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The North FL GSP Club is holding a Field Trail Nov 12-14, 2010 at the Masaryktown Trial Grounds in Marsaryktown FL (US Hwy 41S, 5 mi N of SR 52). Entries Open: Mon Oct 4 @ 8:00 am Entries Close: Mon Nov 8 @ 7:00 pm Contact: Gail Larson, Field Trial Secretary: 7925 Joshua Tree Lane, Jacksonville, FL...

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snips wrote:I might try and get to this trial:)

We're entering Zio in AG and ALG.

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The Mid-Florida Brittany Club is holding a Walking Field Trail October 17-18, 2010 at the Masaryktown Trial Grounds in Marsaryktown FL (US Hwy 41S, 5 mi N of SR 52). Closing date: Saturday October 9, 2010 @ 6:00 pm Fax & email entries will be accepted. Contact: Jeannie Halloron, Field Secretary: 10...

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Another stellar shot from Jenn, Paul.

EXCELLENT pic! When/where was it taken?

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Mazel Tov! (Congratulations)

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If you got an Iphone 4, I THINK they are capable of multitasking and can have several apps open at once, whereas the previous Iphones could not. If that is the case, then find a good app killer software. Leaving apps running on your phone is the quickest way to drain the battery. I have an icon on ...

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Wasn't sure where to post this but I just got an IPhone and am curious what apps you guys and gals have downloaded that you like. Please post your recommendations of any type of apps. It's arguably the best piece of technology I own. Better than schlepping around a phone & either a PDA or paper cal...

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THIS thread is one of the reasons why this website is so good.

Thanks to the OP for starting it & all the interesting contributions!

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jlp8cornell wrote:Thanks Sub- tried Evo last night and he loved it. It does have a lot more cals then Orijen.

Higher protein level as well.

FYI, the feeding guidelines on the bag are just that; you'll need to slide the scale up or down depending on your dog's physiology.

Bonne chance,

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Of the grain-free food choices, I am wondering which your dogs like the best. Max isn't a great eater and is probably about 5-7# underweight right now. Doesn't matter what I give him to try to add cals, he gets bored with it. I took to a friend's cabin to camp for 3 days this weekend and I think he...

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Scott, Opinions of trialers has became limited on this forum. I'll email you a site where your opinion and input would be appreciated better. Some people don't understand that strong trial breeding betters the overall breed. Dude... poaching is nasty. Doing it in PUBLIC even more so. Maybe YOU Need...

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When I posted that you will see I figured exactly how much of each you were feeding and priced the Exceed at what it would cost if you were spending the same amount for both feeds. If you are spending 52.99 for Evo and feeding 2 1/2 cups a day then the 4 cups of Exceed would come to 57,90 for 50# a...

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We get EVO Turkey & Chicken Large Bites (grain free) 28.6# bag for $52.99 in Lutz, FL. Since the dog is getting 2 1/2 cups of this vs. the 4 cups of Exceed he was previously on, it works out better in the long run. For the cost to be equal you had to be paying 57.90 for a 50 lb. bag of Exceed. I ha...

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reba wrote:Do your dogs get the rattlesnake vaccination?

Nope.

The rattlesnake vaccination is useless in our area (SW FL) because no local poisonous snakes were used to create it.

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We get EVO Turkey & Chicken Large Bites (grain free) 28.6# bag for $52.99 in Lutz, FL. Since the dog is getting 2 1/2 cups of this vs. the 4 cups of Exceed he was previously on, it works out better in the long run.

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I was wondering what are the most common treats or rewards that trainers use when training? I have heard of people using dog treats, hot dogs, and the oddest one to me was cheese. What did you all use when you train your dog and was there any benefits to using that type? I have been rewarding mine ...

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What does anyone use to keep their dogs ears clean and dry,........Max swims 5+ days/week. I do not want to use alcohol based cleaners that much. Any ideas? Thx..... (Max has a lot of of wax build-up and I clean his ears regularly). What we scuba divers use after diving in fresh water: 1/3 white vi...

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Innova EVO Turkey & Chicken. Since switching to this food about a year ago our dog has put on muscle, has a better coat, and a lot less "output". Another reason we chose it was because of the high protein content (about 43%).

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Nice job, Zio. :) I wish either of my pups were doing everything from start to finish. TomBoy is doing great steadiness-wise, but is so-so on the retrieve. Patriot will retrieve anything, but is still suffering from a lack of patience on point. :) Is that out at M-town? Yup, it's out at M-Town. It'...

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Our 3 yr old GSP has no formal retrieval training outside obedience articles like dumbbells. So imagine our surprise when he started retrieving birds without hardly a hitch. We're pleased that he has made this transition so smoothly & look forward to working with him to be in retrieval gundog stakes...

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I have been a frontline user for years..but I have seen how advantax advertises that it REPELS mesquitos. I had to cut our walk short last night becasue the skeeters were SOO bad thay were all over the dogs. What are the pros and cons of advantax, who uses it and how do you like it compared to fron...

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I'm glad Doc has added a pygmy to his clinic. I wasn't planning on going this year as my dogs have all been re-done at least once and wouldn't get anywhere near the snakes and never needed a shock. But with all the snakebites that we've seen recently - I'm gonna be safe. Check went out last week fo...

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I must have just missed y'all,left around 10:30. He did my dog second, she went straight for the diamondback and got lit up. She had a hard time smelling the pygmy though. After both she wouldn't get near either one. I hope this will cure her snake killing habits. I'll proabaly go back next year ju...

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We had Zio back at Snake Avoidance training Sunday morning. Dr. Calderwood remembered us from last year, kindly inquiring as to how Zio's health is post-strike. We were happy to report that other than the sections of fur that are still growing in from where he was shaved for sensors or IVs, he looks...

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Hey, Paul... The HT we ran (North FL GSP Club) ended at noon on both days. I seem to recall similar outcomes for Central FL GSP HTs as well. I can't see us turning down any entries; as you know the majority of them are in JH, with SH & MH in far less numbers. Obviously logistics would have to be wo...

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I guess all the prayers worked. Infectious disease Dr. nailed it. Erlickea from a tick. It is nothing I want to ever have again. It will take awhile to get my strength back, it can sure whack you..Thanks yo everyone here for the kind thoughts and prayers.... :) Amen! Good to hear that you are on th...

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Not that I'm an expert or a breeder, but I'm going with the general consensus that it's a lab or lab mix.

BTW, there is a pointer that's more tan coloured: the French Pointer or Braques Francaises. I've actually seen one at our former obedience club.

Pax,

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I could see the appeal if you didn't have enough entries to go past noon, in which case you're not giving up anything but still giving entrants 2 chances to qualify each day by using the afternoon idle time. I could be mistaken, but don't your clubs get a decent amount of entries? Would you end up ...

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As sjkennels said, there's gotta be a way to rig up the release using cheapo Radio Shack handsets just like the homemade launchers, don't you think? I've never worked through building one, but it can't be that much different - the latching system and spring, yes, but that should be it. I think some...

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Get well soon, Brenda!

We're all wishing you a swift & complete recovery.

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Because of the sage advice I received last time when I posted about running our first hunt test for our club, here's another one. (Thanks again, BTW!) What do you think of two clubs running a hunt test on the same grounds on the same day? One club would run in the morning & the other in the afternoo...

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I would love to continue this discussion but in the interest of keeping things on track I'm taking a back seat. I agree; we have hijacked this thread & I apologize to the OP. Sorry about that Chief! :oops: P.S. Next time you or a loved one are sick and in need of a perscription I doubt you will jus...

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Why do you think these companies fight so hard to have their patents extended? So that the drugs cannot go generic and thus be manufactured by someone else so that the marketplace will actually decide on the cost and not the drug company. Pax, So let me get this straight. Let's say you are the GM o...

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Why do you think these companies fight so hard to have their patents extended? So that the drugs cannot go generic and thus be manufactured by someone else so that the marketplace will actually decide on the cost and not the drug company. They are "fighting so hard to have their patents extended" s...

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Is Dr. Calderwood the vet in Ocala? I've done his clinic before. It is excellent! Though I did have one dog determined to kill all snakes afterward. But that is a rare exception. With or without the vaccine, snake breaking is a MUST! I've been looking for snake handlers in my area so that we can ho...

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Wow... you did a great job!

Once you get the "formula" on how to make a pop up one, can you please post instructions? There are many on here who would really appreciate it!

Pax,

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I hate to see this evolve into a political discussion, but I too cannot allow this to pass. This is a great country and making a profit is not wrong. However, there are and continue to be companies that allege their profits go back into research to "help people" when we all know they are simply usi...

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We're a capitalist profit driven country in the US and right or wrong I can assure you that the consumer is not #1 priority. The FDA and FTC cater to whoever has the deepest pockets, because guess what, they create the most tax revenue. I may sound like a conspiracy theorist, but I'm merely a reali...

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Zio just turned 3 yrs old at the end of last month. Right now he's 59.5 lbs (we were just at the Vet) and all muscle.

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Sorry to hear that about your dog, hope he will be ok. Funny thing about tempting fate, mine had a green snake the other day and was bit on the neck. She just lost a bit of skin and hair. The same day Dr. Calderwood called to reschedule for the 27th. Good grief! This is getting scarey! :twisted: IN...

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This was posted on my obedience chat. Discusses how to deal with overheating. Thought some may be interested. This is good information to have handy for summer..... dog shows, agility trials...tracking....hunting....lure coursing ....etc..... Permission to Cross Post Avoiding Heat Related Injuries ...

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I'm happy to report that Zio had a good follow-up with his Vet yesterday after his "Close Encounter of the Worst Kind" with the dusky pygmy earlier this week. The swelling in his face & nose is almost gone, but he still has a bit of a "goiter" in his neck as the last of the edema drains down. Thanks...

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Man, you have my deepest empathy. Even with quick vet care, those first 24-48 hours are agonizing nail biters! Were you able to kill the snake? I shot the canebrake that got my girls and put every other dog in my kennel through an impromptu snake breaking clinic. A live snake is better than a dead ...

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Wow sorry to hear that... Question on the snake avoidance how did he go through the process did they make sure the buzzing the snake made also related to the bite/Shock of a life time was it done with a rattlesnake where everything the entire session was entirely related to the rattlesnake Over the...

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Like zzweims I'm posting about a venomous snake bite. :( You may remember last August our GSP Zio was bitten by what was determined to be a pygmy rattler. Well, it's happened again! Yesterday morning a dusky pygmy rattler got him in the nose. He was at Florida Veterinary Services overnight, got a vi...

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asc wrote:To all you veterans and active duty personel on this Memorial Day.... THANK YOU!!!

Yes, a huge THANK YOU!

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As someone who's been through this last August with our GSP, I know how badly this feels. Luckily, I had already sourced out a vet in the area that keeps antivenin on hand. That being said, as soon as we were able, we took the dog to be snakeproofed. We'll probably be doing it again this year. Glad ...

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I thought Revolution would be the bomb for just about all parasites, but was disappointed with it and sent back my unsold order just a couple months after getting it. Seemed to do well for HW, but not for fleas It would work for about 2 1/2 weeks on average, then kinda peter out. Also seemed a bit ...

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How do you upload a photo as an attachment? When you post a msg/reply, just below the area where you enter the text (below the "save/preview/submit" buttons) there are two tabs: "Options" & "Upload attachment". Click on "Upload attachment". You will get a dialog box that says "if you wish to attach...

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So evidently he got out somewhere close to where we were staying. He's never jumped out of the truck before, and my buddy and I are as sure as you can be that we closed his door. At any rate, he's back home! He's a little beat up, but not to bad. I've seen him look worse after 2 day hunts... And he...

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