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by gonehuntin'
Tue Apr 12, 2022 1:26 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Collar Breaking A Dog
Replies: 20
Views: 6836

Re: Collar Breaking A Dog

Yes, I went with the Garmin Pro 550+. It has 18 levels of stimulation and I can't see why she wouldn't flinch at the shock. She definitely feels the electric fence when she runs under it.🤔 BTW, this is my setter I'm dealing with in this thread, CJ. Her coat is not long and I wouldn't say it's abnor...
by gonehuntin'
Tue Apr 12, 2022 9:49 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Collar Breaking A Dog
Replies: 20
Views: 6836

Re: Collar Breaking A Dog

I think it's the way you have it on BUT there are dogs that are very electrically tolerant. I once trained a lab (turned out to be one of my favorite dog's I've owned) that had such a high threshold that you could set the collar on it's highest setting and he'd cock his head, sit, and scratch his ne...
by gonehuntin'
Mon Apr 11, 2022 1:39 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: 8 month lab x too late to start?
Replies: 10
Views: 4660

Re: 8 month lab x too late to start?

Steve, all you really need is a check cord and a whistle. We just used to walk them through the field on a CC. Blow two short, sharp tweets and change direction with a soft tug on the CC. Pretty soon they get the hang of it and actually like it if they aren't abused doing it. Soon, you don't need th...
by gonehuntin'
Sat Apr 09, 2022 2:02 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: A Day To Be Thankful
Replies: 7
Views: 4060

Re: A Day To Be Thankful

Bless you Sharon and may he also bless your dog. Old age ain't for the faint of heart, that's for sure. I didn't realize you had Parkinsons. Terrible disease.
by gonehuntin'
Sat Apr 09, 2022 1:59 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: 8 month lab x too late to start?
Replies: 10
Views: 4660

Re: 8 month lab x too late to start?

Flushing dogs, which yours is, are easy. You can EASILY hunt him if you do ONE basic thing with him: Teach him unflinching, unyielding, obedience. HERE means HERE. Right now, right here. If a dog comes when you call it, anytime, anyplace, anywhere, that dog is huntable and will do better than 75% of...
by gonehuntin'
Fri Apr 08, 2022 7:41 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Some things I could manage without.
Replies: 28
Views: 7028

Re: Some things I could manage without.

His head looks funny. :D
by gonehuntin'
Mon Apr 04, 2022 2:57 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: issue that I cant find advice for
Replies: 8
Views: 4420

Re: issue that I cant find advice for

If you're going to FF him, problem solved. Remember though that FF is a two step process, in that it must be done on both land and water.
by gonehuntin'
Wed Mar 30, 2022 1:26 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Recall worries during na test
Replies: 13
Views: 7942

Re: Recall worries during na test

EXACTLY Sharon! Pretty sharp for an old Gal! :D :D
by gonehuntin'
Wed Mar 30, 2022 10:02 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Recall worries during na test
Replies: 13
Views: 7942

Re: Recall worries during na test

I'm a stickler for the HERE command. I want them to come when I command anytime, anyplace, anywhere. Your dog is old enough to learn that. Teach it with distractions and not in the training field. He should be proofed before you turn him loose on birds.
by gonehuntin'
Wed Mar 30, 2022 10:00 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Encouraging Natural Retrieve
Replies: 13
Views: 5534

Re: Encouraging Natural Retrieve

Your dog IS retrieving and carrying, just not delivering. Setters can be a bit difficult because some are so soft. In your case I would do a regular FF program and I still recommend Evan Grahams. It is the bible on FF. You want to remember this: EVERY dog can go through the identical training progra...
by gonehuntin'
Sat Feb 26, 2022 7:33 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: 8 month lab x too late to start?
Replies: 10
Views: 4660

Re: 8 month lab x too late to start?

What's the other half?
by gonehuntin'
Sat Feb 26, 2022 11:47 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dogs are Amazing Creatures
Replies: 6
Views: 2387

Re: Dogs are Amazing Creatures

I have a slightly different take on what the terrier is telling you. I believe he's telling you to UP your meds! :D :D
by gonehuntin'
Wed Feb 23, 2022 11:35 am
Forum: Training
Topic: E-collars
Replies: 8
Views: 4177

Re: E-collars

10 levels is MORE than enough to train any dog on the planet. Test it on yourself to see response time. Set it on one or two, put two prongs on two finger tips, and hit the button. Better yet, ask your wife to hit the button; she'll be only too glad to. Hint: don't let her control the stim level you...
by gonehuntin'
Mon Feb 21, 2022 5:00 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Training GSP to retrieve
Replies: 3
Views: 3304

Re: Training GSP to retrieve

They are never too old to train HOWEVER, some GSP's just plain hate to retrieve. They will die before they will retrieve a bird. They're all different and you won't know until the dog is evaluated. In general, if she relieves thrown bumpers she is showing you she does have the propensity to retrieve...
by gonehuntin'
Mon Feb 21, 2022 4:52 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Crippled Pheasants and dog noses/mouths.
Replies: 3
Views: 1918

Re: Crippled Pheasants and dog noses/mouths.

A tower shoot is not like normal hunting in that the dog can get a hundred retrieves, one after the other. Two problems may arise: 1). That's a lot of work for a little dog and she may stop delivering to hand. Grab a bird, start in, drop it, run for another one, drop it, and head for yet another. Th...
by gonehuntin'
Thu Feb 10, 2022 3:39 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Hi New to the Board
Replies: 10
Views: 3257

Re: Hi New to the Board

You'll have to be content with evaluating dog's by their NAVHDA scores. It's a whole different world that Lab's. For instance in Lab's, you may have proven crosses like, say, Honcho to a Thunderhead female. Sorry for the dated sires and dam's, but I've been out of field trialing a long time. What yo...
by gonehuntin'
Wed Jan 26, 2022 2:54 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Bumping Woodcock
Replies: 9
Views: 3872

Re: Bumping Woodcock

There is really no way to train for this. Just keep getting her into a ton of birds and STOP SHOOTING THE ONE'S SHE BUMPS!. Eventually the light will come on and she'll start pointing them. I think. Most do. If you can just CATCH her busting one, Yell WHOA!, pick her up and shake her commanding, NO,...
by gonehuntin'
Thu Jan 06, 2022 11:35 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dog Eating Dog House
Replies: 10
Views: 3054

Re: Dog Eating Dog House

What Ray Said.
by gonehuntin'
Thu Dec 30, 2021 9:59 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Shy With Multiple Hunters/Guns
Replies: 11
Views: 4431

Re: Shy With Multiple Hunters/Guns

So it sounds like there are possibly two things going on here and they are related. Tough to say without seeing the dog, but here goes. First, he is shy around strangers. The fact that he is shy also contributes to an aversion to loud and sudden noise. I had a field trial dog like this once and I ha...
by gonehuntin'
Tue Dec 28, 2021 7:17 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Shy With Multiple Hunters/Guns
Replies: 11
Views: 4431

Re: Shy With Multiple Hunters/Guns

First, is he shy around groups of people WITHOUT guns, or just shy around groups that shoot? If no guns are involved will he go up to members of the group to be petted?
by gonehuntin'
Tue Dec 28, 2021 7:15 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Got bit
Replies: 17
Views: 4217

Re: Got bit

I'd handle it somewhat differently, but with you I'd say to QUIT GIVING HIM CHEWS THEN TAKING THEM. I know why you said you're doing it, just don't do it. IF you want to take treats from him, teach him to drop on command, then take the treat. It's a nice safety measure to have anyhow in case he pick...
by gonehuntin'
Fri Dec 17, 2021 7:51 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Merry Christmas
Replies: 13
Views: 5740

Re: Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas Sharon!!
by gonehuntin'
Fri Dec 17, 2021 2:04 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Pup not pointing
Replies: 27
Views: 6856

Re: Pup not pointing

That perfection vid is a nice one and directly addresses your problem from 30 minutes on. If a dog is birdy I will NEVER let one chase and I do it just a bit different than perfection. When I pop the bird, I give them a bit of slack so they get jerked when they hit the end of the CC. I feel they lea...
by gonehuntin'
Sun Dec 05, 2021 7:32 am
Forum: Training
Topic: What's your favorite bird dog training program?
Replies: 14
Views: 8717

Re: What's your favorite bird dog training program?

Do NOT use multiple programs. They many times conflict with each other. Pick ONE program and stay with it. Crackered recommended the Orange Book and that's a good one, but a little hard to understand. It is probably the most underrated book on the market. I believe the best program on DVD is the Per...
by gonehuntin'
Tue Nov 30, 2021 4:24 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Where Is Everyone?
Replies: 18
Views: 4743

Re: Where Is Everyone?

Facist Book has taken a lot of the posters and that's a real shame. On Facist Book, you can be rude, surely, gross, etc. You can say anything about dog training no matter how ridiculous and someone will disagree and someone will agree. There is more totally worthless information passed on the FB pos...
by gonehuntin'
Tue Nov 23, 2021 1:54 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New dog advice
Replies: 13
Views: 5698

Re: New dog advice

I think EVERY dog can be trained to have an "off" switch, if there is indeed, such a thing. It's called obedience. If you don't let a dog be a rowdy, undisciplined animal in the house they won't be. I WON'T own a dog unless it's a house dog. They live IN THE HOUSE WITH ME 100% of the time. I've live...
by gonehuntin'
Fri Nov 05, 2021 5:09 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Turning around on water retrieves
Replies: 6
Views: 3128

Re: Turning around on water retrieves

What your dog is doing is called "popping" on a retrieve. Sounds like the dog has been forced to a pile with the collar since you're nicking it on fetch in the water. I would NOT nick on the fetch command or the word fetch will lose it's power, plus when the dog doesn't complete the task successfull...
by gonehuntin'
Sun Oct 24, 2021 4:51 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Chesapeake Training
Replies: 3
Views: 2313

Re: Chesapeake Training

IMO there is absolutely no circumstance where a pup should use it's teeth in an interaction with a human. If a 9 week old pup requires a third correction then I haven't done the first two properly. Of course if the dog is older and you have allowed the pup to continue in the behavior by playing rat...
by gonehuntin'
Sun Oct 24, 2021 4:49 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Training while hunting pheasants
Replies: 6
Views: 2828

Re: Training while hunting pheasants

Training is training and hunting have g is hunting. If you expect a dog to perform on a cackling rooster like they do a pheasant, you HAVE to reinforce in the field.
by gonehuntin'
Sat Oct 09, 2021 6:27 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: skunks
Replies: 12
Views: 4903

Re: skunks

Sharon wrote:
Fri Oct 08, 2021 6:11 pm
LOL very funny. Not that far gone.... 75 on Nov 4
Still a hot, young, chick huh?? :lol:
by gonehuntin'
Fri Oct 08, 2021 5:43 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: skunks
Replies: 12
Views: 4903

Re: skunks

Observant husband. He noticed you smelled different. I wouldn't have even woke up.
:lol:
by gonehuntin'
Fri Oct 08, 2021 1:52 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Hello&Chessie
Replies: 10
Views: 3649

Re: Hello&Chessie

play bighting, growling Never allow. I allow no pup to ever bite me, play or not. Big NO, NO. peeing every 5 minutes Can't help you there. Usually some kind of a minor bladder infection. Kidney disease could be an issue though. Questiong for a Veterinarian. scared taking a bath, mostly when I pour w...
by gonehuntin'
Mon Sep 27, 2021 7:32 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Solving bank cheat
Replies: 14
Views: 5929

Re: Solving bank cheat

Nice entry but far from a fine line.
by gonehuntin'
Sun Sep 26, 2021 9:19 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Solving bank cheat
Replies: 14
Views: 5929

Re: Solving bank cheat

You should train using a retriever program if you want to run blinds with the dog. You can either teach a swim by or simply use angle decheats to train her. If you want a flying entry, you won't get a straight line.
by gonehuntin'
Thu Sep 23, 2021 4:47 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Solving bank cheat
Replies: 14
Views: 5929

Re: Solving bank cheat

If the dog won't be running field trial blinds, what difference does cheating make? Especially when hunting a river, straight lines are a detriment and not an asset.
by gonehuntin'
Tue Sep 14, 2021 12:56 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Perfect Start/Perfect Finish training
Replies: 6
Views: 3197

Re: Perfect Start/Perfect Finish training

Very good DVD's and program. Ask anytime.
by gonehuntin'
Sat Jul 24, 2021 6:48 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Help with Garmin Astro
Replies: 3
Views: 2208

Re: Help with Garmin Astro

Should be that when you add a new dog, the screen comes up that you name it on. You HAVE to delete Orange first, then re-add it.
by gonehuntin'
Thu Jul 22, 2021 1:51 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Getting fed up with my Brittany not checking in
Replies: 44
Views: 17785

Re: Getting fed up with my Brittany not checking in

Shags gave you the correct answer (I didn't read the rest). When the dog is 100 yards out zap him THEN recall him. Do it in an open field. Don't let him rely on a recall FIRST. Make him think about where he is. That's why you want an open field, so you can see him and he can see you. Don't go back i...
by gonehuntin'
Thu Jul 22, 2021 1:45 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Kennel Bedding
Replies: 27
Views: 8734

Re: Kennel Bedding

ckirsch wrote:
Tue Jul 20, 2021 9:55 am
Where does one purchase marsh hay? How long does it last before breaking down?
I used to purchase it locally and change it weekly.
by gonehuntin'
Mon Jul 19, 2021 8:44 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Kennel Bedding
Replies: 27
Views: 8734

Re: Kennel Bedding

Marsh hay is one of the best bed dings out there and keeps the dogs smelling sweet.
by gonehuntin'
Mon Jul 05, 2021 6:12 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: 17 week old PP lack of point
Replies: 13
Views: 3404

Re: 17 week old PP lack of point

V dog's can start later than, say, setters. Just be patient. V dog's can be a handful. Their prey drive can surpass the desire to point on some of them. See what develops but I won't let them keep busting birds after they are six months old, and a dog like that I will NOT let them keep chasing.
by gonehuntin'
Wed Jun 09, 2021 8:53 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Walking Bird Dog on Lead
Replies: 30
Views: 10289

Re: Walking Bird Dog on Lead

There are times you WANT the dog to pull to. That is the advantage of heel. I use a release command "OK" when I want the dog to pull. It is great exercise for the dog pulling against you. Then a simple "heel" command to bring the dog back to my side. Both commands are pretty important so were I you,...
by gonehuntin'
Tue Jun 08, 2021 6:13 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Retrieve
Replies: 6
Views: 2251

Re: Retrieve

Need a little more information. My first guess would be though that you've thrown the pup so many retrieves, he's burned out. You have to keep it interesting and challenging for these dog's. Stop throwing him retrieves for a week or two, then start up again, throwing no more than six retrieves and k...
by gonehuntin'
Mon Jun 07, 2021 3:05 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Problem with hights
Replies: 14
Views: 4222

Re: Problem with hights

Perhaps the dog's the smart one? I, personally, wouldn't put any dog of mine knowingly in a dangerous situation like that. Listen to the dog. Find an easier way or hunt somewhere else.
by gonehuntin'
Fri Jun 04, 2021 9:10 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Bird Introduction Gone Wrong?
Replies: 17
Views: 5452

Re: Bird Introduction Gone Wrong?

Good post Don.
by gonehuntin'
Fri May 28, 2021 8:54 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Puppy Barks in Outside Kenne
Replies: 17
Views: 4321

Re: Puppy Barks in Outside Kenne

If you feed him when YOU don't want to, you're reinforcing an undesirable behavior. Telling them to "shush" doesn't work. It'll take work on your part. EVERY time pup barks, go right back to the kennel, open the gate, pinch the pups jowls on his upper canines, and command NO!. One word, that's it. ...
by gonehuntin'
Fri May 28, 2021 6:51 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: GSP Water Introduction
Replies: 22
Views: 6589

Re: GSP Water Introduction

Nyzk wrote:
Fri May 28, 2021 6:06 pm
No we don't live in Alaska thank goodness! :D we are going to Californian soon would it be okay for me to go swimming and throw bumpers in the water for her?
Safe an OK as long as the only Great White's where you swim are the fat people on the beach. You're welcome.
by gonehuntin'
Fri May 28, 2021 6:48 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Puppy Barks in Outside Kenne
Replies: 17
Views: 4321

Re: Puppy Barks in Outside Kenne

If you feed him when YOU don't want to, you're reinforcing an undesirable behavior. Telling them to "shush" doesn't work. It'll take work on your part. EVERY time pup barks, go right back to the kennel, open the gate, pinch the pups jowls on his upper canines, and command NO!. One word, that's it. W...
by gonehuntin'
Fri May 21, 2021 4:10 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: GSP Water Introduction
Replies: 22
Views: 6589

Re: GSP Water Introduction

Start at the start.How old is it?
by gonehuntin'
Tue May 18, 2021 10:13 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Running with a GSP?
Replies: 29
Views: 8855

Re: Running with a GSP?

I'm pretty careful about running pups a lot, before about 8 months. I'm a big bicycler, so much of my dog's exercise is from a bike. I can't keep up with them and I can cruise along at 10mph, 12 if I'm pushing it. I bore the dog's; you can't run fast enough, far enough to tire one out. Let me hive y...