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We have an " Ontario Out of Doors " magazine that is always excellent. Thought this article posted yesterday might be helpful to new pup owners. "Training the dog is easier than training the handler. "

https://oodmag.com/category/hunting/

Well that was a great read today. Thank you gentlemen.

Isn't that great! LOL Enjoy.

Even though I am not American , I always personally honor Memorial Day.
My father spent 5 + years overseas with the Hastings Prince Edward Regiment.
He came home a shadow of himself, destined to suffer from PTSD for the rest of his life.

Thanks to Dad and all those Americans who fought for freedom.

Definitely going to be a good one.

How old is she in those pics Don?

Welcome back! Enjoy that new dog , and as you know you'll get good help here.

Excellent post. Thank you.

Thank you very much.

Rec'd today from my brother. He was given 6 months to live , 2 years ago. Here he is still having a fishing good time.

https://imgur.com/a/RGXGEsl

(If anybody knows how to change this link into the real pictures showing, go for it.

LOl and a 6 foot fence.

Looked out my front window yesterday and see the SWAT tank in my neighbor's laneway , along with 5 police cars. Looked in my back yard , and see two Officers with guns drawn. Maybe I won't let the dog out. An arrest was made . The Officers must have jumped over my back fence , as my ready-to-bloom b...

Putting this thread here , but fishermen and hunters need to be aware. Some think it is not a big deal; you might get Lyme disease, but it will pass. Not always so. Sometimes (often?) the affects of Lyme disease can last for years. Be cautious. Wear long pants and a long sheaved shirt. Tie off that ...

I'm in SW Ontario. Bears , wolves, lynx are not a problem down here. Coyotes are a huge problem. Not just one coyote , but when they travel in groups. Then again many folks on here have to worry about deadly snakes in SW USA. Running a dog off leash has the possibility of many problems. I think you ...

Twins! Congrats. Sounds like you had a great year !

Two fine dogs ( GSP and a Springer) for sale from a friend ; due to personal problems, he can't keep the dogs. GSP ... $6000.00..... 12 months old.... Canadian funds Springer... $3600.00.....18 months Both trained by a pro. Owner near Niagara Falls on the Canada side. PM me for his phone number.

Well that is good news!

gonehuntin' wrote: ↑
Thu Mar 30, 2023 4:41 pm

Are you sure that isn't a Nova Scotia Duck Trolling dog?

Well said.
I was at a trial once when the dog couldn't find any planted birds- last dog on the list. She decided to head for the pond and chase the geese , (which she hadn't seen before ) on the pond. The judge was not impressed. Bad memory.

Well come on up here to Ontario.

https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2185391171700

So sorry to hear that Don; hard to lose any dog let alone a young one. Hang in.

LOL I forget you Americans haven't got with the programme yet.

about 46 degrees fahrenheit.

Beautiful pictures. 8 degrees celsius here to day in ON. Spring is on!

Just a reminder to be careful when it comes to scams. I just lost $2000.00 to a "refund scam" I used someone for 2 years to fix my computer when necessary. I got an email saying I've paid too much , and they want to refund some money.... common scam I've learned ; I was stupid. Of course they needed...

Really enjoyed that video. Raised and trained beagles for many years myself. Glad to see you back on the forum.

(Video starts after the ad members.)

Thanks for your kind words gentlemen.

I am no professional , but it has been my experience that every bird is different to a dog. A dog might be great on quail or woodcock, but then use that dog on pheasant and it's a whole different story. Learned this the hard way in trials.

Now you are going to be busy.

Enjoy those dogs.

I think it was boys she was interested in.

Always nice to hear from you friend.

Thanks I'll think on that.

That's great to hear; thanks for bringing your post up to date. ( Love that bible statement. Saving that one. Thanks.)

Steve007 wrote: ↑
Fri Feb 17, 2023 9:24 pm
The truth is that real dog people pretty much like all dogs, and if circumstances in our lives require it, we might change breeds but we like them just as much.

Absolutely - it is good for your soul, health and mind.

NEhomer wrote: ↑
Fri Feb 17, 2023 6:26 pm

Well you know it's not gun shy!

Congrats Sharon....is it a boy or a girl and we need it's name~

Thank you gentlemen.

(Flynn(male) , but as he is deaf we sometimes say "Listen you little $%^&* get in here."

FLYNN.jpg And now for my confession: Because of Parkinson's Disease , I could no longer care for a gun dog - couldn't give it the exercise it needed. I saw a dog needing a home at Animal Alert - a Maltese. :oops: Not well ( heart problems and deaf), but I thought "Hey! I need a dog and I can handle...

1st, beagles 2nd, Jack Russells (for " go - to -ground " trials ) 3rd, 2 GSPs 4th , 2 setters... had one litter of 7 pups. All were sold before they were born. One (a runt) was unwanted by the guy so I kept the runt.... close to being an AF Ontario champion. Ran out of cash. Couldn't possibly say wh...

Not a dog I would want. Separation Anxiety is a common problem .
https://www.petful.com/breeds/breed-pro ... urbonnais/
https://usserviceanimals.org/blog/braqu ... -overview/

Still think you'd be happy with a Brittany.

I'm sorry that happened Garrison.

Heat spots is my guess too.

https://www.google.com/search?client=av ... 4&ie=UTF-8

Moved the new thread together with this one so the topic stays the same: .............................................................. post by flatwoods man : The setter is about 4 years old.when she false points she has the same intensity as when she is on a bird; she does have a good nose. She do...

Wow, that's quite a painter. Beautiful.

LOL Now what you do without a woman's help?

Killing rats all week. Our neighbour seldom puts out his garbage , and his place looks like a junk yard inside and out. As a result, he has many rats and we now have many rats at our bird feeder area. Managed to trap 3 so far and one or two more to go. Don't want any Spring babies. Saw a video about...

Sorry to hear that. It's always something.

Good pics!! Looks like a fun time.

Welcome to the forum. Let me know anytime I can help you in your use of the forum.

Ledo0231 : Suggest you have a read of the thread "First Dog" in the General Chat section.

Welcome to the forum. You'll get good help here. Good intro and beautiful family . Let me know anytime I can help you with your use of the forum. (Living in Canada, the Freedom 2024 had me worried for a minute, until I saw it was about retiring. :) Freedom Convoy 2022 caused a lot of problems for Ca...

I know all the excellent posts previously posted assume you know this , but as a reminder it's all in the breeding. I told you all about wonderful setters BUT still it's all in the breeding when assuming characteristics of a breed .

Did you get the help you needed Dayla? Just PM fourseasons ( the admin.) for help.

I had a pro force fetch train my GSP. Yes , the dog bit him.

Dakotazeb wrote: ↑
Thu Jan 05, 2023 4:49 pm
Is this affectionate enough for you?

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Definitely, and here I thought you were a young guy.

Spoil it for him.

He's having fun , but that behaviour won't serve you well when hunting . Be glad he has a desire to retrieve , but get on with the force fetch.

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