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Haha!

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I have read quite a bit and spoken to a few nutritionists about canines and grains/carbs.....I personally don't think there is an "either this or that" answer. When I was a RAW feeder I certainly liked to believe that dogs didn't need/want plant based matter....but then I shot some coyotes and their...

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Not sure I know what you all mean by socialized, my dogs have never been in a fight, not sure they would know how. Never had one, even as puppies, play with a bracemate. They hunt birds, that is their job, it is work. Serious work. And they are never off lead unless it is time to go to work. My ave...

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https://www.proplan.com/dogs/products/sport-adult-prime-nutritional-supplement-bar/#ingredientsandguaranteedanalysis Purina also sells one for recovery. Both are replacements for their old Performance Bars. How hard are those Purina bars? I had some bars of another brand and the things were hard as...

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I gotta say....I would have given up and bought birds by now lol!

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getzapped wrote:Quail are game birds also and you can use them. I will probably let em go and keep trying for pigeons.

Good point.

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Doves are game birds which would technically be illegal to possess wouldnt they? Unless there is no dove season where you are?

Just thinking aloud.

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This thread is a year old so I don't know if it is still being made and sold in many places. Ground sorghum has almost the same feeding value of corn once it is ground. The seed is so hard it can pass through many animals without being broken down and digested. Are you sure it said ground and not g...

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Ground sorghum........I don't recall ever seeing that listed on any of the foods I considered. It is pretty high up on the ingredient lists too. Not saying good or bad, just interesting to me I guess.

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Just curious what the thoughts are around here on how many meals puppies should get. I currently divide my pups daily ration into 3 equal meals. It works good with my schedule and I like the idea of smaller meals. With that said, I am debating on going to two feedings a day as the pup becomes more a...

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RichK wrote:

With that said, I did recently switch to Bravecto but have only been using it for a couple of weeks.

Please keep us posted. Have you noticed any changes in the dogs coat?

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Was actually just thinking about this today. Glad the dog found a good home.

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Very sorry to hear this. My condolences.

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My vet is now selling this stuff as well. They seem to be pushing it a lot more than the topical (vectra3d) that they were last year. Looking forward to giving it a try at some point.

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i would cross a GSP off the list if your wife is looking for a sweet natured house dog. Their high energy level can be a little overwhelming at times.

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I've only been exposed to about a dozen GSPs, but I haven't met one yet that didn't whine. Could this just be a trait common to the breed? Sounds like poor training to me. Bird dogs should not make noise. Have you ever been to a field trial??? Im at one right now an every single dog here has whinne...

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Converted from the bell to the GPS and couldn't be happier.

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JakeAndCash wrote:Good to hear it will get better as he grows. He is only 8 months. Is there anything I need to do to help solve this?

According to the vet there really isn't much that can be done while the dog is still growing.

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Yes this is the dog with the swollen testicles. Went to a new vet and he said seems normal and that he just has a lot of testosterone. What do you mean by hitting his canine teeth? He does bark but mostly at people and cars passing. He also folds his lips under his teeth and looks like he's smiling...

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that is what it looks like to me.

is this the same dog with the swollen testicles??

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Hopefully neutering does the trick.

Good luck with everything.

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bigoak wrote:Is the poodle still a hunting dog in France? Would it be possible to go there and buy a pup with hunting genetics?

That is a good idea. Might be able to get some semen shipped?

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AZ Brittany Guy wrote:Find out where the roost then go back after dark with a net and get them at night. I hate climbing around in a barn at night but it works.

X2.

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This thread is entertaining.

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Mountaineer wrote:"1/2 hour"?

It's a wonder the birds have any feathers left.

I am wondering what the dogs look like after the day. Sounds like some pretty rough stuff.

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A friend of mine has a labradoodle and it is a very good dog.

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Been a long time since i trapped pigeons but I have been considering getting back into it after having trouble finding training birds. We used to do it a little differently. We would go out at night when they we sleeping and put a net over the silo door or barn window that they used and then go wake...

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Very pretty bird!

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deke wrote:
JKP wrote:Stick with an O/U or a SxS...if you can't kill them with 2 shots....the birds win

What if i just put two shells in an auto? Don't get me wrong, I love my o/u i just dont shoot them as well as any of my autos.

I am in the same boat. Plus, my auto is waaaaaay lighter than my o/u.

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Any updates?

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The bag is a starting point, but feed what your pup needs to be in good condition. I don't free feed either. I like to know when they eat and how much. It keeps their BM schedule regular and prevents bloat or other issues on hunt or "hard" training days. I too like to know exactly how much they eat...

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Do any of you feed Lamb and rice opposed to chicken and rice and if so, why? Thanks I found that my last dog did better on a lamb based food then a chicken based food. Better meaning less, more formed stools, and i could feed a little less of it. Chicken intolerances/allergies seem to be somewhat c...

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Sharon wrote:My vet uses prednisone cautiously.

I had a lengthy discussion with my uncle who is a vet about prednisone, particularly in young dogs, and "cautiously" is a good word to describe his feelings.

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Was always able to keep my Britt off the furniture but wifey's yorkie had free rein. Now this new setter pup has weakened us with cute and he's climbin' on the couch. There will, however, always be a no dogs in the bed rule. It's a common way to pick up a tick. Don't tell my wife that rule....I wou...

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Yep, but only one couch that can handle it. They are not allowed on any of the others, and they quickly learned that. That is sort of what I am hoping to accomplish. :D :D :D Good luck with that one It sort of worked with my last dog. He knew the upstairs family room couches were off limits. He did...

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OK, good to hear that they are a welcoming bunch. Sometimes I have found that hobby clubs can be a bit hard for new members to feel welcome. Turns out that the breeder I got my dog from is actually on the board. I knew he was involved but didn't realize he was a board member. Unfortunately he isn't ...

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jetjockey wrote:Yep, but only one couch that can handle it. They are not allowed on any of the others, and they quickly learned that.

That is sort of what I am hoping to accomplish.

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There is a NAVHDA training day at the local NAVHDA training grounds. I have been reading here, and other places that the best thing for a new dog owner and potential NAVHDA member to do is to go and "check it out". I would love to go, but am sort of nervous about just pulling in the parking lot. I d...

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Just curious what the inside dog folks do when it comes to allowing their dogs on the furniture. My wife is pretty set on not allowing the new pup on the couches, but so far she has given in to the puppies cuteness and need to cuddle lol!

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Just a standard prong collar? Yup. Not sure if it was the "right way", but it certainly worked for my crazy GSP. After 6 days i never used the collar anymore and he was the best dog to walk I have ever seen. Like mentioned, I often times walked him with no leash. Hoping the new pup takes to it as q...

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I have my first official problem that is making me crazy. This dog will not walk on a leash. She pulls all over the place. It is really frustrating because she picks up all other command really fast. If i stand still and tell her heel she comes right to my left side just her head in front of my lef...

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Sharon wrote:Yep. Slippers are not needed and should be disposed of.

Good call. Especially the pink furry ones!

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1: There is a gravitational force generated from the underside of my couches that attracts puppy toys. 2: All puppy toys are manufactured to precise specifications that allow them to succumb to gravitational force mentioned previously and disappear. 3: Rabbit dung looks way too much like dog kibble....

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I have a pair of Pronghorns and a pair of Super Rainforests. The Pronghorns are just OK, the Rainforests are ridiculously wonderful boots, but at $375 a pop, they should be. The Pronghorns are not US made though, and the Rainforests are. My first pair of Rainforests lasted 14 years through pretty h...

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I helped out a friend and his church group on a game farm 'hunt' about 5 years ago. I had my seasoned lab and young pointing dog. I hunted the two separately and my lab caught well over 90% of the birds. It was a joke. I was throwing up the birds my lab retrieved to me for the hunters to shoot. One...

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One thing that you didnt mention was if you are the one placing the birds? If you aren't, could it be that whoever is placing them in the field is dizzying them up too much? The kids at the club I frequent will darn near shake all the feathers off if someone doesn't tell them not to. Hens definetly ...

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Getting better flying birds, or using more roosters probably aren't real options in this scenario. Farm owners want birds to sit tight so people can shoot them. Most people that go to a preserve to hunt for reasons other than dog training don't want birds that run or that have to actually be hunted....

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Just relax and watch the dog, he will know more about the hunting part than you do, so watch him and learn. I was told that when I got my first shorthair over 40 years ago. That dog learned me a lot about hunting, the main thing on a dog is getting him to stop when he needs to and to come when call...

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My 11 week old GSP is currently eating 2.25 cups per day plus a few small treats throughout the day. The bag says 2 1/8 so he is right there. He currently weighs 15.5 pounds.

I also divide it between 3 feedings.

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planning on trying these at some point. http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/product/duluthflex-fire-hose-briar-and-bramble-pants-20406.aspx I liked the fit of the Duluth pants - plus they were pretty sturdy - unfortunately (and maybe because I'm of the female persuasion), the zipper kept coming down...

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