BINGO !!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.
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- 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
- 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
Please cite/reference this "a lot of research"...........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.
Rob
- 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....
- 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
Rob
- 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...
- 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
Keep your head up......... stay strong.
Rob
- 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...
- 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
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
- 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 ...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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?
Rob
- 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?
Rob
- 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 ...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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
- 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
Who is he/she out of ?? Come on.......... some details !!
Good lookin' pup !!
Rob
- 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.
I'm betting that Ft. Peck Birdman owns a Motel in Sheridan County!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!
Rob
- 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............
- 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...
- 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
Do you notice her peeing alot?
Rob
- 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!
Had to be scary as heck though.
Rob
$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!
Had to be scary as heck though.
Rob
- 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
Rob
- 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
In THAT order. IMHO
Rob
- 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.
Rob
fantastic results, accolades & good fortune.
Rob
- 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
- 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?
Rob
Rob
- Wed Apr 25, 2012 7:20 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Old Hunting Pictures
- Replies: 23
- Views: 9938
Re: Old Hunting Pictures
How many Grand Master Champion Labs compared to Chessies?nikegundog wrote: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.ultracarry wrote:Because they are better....
Rob
- 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
http://www.wickedlocal.com/swampscott/n ... z1t37Pl8PY
Rob
- Tue Apr 10, 2012 5:26 am
- Forum: Events
- Topic: GSPCA NAGDC
- Replies: 75
- Views: 26111
Re: GSPCA NAGDC
Then you're not talking about the Disney World in Orlando, FL................ 'cuz it ain't free! Far from it. Been there recently?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.
Rob
- 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...
- 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...
- 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
themselves and not be able to pay a pro to handle their dog for them? :roll:
Rob
- 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'...
- 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
Are you any relation to Virginia Alexander?
Rob
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- Thu Feb 16, 2012 7:52 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Jager
- Replies: 2
- Views: 745
Re: Jager
Beat me to it......... the only name more popular for GSP males I believe is "Berretta" or "Ruger"jimbo&rooster wrote:I know of at least 8 GSPs named Jager.... you might wana be a little more specific.
Jim
Rob
- 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'
Rob
Rob
- 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
Rob
- 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
Rob
- 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
Enjoy your very special holiday this year...........
Rob
- 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
Rob
- 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
What an accomplishment for your dog! Way to go..........
Last time I was at Ardmore was 1998.
Rob
- 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
What a fantastic video journal. Looks like you had one heck of a time !!
Rob
- 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...
- 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.
Rob
Taking 3rd this fall at the GSPCA's NAGDC in Iowa was pretty sweet too!
Couldn't happen to nicer people.
Rob