hunted the same terrain that I do, you'd have absolutely no use for a dog 600 yds away also. You'd never find him again down here. Wide open spaces are different. Kinda like a hammer is a useful tool, but n...

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