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by Sharon
Tue Sep 13, 2022 12:28 pm
Forum: Tributes to the Departed
Topic: To all the good ones
Replies: 18
Views: 26895

Re: To all the good ones

Now I'm bringing up an old thread. :) because my dog passed over today......(9 years old with cancer) . I've had 9 dogs in my lifetime and had to put 8 down ( one was stolen), but it is never easier as you know. This thread really encouraged me. Because of Parkinson's Disease , this dog was my last ...
by Sharon
Mon Sep 12, 2022 10:41 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Dog trainers
Replies: 23
Views: 19216

Re: Dog trainers

Is that for me, or are you responding to my dog? LOL :lol:
by Sharon
Mon Sep 12, 2022 9:26 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Dog trainers
Replies: 23
Views: 19216

Re: Dog trainers

You realize the thread is 18 years old Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk NO,I didn't. Why would anyone post an old thread? Sheesh. Good heads up/reminder for us all. We are suppose to be responding to the original post/question given. Always a good idea for all members to check the dates on those ...
by Sharon
Sat Sep 10, 2022 1:06 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Went to the dark side
Replies: 10
Views: 4082

Re: Went to the dark side

Beautiful girl. Remember socialization.

https://www.k9ofmine.com/how-to-sociali ... checklist/
by Sharon
Fri Sep 09, 2022 9:52 am
Forum: Training
Topic: S. E. Snake Prevention Training Q & A
Replies: 12
Views: 7568

Re: S. E. Snake Prevention Training Q & A

LOts of good opinions from experts above and none say sooner than 6 months. I'd give those opinions a good read.
by Sharon
Sat Sep 03, 2022 11:43 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Am I being too hard? Not hard enough?
Replies: 14
Views: 4539

Re: Am I being too hard? Not hard enough?

Exactly.
It is all about repetition and a consistent response, which is why I tell folks that when you call the pup and it doesn't come, get up and get him/her every time.
by Sharon
Fri Sep 02, 2022 1:17 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: This puppy is AWESOME!
Replies: 7
Views: 2950

Re: This puppy is AWESOME!

Those are great pics. :) Don't rush things. Thanks Sharon! Good advice. As a family we re-watched the Ronnie Smith puppy video. Just trying to have everyone on the same page about not picking her up if she’s jumping on your or putting her down until she is still, not letting her out of the crate un...
by Sharon
Fri Sep 02, 2022 10:10 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: This puppy is AWESOME!
Replies: 7
Views: 2950

Re: This puppy is AWESOME!

Those are great pics. :) Don't rush things.
by Sharon
Wed Aug 31, 2022 9:58 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Bored with no hunting
Replies: 6
Views: 3381

Re: Bored with no hunting

Ah yes, Ontario . Lived here all my life. You can't visit a more fun place for fishing and hunting. Good work!
by Sharon
Sun Aug 28, 2022 4:55 pm
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: New MI Member
Replies: 3
Views: 2055

Re: New MI Member

Welcome to the forum. :) Free free to ask questions; you'll get good help here.

You'll need 5 posts approved before you can post and PM freely. This is to control spammers etc.
Let me know anytime I can help you in your use of the forum.

Sharon (mod)

PS Beautiful pup. :)
by Sharon
Sat Aug 27, 2022 9:29 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Ruby's first point on her own
Replies: 3
Views: 3331

Re: Ruby's first point on her own

Beautiful! :)
by Sharon
Thu Aug 25, 2022 7:56 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Looking at puppies
Replies: 23
Views: 6007

Re: Looking at puppies

You've done all that is possible to pick a good pup. Enjoy your pup.
by Sharon
Mon Aug 15, 2022 3:21 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: First Hunt - Looking for Tips
Replies: 14
Views: 4385

Re: First Hunt - Looking for Tips

Don't shoot your dog. I'm serious. Brand new hunters shooting over their dog are often so rev'd up that they can shoot their jumping up dog. Almost did it myself with a beagle chasing a rabbit.
by Sharon
Sun Aug 07, 2022 7:30 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Looking at puppies
Replies: 23
Views: 6007

Re: Looking at puppies

Well said Willie. In many ways it is a crap shoot picking pups imo . The last litter a friend and I made(well the dogs made :) out of A.F. 4xCH Shady Hills Billy and Uplanders Contessa, had all 7 pups sold before they were born. When a guy came to pick up the last pup he had paid for, only the runt ...
by Sharon
Sat Aug 06, 2022 10:42 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Looking at puppies
Replies: 23
Views: 6007

Re: Looking at puppies

How a pup is at 4 weeks has no bearing on how it'll turn out. Just pick the one you like the looks of best. If there was a way to pick the best that's all there would be I'm certainly willing to admit that you can see some qualities at eight weeks-- or seven. But four weeks? Don't know what the bre...
by Sharon
Fri Jul 29, 2022 8:49 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: GSP pup eating other dogs poo from 15 months
Replies: 7
Views: 3025

Re: GSP pup eating other dogs poo from 15 months

Now isn't that true. :)
by Sharon
Wed Jul 27, 2022 8:44 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Surprising swim
Replies: 13
Views: 4120

Re: Surprising swim

Don't remind me. :)

Had a dog that took after geese in the middle of an AF trial. She hadn't seen them before. "Pick up your dog please."
by Sharon
Mon Jul 25, 2022 11:04 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Gun Conditioning Question
Replies: 22
Views: 5706

Re: Gun Conditioning Question

#3 Throw and shoot with dog chasing the bird. Let dog chase until it is far from the gun initially then keep setting up the same situation until the dog is closer to the gun but NOT too close for a while.

Members: I put his poll at the very top of this page.
by Sharon
Sat Jul 23, 2022 9:44 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Gun Conditioning Question
Replies: 22
Views: 5706

Re: Gun Conditioning Question

Excellent post!
I don't know where you live Hoody, but there are birds for sale right now in the Training category.
by Sharon
Thu Jul 21, 2022 1:19 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Gun Conditioning Question
Replies: 22
Views: 5706

Re: Gun Conditioning Question

X2 Well said.
by Sharon
Mon Jul 18, 2022 1:19 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Pointing English Springer Spaniel, A Change of Strategy
Replies: 19
Views: 5559

Re: Pointing English Springer Spaniel, A Change of Strategy

What is hard to believe is no one has ask how he got it done. What was the process that was gone through to get the dog to stand and hold birds till he gets there to flush. It sounds like he had a customer that liked his dog but would be happier if the dog would point and now the dog does. Or how a...
by Sharon
Sun Jul 17, 2022 5:52 pm
Forum: ARCHIVE: Previous Listings SOLD/OLD/GONE
Topic: GSP pups for sale
Replies: 29
Views: 19219

Re: GSP pups for sale

Jeff:

Welcome to the forum. :) Free free to ask questions; you'll get good help here.

You'll need 5 posts approved before you can post and PM freely. This is to control spammers etc.
Let me know anytime I can help you in your use of the forum.

Sharon (mod)
by Sharon
Sun Jul 17, 2022 2:48 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Silly lab; especially with retrieving
Replies: 16
Views: 4261

Re: Silly lab; especially with retrieving

JNC

Have you chosen a programme to follow yet?
by Sharon
Wed Jul 13, 2022 10:03 am
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: New from KY
Replies: 8
Views: 1883

Re: New from KY

3 dogs? You must be young. Welcome to the forum. :)
by Sharon
Wed Jul 13, 2022 6:55 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Underground fence thoughts
Replies: 8
Views: 3106

Re: Underground fence thoughts

That's great that has worked out so well for you. I'd never leave my dog ouside when I'm gone though; already had one great dog stolen.
by Sharon
Wed Jul 13, 2022 6:54 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Is a GPS collar necessary
Replies: 34
Views: 12547

Re: Is a GPS collar necessary

A GPS collar is not necessary until you can't find your dog , and then you wish you'd bought one.
by Sharon
Fri Jul 08, 2022 12:42 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: So this was a first.
Replies: 2
Views: 3355

Re: So this was a first.

They sure are. They are lining up at Mc Donald's here in Ontario. :)
by Sharon
Fri Jul 08, 2022 12:36 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Preparing for first hunt
Replies: 14
Views: 4118

Re: Preparing for first hunt

Don't neglect yourself. The BEST thing you can do for that new pup is to buy a tested training program you like, develop a solid training program based on it, and FOLLOW YOUR PLAN. Really, other than environmental exposure, this year will be a non started. He'll only be 5-6 months old and not much ...
by Sharon
Thu Jul 07, 2022 9:00 am
Forum: Training
Topic: VIDEO: Training Pups With an Instructor Dog
Replies: 2
Views: 2761

Re: VIDEO: Training Pups With an Instructor Dog

Well said. Very interesting. We always trained beagle pups with a mature beagle. Worked great.
by Sharon
Tue Jul 05, 2022 4:28 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Once more unto the breach dear friends!
Replies: 17
Views: 3822

Re: Once more unto the breach dear friends!

Two puppies? Double the work/training , double the money and they may bond with each other and not with you. Plus speaking as a woman , you risk putting your wife over the edge. :)
by Sharon
Tue Jul 05, 2022 2:58 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Surprising swim
Replies: 13
Views: 4120

Re: Surprising swim

My setter did the same thing. Ignored me and went all the way across the pond ( as big as yours looks like) to check out the far shore for birds. Then she swam all the way back. My heart was in my throat.
by Sharon
Mon Jul 04, 2022 3:48 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Advice for gun dogs with chickens?
Replies: 12
Views: 5228

Re: Advice for gun dogs with chickens?

You were lucky. :)
by Sharon
Mon Jul 04, 2022 12:45 pm
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: New here
Replies: 6
Views: 1132

Re: New here

Welcome to the forum. :)
It will take 5 posts approved before you can post and PM freely. This is to control spammers and scammers. Let me know anytime I can help you in your use of the forum.
by Sharon
Thu Jun 30, 2022 12:23 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Be careful
Replies: 4
Views: 3089

Be careful

xylitol:
https://daily.lessonslearnedinlife.com/ ... KLKvcZghZo

edit: Not only labelled as xylitol, but can also be listed as “birch sugar” in the ingredient list.
by Sharon
Thu Jun 30, 2022 11:52 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Brittany takes off as soon the bird flushes
Replies: 5
Views: 3204

Re: Brittany takes off as soon the bird flushes

Sounds like you need to take a couple steps backwards in your training...seems like the dog hasn't been trained to do what you want or understand what you expect and the ecollar means nothing in the process. May be a good idea to put the checkcord to use and have another person help you during your...
by Sharon
Thu Jun 30, 2022 11:46 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: What do you feed your dog(s)?
Replies: 17
Views: 6736

Re: What do you feed your dog(s)?

Dog is 9 years old.

Pro Plan
Bright Mind
Adult 7+ Senior
chicken/rice

recently switched to Pro Plan Complete Essentials 26/16 (less fat and calories for my old dog).
by Sharon
Thu Jun 30, 2022 8:55 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Gsp terrified of thunder storms
Replies: 5
Views: 2896

Re: Gsp terrified of thunder storms

Very common. Not much you can do except for using sedating meds when you know a storm is coming, or try Gypsy's suggestion. Talk to your vet. Tomorrow is Canada Day here so there will be lots of fireworks here. My dog won't like it either.
If the gun is introduced properly everything should go fine.
by Sharon
Tue Jun 28, 2022 8:54 am
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: Motivator for exercise, 7 month old pup
Replies: 10
Views: 1655

Re: Motivator for exercise, 7 month old pup

What a cutie. :) Welcome to the forum.
by Sharon
Sun Jun 26, 2022 1:25 pm
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: New hunter from WA
Replies: 9
Views: 1457

Re: New hunter from WA

Welcome to the forum. I always send new members a welcome PM explaining the 5 post approval requirements; could you tell me if you got that PM? I'm starting to wonder if members are getting that PM. Thanks.
by Sharon
Tue Jun 21, 2022 6:17 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Brittany Puppy Training/Bird Exposure
Replies: 16
Views: 5324

Re: Brittany Puppy Training/Bird Exposure

Got it. That's an excellent video. Beautiful little pup. Thanks. :)
by Sharon
Sun Jun 19, 2022 9:10 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Anyone been to a Ronnie Smith seminar?
Replies: 13
Views: 4736

Re: Anyone been to a Ronnie Smith seminar?

Definitely great seminars put on by the Smiths.I went to one in ON once and learned a lot! However, that is big bucks imo for one day.
by Sharon
Wed Jun 15, 2022 12:23 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Brittany Puppy Training/Bird Exposure
Replies: 16
Views: 5324

Re: Brittany Puppy Training/Bird Exposure

Couldn't get that link to work sureshot. Maybe you could give it another try? Love to see that pup. :)
by Sharon
Mon Jun 13, 2022 9:18 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Does the NAVHDA Natural Ability Test Create Problems?
Replies: 8
Views: 3343

Re: Does the NAVHDA Natural Ability Test Create Problems?

In trying to respond, I wanted to delete/change my response and accidently deleted gonehuntin's post too. Very sorry. THis is his post . SN2 is replying to it in the above post. First, they don't hobble birds in any of the NAVHDA tests I've been to. They do pull primary feathers, but the birds aren'...
by Sharon
Fri Jun 10, 2022 11:01 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Training whoas?
Replies: 7
Views: 4082

Re: Training whoas?

That is a cat! :) but also a beautiful Brittany. Only had one horror story that I can think of, and that seemed to fix itself. We were participating in an AKC field trial. Dog was doing well. Then the dog notices a couple big geese on the pond near the trial grounds honking away. Off she goes. Refus...
by Sharon
Fri Jun 10, 2022 10:55 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Random lameness in GSP
Replies: 9
Views: 4278

Re: Random lameness in GSP

I see you've had no help yet , so I moved this here to see if that might help.
Hard to imagine it is anything but an injury at 1.5 months.
I would definitely get an x ray.
by Sharon
Wed Jun 08, 2022 10:17 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Dogs with sensitive stomachs
Replies: 6
Views: 2716

Re: Dogs with sensitive stomachs

I have an older Vizsla that has had a sensitive stomach. For the past few years, she frequently would delay eating in the morning and would have ongoing stomach issues. We have always blamed it on food and treats. Changed her to PPP Sensitive Skin and Stomach and that helped but she would still hav...
by Sharon
Wed Jun 08, 2022 10:11 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: So how did You get started with dogs and hunting?
Replies: 21
Views: 6695

Re: So how did You get started with dogs and hunting?

When I was 6 or 7, Dad used to carry me on his shoulders if I tired while he ran a line of snares in Nova Scotia. We hunted nearly daily, potting the plentiful grouse out of trees. Lots of grouse in those days. Occasionally we'd get a snowshoe hare. I was addicted from an early age. By 12 I was wor...
by Sharon
Tue Jun 07, 2022 1:57 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: So how did You get started with dogs and hunting?
Replies: 21
Views: 6695

So how did You get started with dogs and hunting?

Interesting how it was Dad or Grandpa who got most started - and Dad for me too. I started at about 10 with Dad hunting rabbits and me carrying a .22. If I could carry the gun the whole trip without dragging it in the mud, I was allowed to shoot at a target at the end of the day. In those days of co...
by Sharon
Mon Jun 06, 2022 6:17 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Training fields
Replies: 5
Views: 3130

Re: Training fields

In what State do you live?
by Sharon
Wed Jun 01, 2022 2:41 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Sunshine Mills Food Recall
Replies: 10
Views: 3986

Re: Sunshine Mills Food Recall

Interesting article to read someday when you are bored. :)

https://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food ... splitting/