Gun Dog Forum

luvthemud

http://www.helpinglostpets.com/petdetail/?id=495047

There is some confusion on if the dog is a pointer or a GSP, but either way, someone is missing their hunting buddy.

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Big night tomorrow night!

Might be boxing's death gargle and way overdue, but it is hard to not get excited to see Mayweather and Pacquio finally meet.

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Any tips or info on how a potential buyer can "do their homework" on a particular breeder? Don't want to hijack, but I repeatedly see this being said, but nobody ever elaborates. Are there resources available or does it boil down to simply trying to find owners that are willing to be honest? Particu...

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Learn something new everyday! Good info guys!

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Very nicely done. Just started using the e-collar on my dog and he is being a bit more bullheaded but he is getting there. They key is in the timing I am told.

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Yup. My pup literally cried non-stop for the first few days. Hard to listen to, but just ignore it. He still at 4.5 months isn't in favor of going in his crate, but he understands that crying will get him nowhere.

Good luck and stick with it.

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You are confusing me with the OP. The pic was a confused GSP I posted in response to your still very confusing "why are you posting here" comment. Then perhaps you should respond to the OP'S post/issue ,rather than what has become the norm these day's where some 'Jump on' others comments rather tha...

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Oh yeah.....tell your daughter to hide her stuffed animals lol!

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Good looking dog! My dog just turned 4.5 months old. Potty training was a lot tougher with this dog than my last. My last dog figured it out right away. This one though seems to just spring a leak every once in a while when he is playing or acting crazy. I do blame myself for some of the accidents b...

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One of my pups was a bit nippy. I tried a lot of the suggested things above (dominance, muzzle grab, "no!" Etc.) but worked best was grabbing her lower jaw with my thumb inside her mouth and saying "no bite." She hated my thumb in there and learned quickly. Yup, thumb under the tongue helped stop m...

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In am in the relatively same boat. I have access to birds and fields, however the time and experience is what I don't have. Tough decision.

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It's always a toss up. Keep pup walking around the block , ( NOT sniffing other dog's poop), until after his second shots as all vets recommend , and you have a gundog who has missed his crucial time of discovery/independence in the fields and wood. So most owners of gundogs take their chances. I w...

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In my opinion keeping a puppy in the house for the first 5 months of its life and avoiding contact with the outdoors is crazy. I agree that keeping him away from dog parks and unknown dog strangers is a good thing, but no time in the woods or field? I don't agree with that. In my opinion, a puppy ha...

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One of the best purchases I have ever made is my Bissel Big Green carpet cleaner! This time of year I find myself using it quite often due to the dog tracking mud and dirt in the house. Works great on couches too!

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Have been going back and forth what to do. I think I am going to give the collar a try. The only time that I really worry about ticks is when I am "up north". Seems like a waste to do a topical since that is only a few times in the spring/summer and a few more times in the fall. If I lived there, I ...

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In terms of a dog for hunting, it seems to me a Labradoodle should end up similar to a WPG or a stout GWP. An obvious difference might be no point and so looking for a retriever/flusher. I doubt the coat would stay "hypoallergenic" in this case, though. http://killararidge.com/service_and_hunting_d...

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I have received excellent customer service from Garmin since 1998, and for dog related electronics since the 2nd Astro was released. There is often a wait time of 10 - 15 minutes, so it is best to wait to call after you return from the Field and are in your easy chair. Customer service is in the US...

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I spilled some cracked corn last time I got a ton in (2 weeks ago) my dogs ate it up, should I be worried cause they do it every time I get corn. :) (toss out the bait) Fishin is slow today......... I will say, I did find this statement in the article a little strange: "Table scraps should not be m...

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PntrRookie wrote:I just called them last week regarding a tracking collar and they were great...just like TT. Little longer wait time - due to all the products they have, but just as good.

Great to hear. Thanks!

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1gundog wrote:My last post in this thread

:roll:

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I have had good results using the Seresto collars and I live on a lake in deep south east Texas. Zero fleas or ticks on any dog for over 2 years now. The package says that they last 8 months but I only replace them every January. Sorry, I have no experience with Bravecto but I see no reason to chan...

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Has anyone dealt with garmin customer service since they bought out Tri-Tronics?

I might be in the market for an e-collar shortly and haven't heard much about Garmin since the takeover. The two times I had to call Tri-Tronics for support, they were phenomenal. Sort of curious if that changed now.

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Is warm water better than cold water? Thought I remember reading that cold water can actually increase the chance of bloat?

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Listen lover of the mud don't quote me when you don't have a clue what I'm talking about. I wasn't whining about a "bleep" thing. Work on your comprehension skills before you quote somebody. Now we know why you agree with labradoodles. (Your buddy has one). Apparently you didn't take the time to re...

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foofoo dogs. ??? He actually breeds them to hunt. I'm confused at your post It was sarcasm. The person that posted the link to the really nice guy who breeds hunting poodles was whining thebpost before about people who breed hunting poodles. The term he used was foofoo dogs. Extremely contradictory...

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1gundog wrote:My last post in this thread, call and talk to Rich (super nice guy) he breeds top shelf labs and standards. If you tell him what your intentions are and he sells you a dog I will forever keep my piehole shut on this kind of topic.

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foofoo dogs.

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1gundog wrote:Pudelpointer yes and if you think a pudelpointer and labradoodle share any similarities you are def on the wrong forum my friend.

Edit: you're on the right forum I just don't think the topic fits. But again that's just my opinion.

Better stop while you are only so far behind.

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Happy to report that after a few more treatments with they eye drops the pup's eyes are looking much better. She also chewed up my favorite chapstick this morning so she must be feeling better as well :roll: Good to hear.....well, not that you lost your chapstick, but that the dog's eyes are lookin...

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Just sort of curious....I am always seeing different events being posted and seeing links to breeder organizations, testing sessions, and whatnot. Without starting a back and forth....if a person were to want to buy a dog based solely on the amount of quality resources available for that specific b...

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Sealing the concrete is a great suggestion. Not only might it help the smell, it would probably prolong the concrete. I have seen some slabs deteriorate due to dog waste, especially if the slap is broom finished.

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Oh boy.....

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I suspect that adding the pedialyte was more to entice the dog to drink and stay hydrated due to the flavoring, but I could be mistaken :?: I'm not sure of the reasoning, but thirsty dogs drink with gusto in my experience, and experts in canine nutrition say they re-hydrate best with plain water as...

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Gatorade and things like pedialyte are not recommend by experts in the field of high performance canine nutrition. Dogs need adequate water and appropriate amounts of high quality fats (for energy) and protein (for muscle repair), not sugars or electrolytes. Bill I suspect that adding the pedialyte...

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So that's what you mean by which dogs have the best network - like, you know, CBS with the big eye logo coming up on screen? MG now you guys are getting it! Spent the weekend running coaxial and installing the dish on the dog house. Trying to decide between netflix or hulu at the moment...... :wink:

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Powersports come to mind off the top of my head. Lots of people choose ATVs based on the network/support structure/community surrounding a particular brand or unit. Dogs and ATVs..interesting comparison re purchasing decisions. I can't quite see looking into an ATV's eyes. Just me but I would avoid...

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Spring also brings out the ramps...I love ramps and scambled eggs. Not sure if they are good for dogs tho.....maybe DFA can do a test. :idea: What is a ramp? A Spring green...kinda, sorta an onion/garlic/leek wannabe....Ramson is the old name I know. Traditionally paired with fresh-caught brook tro...

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Spring also brings out the ramps...I love ramps and scambled eggs. Not sure if they are good for dogs tho.....maybe DFA can do a test. :idea: What is a ramp? I have a friend with a blue tick. Single guy, lives on his own. The dog is now almost 3 years old and has never eaten actual dog food aside f...

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When my last dog showed signs of exhaustion in the field, my vet recommended giving a little pedialyte in his water. What are your guys' opinion on this? Good thing to do? I will say, it made him like drinking while hunting, which is something I struggled with.

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I would give bleach a try. After cleaning the piles spray it down with a a bleach mix? When I had my outdoor kennel, I would use by pressure washer and actually use the soaper. Once a week. Seemed to help a little. Do you have any wood anywhere? If so, could try replacing it with plastic decking boa...

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If your question has not been answered, then I still don't understand it. I have bought 8 or 9 atv's and did not consider a community. I did make sure service and warranty work was available, neither applicable to dogs. If you are not interesting in assistance in getting a dog, I can't help you. Yo...

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Powersports come to mind off the top of my head. Lots of people choose ATVs based on the network/support structure/community surrounding a particular brand or unit. Dogs and ATVs..interesting comparison re purchasing decisions. I can't quite see looking into an ATV's eyes. Just me but I would avoid...

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I also might add that the pointing breeds have multiple venues, like NAVHDA, GSPCA, etc. Something for every one. What will you be doing with the dog? Competition? Pure hunting? Lap dog watching TV with you? This may get you on the right track. A network is a group of like minded folk sharing ideas...

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Brazosvalleyvizslas wrote:Labs by far followed by GSP's and Britts. It really depends on the area and local clubs though.

Sort of what I concluded after browsing the events forum and google. Wasn't sure about labs, but figured since they are so popular that they must have a pretty good setup.

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And neither would I, however in other realms, this type of thing can be the deciding factor to choose one over another. What realms would that be? I think you are looking for a support structure, and has been explained, it depends more on the application and activity than breed. I have campaigned B...

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I see that frontline has their own version now too:
http://www.nexgardfordogs.com/m/Pages/default.aspx

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There is not a nickels worth of difference in the common or popular breeds. I have to say that network is not the right term since I know of no network in the dog world. However, the more popular a breed is it stands to reason there are more people involved with that breed and that might mean it is...

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GSP hands down. That is the way it appears if one browses this site, however that could simply be because GSP owners spend more time on forums lol! That is why I asked. I imagine that labs have quite the network as well? However I wouldnt pick a breed based on this I would look for one that suits m...

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Sorry I do not understand the question, nor the prohibition on back and forth. Whatever your asking it seem multiple opinions would be beneficial. Just don't want it to turn into an outright breed vs breed argument. Multiple opinions are great, but not what some threads turn into from what I have s...

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Just sort of curious....I am always seeing different events being posted and seeing links to breeder organizations, testing sessions, and whatnot. Without starting a back and forth....if a person were to want to buy a dog based solely on the amount of quality resources available for that specific br...

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FWIW: Dog food advisor did give this food 4 stars. Don't want to make this drag on anymore then it needs to, but if someone reads the entire thread, they could assume that it got a low rating.

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