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by GrayDawg
Thu Sep 13, 2012 4:58 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Leaving 8 week old puppy at home alone
Replies: 12
Views: 5918

Re: Leaving 8 week old puppy at home alone

marysburg wrote:Eight hours crated during the day followed by eight more overnight is pretty tough for a pup. Would you consider buying a started dog who is housetrained or at least old enough to stay all day alone? That's a lot of crate time and alone time for any dog.
BINGO !!
by GrayDawg
Wed Sep 12, 2012 12:23 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Leaving 8 week old puppy at home alone
Replies: 12
Views: 5918

Re: Leaving 8 week old puppy at home alone

RoostersMom wrote: 1) Puppy should be brought home when he's 10 weeks old, not 8 weeks old. 8 weeks is old school and there is a lot of research showing the benefits to a pup staying with its' litter until at least 10 weeks old.
Please cite/reference this "a lot of research"...........

Rob
by GrayDawg
Fri Sep 07, 2012 7:48 am
Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
Topic: Garmin Astro 320 / DC40 Collar - Feedback ??
Replies: 12
Views: 8520

Re: Garmin Astro 320 / DC40 Collar - Feedback ??

- reliability & accuracy, As long as you calibrate the unit before you use it you should have no problems. I have noticed some misreadings when I didn't do that before using. - battery life (this is a biggie !!) For the hand held, I wish garmin would have made it rechargable like their Rhino units....
by GrayDawg
Thu Sep 06, 2012 12:08 pm
Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
Topic: Garmin Astro 320 / DC40 Collar - Feedback ??
Replies: 12
Views: 8520

Re: Garmin Astro 320 / DC40 Collar - Feedback ??

I'm looking for feedback from folks who have used this particular combination. Not from people who are selling it. Sales people will tell you anything.

Rob
by GrayDawg
Thu Sep 06, 2012 8:46 am
Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
Topic: Garmin Astro 320 / DC40 Collar - Feedback ??
Replies: 12
Views: 8520

Garmin Astro 320 / DC40 Collar - Feedback ??

I am seriously considering the purchase of a Garmin Astro 320 / DC40 Collar and would like to hear everyone's honest opinion of this set up. If you own an Astro 220 / DC30 , I don't mind you commenting on Garmin customer service, but I want to know specifically about the following, respective to the...
by GrayDawg
Tue Sep 04, 2012 6:08 am
Forum: Tributes to the Departed
Topic: In the blink of an eye
Replies: 28
Views: 22329

Re: In the blink of an eye

I feel horrible for you & Gump after reading this post.
Keep your head up......... stay strong.

Rob
by GrayDawg
Sat Sep 01, 2012 5:23 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: American Field Derby Aging Schedule/Rules - POLL
Replies: 38
Views: 14314

Re: American Field Derby Aging Schedule/Rules - POLL

As of this morning, below are updated results from this same poll on on both the Cover Dog Bulletin Board as well as the Horseback Field Trial Bulletin Board . Keep in mind that folks on these two boards are almost all AF field trialers. They may 'dabble' in AKC trials, but the vast majority of them...
by GrayDawg
Sat Sep 01, 2012 5:06 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: DC AFC CHOCOLATE MOUSSE'S FEATHER MH
Replies: 16
Views: 4232

Re: DC AFC CHOCOLATE MOUSSE'S FEATHER MH

Ken,
I'm very sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful dog and I'm sure a faithful companion in both the field and in your home.
Keep your memories of her close to your heart- because if you can remember her, she's never really gone.

Rob
by GrayDawg
Thu Aug 30, 2012 6:06 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: In your opinion, are trials a true gauge of...
Replies: 78
Views: 17409

Re: In your opinion, are trials a true gauge of...

If I was looking for a Grouse dog to hunt New England covers with, the first place I'd go would be to watch a local Cover Dog trial or even the Grand National Grouse Championships held in either MI, NY, PA or NH (the location rotates every year). At such a trial, I would find the "who's who" of top ...
by GrayDawg
Wed Aug 29, 2012 7:46 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Throw Down Trial Judges
Replies: 28
Views: 7214

Re: Throw Down Trial Judges

With a large swatch of the country east of the Mississippi being void of huntable numbers of wild quail, the number of judges with quail hunting experience is decreasing and will continue to do so, especially in the younger generation of judges. Very true. But we have lots of Woodcock & Ruffed Grou...
by GrayDawg
Wed Aug 29, 2012 7:07 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: American Field Derby Aging Schedule/Rules - POLL
Replies: 38
Views: 14314

Re: American Field Derby Aging Schedule/Rules - POLL

Here are the results, as of this morning, from this same poll on on both the Cover Dog Bulletin Board as well as the Horseback Field Trial Bulletin Board . Keep in mind that folks on these two boards are almost all AF field trialers. They may 'dabble' in AKC trials, but the vast majority of them are...
by GrayDawg
Wed Aug 29, 2012 5:21 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Separating Litter Mates!
Replies: 2
Views: 1225

Re: Separating Litter Mates!

My .02 cents...........

- You need a roof
- Don't do wood chips (puppies ingest them = BIG vet bill !!)
- Don't do blankets (puppies ingest them = BIG vet bill !!)
- Use straw as bedding (in the barrels) and change it out regularly
- Did I mention you need a roof? :wink:

Rob
by GrayDawg
Tue Aug 28, 2012 5:20 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: American Field Derby Aging Schedule/Rules - POLL
Replies: 38
Views: 14314

Re: American Field Derby Aging Schedule/Rules - POLL

There is no point to changing the rules in the hope it will quell cheaters. Cheaters cheat even if you try to accomodate the current batch by making their cheating fit inside the new rules. Leave things well enough alone. Scott, So If I understand you correctly........ what you're saying is we all ...
by GrayDawg
Tue Aug 28, 2012 3:16 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: American Field Derby Aging Schedule/Rules - POLL
Replies: 38
Views: 14314

Re: American Field Derby Aging Schedule/Rules - POLL

Again, they are derbies for a short period. Get over it and MOVE ON. PntrRookie, What you fail to realize is that there are now Derby Championships that qualify the winning dog towards the National Championship! Were you aware of that? That's no little item to overlook !! Also, dogs winning Futurit...
by GrayDawg
Tue Aug 28, 2012 7:28 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: American Field Derby Aging Schedule/Rules - POLL
Replies: 38
Views: 14314

Re: American Field Derby Aging Schedule/Rules - POLL

Would an owner of a Derby aged dog who is showing much promise (maybe even has won a Derby Championship) take the dog off a pro's string due to the dog "getting screwed" by virtue of the split season? No, he would falsify the dogs whelping date exactly as they are doing now. Not if the breeder of t...
by GrayDawg
Tue Aug 28, 2012 5:13 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: American Field Derby Aging Schedule/Rules - POLL
Replies: 38
Views: 14314

Re: American Field Derby Aging Schedule/Rules - POLL

PokerStraight. Do you think the dog really knows it's competing for "Derby of the Year" points when their handler cuts them loose on the line? How does this really affect the dog's development? Would an owner of a Derby aged dog who is showing much promise (maybe even has won a Derby Championship) t...
by GrayDawg
Mon Aug 27, 2012 7:02 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: American Field Derby Aging Schedule/Rules - POLL
Replies: 38
Views: 14314

American Field Derby Aging Schedule/Rules - POLL

So there was this big storm over on the "other" forum, the owner was practically running around with his hair on fire screaming about changes that are needed to the current American Field Derby Aging Schedule/Requirements. The discussion went off on many tangents- from people cheating with Aged Derb...
by GrayDawg
Sun Aug 26, 2012 1:56 pm
Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
Topic: TT or sportdog?
Replies: 23
Views: 12435

Re: TT or sportdog?

Neither. Look at the Dogtra 2500 T&B
by GrayDawg
Thu Aug 23, 2012 6:01 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Got a new toy
Replies: 10
Views: 2090

Re: Got a new toy

Elkhunter,
Who is he/she out of ?? Come on.......... some details !!
Good lookin' pup !!

Rob
by GrayDawg
Fri Aug 17, 2012 8:17 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: East side on Montana to Hunt 1st week of Sept.
Replies: 10
Views: 5352

Re: East side on Montana to Hunt 1st week of Sept.

Anaconda Pintler wrote:You cant wait for the opener and now niether can the rest of the internet hunting world! Dont be surprised if you are pushed out of your favorite spots this fall with that kind of advertisement!
I'm betting that Ft. Peck Birdman owns a Motel in Sheridan County! :lol:

Rob
by GrayDawg
Tue Aug 07, 2012 6:05 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: At a loss...
Replies: 16
Views: 5538

Re: At a loss...

ezzy333 wrote:Sounds to me that you don't have a problem but your pup does. She has told you she will sleep through the night when she is well and she is trying to tell you she is hurting and needs help. I am betting you get her well and she will be fine.

Ezzy

What he said............
by GrayDawg
Fri Aug 03, 2012 6:51 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: At a loss...
Replies: 16
Views: 5538

Re: At a loss...

Yes, I should have mentioned this at the beginning, she does have a bladder infection. We took her in last week and she has been on medication. The vet gave us a week long medication that he said should have fixed the problem but she still searches around the whole yard peeing here and there everyt...
by GrayDawg
Fri Aug 03, 2012 11:36 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: At a loss...
Replies: 16
Views: 5538

Re: At a loss...

Urinary tract infections can cause lots of whimpering, whining & drying as well.
Do you notice her peeing alot?

Rob
by GrayDawg
Wed Aug 01, 2012 5:53 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pup ate a hook (Last Update)
Replies: 38
Views: 11547

Re: Pup ate a hook (Update)

Very happy for you that in the end- everything turned out alright.
$90 is a small price to pay in the big scheme of things.

The 3 years you aged in the process however- you'll never get back! :lol:
Had to be scary as heck though.

Rob
by GrayDawg
Thu Jun 14, 2012 6:26 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: A True Versatile Gun Dog
Replies: 72
Views: 31985

Re: A True Versatile Gun Dog

Is it just me- or does Mr. Thomas come off as somewhat of a blowhard ?? :roll:

Rob
by GrayDawg
Mon Jun 11, 2012 5:47 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What is the driver behind endurance.
Replies: 62
Views: 18731

Re: What is the driver behind endurance.

Genetics, conditioning & nutrition..........

In THAT order. IMHO

Rob
by GrayDawg
Tue May 22, 2012 6:38 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: A COUPLE of WOLF PLAIN BROOKS BRAGS
Replies: 26
Views: 10591

Re: A COUPLE of WOLF PLAIN BROOKS BRAGS

Way to go Raven, Tucker, Dennis & Jen! There isn't a nicer family more deserving of such
fantastic results, accolades & good fortune. :D

Rob
by GrayDawg
Tue May 08, 2012 4:21 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: GSPCA NAGDC
Replies: 45
Views: 19445

Re: GSPCA NAGDC

doco wrote:If that's the case, Congrat's. It couldn't have gone to a nicer couple or dog. Congrat's to all and to Greg as well

Doco

+ 1

Rob
by GrayDawg
Tue May 01, 2012 6:39 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: One Championship Down
Replies: 19
Views: 7429

Re: One Championship Down

How'd you get that Chukar to stay still for the picture? :wink:

Rob
by GrayDawg
Wed Apr 25, 2012 7:20 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Old Hunting Pictures
Replies: 23
Views: 9938

Re: Old Hunting Pictures

nikegundog wrote:
ultracarry wrote:Because they are better....
Last year 113 FC/AFC labs, 1 FC/AFC Chessie, not saying trials are the best measuring stick, but come on, what kind of logic can you argue with. :D
How many Grand Master Champion Labs compared to Chessies? :wink:

Rob
by GrayDawg
Wed Apr 25, 2012 6:33 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: HOBBIES
Replies: 51
Views: 21490

Re: HOBBIES

Other than bird hunting, dog training, bow hunting & field trialing........ this is what you'll find me doing in the spring & summer.

http://www.wickedlocal.com/swampscott/n ... z1t37Pl8PY

Rob
by GrayDawg
Tue Apr 10, 2012 5:26 am
Forum: Events
Topic: GSPCA NAGDC
Replies: 75
Views: 26111

Re: GSPCA NAGDC

ultracarry wrote: Same reason people don't pay to go to a carnival in a parking lot when they can go to Disney world for free. :P
Then you're not talking about the Disney World in Orlando, FL................ 'cuz it ain't free! Far from it. Been there recently? :lol:

Rob
by GrayDawg
Tue Apr 10, 2012 5:16 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: should have kept her...
Replies: 37
Views: 11787

Re: should have kept her...

My first comment represents everyone I know who has bird dogs. Nobody wants an 800 yd. pup. Every one of the people I know who have bird dogs would consider 800 yds. in a pup a run off pup. Then my only comment is this........... you need to get out more and meet some new "bird dog" people. I would...
by GrayDawg
Mon Apr 09, 2012 6:29 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: should have kept her...
Replies: 37
Views: 11787

Re: should have kept her...

My first comment represents everyone I know who has bird dogs. Nobody wants an 800 yd. pup. Every one of the people I know who have bird dogs would consider 800 yds. in a pup a run off pup. Then my only comment is this........... you need to get out more and meet some new "bird dog" people. I would...
by GrayDawg
Tue Mar 13, 2012 7:41 am
Forum: Events
Topic: GSPCA NAGDC
Replies: 75
Views: 26111

Re: GSPCA NAGDC

Maybe some folks won't be attending because they would have to handle their own dog
themselves and not be able to pay a pro to handle their dog for them? :roll:

Rob
by GrayDawg
Thu Mar 01, 2012 7:44 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Back to the drawing board for a pup, help?
Replies: 12
Views: 5452

Re: Back to the drawing board for a pup, help?

Devin, Click the link below, then select some states near you and never look back. One of the best cold weather, pointing breed dogs you can find. http://www.vdd-gna.org/breeders_gna.php Thank me later............ :wink: I own a GSP, so I'm not breed blind. Based on what you're looking for, you CAN'...
by GrayDawg
Tue Feb 21, 2012 9:38 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: weimerener
Replies: 49
Views: 14975

Re: weimerener

Lincoln,
Are you any relation to Virginia Alexander?

Rob
by GrayDawg
Tue Feb 21, 2012 8:16 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: weimerener
Replies: 49
Views: 14975

Re: weimerener

Here in America, back in the early 80's, a bunch of silver-haired ladies who never hunted a day in their lives decided that the gray coat of the Weimaraner was beautiful and they were going to develop lines strictly for the bench and kept a very narrow focus of their breeding program for confirmati...
by GrayDawg
Tue Feb 21, 2012 7:02 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: weimerener
Replies: 49
Views: 14975

Re: weimerener

I think that we can all agree that the Weim's main problem outside of its native land is the fact that way too many non-hunting breeders are producing way too many grey couch potatoes with questionable abilities and questionable characters. But the question is why? As someone who owned/bred Weims f...
by GrayDawg
Mon Feb 20, 2012 10:34 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: weimerener
Replies: 49
Views: 14975

Re: weimerener

I have both weims and shorthairs and can say my weims are just as good. Its all about the breeding you have too pay closer attention with weims because alot of the lines have been bred for show. Just make sure it is a good hunting bloodline! One question- do your weims exhibit the same range as you...
by GrayDawg
Thu Feb 16, 2012 7:52 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Jager
Replies: 2
Views: 745

Re: Jager

jimbo&rooster wrote:I know of at least 8 GSPs named Jager.... you might wana be a little more specific.

Jim
Beat me to it......... the only name more popular for GSP males I believe is "Berretta" or "Ruger"

Rob
by GrayDawg
Tue Feb 14, 2012 6:07 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Need a new vehicle...opinions please
Replies: 51
Views: 14676

Re: Need a new vehicle...opinions please

Here's one for ya'

Image

Rob
by GrayDawg
Mon Jan 09, 2012 8:04 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: 1 POINT TO GO!
Replies: 22
Views: 10256

Re: 1 POINT TO GO!

Tyler, congrats to you & Kimber................... WAY TO GO !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rob
by GrayDawg
Tue Jan 03, 2012 8:59 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: My 1st Second Generation DC
Replies: 17
Views: 6398

Re: My 1st Second Generation DC

Way to go Ken (and pooch) !!

Rob
by GrayDawg
Fri Dec 23, 2011 8:28 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Added one to the string....
Replies: 23
Views: 7721

Re: Added one to the string....

Congratulations Jim- what a blessing to get this time of year!
Enjoy your very special holiday this year...........

Rob
by GrayDawg
Fri Dec 23, 2011 6:32 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Hickox kicked off plantations?
Replies: 2
Views: 975

Re: Hickox kicked off plantations?

Doesn't sound like the George I've had the pleasure of meeting twice.

Rob
by GrayDawg
Wed Dec 14, 2011 8:06 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: New National Champion!!
Replies: 24
Views: 11405

Re: New National Champion!!

Pam,
What an accomplishment for your dog! Way to go..........
Last time I was at Ardmore was 1998.

Rob
by GrayDawg
Tue Dec 13, 2011 10:27 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: NW Iowa Hunting Trip 2011 video
Replies: 15
Views: 6110

Re: NW Iowa Hunting Trip 2011 video

Denise,
What a fantastic video journal. Looks like you had one heck of a time !!

Rob
by GrayDawg
Mon Dec 05, 2011 11:26 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Black GSP/DK vs the Hybred American GSP
Replies: 77
Views: 34003

Re: Black GSP/DK vs the Hybred American GSP

I'll read the book, but I am still waiting. You must be Democrat, Want someone else to do the work and you collect the benifits!!!! :lol: :lol: JUST KIDDING!! :lol: :lol: NO, I'll keep what I know to myself. I through it out there. Let see if you care enough about the breed to reseach in depth!!! S...
by GrayDawg
Mon Dec 05, 2011 6:14 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: FC AFC WOLF PLAIN BROOKS TUCKER
Replies: 12
Views: 4696

Re: FC AFC WOLF PLAIN BROOKS TUCKER

Congrats to Tucker, Dennis & Jen for Tucker's latest accomplishment !! A well deserved title to add to his others.
Taking 3rd this fall at the GSPCA's NAGDC in Iowa was pretty sweet too!

Couldn't happen to nicer people. :D

Rob