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by Spy Car
Tue Dec 08, 2015 1:24 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: toe nail cutting training
Replies: 19
Views: 6847

Re: toe nail cutting training

If you are patient you could try to condition the dog to a trimming/grinding with a hand-held dermel. There are two heads that are useful with this tool/ One is a sanding drum that takes replaceable sandpaper sleeves. The other is a cone shaped stone. The drum sander is good for bigger moves, the co...
by Spy Car
Sat Dec 05, 2015 12:39 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Need help with a registered name
Replies: 14
Views: 5697

Re: Need help with a registered name

Mountaineer wrote:Honey Bee Famous
+2

I'd make it, Pro Shot Honey Bee Famous or Pro Shot Honey B Famous

Bill
by Spy Car
Fri Dec 04, 2015 9:51 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: GSP has something, need input
Replies: 18
Views: 10531

Re: GSP has something, need input

Yes, it looks like a Histiocytoma.

The good news is these usually self resolve with-in 3 months. The bad news is they are difficult to distinguish from a mass cell tumor (cancer) that requires removal.

Bill
by Spy Car
Tue Dec 01, 2015 11:39 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Interesting Read
Replies: 3
Views: 1545

Re: Interesting Read

The synopsis—as often is the case with popular reporting on science stories—is thin on explaining how the recovery mechanism is postulated to work, but it will be very interesting to read the study when it is published.

Thanks for posting it.

Bill
by Spy Car
Tue Dec 01, 2015 11:07 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Interesting Read
Replies: 3
Views: 1545

Re: Interesting Read

I followed the link Ezzy. There were no "embedded" ads.

Bill

http://www.livescience.com/2898-iditaro ... ealed.html
by Spy Car
Tue Dec 01, 2015 2:07 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Vizsla socialization tips?
Replies: 15
Views: 5075

Re: Vizsla socialization tips?

Neil, a person who has 7 dogs at home is simply in a different position in regards to dog socialization than a person that has one. I think everyone understands that dogs are not people (and vice versa) so that if a dog is going to spend time playing and interacting with other dogs—and those dog's a...
by Spy Car
Mon Nov 30, 2015 4:58 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Vizsla socialization tips?
Replies: 15
Views: 5075

Re: Vizsla socialization tips?

Yes, get the Vizsla out and about with you to meet all sorts of (friendly) people. These are submissive (fear based) behaviors. The "advantage" to socializing the Vizsla is that the dog should be living in the world, and not be afraid of meeting new people. Do this and the confidence should grow. B...
by Spy Car
Mon Nov 30, 2015 3:20 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Vizsla socialization tips?
Replies: 15
Views: 5075

Re: Vizsla socialization tips?

Yes, get the Vizsla out and about with you to meet all sorts of (friendly) people. These are submissive (fear based) behaviors. The "advantage" to socializing the Vizsla is that the dog should be living in the world, and not be afraid of meeting new people. Do this and the confidence should grow. Bi...
by Spy Car
Tue Nov 24, 2015 3:41 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Shampoo for bad odor.
Replies: 22
Views: 13288

Re: Shampoo for bad odor.

Or you could buy a Vizsla :D

Bill
by Spy Car
Tue Nov 24, 2015 9:55 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Shampoo for bad odor.
Replies: 22
Views: 13288

Re: Shampoo for bad odor.

There is an effective DIY de-skunkng shampoo recipe for removing skunk odor, very inexpensive to make, and worth a shot. 1 quart hydrogen peroxide 1/4 baking soda 1 teaspoon dish washing detergent Mix immediately before use. Scale amounts up for big dog. Apply to dry dog. Leave 5 min. Shampoo to rem...
by Spy Car
Fri Nov 20, 2015 4:51 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: tug o war
Replies: 176
Views: 116631

Re: tug o war

Not much more to say about"tug of war" , it has been 4 pages now! :) Who da thunk it. There is still "subtext" that those who chose to look for it can see. When one nurtures the innate qualities a gundog is born with, and shapes them though play in puppyhood, one need not resort to measures like fo...
by Spy Car
Mon Nov 16, 2015 10:02 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Iditarod Dog Breeds
Replies: 90
Views: 43477

Re: Iditarod Dog Breeds

shags wrote:
I'd sure like to see a screenshot of the Garmin on that one LOL.
Me too. It would shut some of you right up.

Aye, aye, aye.

Bill
by Spy Car
Mon Nov 16, 2015 9:42 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Iditarod Dog Breeds
Replies: 90
Views: 43477

Re: Iditarod Dog Breeds

[quote="Neil"[ I suspect we have different understanding of top condition.[/quote] My dog probably did 50 mile today going up and down steep mountain trails at speed for 3.5 hours. Then had another hour and a half running. And this was a "conditioning" day. Just an outing. And he was still raring to...
by Spy Car
Mon Nov 16, 2015 9:18 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Iditarod Dog Breeds
Replies: 90
Views: 43477

Re: Iditarod Dog Breeds

If you think taking your dog on a ten mile walk gets your dog into top shape, you don't have a clue of what a conditioned dog is capable of doing..., not a clue. The reason the top field trial players feed PPP is that it is cost effective and it delivers their required nutritional needs. I fed six ...
by Spy Car
Mon Nov 16, 2015 8:44 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Iditarod Dog Breeds
Replies: 90
Views: 43477

Re: Iditarod Dog Breeds

Bill, I am starting to think you may burn more calories arguing about dog food then your dog does consuming it. Another interesting thread hijacked and probably locked in short order because of your personal agenda and the evidence that doesn't fit it. You argue about top mushers, then one chimes i...
by Spy Car
Mon Nov 16, 2015 7:25 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Iditarod Dog Breeds
Replies: 90
Views: 43477

Re: Iditarod Dog Breeds

Higher fat and protein makes a lot of sence for a dog burning the calories that those dogs need. If we went to that same feed we would have to feed less than we do now since our dogs are getting all they need. Higher percentages do not automatically mean the dogs are getting more it just means they...
by Spy Car
Mon Nov 16, 2015 7:10 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Iditarod Dog Breeds
Replies: 90
Views: 43477

Re: Iditarod Dog Breeds

Spycar, They are doing what works and they know it works by their success. If it ain't broke don't fix it. Now when you win all-age trials and wind up on the steps of the Big House, your way will have credibilty and folks will take notice and most likely follow your lead. Until then, talk is just t...
by Spy Car
Mon Nov 16, 2015 6:45 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Iditarod Dog Breeds
Replies: 90
Views: 43477

Re: Iditarod Dog Breeds

Anyway, if I remember correctly, we owe it's makers a debt of gratitude. He thought out of the box and created a specialist performance kibble. Until CCG came out in the 90s, these guys used to feed Purina. AlPastor You do not recall correctly, and should be cause to question everything you post. F...
by Spy Car
Mon Nov 16, 2015 4:47 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: 7 month old Vizsla becoming whiny
Replies: 11
Views: 6645

Re: 7 month old Vizsla becoming whiny

Instead of just a walk, can you run her off a bike? How about off rollerblades? If you can only walk her, try using a roading harness and allowing her to pull. I hope Ray G. will chime in about that, he uses a harness for his dogs and some kind of back support belt for himself so the dogs can pull....
by Spy Car
Mon Nov 16, 2015 3:33 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Iditarod Dog Breeds
Replies: 90
Views: 43477

Re: Iditarod Dog Breeds

Better than what, having healthy dogs and winning top races? How much bird dogging and mushing goes on in LA, must be frustrating imagining how good your theory could work, but never getting to try it? Give it a rest, we all know your thoughts on dog food. I don't know any sled dog kennels that exc...
by Spy Car
Mon Nov 16, 2015 3:19 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: 7 month old Vizsla becoming whiny
Replies: 11
Views: 6645

Re: 7 month old Vizsla becoming whiny

i think you are grossly underestimating the amount go mental and physical exercise a 7 month old Vizsla requires. Getting wound up around dark is the classic symptom that the needs are not being met. If you can engage the dog in training/mental and physical exertion around dark it will help throw t...
by Spy Car
Mon Nov 16, 2015 2:42 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: 7 month old Vizsla becoming whiny
Replies: 11
Views: 6645

Re: 7 month old Vizsla becoming whiny

i think you are grossly underestimating the amount go mental and physical exercise a 7 month old Vizsla requires. Getting wound up around dark is the classic symptom that the needs are not being met. If you can engage the dog in training/mental and physical exertion around dark it will help throw th...
by Spy Car
Mon Nov 16, 2015 12:46 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Iditarod Dog Breeds
Replies: 90
Views: 43477

Re: Iditarod Dog Breeds

Chicken bi-product meal, and fish meal I think would be considered meat, but I'll give you that it doesn't sound ideal. My dogs love the sardines and I'm trying to feed them one or two every day. Except I went to WY to run them for 3 days and didn't bother to take the fish along. Chicken by-product...
by Spy Car
Mon Nov 16, 2015 8:44 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Iditarod Dog Breeds
Replies: 90
Views: 43477

Re: Iditarod Dog Breeds

Chicken bi-product meal, and fish meal I think would be considered meat, but I'll give you that it doesn't sound ideal. My dogs love the sardines and I'm trying to feed them one or two every day. Except I went to WY to run them for 3 days and didn't bother to take the fish along. Chicken by-product...
by Spy Car
Mon Nov 16, 2015 8:27 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Iditarod Dog Breeds
Replies: 90
Views: 43477

Re: Iditarod Dog Breeds

My dogs are always mad for oatmeal cookies. Well, I guess they are mad over any cookies as long as it has sugar in it. I am just guessing they like the taste so that is what they eat rather than what we think they should eat. We have found this same thing true with most animals as well as people. I...
by Spy Car
Sun Nov 15, 2015 10:35 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Iditarod Dog Breeds
Replies: 90
Views: 43477

Re: Iditarod Dog Breeds

SCT wrote:Gotta give you credit for your persistence Bill :D
Persistence is my thing Steve...well spotted! :D

You do see that there is no meat in CCG?

Dogs mad for the sardines?

Bill
by Spy Car
Sun Nov 15, 2015 9:57 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Wife is having an issue, need some input.
Replies: 28
Views: 10083

Re: Wife is having an issue, need some input.

I'm with the wife (except on the neutering issue). I like keeping a very strong bond with my dogs. As opposed to some others I think a dog can be a family dog, a farm dog, and a gun dog. And can enjoy dog parks. It is generally novices that need the training the most, even more than dogs, so shippin...
by Spy Car
Sun Nov 15, 2015 9:46 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Iditarod Dog Breeds
Replies: 90
Views: 43477

Re: Iditarod Dog Breeds

CCG has no red meat (at all), and no chicken "meat" (save what's in chicken-by-product meal). The only organ is chicken liver, so no kidney, thymus, pancreas, spleen, etc, from beef, lamb, bison, elk, or other red meat source. Fish is good, but this is not a formula with diverse sources of animal pr...
by Spy Car
Thu Nov 12, 2015 11:27 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Dog not Eating
Replies: 14
Views: 6433

Re: Dog not Eating

ddoyle wrote:Thank you all! She is doing much better......I know we are on the downhill side but glad it wasn't now!
Good news.

Bill
by Spy Car
Thu Nov 12, 2015 5:39 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Iditarod Dog Breeds
Replies: 90
Views: 43477

Re: Iditarod Dog Breeds

All I know is that I'd love to see teams of EPs racing against teams GSPs and Vizslas pulling ultralight charriots in ambient temperatures in the 50s-60s.

Where's your PETA now?

Bill
by Spy Car
Thu Nov 12, 2015 4:10 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Iditarod Dog Breeds
Replies: 90
Views: 43477

Re: Iditarod Dog Breeds

I thought we had discounted the Viszla already. The race is monitored by scores of competent people. If the dogs are examined and declared fit to compete no further push back is needed. Your thought process is pandering to their agenda. I don't set the Iditarod policy on breed eligibility. Understa...
by Spy Car
Thu Nov 12, 2015 3:55 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Iditarod Dog Breeds
Replies: 90
Views: 43477

Re: Iditarod Dog Breeds

The Iditarod dogs' care is supervised by an army of veterinarians, the mushers carry bedding, blankets, tarps, and coats. They are wonderfully capable dogs, deserving of respect. And still there are howls of protest. Add thin-coated Vizslas (with zero-undercoat) to the mix and the so-called animal ...
by Spy Car
Thu Nov 12, 2015 3:14 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Iditarod Dog Breeds
Replies: 90
Views: 43477

Re: Iditarod Dog Breeds

The Iditarod dogs' care is supervised by an army of veterinarians, the mushers carry bedding, blankets, tarps, and coats. They are wonderfully capable dogs, deserving of respect. And still there are howls of protest. Add thin-coated Vizslas (with zero-undercoat) to the mix and the so-called animal ...
by Spy Car
Thu Nov 12, 2015 1:50 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Iditarod Dog Breeds
Replies: 90
Views: 43477

Re: Iditarod Dog Breeds

Non-Northern (appearing) breeds have been banned from the Iditarod for more than 20 years in any case. Show up with a Vizsla, Pointer, or Poodle and you'll be bounced. Not to say sled-dog folks aren't mixing in other breeds through outcrossing, but they still have to pass a "looks like a Northern br...
by Spy Car
Wed Nov 11, 2015 12:23 am
Forum: Training
Topic: tug o war
Replies: 176
Views: 116631

Re: tug o war

How about we agree to speak plainly and just use punishment and reward? As a favor, please? Fine by me Neil, so long as we can agree that pinching a dog's ear (or hitting continuous stim on an ecollar transmitter) counts as "punishment" and that the cessation of either infliction of pain doesn't co...
by Spy Car
Tue Nov 10, 2015 4:56 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: tug o war
Replies: 176
Views: 116631

Re: tug o war

polmaise wrote:Some of those that 'Tug at war' and philosophy the terms of it are often very educated :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qM-gZintWDc
I was thinking of a different movie:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wWUc8BZgWE

Bill
by Spy Car
Tue Nov 10, 2015 11:02 am
Forum: Training
Topic: tug o war
Replies: 176
Views: 116631

Re: tug o war

You may be confused about operant conditioning. Operant conditioning is a learning process that causes change in behavior due to consequences. That includes positive reinforcement (rewards/treats), negative reinforcement (ear pinch), positive punishment, and negative punishment. Force fetch and col...
by Spy Car
Tue Nov 10, 2015 9:26 am
Forum: Training
Topic: tug o war
Replies: 176
Views: 116631

Re: tug o war

A puppy that will "give," is set up to be a great dog. Not training a puppy the basics just leads to a lot of needless ear-pinching later on. Not the smart play. Bill There's no such thing as "needless ear pinching" , you're pressure conditioning the dog whether it knows how to "give" or has "the b...
by Spy Car
Tue Nov 10, 2015 9:20 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Let's Never Forget
Replies: 10
Views: 6681

Re: Let's Never Forget

Cicada wrote:
Sharon wrote:What a story! Was Steve your Dad?
Yep and a heck of a bird hunter too.

After that he got to spend the rest of the War in Stalag Luft 3 where the Great Escape happened.

Grant
Great story about you dad. Thanks for sharing.

Bill
by Spy Car
Mon Nov 09, 2015 7:28 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Let's Never Forget
Replies: 10
Views: 6681

Re: Let's Never Forget

http://www.mini2.com/galleries/data/500/FlightJacketTiff.jpg My Dad. Flew F-4U Corsairs in the Pacific as Marine Corps aviator. Went down at sea after an attack on a Japanese-held island in the Palau island group. He broke several vertebrae in his back upon crash-landing. He struggled and managed t...
by Spy Car
Mon Nov 09, 2015 6:53 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Dog not Eating
Replies: 14
Views: 6433

Re: Dog not Eating

I don t like to add much of anything is a situation like that since quite often the dog is not feeling well and they do not need anything in their stomach for a while. Too often we try to make a dog eat when they are not feeling well. At 12 years she can have things going on so I wouldn't wait too ...
by Spy Car
Mon Nov 09, 2015 6:50 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Dog not Eating
Replies: 14
Views: 6433

Re: Dog not Eating

I also find it worrisome when an old dog goes off its feed. You know your dog best, but I wouldn't wait too long before seeing a vet if the appetite doesn't rebound.

Best wishes,

Bill
by Spy Car
Sun Nov 08, 2015 11:54 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Here's one for the dog food gurus!
Replies: 183
Views: 76991

Re: Here's one for the dog food gurus!

This is true but it will create another salvo. Our farm dogs would eat corn off of the cob while laying in the crib alleyway during the day and would eat their fill of raw beef usually in the evenings but it was available to them when ever they wanted it. We started making fog food because many of ...
by Spy Car
Sun Nov 08, 2015 11:50 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Here's one for the dog food gurus!
Replies: 183
Views: 76991

Re: Here's one for the dog food gurus!

Bill why did we know you would have some alternate reason that points to your choice of feed. Not an "alternate" reason, the actual reason. Feed a dog real animal products and they have a different response to food that feeding them corn gluten meal. But let try to be reasonable. Dogs were not desi...
by Spy Car
Sun Nov 08, 2015 11:16 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Here's one for the dog food gurus!
Replies: 183
Views: 76991

Re: Here's one for the dog food gurus!

To paraphrase some supposition on the subject of canine origin by Raymond and Lorna Coppinger, our " dogs" are very much removed from their distant ancestral wolves, and for many millennium were village dogs that survived as perfect omnivores on human scraps and waste. Their book, "Dogs, A Startlin...
by Spy Car
Sun Nov 08, 2015 11:06 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Here's one for the dog food gurus!
Replies: 183
Views: 76991

Re: Here's one for the dog food gurus!

That is not a real test, what a dog prefers is completely meaningless, they are not in charge of the menu. And you are trying to deflect away from your misstatements. Misstatement? What misstatement Neil? Dogs like eating meat and fish, and the like. They react very differently to animal proteins a...
by Spy Car
Sun Nov 08, 2015 10:43 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Here's one for the dog food gurus!
Replies: 183
Views: 76991

Re: Here's one for the dog food gurus!

What would you say causes it? Obviously the fish, but why? I'd say it's because when they are eating the food they were shaped by nature to consume—rather than an extruded cereal-based meal that needs to be spayed with "meat flavor" to be remotely palatable—that dog's saliva starts flowing, and the...
by Spy Car
Sun Nov 08, 2015 10:27 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Here's one for the dog food gurus!
Replies: 183
Views: 76991

Re: Here's one for the dog food gurus!

So I just quizzed my son (11) about greens vs candy. He chose greens because candy could give you type-2 diabetes, make you lackadaisical, and would lead to poor health.

That's my boy!

Unfortunately the dogs can't speak (in words anyway). But he sure does drool at mealtime. Mmmmm!

Bill
by Spy Car
Sun Nov 08, 2015 10:19 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Here's one for the dog food gurus!
Replies: 183
Views: 76991

Re: Here's one for the dog food gurus!

I am noy sure I believe that anymore than some of your dog food tales but if he does it is because he was taught to eat green before candy like you said. But it wasn't his choice. Like I said, one needs to raise them right. I'd believe you think feeding candy is better than greens? Or is it only do...
by Spy Car
Sun Nov 08, 2015 10:06 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Here's one for the dog food gurus!
Replies: 183
Views: 76991

Re: Here's one for the dog food gurus!

Yesterday I spilled some dry deer corn in the dog yard, forgetting about it, I almost had a dog fight when I let them out as they pushed one another to get the last kernel. Dry corn! My dogs must have missed the memo about evolving to only eat meat. I have seen coyotes eat corn, wheat, other grains...