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by Greg Jennings
Wed Sep 29, 2004 2:40 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Woodcock
Replies: 14
Views: 8470

I have never heard that taste had anything to do with the retrieve but rather that their feathers are quite loose and the dog gets a mouth full of feathers. I know that is what happened anytime we have shot them. The dogs have always pointed them and normally retrieve them also but always end up wi...
by Greg Jennings
Wed Sep 29, 2004 2:27 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: New Equipment!
Replies: 30
Views: 21853

Ayres wrote:<snip> I would assume, then, that the red and copper wires together would be the earphones.
Sounds right. But you don't know if you've got that part of the deal right till you see voltage between them when the PTT is pressed on the walkie-talkie that's acting as the transmitter.

Regards,
by Greg Jennings
Wed Sep 29, 2004 2:24 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: New Equipment!
Replies: 30
Views: 21853

Another problem you might be having is using the wrong "plug". You need to get a cheap multi-meter, set it on voltage at the appropriate scale, and verify that you're seeing voltage across two of the wires when you trigger the "push to talk" on the other radio. You'll check pairings with the ground ...
by Greg Jennings
Wed Sep 29, 2004 12:30 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: New Equipment!
Replies: 30
Views: 21853

Make sure you have both positive and common from the plug hooked up correctly. You have to have a complete circuit....

http://peripheralelectronics.com/periph ... ns/lvt.pdf

Regards,
by Greg Jennings
Wed Sep 29, 2004 9:33 am
Forum: Training
Topic: New Equipment!
Replies: 30
Views: 21853

Do I read that right that you only have 1 of the 3 wires from the plug in the radio hooked up?

That would be a problem.

Best,
by Greg Jennings
Wed Sep 29, 2004 8:28 am
Forum: Training
Topic: New Equipment!
Replies: 30
Views: 21853

The trigger won't do its thing on the actuator side if it doesn't receive 1.5 volts on the trigger (from the radio speaker) side. Do you have a multi-meter? You can use it to show if you have voltage on from the speaker plug when the transmit key is pressed on the other radio. You can also use it to...
by Greg Jennings
Tue Sep 28, 2004 12:02 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Woodcock
Replies: 14
Views: 8470

Hi Grant, I've never hunted woodcock, but after a little surfing, I might...

http://www.outdoorlife.com/outdoor/hunt ... 88,00.html
http://www.ces.uga.edu/pubcd/b1183.htm

Best,
by Greg Jennings
Mon Sep 27, 2004 3:32 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: I need help with bird options
Replies: 36
Views: 17251

by Greg Jennings
Mon Sep 27, 2004 12:56 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: I need help with bird options
Replies: 36
Views: 17251

Spend some time surfing http://www.foyspigeonsupplies.com . That will give you the general idea.

Regards,
by Greg Jennings
Sat Sep 25, 2004 10:37 am
Forum: Training
Topic: I need help with bird options
Replies: 36
Views: 17251

Is there a way to ship birds? I notice that Dixon is about three hours away (six-hour round trip) from me. I'd like birds, but I don't know that I could devote an entire day to getting them, what with school and all. Also, if you can't tell a pigeon racer that you want the birds for dog training, t...
by Greg Jennings
Fri Sep 24, 2004 5:48 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: I need help with bird options
Replies: 36
Views: 17251

Ayres wrote: So, where exactly do you guys get homers?
Look on the national racing pigeon web site for breeders in your area. Contact them and ask to buy young birds or culls. Do not tell them that you're dog training with them.

Best regards,
by Greg Jennings
Fri Sep 24, 2004 4:28 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: I need help with bird options
Replies: 36
Views: 17251

If I could somehow keep a small coop, I could probably get by with about six homers. Six birds per day should be enough for one dog, right? (I could train more often than just a weekend.. actually most training would probably come on a weekday basis after my classes end) All you need is enough for ...
by Greg Jennings
Fri Sep 24, 2004 11:17 am
Forum: Training
Topic: I need help with bird options
Replies: 36
Views: 17251

I have homers. It's a great solution for me. One thing that you might want to think about, though. You probably won't want to raise many and so won't want to shoot them. You'll need feral pigeons, quail, chukars, etc. for that. It wouldn't be much burden for you to have a few homers plus a trap and ...
by Greg Jennings
Thu Sep 23, 2004 3:19 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: New Equipment!
Replies: 30
Views: 21853

The birds escape by scruching up the fabric till they can get outside it either on the front or the back, then they get out between the side of the "cage" and frame of the "trampoline" that is, when cocked, down the middle of the cage. The mesh is pretty firm and keeps the bird from scrunching up th...
by Greg Jennings
Wed Sep 22, 2004 5:37 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Proper choke in shotgun for field trial.
Replies: 2
Views: 2727

On pen quail, I think 7-1/2's are overkill. Using a modified or tighter choke would definitely handicap you. I use 20 ga or 28 ga skeet loads and skeet chokes when I gun at hunt tests. I don't like to tear the birds up. I haven't failed to bring one down yet. In your gun, I'd shoot 1 oz of 9 skeet l...
by Greg Jennings
Tue Sep 21, 2004 11:50 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Introduction to the bell?
Replies: 7
Views: 5627

I'm not familiar with the beeper collar. Doesn't the dog get scared of a beep that you should be able to hear from far away to find the dog? Isn't that what it's for? I've not used a beeper myself, but I've hunted with people that do. You acclimate a dog to the beeper just like anything else. A lit...
by Greg Jennings
Tue Sep 21, 2004 11:38 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Brittneys???
Replies: 2
Views: 2090

by Greg Jennings
Tue Sep 21, 2004 12:34 am
Forum: Training
Topic: New Equipment!
Replies: 30
Views: 21853

Greg, I'm not quite sure what you mean about the material and birds being able to get out. If a bird were able to wiggle out of the cloth trampoline, it still would be caged by the releaser. Am I missing something to which you were referring? I looked at the Scott's version at Dresslers and noticed...
by Greg Jennings
Mon Sep 20, 2004 5:21 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: New Equipment!
Replies: 30
Views: 21853

dhondtm wrote:The first problem I ran into - don't test your springs with an empty release. ;)
My son ran into a similar problem...don't lean over the launcher while your little sister is on the transmitter....

Regards,
by Greg Jennings
Mon Sep 20, 2004 4:19 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: New Equipment!
Replies: 30
Views: 21853

Re: New Equipment!

Ayres wrote: I'm missing a couple parts, still, that I need to order online.
You don't need the relay. You can just wire directly to the low-voltage trigger. I posted a wiring diagram from the LVT manufacturer on uplandbirddog.com .

Best regards,
by Greg Jennings
Mon Sep 20, 2004 2:44 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: New Equipment!
Replies: 30
Views: 21853

A launcher that looks identical to that one is available under the "Scott's" brand at Dressler's for a much better price. I think mine were $32. I'm not saying that Lion Country is just marketing Scott's and marking them up. But the two look identical to me in every way. The only thing that I don't ...
by Greg Jennings
Mon Sep 20, 2004 11:21 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Introduction to the bell?
Replies: 7
Views: 5627

Introduce him to it in stages. First, silence the bell and let him get used to the weight. Let him get back to his former self and run him silent for quite some time. Then gradually bring the sound of the bell in. Layers of tape might work.

Best,
by Greg Jennings
Fri Sep 17, 2004 3:03 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Ivan Aftermath
Replies: 3
Views: 1892

Ivan Aftermath

I know that quite a few of the folks here are in the Souteast. I hope everyone has made it through Ivan OK.

We were extremely lucky and I hope that everyone here and their families were also.

Best regards,
by Greg Jennings
Mon Aug 30, 2004 11:07 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Anyone want a Pup out of this breeding?
Replies: 12
Views: 4913

Have you guys noticed that they are both male??
by Greg Jennings
Fri Aug 27, 2004 12:59 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: After a hard days hunt...
Replies: 20
Views: 8947

grant wrote:Yep, looks like same blood to me :D
The other dog's dam, Gidget is your dog's maternal great, great grand dam.

Isn't the web an amazing thing?
by Greg Jennings
Fri Aug 13, 2004 9:35 am
Forum: Training
Topic: WHOA!
Replies: 15
Views: 9532

Hey, I'm out of town on business. I'll redo the searches that produced the links and post them.

UplandBirdDog does have a tape about Bill West, but nothing about Gibbons. There are two "Magic Man" articles. The second is as good as, or better than, the first.
by Greg Jennings
Tue Aug 10, 2004 11:41 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: use of wild birds?
Replies: 8
Views: 6600

No problem. I'm just summarizing what others have told me...usually after I've made a mistake that costs me a month of re-training. I also highly recommend reading the posts on the West/Gibbons method that I posted on the same thread as Grant's suggestion. They're free and they'll give you context f...
by Greg Jennings
Tue Aug 10, 2004 10:44 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: use of wild birds?
Replies: 8
Views: 6600

I use "staunch" to mean "steady" or "holds point" or "does not break and do what they want to do". ----- If your dog has shown signs of pointing on her own w/o you stopping her, then you are ready to start steadying her. Put her on a check cord every time she's going to be around game birds. She nee...
by Greg Jennings
Tue Aug 10, 2004 10:59 am
Forum: Training
Topic: use of wild birds?
Replies: 8
Views: 6600

I think free-running on wild birds is great for a dog that hasn't started establishing a solid point yet. The dogs learn that they can't catch the bird, where to find birds, etc. After the dog is rock-solid staunch to the level that you want to take the dog, I think running on wild birds is great. Y...
by Greg Jennings
Mon Aug 09, 2004 7:09 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: use of wild birds?
Replies: 8
Views: 6600

You are so, so lucky to have wild birds available to you! Here are some questions that might help things along: Is she free-running or is she on a check cord? Is she pointing on her own or are you Whoa-ing her into the point? If you are whoa-ing her, is she pointing or just standing? Is she staunch ...
by Greg Jennings
Wed Aug 04, 2004 4:13 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: WHOA!
Replies: 15
Views: 9532

If it was me, I'd return it. The thing about Wolters is that he was a writer , not a dog trainer . Some of the drills are OK, but the larger framework just doesn't cut it. Especially for those of us who don't train dogs for a living but want to turn out a hard-going, stylish dog. I'd recommend the W...
by Greg Jennings
Wed Aug 04, 2004 12:17 am
Forum: Training
Topic: WHOA!
Replies: 15
Views: 9532

All of Wolter's stuff should be shredded then burned.
by Greg Jennings
Tue Aug 03, 2004 4:42 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Dog on birds
Replies: 9
Views: 6794

grant wrote:Buy a pigeon trap for 35 bucks or so along with a bag of crushed corn.
A guy that was very successful trapping feral pigeons told me that he uses popcorn (popped). He liked it because the pigeons could see it really well.

I never asked if he used plain or buttered...
by Greg Jennings
Tue Aug 03, 2004 2:43 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: WHOA!
Replies: 15
Views: 9532

Re: WHOA!

I'm trying to teach my pup the Whoa command. I've been using a Whoa board and just introducing the word to her, placing her back on the board when she steps off, putting her on a barrel that rocks if she moves, etc. She has learned other commands really quickly( sit, stay, come, kennel) but this do...
by Greg Jennings
Tue Aug 03, 2004 2:13 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: anyone ever ran across this
Replies: 6
Views: 3576

Duane M wrote:Heres pics of a couple the B&W dog is from Millers True Spirit and a Snakefoot gyp
Dang fine looking dog! I dig that intensity.
by Greg Jennings
Fri Jul 16, 2004 8:44 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: GSP Rescue
Replies: 0
Views: 1486

GSP Rescue

Hi GSP Folk of whom I'm soon to be a part: I got this from one of my Vizsla friends. The pup is registered and is at an age that it could be trained for the field. If anyone is interested, I have the picture. Best regards, Greg Jennings ------------- From: "Palm Glades Shorthairs" <palmglades-gsps@m...
by Greg Jennings
Fri Jul 16, 2004 8:41 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Weim Foster Homes Needed
Replies: 5
Views: 3852

With a really attractive Vizsla that I take pretty much everywhere, I talk to a lot of people about dogs. You would not believe the number of people that say that they gave up or are about to give up on a puppy that is chewing, jumping or any number of other common puppy behaviors. I tell them that ...
by Greg Jennings
Thu Jul 15, 2004 3:41 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Weim Foster Homes Needed
Replies: 5
Views: 3852

Yes. It is the Tennessee Valley Weim Rescue. I'm bringing a new GSP pup home in a week and am not an *ideal* foster home anyway. I'm making a donation to the WRTVS. They are good folks and have helped me with Vizsla rescue in the past. Best regards, Greg Jennings This is the message: ---------------...
by Greg Jennings
Wed Jul 14, 2004 6:04 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What have you been doing this summer?
Replies: 22
Views: 9062

Wow. The pup sure is growing. He's a good looking little guy. I'm aiming for my first trial of the year Sept. 18th and 19th. We're polishing on steadiness at flush and gun, working on stop to flush and doing some light conditioning. I'm about to start teaching him quarter and do some short but inten...
by Greg Jennings
Wed Jul 14, 2004 5:58 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Weim Foster Homes Needed
Replies: 5
Views: 3852

Weim Foster Homes Needed

If anyone would consider providing a foster home for a Weim awaiting adoption, please get in touch with me.
by Greg Jennings
Wed Jul 07, 2004 3:04 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: feather and fishing pole?
Replies: 15
Views: 11171

I hunted a couple of times with a guy that had a big standard poodle that he'd trained steady-to-flush.

That SP was a pretty dang good all-around dog!

He kept him shaved pretty close. He didn't pick up many burrs but that rat tail sure was ugly to a fellow used to pointers, setters and labs....
by Greg Jennings
Wed Jul 07, 2004 7:27 am
Forum: Training
Topic: To train the Point, or Not train the Point
Replies: 5
Views: 5792

Since I'm bringing home one of Rick and Brenda's pups soon, this has been on my mind... For what I do, it's desire and drive first/manners later. Let the pup be a pup for about a year. Socialize him, let him discover nature and have a great time. Get him used to going with me and coming when I call....
by Greg Jennings
Tue Jul 06, 2004 8:11 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: No Vizsla Folks?
Replies: 18
Views: 7964

Hey All, I'm in Montgomery, AL. We've been doing hunt tests and are going to do NSTRA this year. There are a couple of pics of my V-boy in the album section. I promised the kids I'd get them a puppy if they stayed on honor roll. We're bringing the new guy home July 24th. I let them pick the breed an...
by Greg Jennings
Wed Jun 30, 2004 9:52 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Gun Dog Commands
Replies: 21
Views: 22565

I learned a lesson this weekend while training on watching what to say. I use the word o.k. to release or a tap on the head. I use both each for different times. <snip> Well I said the word o.k. to the launcher the bird went up , the dog broke do to my command and the shooter shot the bird. :oops: ...
by Greg Jennings
Mon Jun 28, 2004 7:18 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Prices on Launchers
Replies: 7
Views: 5984

The reason I post is to gain valuable insights like yours. I appreciate it. When I checked the price on the Scott launcher, I also checked the price on the Tri Tronics Pro 200 XLS that I just bought. GunDogSupply is exactly the same as I bought it for. If I hadn't had a $20 discount in hand, I would...
by Greg Jennings
Sun Jun 27, 2004 9:30 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Prices on Launchers
Replies: 7
Views: 5984

WildRose wrote: always competitive on prices.
Will he negotiate? He's not competitive on this item.
by Greg Jennings
Sat Jun 26, 2004 4:38 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Prices on Launchers
Replies: 7
Views: 5984

I got a pointer over on UBD that Dressler's Dog Supply has the Scott launchers for $37.
by Greg Jennings
Fri Jun 25, 2004 12:55 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Prices on Launchers
Replies: 7
Views: 5984

Thanks PA. I found what looks exactly like the same product for $42 under the "Scott" brand name. For $0.95, I'll stick with Lion Country. Oh, well, having figured out how to do the electronics side myself, I may have to figure out the launcher side, too. The electronics of the launcher are pretty e...
by Greg Jennings
Fri Jun 25, 2004 11:46 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Prices on Launchers
Replies: 7
Views: 5984

Prices on Launchers

Does anyone know where to get launchers cheaper than for what Lion Country sells their "Better Launcher" ($42.95)? I've got putting the remote launcher that Volraider on UplandBirdDog originated pretty well down. The launchers are now the most expensive part and it seems to be a shame given how simp...
by Greg Jennings
Fri Apr 23, 2004 7:46 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Whats your dogs name?
Replies: 214
Views: 92604

2 year old V: Everedi's Auburn Navigator Call name "Nav".