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BlessedGirl

Can't speak to Dogtra, but I have 4 of the DTs and have no complaints in the 5-6 years I have them. I bought them because I found a great online deal for them and they use a replaceable 9v battery. I believe the electronics are the same regardless of launcher model, so should be interchangeable. I'...

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I was waiting for LCS to get their electronic bird launchers back in stock so I could snatch up a few, but it's been quite a while and no sign of them coming back. Now I figured it's time to give up on LCS and get something else. Should I go Dogtra or DT Systems? I read some negative stuff on the fo...

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Happy and blessed New Year to you all!

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Indy's been confined all month long except for potty breaks, but almost ready for freedom again! Here's a couple progress pictures from day 1 and day 23. Now she's probably wishing she could be out exploring in the snow. IMG_2440 (1).JPG 20211222201615_IMG_2521 (1).JPG 20211212105758_IMG_2460 (1).JPG

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Makes a lot of sense.

Thanks for the further explanation!

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They are usually quite similar, and in the case of “All Life Stages”, they are meant for both. Some puppy kibble come in smaller size kibble, some add a little extra DHA and some adjust the protein, fat, calcium and phosphorus levels for large breed dogs. Some performance feeds cover all of the abo...

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Yes, Don is very generous! I will always remember that. It was nice to be able to go down to his place and meet him and his dogs. He has some awesome dogs. Here's his Stormy.

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When I have to give medication the dogs hate it so I just wrap the pills in ground beef. They love "treat" time. But depending on your meat source, it may not be a very inexpensive option.

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Merry Christmas to you all and God bless your new year! My dog got her present too. Bandage changes, lots of time bringing her on potty breaks and trying to clean up accidents when she escaped her bed and took her own potty break on the carpet of my bedroom. Yay!

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I bet Dan Hoke in Spokane would sell you some training birds. Thanks for the suggestion, Ryan. I actually went down to DonF's area to get some from him so I don't need any more right now. Blessed girl: If You can train the Aussie to be Mh level pointing dog, you can call yourself a dog trainer........

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So I'm curious, If standard adult dog food isn't high enough in protein and fat for active sporting dogs, but puppy food is quite high, why not just feed puppy food to them? Is there something in it that isn't good for long-term feeding of adult dogs, or what? Maybe it sounds like a silly question, ...

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Haha, no problem! I didn't have bandage supplies on hand so my makeshift bandage was pretty lame anyway. :) I sent a picture of her paw to my vet. He gave me a call and said since the sutures on the paw often come out anyway, he recommended I just bandage it up and let it heal on its own, disinfecti...

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Thanks. I called the vet this morning.
Sharon, I meant outside with a bandage and plastic bag around the bandage. Not bare paw.

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Don't remember hearing it called Fascist Book before

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Well, Indy goes and cuts her pad today. I think on a rock. It was bleeding pretty good but she didn't seem to favor it that I noticed. Nobody knew anything was wrong except there was blood all over the place. I cleaned it up and bandaged it and have her hanging out inside now. I think she would be f...

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That's interesting. Well, glad you shared your experience on that. I learn something new every day I guess! I really haven't much experience feeding dogs compared to a lot of you all on here so it's good to hear what you all have found works.

Sounds like you guys have it made down there.

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Thanks for the advice, Garrison! You explained it so clearly. It all makes sense. I agree on the feeding calculator, but notwithstanding I needed some sort of ballpark number to know how much food to feed her. I never fed such a dog before and never fed a dog in my life that needed so much food! lol...

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I'm just glad this forum is available. I rarely post, but check in daily, and have learned a great deal from those like RayG, CoveyRise, and others who've been there and done that. I'm an admitted dinosaur, and do not use Facebook. Obviously a great concept but it's use to politically manipulate us...

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Yes, Garrison. For lack of a recent picture, this is her last month. What do you people think? :? She's still thin and rib cage is showing. She gets Natures Domain Organic Dog food. The dogs seem to have a lot of energy and my other dog who is pretty active (1 year old) doesn't seem skinny... differ...

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My Red Setter puppy, Indy, is 7 months old now. She is very active like the typical hunting dog pup. Indy's roughly 38 lbs (her mom is about 42 full grown and dad is 60, I think) and gets approximately 4 cups of food a day, but is showing ribs. Don't think she looks ideal weight for her breed. Havin...

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Iron Fire Setters who are also Bergs and were in St Cloud Mn. are now in Colorado. They have very nice Setters And Have Bred Them For Many years. One thing if you go with the breeders suggested or other quality breeders you almost 100% sure to get as very nice dog that will be all that you expect a...

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What beautiful moments to capture! Especially that one you got of running him under the full moon.

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After correcting Indy, I noticed the last few times she played with my foot (what a fun thing to play with) she doesn't try to bite it or even mouth it like she was trying to in the last post. Thanks for the encouragement.:) P.S. I spoke a little too soon, I guess, cuz she's not done with that train...

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Thanks for the link, Garrison! In the 1950s, I was 5 years old and distemper went through our neighborhood and killed every dog but ours. Our dog was the only dog vaccinated against distemper and I can still remember before the epidemic, the next door neighbor ridiculing my dad for wasting good mone...

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Slistoe, they're not; they're $27 each. If I ever got titers done it wouldn't be because I feel it's necessary, though. I'm not worrying, I just wanted to get your valuable advice. Here is my vet's test for whether to vaccinate or not.... You gonna cry if the dog gets sick and dies? They are already...

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I'm wondering what your insight is on this. I've never been a "vaccine queen", therefore naturally I don't lean heavily that way when it comes to my dogs' health. The rabies vaccine is one my lil dogs get. That's the only vaccine we gave in the past... Until one of the farm dogs got parvo. If I reme...

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I like how you all put such emphasis on not letting them be the boss and nip people. More people should know that and the world would probably be a safer place. Like I said, my pup isn't snapping anymore. She quit a while ago, actually. I got her at 2 1/2 months old and I don't remember her doing it...

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Had the same thing happen with one of my dogs who is timid. She had to go in the back last winter all by herself and get her shots. After her first or second appt she hated going to the vet and would even shake and wanted to get back in the vehicle when we got there. It might just be a "thing" with ...

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Wow, sounds like vet has a bad attitude. Maybe try out a new one, preferably AAHA certified.

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Something I've been dealing with... When I got my Red Setter pup this summer she had this bad habit of chilling out right by the front door. All the time. When the door opened, her tail eased right into the doorway and you guess the rest. :( Poor Indy suffered a sore tail too many times, but must've...

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Update on Rainey... It has now been around 2 1/2 months since the breeding accident and she never had puppies. Safe for now. Thanks for all the advice on the subject. Spaying has now become an option. It seems more favorable than hassling with heat cycles and all, but haven't decided yet. Stop thin...

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What do you all feel is better Salmon and rice or Chicken And rice? or does it make any difference? If referring to Costco’s Natures Domain, I wouldn’t feed any of it to a moderately athletic dog. 24/14 is not ideal for a dog that gets worked. Also, many other “salmon and rice” feeds have an awful ...

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Thanks guys.

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Update on Rainey...

It has now been around 2 1/2 months since the breeding accident and she never had puppies. Safe for now. Thanks for all the advice on the subject. Spaying has now become an option. It seems more favorable than hassling with heat cycles and all, but haven't decided yet.

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" Rainey is now nearly ten months old." quote Time for serious pigeon work NOW. The longer you wait the more likely Rainey will continue to hesitant point and chase and it will be MUCH harder to break him of that. I don't know your situation, but consider hiring a pro to get Rainey going if you don...

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Having no experience dizzying birds, so far launchers seem to be my best option. RayG, I do have that book by Paul Long. Who knows, maybe I'll give that "launcher" a shot sometime and see how it works. My pup has been stalking, pointing and chasing sparrows, etc., a lot lately. Can't wait to see wha...

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Thanks for your encouragement, it was just what I needed.

DonF, I tried to PM you but having issues getting it to send. I emailed you so hope you got it!

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If your in SW Washington I might be able to help you with a few birds. Have 23 unflown birds right now. Friend is going to get some to start a loft of his own and I could spare a few more if you want them. generally get $7 for them but just give you 5 or 6 if you want to come get them. About 60mi s...

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Great info. Anyway, the calf buyer fell through and looks like I'll keep the calf for steak anyway, Cj. He was only $125 - a tad more in the summer, but in the fall bottle calves don't sell so well. Good thing sale fell through because those birds were show birds and kinda spendy. Sounds like they w...

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Thanks for the tip, Sharon. I personally know hardly anything about pigeons so any breed recommendations are helpful. Never thought I'd be a pigeon farmer when I got into this!

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I would probably trade you 25 or 30 pigeons for a calf.......Cj I wish, Cj... But I'm not in your area, unfortunately. Have you checked craigslist? Around here the "wedding white dove" people have been out of work and are selling white homing pigeons cheap. Yeah, that's where I've been checking. I'...

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Yep, I get you! Calf isn't too high priced, it's a cross-bred bull calf. I'd like to trade him for around twelve pigeons. More if I can, but they're usually at least ten bucks each around here. This guy has only one pair of the King Utility birds though and I guess he sells them for a pretty high pr...

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Hey gundoggers, Got some pigeon questions and will shortly have some on the loft topic as well. Right now I'm wondering if White King Utility pigeons work for dog training. Got someone who may trade me some of those for one of my bottle calves I need to get rid of, and would like some advice. Do any...

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Thanks guys, and also for the tips/encouragement, oregon woodsmoke. I can't wait til the day I see her out there. :) Yes, she does want approval... I can see it by the way she acts, even though at this point she doesn't always find it a good enough reason to sit and stay, etc. (Treats are better, so...

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Grabbing the leash

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Little girl is coming along terrifically in her obedience training! Here are those pic of her. 20 weeks old now. The first pic was taken back in July.

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Sharon wrote: ↑
Sat Sep 11, 2021 2:35 pm
and that's what we are here for. Nobody does it better than our forum members.

Right on!

BlessedGirl

Alrighty. Thanks for all your help. After my question and all your replies it caused me to observe my pup more with a somewhat critical eye, and the tips and info help me to understand the training process and what I should be working on. Saw an article in GunDog Magazine yesterday that reinforced w...

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As long as your puppy is around the cats from the beginning and gets disciplined if he chases them, he should be fine. I've had cats in the past and our dogs were good with them for the most part. I don't remember them chasing our cats either. Only problem was with a couple helpless kittens. One mys...

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by cjhills: Thu Sep 09, 2021 12:12 pm Personally, I don't think a dog has to like you for you to train him. He does haveto respect you. I think it would be best if you don't try to encourage her to get all excited when she sees you. Calm is always better. I don't see why you would havea problem wit...

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