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by bwjohn
Fri Feb 04, 2011 11:50 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Can you teach a dog to point?
Replies: 18
Views: 5740

Re: Can you teach a dog to point?

he doesn't point it b/c he knows that he is going to catch it. It, being the pheasant dummy. I am willing to bet if it were a real bird that you would see some more pointing instinct, especially if he did not catch the birds a time or two in a row. Try to find a situation in which you can practice t...
by bwjohn
Wed Feb 02, 2011 11:13 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What holds Newb's back from Trialing?
Replies: 361
Views: 106656

Re: What holds Newb's back from Trialing?

A lot of things play into it. 1)Travel and expenses. 2)Don't have a horse, which there are walking stakes, but moving out west there are fewer of them. 3)Who do you trial w/ AKC/AF or do you want to play in the other games. 4)would just rather spend my time hunting or training my dogs. 5)the time th...
by bwjohn
Sun Jan 30, 2011 9:50 am
Forum: Training
Topic: WILD BIRD OR PIGEONS FOR TRAINING?..
Replies: 53
Views: 13885

Re: WILD BIRD OR PIGEONS FOR TRAINING?..

bird intro with a pen raised bird of some kind, probably not pheasant. But something they can get there mouth on and catch after a short chase. then go to wild birds for 4-5 times to let him bump and chase, will not be able to crowd birds and will never catch them. Let them chase enough to really ge...
by bwjohn
Mon Jan 24, 2011 1:25 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: The prize
Replies: 13
Views: 4493

Re: The prize

3 legged, he almost looks like 1 leg from that pic!

brandon
by bwjohn
Mon Jan 17, 2011 10:44 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Figuring it out......
Replies: 19
Views: 4628

Re: Figuring it out......

first picture looked real familiar, but the second one not so much. But I am still looking!

Brandon
by bwjohn
Tue Jan 04, 2011 5:40 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Think you have a good handle on your pup?
Replies: 8
Views: 4231

Re: Think you have a good handle on your pup?

adds a little spice to the afternoon walk
brandon
by bwjohn
Sun Jan 02, 2011 11:41 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New Vizsla puppy
Replies: 18
Views: 6626

Re: New Vizsla puppy

i agree with ddoyle, let her be a puppy for a while. you will have plenty of time to train her. enjoy a young pup.

brandon
by bwjohn
Sun Jan 02, 2011 1:43 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New Vizsla puppy
Replies: 18
Views: 6626

Re: New Vizsla puppy

good looking little girl. Where did you get her from? i would start by finding out what method your training partners prescribe to and try to find out about that method first. Then branch out from there. Learning about more than one method at a time can become confusing, b/c there are a lot of diffe...
by bwjohn
Wed Dec 29, 2010 11:10 pm
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: New member from NY
Replies: 3
Views: 586

Re: New member from NY

forgot to mention there is another good site, called the Upland Journal. A lot of guys in your neck of the woods on there, could get a few hunting or training partners out that site.
by bwjohn
Wed Dec 29, 2010 11:07 pm
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: New member from NY
Replies: 3
Views: 586

Re: New member from NY

not far from some good grouse hunting, I am sure that you have pretty good wood cock flights to come through there as well.

welcome

brandon
by bwjohn
Wed Dec 29, 2010 2:57 pm
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: New member from VA
Replies: 3
Views: 1017

Re: New member from VA

Bruce is a great guy and I do not think you will go wrong with getting a dog from him. But if you are primarily a waterfowl guy, some other breeds might be a little better for you. GWP's, DD's, Chesapeake's or even a lab. Not saying a GSP will not do the job, they will and they will do a fine job. I...
by bwjohn
Tue Dec 28, 2010 10:18 pm
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: New member from TN
Replies: 11
Views: 2355

Re: New member from TN

how much is a well bred dog is a very loaded question. you can get a whole host of answers on that one. I would start with trying to find a breeder that is close to you that is willing to work with you on training the dog and learning how to train a dog. That is a very big part of what you are going...
by bwjohn
Sun Dec 26, 2010 11:39 am
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: New member from TN
Replies: 11
Views: 2355

Re: New member from TN

pretty familiar with north east tn, down your way is a little less familiar. I love bird hunting and want to encourage everyone to get into it, it is a little addicting as I am sure most people on here would agree. East Tn, is not a hot spot for birds though. So, it might be a little frustrating, un...
by bwjohn
Tue Dec 21, 2010 10:43 pm
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: New member from TN
Replies: 11
Views: 2355

Re: New member from TN

what part of e tn?
by bwjohn
Mon Dec 20, 2010 9:52 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Found a new playground
Replies: 4
Views: 1616

Re: Found a new playground

always nice to find a new place
brandon
by bwjohn
Sat Dec 18, 2010 7:09 pm
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: Hello from VA
Replies: 2
Views: 836

Re: Hello from VA

welcome to the site.

if you ever feel like you need some in person help, look up almost heaven gsp's in w va. Great guy and very knowledgeable with dogs. a good resource to have close by.

brandon
by bwjohn
Thu Dec 16, 2010 9:14 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: "Whoa" Questions
Replies: 18
Views: 4577

Re: "Whoa" Questions

In point of fact, I am much more likely to encourage the dog, especially a young dog that is unsure or an older dog that is sticky... to continue to search for the bird rather than to lock up when it is not sure. It is far, far better, in my opinion, for a dog that is a little unsure, to bust a bir...
by bwjohn
Thu Dec 16, 2010 2:58 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: "Whoa" Questions
Replies: 18
Views: 4577

Re: "Whoa" Questions

One thing about the "whoa" command is that it should never be used to establish a point. Which is what I think that you were alluding to in your original post. The dog should establish point on its own, you should not "whoa" it into a point. Some of this can get a bit tricky, especially depending on...
by bwjohn
Tue Dec 14, 2010 12:23 am
Forum: Forum News & Announcements
Topic: GDF CONTEST: CONGRATS: Ricky Ticky Shorthairs
Replies: 200
Views: 278603

Re: GDF CONTEST: Ending Soon!

heard good things, always wanting new tips or insights.

brandon
by bwjohn
Wed Dec 08, 2010 12:35 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Exercise/ stimulation for bird dogs with limited space
Replies: 13
Views: 4975

Re: Exercise/ stimulation for bird dogs with limited space

I am sure that you have some old treadmill laying around somewhere not in use by anyone else, it is what happens to most home treadmills. Or you could look in the local paper and get one for free. Either way it is a great way to exercise you dog in your given situation. He/she may put up a little st...
by bwjohn
Mon Dec 06, 2010 6:50 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Wirehaired Vizsla pup pics
Replies: 5
Views: 1642

Re: Wirehaired Vizsla pup pics

thank you very much

I keep track of some whv, one of these days might get one. Look forward to hearing about the progress he/she makes.

brandon
by bwjohn
Mon Dec 06, 2010 8:45 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Wirehaired Vizsla pup pics
Replies: 5
Views: 1642

Re: Wirehaired Vizsla pup pics

where are you getting them from?

brandon
by bwjohn
Mon Dec 06, 2010 8:41 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: WPG or Pudelpointer for ducks?
Replies: 9
Views: 3154

Re: WPG or Pudelpointer for ducks?

have a young pup from Dan right now. Can not say enough good things about him and his dogs. I lived in VT and hunted with him for upland bird. One of our hunts followed a morning hunt, that he was out with his dog in mid Dec on Lake Champlain hunting ducks. It is big open water that is extremely har...
by bwjohn
Thu Dec 02, 2010 7:38 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Why Pigeons?
Replies: 5
Views: 2576

Re: Why Pigeons?

did not see that he was training a lab. I would not use homers either.

brandon
by bwjohn
Wed Dec 01, 2010 12:35 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: GSP trained on pigeons, not working pheasants
Replies: 3
Views: 8605

Re: GSP trained on pigeons, not working pheasants

I think he just needs more exposure to those birds and a little praise when the bird work is done and he has pointed the game birds. I had the same problem in the reverse. My dog originally trained on game birds and then switched to pigeons. It took him a time or two figure it out. He points pigeons...
by bwjohn
Wed Dec 01, 2010 11:07 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Why Pigeons?
Replies: 5
Views: 2576

Re: Why Pigeons?

check out racing clubs for pigeons. There are a lot on the east coast. You may have to make a few calls to find someone that will sale them to you but you can find them. Sometimes it depends on what you want to do with the pigeons as well. If you are going to shoot them, a lot of guys will not sale ...
by bwjohn
Fri Nov 26, 2010 11:25 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Need Help Training my GSP to Point...
Replies: 18
Views: 6246

Re: Need Help Training my GSP to Point...

you have to be in control of the situation, do not let the dog run free during the training session. Have it on a check cord and work the dog on the traps. Scenario: have the launcher or two set up with the wind blowing directly south (doesn't matter what direction), you approach the launcher from t...
by bwjohn
Wed Nov 24, 2010 8:38 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: PP vs an EP
Replies: 82
Views: 16621

Re: PP vs an EP

Believe me it isn't the pudel that gets me excited about the breed, it is the pointer. The pudel is one of the reasons that you should be very excited. You have to remember the time in which this dog was originated. At the time the pudel was consider one of the best retrieving dogs. I do not know t...
by bwjohn
Wed Nov 24, 2010 6:51 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Vizsla Info
Replies: 11
Views: 4372

Re: Vizsla Info

they are very affectionate, they are not nick named the Velcro dog for nothing. Also, I would like to suggest Rockwood Kennels in WI. The guy is big in NAVDHA, which is more heavily into waterfowl. I have heard good things about him, but have no direct experience. But he is in your neck of the woods...
by bwjohn
Tue Nov 23, 2010 10:33 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: PP vs an EP
Replies: 82
Views: 16621

Re: PP vs an EP

yawallac,
if you don't mind could you tell me where you got you pp from?


brandon
by bwjohn
Mon Nov 15, 2010 9:05 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: I bet my dog pointed something your dog hasn't...
Replies: 25
Views: 8131

Re: I bet my dog pointed something your dog hasn't...

Actually about 4 weeks ago or so, on a grouse hunt in utah, my dog pointed a bull moose. A really nice one, tried to get pics but it ran away to fast. I was stomping around trying to get a grouse to flush and my wife yells to look up, just in time to see him run through the aspen. We were probably 2...
by bwjohn
Thu Oct 28, 2010 8:29 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Send the dog to a trainer?
Replies: 7
Views: 3921

Re: Send the dog to a trainer?

the dog will have a rough day or two and then settle into the kennel life. My dog is a little more picky than most and he will not eat for 2 or 3 days then he starts to eat and everything is normal. As far as the training goes, I think it depends on a couple of things. One were are you at in your tr...
by bwjohn
Wed Oct 27, 2010 9:56 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Leashes & cords 101
Replies: 13
Views: 6462

Re: Leashes & cords 101

check cord generally only used when working dogs on birds, in a training situation. I always use a shorter lead when walking the dog or when my wife takes him along on her jog. the slip chain collar depends on the training methods that you use. I find that a simple quick tug on a normal collar gets ...
by bwjohn
Tue Oct 19, 2010 9:00 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Cheapest e collar
Replies: 16
Views: 6122

Re: Cheapest e collar

best thing is to check out all of these sites for a week or two and you could come up with a real good deal. There are plenty of bird dog forum sites.

go with a good reputable name brand tt, sport dog etc.

brandon
by bwjohn
Wed Sep 29, 2010 12:41 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: crossing english and german pointer
Replies: 50
Views: 12106

Re: crossing english and german pointer

I think that some people are coming down a little hard on this issue. The guy wants a good hunting dog, if he is happy with the way his dogs hunt so be it. I am not saying that I agree, just some people can not spend the money to get the "Best." Which someone else already covered that topic so I wil...
by bwjohn
Mon Sep 27, 2010 9:31 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: New Master Hunter
Replies: 16
Views: 5285

Re: New Master Hunter

awesome! congrats

brandon
by bwjohn
Sun Sep 26, 2010 9:21 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Woodcock Load
Replies: 4
Views: 2622

Re: Woodcock Load

I think 12 is a little over kill, I use a 20 only if I am hunting grouse as well. If I know I am woodcock hunting I use a .410.

brandon
by bwjohn
Mon Sep 20, 2010 10:20 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Seeking Training Partner (Yakima, WA)
Replies: 7
Views: 2827

Re: Seeking Training Partner (Yakima, WA)

I am in utah, so a little far to travel to train. But thought you might want to check out Wild west gun dog forum. I think that I have seen some people on there from Washington and Idaho, not for sure how far you are from Idaho.

brandon
by bwjohn
Thu Aug 26, 2010 3:54 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Getting Involved in FT
Replies: 3
Views: 1845

Re: Getting Involved in FT

one of the hardest things to handle is to have another dog go in and rip out a bird in front of your dog.

Training Scenario:
your dog has established point and holding, let an untrained dog, could be any kind of dog (family pet), just run in front of your dog and flush the bird.

brandon
by bwjohn
Wed Aug 25, 2010 9:33 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Getting Involved in FT
Replies: 3
Views: 1845

Re: Getting Involved in FT

in FT's or any event, there is a lot of commotion around the event. Not only at the break away, but on course. You have other dogs, people, judges and who knows what else. I am sure there are plenty of people on here that can tell you a lot of stories about unexpected things happening on course. You...
by bwjohn
Sun Aug 22, 2010 10:34 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Vizsla Not Pointing Birds
Replies: 37
Views: 10100

Re: Vizsla Not Pointing Birds

Has she caught a lot of birds in training?


Did she every really point, when she was younger at a camp or at any time?


Brandon
by bwjohn
Thu Aug 12, 2010 10:35 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Conformation standards,hunt tests & field trials
Replies: 78
Views: 14248

Re: Conformation standards,hunt tests & field trials

Ray, I think the re-evaluation should occur annually and every five years the standard MUST be adjusted if the show standard diverges from what is winning in the field in a substantive way I believe that would leave the door way to open for some of the pointer and setter blood to get even more into ...
by bwjohn
Tue Aug 10, 2010 6:44 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: West Virginia
Replies: 7
Views: 3894

Re: West Virginia

East of you is the Monongahlae Nat. Forest, lot of land there and think there may be some birds there. Also, know a guy that hunts grouse up near the Md border. Not a far drive from PA, which has some decent grouse places, up on the No. side of the state. South in Va, you could find some birds as we...
by bwjohn
Mon Jul 26, 2010 5:38 pm
Forum: Tributes to the Departed
Topic: Old Ruffy
Replies: 5
Views: 6964

Re: Old Ruffy

truly sorry for your lost.

brandon
by bwjohn
Mon Jul 26, 2010 5:35 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Dog hunting too close sometimes.
Replies: 9
Views: 4042

Re: Dog hunting too close sometimes.

I think age will take care of the issue?

brandon
by bwjohn
Sun Jul 25, 2010 10:33 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Cost of your dog food?
Replies: 46
Views: 12381

Re: Cost of your dog food?

orijen where I am at is 72 after tax, for the 6 fish.

brandon
by bwjohn
Wed Jul 21, 2010 2:34 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: What dog food are you using currently?
Replies: 170
Views: 69250

Re: What dog food are you using currently?

I switched b/c of the price increase. When I moved from VT to UT the price went up about $15 a bag. I just had to draw the line. I was really excited to find the Acana. Can not really explain the feeding less, Orijen has more kcals/cup. But for some reason my dog really started gaining wait on the A...
by bwjohn
Wed Jul 21, 2010 1:27 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: What dog food are you using currently?
Replies: 170
Views: 69250

Re: What dog food are you using currently?

jlp8cornell,
have you tried the Acana? I really like it and my boy does great on it. I actually had to cut back on his food with the Acana, so not only is it cheaper, but I feed less of it. I couldn't be happier that I switched.

brandon
by bwjohn
Wed Jul 21, 2010 10:06 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: What dog food are you using currently?
Replies: 170
Views: 69250

Re: What dog food are you using currently?

rkappes, if you are interested in orijen, I suggest looking at the Acana line of products. I feed the Pacifica. It is the same company as Orijen (Champion). But I moved within the past year and Orijen was $15 more a bag at my current place as opposed to before so I switched to the Acana. I can not t...
by bwjohn
Mon Jul 19, 2010 9:23 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Start Me Off on The Right Foot
Replies: 30
Views: 10669

Re: Start Me Off on The Right Foot

Being a novice myself, I have a suggestion for you. if you do buy a young dog, buy one from a breeder as close as possible to you or find a local trainer that will take you under his wing some what. Or at least teach some of the basics. I have spent some time with several trainers and it has been in...