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Why would you leave a rattle snake alive in an area you hunt or run your dogs. As stated most dogs are hit while running by the snake. I kill them when I come across them.

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A good rule of thumb is if you can get more than one finger between the dogs neck and collar it may be to loose. Keep going and you will get it correct for your individual.

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Once a young dog shows a good prey drive and the strong desire to chase It is time to steady or take away the chase. This is just my opinion and it has worked for me on countless dogs.

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The book Training With Mo is a great place to start and it lays a very solid foundation.

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I'm south of Marsing. If you would like some help when it comes to training time for your pup I will be glad to be of assistance.

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Hey Vidar I"M a vet from a lot of years ago. I have three english pointers. Where in Idaho? Best to you and your new pup.

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Has anyone tried the Robert Louis laser shooting system. Are they practical,good practice, and a help or not so much. Any input will be appreciated. Thanks and best to all.

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I have had three dogs bred like the top side of this pedigree. Two of the three had AA run and were real bird finders. It would appear that a pup from this litter could be a big runner. If you started the pup hunting in your woodcock country and make sure the pup knows what recall is and minds you m...

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I have no cure. I have a few simple rules for people that hunt with me that may help your dog.1 No birds are shot that are not pointed. 2 no more than two people shooting at once and for your dog one is better. I rarely hunt with more than one person. So that brings us to number 3, if you hunt with ...

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so when your dog bites you just say leave it and everything is perfect. The op did what was best at the time and the dog probably won't make that mistake again.

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I have just sprinkled it dry over their kibble or put a little canned on top of kibble and then sprinkled. This works for me and perhaps will help you. Happy Holidays.

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A special thanks to you Sharon. Merry Christmas and happy Holidays to everyone here. Bill

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A bigger running dog is fine on smaller areas if and that is IF he minds. A bigger running dog does not run past birds at 50 yards just to get to 300 to start hunting. They will stand what they find so distance does not mean much. They might not appreciate getting kept closer than they are used to b...

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Really enjoy your videos so please keep them coming. Have a merry Christmas and great New Year.

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When a dog I have been working goes home with the owner I send the book Training With Mo home with them as well.

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I try and hunt at least three days a week this time of year plus I just sent two outside dogs to their owners that were here for training. Bird numbers are way down and hunting is tough but I go anyway. Best to all and good hunting.

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Please honor this day and those that have served. If you know a vet especially an older one please let them know that you appreciate their service it means a lot to them and their family.

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I'v been chukar hunting about nine times this season and the lowa boots are holding up quite well and are very comfortable. I average about 8 miles a hunt with the high being 12 which was not supposed to be that far but my young gyp had a different idea but that is a whole other story. Bottom line i...

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Careful now you will be known as a voice of reason. I respect your knowledge and logic. I bet if we lived in the same part of the world we would be friends.Best to you. Bill

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if the pup is chasing he already shows prey drive. I would not let him chase any more until he is pointing well. It sounds as though he is fast becoming inclined to be a flusher. You might try carded pigeons. The book training with Mo might be worth trying. If nothing else works a new pup might be i...

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To many people shooting can cause a lot of training to go out the window with a young dog. I would recommend one shooter at a time. Good hunting.

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Those are the ones and are not insulated. I am not easy on boots and these have kept my feet dry and are fairly light weight. By the end of January I will have a better idea about they hold up.

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We got home from a hunt in 2 states and Canada safe and sound. I bought a new pair of lowa z-8s ght boots. They are really great. I have hunted in my home state for chukar and put them through tough paces and they held up well and I still really like them. I refuse to buy Chinese junk and won't even...

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If you are afraid you or your dog is going to get hurt do not hunt chukar. Every time you turn a dog loose danger could be near. I have never seen a dog run off a cliff or a rim rock but if you don't want a dog at risk don't turn it loose.

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Sharon I don't have a bad word to say about you. You are a voice of reason and do a great job. Thank you to you and all who contribute here.

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yes. You might want to get a ton of pigeons for a calf though

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A dog that is steady to wing and shot is way beyond a started dog and most dogs never get to this point in training. This is a dog that is what you see is what you get. It all boils down to what a dog of this caliber is worth to you.

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The dog you describe is way beyond started. He sounds like he is ready to hunt. If he is healthy, sound, friendly, and you have seen him work and you like him and you want him $3000 would be a fair price. If he is 7 you may have 3 good years or more with him. This would give you ample time to find a...

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How about putting a long lead on her and helping her along. Letting her hang up in a rough and you having to physically get her through it is not going to help in the long run.

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A friend in Michigan is looking for a gsp or brit. Any info on a good kennel or breeder would be a big help. PM if you like. Thank you. Bill

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My dogs obey my wife and I. I don't want anyone else giving commands or attempting to discipline.

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I'm not sure carding a quail would work well because pen raised quail are usually weak flyers anyway. A quail in a launcher would likely serve the same purpose. As far as carded pigeons not being a proven positive approach to training or inhumane is horse manure. PETA would be proud of statements li...

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OK back to the first question. You might consider reading through your chosen training book with your spouse and or spouslings. It might be a good idea to attend a training seminar with a professional and have everyone involved with the pup on the same page. Everyone on the same page using the same ...

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Hey Gonehuntin, I have been married 3 times so I know now trying to train a female is a fools errand.

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First off I don't think dogs are capable of forgiving. All you did was show who was boss. He will forget the worst part of that experience and you will both be better for it. I don't use no because it sounds a lot like whoa for what that is worth. I don't use whoa on my own dogs either. This is a pu...

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I would agree with the thoughts already stated. What state is the breeder in and what breed?

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Putting a dog in a trial he is not ready or suited for is a mistake I have seen quite often. Losing a dog is not very good and how a handler avoids that is up to them. I have only been involved in AA trials and there a good scout can cure a lot of ills.

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Yesterday was the last day of chukar season. My dogs and I have a couple of months to heal up. The dogs look like dried jerky and I probably look like a gimpy relic. The bad is the fact that for reasons I cant understand the bird numbers were down. I was walking about 2 miles per covey in very rough...

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Ray is on the money. I was told many years ago that dogs and horses can learn three ways, pain, fear, and repetition. A real trainer uses the latter. I was also told it was to bad the same didn't work on 10 year old boys. While a shock collar has its place I have found a lot of dogs don't need it ex...

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Would this be Elhew Chaparral?

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Perhaps back to the check cord and steady the dog. It sounds like he has chased plenty of birds and bumped more than enough. You might try carded pigeons or chukar and get him pointing reliably and start taking the chase out. You may be on the way to having a great flusher and not much of a pointer....

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If I knew your location I may be able to help. What do you consider a shooting dog? Have a great Christmas.

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Chukar hunting has been tough this year. I have been walking about 2 miles per covey. Got rained out today but looks good for tomorrow. I have been hunting alone all season, the one bright note is my two young dogs are starting to act like pros. There are quite a few huns this year and I have killed...

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How in the world did we go from suggesting a pointer kennel for a member to this inane chatter. One might consider posting another thread. PS. The tevis cup is the premier endurance race for horses. 100 miles of misery for man and beast.

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As far as size goes it depends on what and where you hunt. We are talking about pointers here but if you hunt very steep very rocky country smaller usually is better.

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You might also try Steve Lamphere of Field of dreams pointers in MO. He may very well have what you are looking for.

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Our troops are coming home. I have two nephews a niece, and a cousin there now. I and my family have seen combat in every war since the war of 1812 so I think we have paid our dues. I'm hoping they will all be here for Christmas. If any of you are deployed or have loved ones that are I hope they are...

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Rimadyl for the dog Tanquerey for me. Hope she is back to her old self soon. You too.

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