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You can use up to 16 DT launchers with your same remote.

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Of course Ezzy didn't let us down!!

Kudos to Bo, breeder, owners, handler, scout and everybody else who had a role in this most impressive accomplishment. I'm very happy for all of them.

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Thanks for the words Rookie. We may meet up some time as I am just a short jaunt from you up I-43. I know that we have some commonalities from posts on here as well as over on Lake-Link. Huston, when I was inquiring about lines, it was for a FUTURE PUPPY purchase. I didn't anticipate buying this dog...

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As a vizsla man of 14 years (I still have two), I picked up this pointer yesterday. Now I'm not saying that I'm making the switch, but you have to admit that there is definitely something about these long tailed dogs!! She will need some work and a soft hand, but I think she will be ready to hunt an...

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I just watched a couple of training DVD's by Scott Miller. I cannot find any current information on him. Does he still have his kennel and is he still active in training/breeding/trialing?

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Wow Fieldmaster. Annie is quite the looker!!

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Thanks Neil.

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I tried sending a PM, however it stays in my outbox. How can I send it out?

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Taste like chicken!

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Check this out. The author posts here on occasion and hopefully he will be able to provide further info.

http://pointingdogblog.blogspot.com/201 ... lhaar.html

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Help this long time owner of vizslas. The next addition to my pack will be a dog with a white body and long tail. I don't want a pissing match on which line of pointers is the best. I would like to know the most well known traits (good and bad) for the most popular lines of pointers. For example, Mi...

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I hate to read these kind of posts. So sorry for your loss Fish. RIP Tank.

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Brazo, sounds like you have quite the machine there, congratulations. Do you have his pedigree posted somewhere? I would like to take a look at it.

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Husker, like any breed, if you are looking for a hunting dog, with a few exceptions, your closest thing to a guarantee is to get one from generations of proven hunting and trial lines. I have been very pleased with my three vizslas and will always have at least one in my pack (although the next addi...

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How about:

"Kennel Name's" High Sosiety. (High Society). Call name Si.

"Kennel Name's" Siber Bully. (Cyber Bully). Call name Si.

"Kennel Name's" Simon Says. Call name Si.

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The Hickox and Smith seminars are great (and a little spendy). But to get your feet wet and save a few bucks, consider a seminar by Bruce Minard of Hi Five Kennels. He does a good 2 day at Fireside Setters next door to you in Wisconsin for under $200 every June. Bruce is an experienced, full time tr...

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Although quite a lib, Tom Brokaw hunts birds AND has a soft spot for bird dogs. Shaq O'Neal is an avid waterfowler.

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Could be anything, who knows. My female often lets out yelps like that when she gets poked by a stick.

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Huston, I enjoyed reading your post.

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Anybody going on live chat tonight?

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Brazo, the honest answer I can give is because I don't have one. Although I did like Prairiefire's reply. I certainly don't need one and I don't even know how often I would use it. I have several shotguns and have even reluctantly sold a couple recently that I never use that other guys wanted to buy...

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Everybody is partial to their breed. Like Brazo, I accidentally ended up with a vizsla nearly 14 years ago and have had them since, and couldn't be happier. From proper breeding (like all breeds), they will be great in the field as well as in the home. You mentioned that you hunt waterfowl, so a viz...

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Looks great Rott. I have to agree with Don, time for another.

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Don, why did you ever retire? You can't be too old, they make pills for that now.

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It's been a few months since the last gun purchase and I am getting the itch again. I have been pondering a 28 gauge for some time. What is your choice, preferably no more than $1000. I would prefer one that is on a 28 gauge frame for the light weight. Only one person I have personally talked to has...

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ACooper, I agree. One of my biggest fears is bloat or torsion. I never feed right before, during or right after a hunt, strenuous exercise or other active outings. A million studies give a million different causes, but I believe feeding at these times can greatly increase the chances of bloat, so wh...

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Ezzy, I agree that proper conditioning is the best thing for maintaining energy in the field. I have never given any energy supplements or snacks while in the field. That's why I was curious if anybody has truly noticed a difference when doing so.

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Fuzznut, since you're flying American, be sure to bring a wrench to tighten your seat as well.

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While on a long hunt, what if any snack or supplement do you give your dog for energy, and have you truly noticed a difference in the perormance of the dog?

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Now if that were only a Wisconsin jersey......

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Anybody up for some chat?

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Great job with the rescue, keep up the good work and best of luck to you guys.

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Congrats Jager. Nice looking pup and it sounds like you're doing a great job training. Best of luck.

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That's great hettmoe. It's hard when they grow old, as you and the dog still want to go full speed. Last year I overdid it a bit with my 12 year old female as she was a bit stiff and sore the next day on several occasions. I have to take it easy on her in her 13th season this year. Best of luck to y...

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It is not uncommon for dogs to have problems when switching from liberated birds to wild birds. Give him time. If he is bumping the wild birds, it is important to not reward him and let the bird go without shooting it. With time and experience he will learn to stop on first scent on the wild birds. ...

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I agree, put the bell on and ignore the dog. Let him wear it around the house, in the yard, on walks, etc. Let him have good experiences with the bell on. If you can, get him out for some training and bird exposure with the bell before you hunt him with the bell on. He will adjust just fine.

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I have the same launchers. They are a great training tool and I also agree with previous posts. They work well for training stop to flush. They are also great for teaching a dog to hold point when used as previously stated. If the dog starts to move in on the bird, hit the button and pop the bird. D...

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Great pics vizsla girl. They are cool dogs. I have two myself.

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I started with my uncle's springer. My first dog was a vizsla and I currently own two. My next one will be a pointer. There is something about the white dog with a tail, although I will always have a vizsla in the pack. If I ever switched to a flushing breed it would be a springer.

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Sorry for the double post. I don't know what happened and I'm not able to delete one. Moderator, can you delete one for me please.

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I totally agree with nj gsp. If the dog is yelping upon being stimulated, then the collar is set too high. Just like an e-collar, a bark collar should be set at the lowest setting that the dog responds to. I have only used the TT Bark Limiter and have nothing to compare it with, but have been totall...

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I totally agree with nj gsp. If the dog is yelping upon being stimulated, then the collar is set too high. Just like an e-collar, a bark collar should be set at the lowest setting that the dog responds to. I have only used the TT Bark Limiter and have nothing to compare it with, but have been totall...

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I also do not allow a retrieve on every bird in training and when I do, it is only when the dog has remained totally steady. You may also try more than one bird off of the point. Have a second or even third bird in launchers and after the first is flushed and shot, continue working the area and laun...

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The quail will be much cheaper than the chukars. I keep quail and pigeons. I have found that the pigeons always fly good. In my experience, the quail need a decent pen to remain good flyers. This can be important with a younger, inexperienced dog.

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I kind of have everything spread around, but organized. In the garage I keep larger items like the launchers, auto backer and bird transport cages. In a bin in a kitchen cupboard I keep any meds, nail clippers, some first aid items and the like. I keep most of my training equipment; check cords, e-c...

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Volraider, probably the best post I have ever seen on here. Hilarious!!

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I am not familiar with bestgundog.com, however, I have reservations about something that talks about secret methods and has a website that is riddled with spelling and capitalization errors. Perfect Start/Perfect Finish and the Hickox DVD's are quite popular and their methods are followed by many.

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Judy Baumgartner from Kiel, WI is competing an IRWS in AKC MH. It was the first IRWS to obtain a SH title. She has several dual type IRWS dogs, one of which was best of breed at Westminster in 2011. It was the only best of breed in all of the sporting group that had any field titles.

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Got it Knine. It is a conditional AKC registration, and those registration numbers begin with the letter Q. Thanks.

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Knine, I saw that you mentioned "Q" registration in a couple of threads recently. Fill me in, I'm not sure what it refers to.

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