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by Nebraska
Thu Aug 13, 2009 11:58 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: How Awsome Are GOOD Hunting Preserves
Replies: 49
Views: 19713

Re: How Awsome Are GOOD Hunting Preserves

I've never hunted a preserve and regret not doing so with my last GSP. I went out with her 3 times the last year she was alive and took my son along too (his first experience with hunting) and due to not having access to any quailty ground, we got skunked each time. I still enjoyed watching my dog w...
by Nebraska
Tue Aug 11, 2009 5:14 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: 2008 Nebraska Buck Mount Is Back !!
Replies: 4
Views: 1593

Re: 2008 Nebraska Buck Mount Is Back !!

That's great!! Any deer with a bow is a trophy IMO but that one would sure make for a memorable hunt.....nice work!! :)
by Nebraska
Sat Aug 08, 2009 10:39 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Question on "Here"
Replies: 5
Views: 2396

Re: Question on "Here"

Thanks....it's been a long time since I trained my last dog and while I have some working knowledge from the last time it really feels like I'm just starting from scratch!! I'll stop reeling her in and will just give her the command and cue again until she's where I want her to be. When I trained my...
by Nebraska
Fri Aug 07, 2009 10:06 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Question on "Here"
Replies: 5
Views: 2396

Question on "Here"

I started working on "Here" with my dog and she RUNS to me but will often run by me or stop 1-2 feet in front with her back to me wanting to take off again. I've been pulling her back to me until she's basically touching me and telling her "good girl". Is this the right time to praise her?? Also, sh...
by Nebraska
Fri Jul 31, 2009 9:36 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New Pigeon Loft
Replies: 8
Views: 7038

Re: New Pigeon Loft

Holy smokes.....your pigeons have it better than I do!!!

If I had something that size, I'd stick in a window AC, reloading bench and cable..... :lol:

Very nice work.... :wink:
by Nebraska
Thu Jul 30, 2009 11:16 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Diamond Performance vs. Hi-Energy vs. Premium Adult
Replies: 13
Views: 8507

Diamond Performance vs. Hi-Energy vs. Premium Adult

I've been feeding my 1 1/2 year old GSP Diamond Performance (purple/black bag) and she looks great but I thought I'd get some input on all three to make sure I'm giving the best feed for my dog. I let her run daily so she's definitely active and I want to make sure she's getting proper nutrition. Th...
by Nebraska
Sun Jul 19, 2009 9:39 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: What's wrong with this picture?? How NOT to work a flush!!
Replies: 14
Views: 5198

Re: What's wrong with this picture?? How Not to Flush!!

Thanks for all the input everyone, I really appreciate it.

Hopefully others will be able to read this and have a heads-up on how to properly approach the flush when it's their turn.

Shadowing a pro is a great idea.....I'll keep my eyes/ears open for an opportunity to do that too!
by Nebraska
Sun Jul 19, 2009 2:01 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: What's wrong with this picture?? How NOT to work a flush!!
Replies: 14
Views: 5198

Re: What's wrong with this picture??

Very good (and bad for me)!! I planted this pigeon and walked my dog in downwind (scenting conditions weren't that great). When she went on point in the first pic I held the button on the flexi-leash (they always look taught but at that point I did let it droop a little) to ensure my dog didn't brea...
by Nebraska
Sat Jul 18, 2009 7:50 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: What's wrong with this picture?? How NOT to work a flush!!
Replies: 14
Views: 5198

What's wrong with this picture?? How NOT to work a flush!!

So.....what are we doing wrong in this pic??? :? After you have a chance to guess, I'll fill ya in on the details..... :roll: http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa246/Nebraska01/P718494720090718_135401_12.jpg That's my GSP and my son. He's getting ready to flush a pigeon that Roxy just pointed..... ...
by Nebraska
Tue Jul 14, 2009 12:48 am
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: New Rem 870 w/ pheasant & bird dog engraving
Replies: 13
Views: 8307

New Rem 870 w/ pheasant & bird dog engraving

I just picked up a new 870 from Dam Road Gun Shop and thought I'd post some pics. It has really nice Claro Walnut (not the Realwood laminate) with engraved pheasants flushing on one side and a bird dog on the other side. I've always been an 870 fan and when I saw this one I HAD to have it..... http:...
by Nebraska
Fri Jul 10, 2009 6:08 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Left coop door open and dog killed some birds
Replies: 12
Views: 2857

Re: Left coop door open and dog killed some birds

Thanks guys. I'll either fence it off or put a spring on the door to idiot-proof it!! Rick - I think/hope you're right about training compensating for anything that's happened. I'm still learning and it looks like I have yet another lesson chalked up to experience...... :oops: BTW - EPointer, that's...
by Nebraska
Thu Jul 09, 2009 7:10 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Left coop door open and dog killed some birds
Replies: 12
Views: 2857

Left coop door open and dog killed some birds

I was in a big hurry yesterday and must not have shut the door properly on my coop because my wife called and said that the dog(s) had got in and killed four birds. At the time I had most of my birds flying but there was a hen on her eggs and 3 juvenile birds in the coop. I have two GSPs, an 11yo th...
by Nebraska
Wed Jun 10, 2009 9:01 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Heartworm meds and/or Flea/tick treatments......
Replies: 6
Views: 1724

Re: Heartworm meds and/or Flea/tick treatments......

How do you go about acquiring and administering Ivomec?
by Nebraska
Wed Jun 10, 2009 8:55 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Heartworm meds and/or Flea/tick treatments......
Replies: 6
Views: 1724

Re: Heartworm meds and/or Flea/tick treatments......

Use I-vomec for heartworm protection; and bath dog with Dawn dish washing soap for flees. (Look under I-vomec posts for more detailed disscussion on heartworm prevention) I'll make sure to check out I-vomec but what's the deal with bathing your dog in Dawn?!?! I've never heard of anything like that...
by Nebraska
Mon Jun 08, 2009 9:11 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: NE Kansas Get Together Pictures
Replies: 3
Views: 860

Re: NE Kansas Get Together Pictures

That's a load of dogs in your yard!!

I must have missed the details on the get together..... :(

I'll have to keep my eyes open for the next one!! That would be a great time....
by Nebraska
Mon Jun 08, 2009 8:59 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Heartworm meds and/or Flea/tick treatments......
Replies: 6
Views: 1724

Heartworm meds and/or Flea/tick treatments......

If you're using Hartguard and/or Frontline Plus, where is the best place to pick up a 6 month or year supply?

Also, if you're not using one or either of those, what are you using and why and where's the best place to get it??

Thanks.... :wink:
by Nebraska
Mon Jun 08, 2009 12:52 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Now THIS takes some training!!!
Replies: 8
Views: 2484

Re: Now THIS takes some training!!!

Maybe I'm the only one who can appreciate the training involved with those dogs...... :roll:
by Nebraska
Sun Jun 07, 2009 9:43 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Now THIS takes some training!!!
Replies: 8
Views: 2484

Now THIS takes some training!!!

by Nebraska
Tue Jun 02, 2009 5:29 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: GSP on geese.......(pics)
Replies: 4
Views: 1294

Re: GSP on geese.......(pics)

When you look at his eyes, you can just SEE the intensity of happily fulfilling his purpose......great stuff!! :D
by Nebraska
Mon Jun 01, 2009 5:02 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: is 'gensurik' a spammer ???
Replies: 6
Views: 1832

Re: is 'gensurik' a spammer ???

I saw that too but didn't open it.....
by Nebraska
Sat May 30, 2009 7:15 pm
Forum: GDF "Hall of Fame" Posts
Topic: Building your first pigeon coop.....
Replies: 86
Views: 183644

Re: Building your first pigeon coop.....

That's a great set-up.....I especially like your drinker.
by Nebraska
Sat May 30, 2009 12:14 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: GSP on geese.......(pics)
Replies: 4
Views: 1294

GSP on geese.......(pics)

I know my GSP wouldn't hang with a lab when hunting geese in icy cold conditions but she sure is intense in the Summer time from the back seat of my Tacoma..... :D

Image

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by Nebraska
Mon May 25, 2009 4:37 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: How tight is too tight
Replies: 5
Views: 1468

Re: How tight is too tight

I also don't leave the collar on but when it's on, it's tight. I can get a finger underneath but it's snug. By keeping it like that, it doesn't interfere with their breathing and it's much less likely to get hung up on brush.....
by Nebraska
Wed May 20, 2009 1:18 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Training Pics.....
Replies: 3
Views: 1045

Re: Training Pics.....

What a great lookin' pup!! Nice job and thanks for the pics...... :wink:
by Nebraska
Mon May 11, 2009 7:34 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Training pigeons to home............
Replies: 10
Views: 5002

Re: Training pigeons to home............

Bruce - I just checked out that site and that's a really nice set-up! I'm pretty sure that watering system would freeze here but that would sure be slick! I have to fill mine ~ 1x per week which isn't bad but a 55gal would sure be nice. If you have time, you should add some pics to my thread Buildin...
by Nebraska
Sun May 10, 2009 10:41 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Training pigeons to home............
Replies: 10
Views: 5002

Re: Training pigeons to home............

Thanks for the great posts! I added a "Settling Cage" to the top of the aviary and I'm planning on bob training this week. When I do that, should I net my birds and set them in the cage on top of the aviary and feed them each time (will start feeding 1x per day in the coop) or just close the bobs wh...
by Nebraska
Sun May 10, 2009 10:27 pm
Forum: GDF "Hall of Fame" Posts
Topic: Building your first pigeon coop.....
Replies: 86
Views: 183644

Re: Building your first pigeon coop.....

**Updated the original post to show the "Settling Cage" used to get the birds oriented to the trap door without having to let them fly**
by Nebraska
Tue May 05, 2009 6:51 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: NE Kansas Get Together for forum members
Replies: 13
Views: 3359

Re: NE Kansas Get Together for forum members

Sounds like a good time to me! I'll check the calendar and see what all we have coming up......
by Nebraska
Tue May 05, 2009 6:49 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: I Picked Up My Pup from the Trainer And I Get This
Replies: 17
Views: 4334

Re: I Picked Up My Pup from the Trainer And I Get This

Holy smokes!! Very nice pup ya got there......
by Nebraska
Mon May 04, 2009 10:26 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: GSP jumped the fence.....
Replies: 15
Views: 5245

Re: GSP jumped the fence.....

Mark pointed out this one at LCS: http://www.lcsupply.com/Product/Pet-Containment/Petsafe-Deluxe-In-Ground-Fence.html My coop is also in my yard and the dogs regularly sit underneath it. I think it's entertaining for them but I'd just as soon have them leave it alone. So with a system like that, If ...
by Nebraska
Sun May 03, 2009 10:31 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Training pigeons to home............
Replies: 10
Views: 5002

Training pigeons to home............

I have pigeons breeding in my coop now (two currently sitting on eggs) along with 2 babies and 4 young birds raised in my coop. I have 6 adult birds (including the two that are currently sitting on eggs) and haven't let any of these birds fly since I got my coop up and running in August of last year...
by Nebraska
Tue Apr 28, 2009 9:14 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: GSP jumped the fence.....
Replies: 15
Views: 5245

Re: GSP jumped the fence.....

Guess I'll look into the inground option. Mark - how ya doin'! I took Roxy out one day last season but this year will be her first real season. She's an awesome little GSP and will do great if I do my part. Honestly though, I'm still having a VERY hard time getting into it ever since I put my first ...
by Nebraska
Mon Apr 27, 2009 9:16 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: GSP jumped the fence.....
Replies: 15
Views: 5245

GSP jumped the fence.....

I was in the process of bringing my dogs in the house today and when I let my old GSP out of the fence to run around a little, my young one was so excited she just cleared the fence and then took off down the creek behind my house. I LUCKILY found her because she is very fast and runs like heck when...
by Nebraska
Mon Apr 20, 2009 5:44 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: pointer chasing wild birds
Replies: 14
Views: 9233

Re: pointer chasing wild birds

Benny wrote:Personally I'm taking a liking to place boards. Wild birds don't always break the dog of the chase.
What's a place board?
by Nebraska
Wed Mar 18, 2009 7:28 pm
Forum: GDF "Hall of Fame" Posts
Topic: Building your first pigeon coop.....
Replies: 86
Views: 183644

Re: Building your first pigeon coop.....

Matching the stain on your coop and fence was a good idea. Nice design and sharp lookin' to boot.....
by Nebraska
Mon Mar 16, 2009 11:28 pm
Forum: GDF "Hall of Fame" Posts
Topic: Building your first pigeon coop.....
Replies: 86
Views: 183644

Re: Building your first pigeon coop.....

postoakshorthairs wrote:Either of you guys have a materials list or a cost estimate?
I just edited in dimensions to the original post......hope that helps!!
by Nebraska
Tue Mar 03, 2009 1:22 pm
Forum: GDF "Hall of Fame" Posts
Topic: Building your first pigeon coop.....
Replies: 86
Views: 183644

Re: Building your first pigeon coop.....

I used a post hole digger to set the legs on my coop ~ 2 feet in the ground so unless a storm/tornado rips it apart, it shouldn't be going anywhere.....
by Nebraska
Tue Mar 03, 2009 3:34 am
Forum: GDF "Hall of Fame" Posts
Topic: Building your first pigeon coop.....
Replies: 86
Views: 183644

Re: Building your first pigeon coop.....

Nice work! I bet the birds will like that extra large aviary..... :wink: Not sure about you but I attached mine to the coop with screws but think I'm going to secure it with some 1/2" bolts once it gets warmer to esure it doesn't go anywhere once we start getting severe T-storms and the heavy Spring...
by Nebraska
Mon Mar 02, 2009 10:09 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pigeon Coop Floor
Replies: 23
Views: 14384

Re: Pigeon Coop Floor

My coop is in my yard so I went with a painted plywood floor. I clean it out every week or two unless it's REALLY cold then I wait for it to warm up before I clean it out. It doesn't take long at all and I don't all the food/poop underneath for my dogs to romp through....
by Nebraska
Sat Feb 28, 2009 10:57 am
Forum: Training
Topic: pigeon coop placement?
Replies: 7
Views: 1639

Re: pigeon coop placement?

Mine is facing South SE......
by Nebraska
Wed Feb 25, 2009 10:13 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Some training pics and vids
Replies: 7
Views: 1676

Re: Some training pics and vids

Nice job! Looks like you guys had a great time..... :)

BTW - how do you post video clips like that? I usually just do a link.....
by Nebraska
Mon Feb 23, 2009 11:04 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Hickox, Delmar Smith, others????
Replies: 5
Views: 1393

Re: Hickox, Delmar Smith, others????

When I trained my last GSP (dog of a lifetime), I used Delmar Smith's book as my main reference guide but my dog was far from finished (she would point, Whoa, Here, and Heel perfectly but she wasn't a strong retriever or broke to wing/shot). I'd mainly like to find out what "improvements" have been ...
by Nebraska
Mon Feb 23, 2009 10:05 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Hickox, Delmar Smith, others????
Replies: 5
Views: 1393

Hickox, Delmar Smith, others????

I have watched PS/PF, Puppy Development I & II, Silent Command System and found a lot of good info to help me with my training. I really enjoy learning about all the different methods and am looking for some more good training references now.......any recommendations on what to go for next?? One tha...
by Nebraska
Wed Feb 18, 2009 11:57 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Human health risks with pigeons?
Replies: 18
Views: 7278

Re: Human health risks with pigeons?

I used to just pull my shirt over my nose/mouth :roll: but will start wearing a mask. I can buy ER masks at work so I'm hoping something like that would be alright. As far as issues go, I feel a-ok and don't supect I do/will have any issues but, as an FYI, are these problems something you'd notice f...
by Nebraska
Tue Feb 17, 2009 8:26 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Training videos
Replies: 3
Views: 1040

Re: Training videos

I have a copy of "The Silent Training System". If that's one you'd be looking for, let me know....
by Nebraska
Mon Feb 16, 2009 8:07 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Garmin Astro
Replies: 72
Views: 18683

Re: Garmin Astro

The last two photos made me wonder; How do those dogs keep there back feet on the ground when pointing ? Do you need a pack mule to carry all your gear to use that stuff ? How would those dogs remove a thorn from a rear paw ? Do they have to turn around to look back at you ? I bet that stops them f...
by Nebraska
Fri Feb 13, 2009 10:59 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: My new hunting buddy
Replies: 5
Views: 1496

Re: My new hunting buddy

Super lookin' pup!!!
by Nebraska
Wed Feb 11, 2009 7:13 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Supreme Pheasant Slayer 2008-09: Photo Essay Finale
Replies: 11
Views: 3518

Re: Supreme Pheasant Slayer 2008-09: Photo Essay Finale

Very nice!! What a great season..... :)
by Nebraska
Mon Feb 09, 2009 11:39 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Pigeons in close quarters?
Replies: 7
Views: 5442

Re: Pigeons in close quarters?

My coop is in my yard and not fenced off. As you can see from the pics, the dogs will do laps around the coop which has made a mud doughnut around the coop now.... :roll: They don't bother the birds and, IMO, it's kind of like HDTV for dogs...... :lol: http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa246/Nebras...