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by reba
Thu Aug 29, 2019 9:56 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: 10,000 miles
Replies: 25
Views: 16358

10,000 miles

Next Wednesday I will leave on my annual bird hunting expedition, fly fishing included. I will chase birds in Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Oregon and Arizona. (chukar, quail, sharp tail, pheasant, huns, sage chickens) Always making new friends with bird dogs. Look for the 2003 silver F250 an old guy wit...
by reba
Sat Aug 17, 2019 10:37 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Age and Snake Avoidance Training
Replies: 10
Views: 6345

Re: Age and Snake Avoidance Training

Best to also vaccinate your dogs.

Avoidance is not always possible with a hard running dog.
by reba
Sat Aug 17, 2019 10:25 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Looking for some new pants.
Replies: 4
Views: 2691

Re: Looking for some new pants.

I like Duluth fire hose pants.
by reba
Thu Jul 11, 2019 8:05 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Picky dog...food suggestions
Replies: 8
Views: 6256

Re: Picky dog...food suggestions

Mix in one of those little cans of cat food the little old ladies use.

Dogs love cat food! :D
by reba
Wed Jul 03, 2019 8:52 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Mut Identification
Replies: 14
Views: 5609

Re: Mut Identification

That's a HAPPY DOG!
by reba
Mon Jun 10, 2019 10:00 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Looking for a female German Shorthair
Replies: 2
Views: 1996

Re: Looking for a female German Shorthair

Scott Townsend
11460 Day Road
Maybee, Michigan 48159

 734-755-0888
by reba
Sun Jun 09, 2019 9:32 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Early season Hun/Sharpie - need some direction
Replies: 11
Views: 10286

Re: Early season Hun/Sharpie - need some direction

It can be very hot in early September and very hard on the dogs
by reba
Wed May 29, 2019 8:40 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: GSP attacking ducks
Replies: 12
Views: 5374

Re: GSP attacking ducks

Here is a little story: I was sitting in my travel trailer some years ago with the door open. My very young GSP's brought me one of my wife's very young chickens. I praised my dog and told her how good she was and took the chicken from her. Next thing I knew she returned with another very young chic...
by reba
Tue Apr 16, 2019 8:26 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: A few pictures from the past season...
Replies: 17
Views: 11809

Re: A few pictures from the past season...

Goft20,

I have hunted the same birds in Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon and Arizona over the past 8 years. Usually driving 10,000 miles each year.

Wave as you go by.
by reba
Sun Mar 17, 2019 5:45 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Costco Dog Food???
Replies: 42
Views: 36872

Re: Costco Dog Food???

Been feeding Costco Lamb and Rice to a number of different breeds, including GPS's, for many years.

My GSP's hunt months on end in the fall of every year.

Good stuff.
by reba
Wed Jan 23, 2019 10:46 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Garmin Alpha
Replies: 7
Views: 3257

Re: Garmin Alpha

YES, just leave the longer antenna on :D

You will love it!
by reba
Thu Jan 03, 2019 10:21 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: GSP Ear Bumps/Rash
Replies: 4
Views: 4160

Re: GSP Ear Bumps/Rash

Really good to hear you are giving you dog a good physical look after the hunt.

That is the very first thing that should be done to keep your pup healthy and ready for the next hunt. :D
by reba
Wed Dec 19, 2018 10:00 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Feeding supplements
Replies: 19
Views: 12433

Re: Feeding supplements

I feed Annamaet Endure (Glucosamine Chondroitin) to my two GSP's. The youngest is 6 years old and has had it daily since a pup; so she may benefit the most as she ages. I just got back from my final leg of a 10,000 mile upland bird hunting expedition. After every hunt I gave my hard runners Annamaet...
by reba
Sat Dec 01, 2018 12:51 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Charging new Garmin?
Replies: 2
Views: 2226

Charging new Garmin?

I just updated from TT 10's to TT15's.

My question is: will the charging devices that came with the new TT15's be ok to also charge my Alpha 100. The nomenclature on the new charging devices is a little different and Garmin is closed for the weekend.

Thanks
by reba
Sun Nov 04, 2018 9:10 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Abrasion on nose
Replies: 3
Views: 3547

Re: Abrasion on nose

I would try Musher's Secret. Great stuff. Use before and after.
by reba
Sun Oct 28, 2018 5:03 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Bringing a new pup home.
Replies: 4
Views: 2560

Re: Bringing a new pup home.

Be sure you have the proper size crate/kennel for crate training. If the pup piddles in the house it is your fault. It will piddle in the house. You are a bad person:-) I like to put the crate with the pup next to the bed, so if the pup is crying I just hang my fingers into the crate and say somethi...
by reba
Thu Sep 20, 2018 2:17 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Puppy vs. Adult weird kcal difference
Replies: 7
Views: 4418

Re: Puppy vs. Adult weird kcal difference

I feed one bag of "puppy" then switch to adult..................................................
by reba
Thu Sep 20, 2018 2:08 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Garmin Alpha question
Replies: 13
Views: 6174

Re: Garmin Alpha question

I’m looking at buying the Alpha how does everyone like it and is it easy to use? Thank you If you have big running dogs in ruff terrain it is the BEST. In the beginning it can be complex to use, (to many nerdy functions). Some folks don't seem to know how to adjust the training stimulation function...
by reba
Tue Sep 18, 2018 3:16 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: First bird hunting road trip
Replies: 6
Views: 5389

Re: First bird hunting road trip

My three dogs and I have travel a 10,000 mile bird hunting trip each year for the past 8 years. About 100 days plus in the field. My dogs ride in the cab of my 3/4 ton, in a special build kennel. They like the air conditioning. I pull a 22 foot, 4 season travel trailer, which also has a built in ken...
by reba
Wed Sep 12, 2018 1:15 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Minnesota Ruffed Grouse
Replies: 30
Views: 13994

Re: Minnesota Ruffed Grouse

I am hunting ruffed grouse right now in Wyoming.

I am amazed on how my big running GSP's tighten up in the thick stuff.

Season runs through December.

Sage grouse starts Sept 15th.
by reba
Thu Aug 30, 2018 8:08 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Trying to decide.. Tenzing or Wing Works
Replies: 7
Views: 3577

Re: Trying to decide.. Tenzing or Wing Works

I have used the Wing Works for 100 days a year for more than 8 years.

I like it because it carries the weight on the hips, which makes it great for carrying lots of water. When I leave the truck the total vest weight is 35 pounds.
by reba
Sun Aug 26, 2018 5:48 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: When to switch from basic obedience to hunt training
Replies: 26
Views: 11340

Re: When to switch from basic obedience to hunt training

If the dog is a fetching machine; why would you want or need to force fetch? Or maybe you don't understand the term "force fetch" It can be pretty extreme and not fun at all.

Don't forget the number one command to learn is WHOA. Once your dog will lock up solid to this command all else will follow.
by reba
Fri Aug 24, 2018 12:29 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: First "game" contact.
Replies: 14
Views: 4133

Re: First "game" contact.

Trekmoor, You think this is funny? you did not read my post or just skipped to the e-collar part. The dog is out of control. Chasing after it is the WRONG thing to do. However when the dog runs into real trouble and gets run over and killed, then you won't have anything to worry about!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by reba
Fri Aug 24, 2018 10:41 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: First "game" contact.
Replies: 14
Views: 4133

Re: First "game" contact.

There are only three commands a dog needs: WHOA, WHOA, WHOA It will save the dog's life The WHOA command is first taught a close distance with a long lead. When the dog starts to get it, introduce the whistle. If after a few weeks if isn't just freezing up on the command then training collar should ...
by reba
Tue Aug 21, 2018 10:17 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Broken foot
Replies: 6
Views: 4579

Re: Broken foot

Twice as long as you my think,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
by reba
Tue Aug 21, 2018 10:15 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Seat covers for pets?
Replies: 12
Views: 9168

Re: Seat covers for pets?

Been running Marathon for years. Tuff as nails.
by reba
Mon Aug 20, 2018 9:59 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Garmin or GoPro
Replies: 2
Views: 2173

Re: Garmin or GoPro

There are some good ones used by Law Enforcement.

Some really good ones that mount on the shotgun barrel.
by reba
Fri Aug 17, 2018 9:13 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Garmin Pro 550 PLUS
Replies: 12
Views: 8564

Re: Garmin Pro 550 PLUS

Wish it came in a form that replaced the forearm of my Benelli :D
by reba
Wed Aug 15, 2018 8:09 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Garmin Pro 550 PLUS
Replies: 12
Views: 8564

Re: Garmin Pro 550 PLUS

THANKS!

When starting a new hunt can you mark the "truck" or your starting location?
by reba
Fri Aug 10, 2018 9:03 am
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: What do you think of Benelli shotguns?
Replies: 14
Views: 13096

Re: What do you think of Benelli shotguns?

Benelli makes the best state of the art auto loaders...........................................................
by reba
Wed Aug 08, 2018 8:31 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Food amounts
Replies: 1
Views: 2575

Re: Food amounts

This I can tell you: Dogs of the same breed and same size might require different amounts of feed/food. Always measure how much you feed so adjustments can be made. Keep an eye on your pup. Do not let it get fat. I don't know what breed pup you have, but if it's a pointing breed it should show ribs,...
by reba
Sat Jul 28, 2018 9:19 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Grouse
Replies: 11
Views: 8013

Re: Grouse

Don,

Lots of folks do not now the value of Cheat Grass :cry:
by reba
Mon Jul 23, 2018 4:41 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Is there a way to import BLM map data into Google Earth?
Replies: 21
Views: 9938

Re: Is there a way to import BLM map data into Google Earth?

"My father never wanted me to go hunting as a boy because he said there were too many idiots out their packing guns."

Maybe your father was being very kind to you.
by reba
Sun Jul 22, 2018 3:39 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Protective gear for upland hunting dog
Replies: 6
Views: 5280

Re: Protective gear for upland hunting dog

Read up on rattle snake vaccine and talk to your vet. I hunt 6 western states every year and never know what I might run into. Not many local vets where I hunt my dogs even treat dogs. Most of them are out preg testing cattle; so I might have a few hour drive to a dog vet, let along one that treats ...
by reba
Sun Jul 22, 2018 8:08 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Protective gear for upland hunting dog
Replies: 6
Views: 5280

Re: Protective gear for upland hunting dog

Good luck with booting your dog. Lots of tricks keeping them on. :( I would recommend rattle snake vaccine and rattle snake avoidance class. Clip long hair, ears/legs, groom dog after every hunt carefully checking ears and feet, carry lots of water. Carry hemostats clipped to your vest to handle bur...
by reba
Thu Jul 19, 2018 10:22 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Grouse
Replies: 11
Views: 8013

Re: Grouse

GOOD GRIEF, Don you live out in the middle of no-where. Antelope, OR!!!
by reba
Sun Jun 24, 2018 4:40 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Speaking "HUNTING DOG" fluently and correctly.
Replies: 48
Views: 7134

Re: Speaking "HUNTING DOG" fluently and correctly.

Well folks that show up at my gate, look at my dogs, proudly exclaim; "those are hunt'en dogs". They have been correct every time!
by reba
Sat Jun 09, 2018 9:16 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Evacuated
Replies: 14
Views: 4875

Re: Evacuated

God Bless you.

I was through it back in 1994.

Predications are not good for this year.

This time I am more than prepared.
by reba
Wed May 30, 2018 3:49 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: GSP Ear Edge Irritation
Replies: 3
Views: 2795

Re: GSP Ear Edge Irritation

I would use Musher's Secret daily.

Pretty amazing stuff, more uses than just dog feet.
by reba
Mon May 07, 2018 8:53 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Have you ever seen a sleeping dog point?
Replies: 8
Views: 3654

Re: Have you ever seen a sleeping dog point?

Some "experts" says dogs don't dream. To that I say BS :D
by reba
Sat May 05, 2018 9:22 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Country Vet® Naturals for High Performance Dogs
Replies: 1
Views: 2051

Re: Country Vet® Naturals for High Performance Dogs

Without commenting on the ingredients; feed a bag or two and see what happens. Bright eyes, shiny coat and firm stool etc, tells a lot.

If your dog's hair falls out, stop feeding :D

Quality, availability and price.

Best wishes
by reba
Wed May 02, 2018 2:23 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: solo hunter looking to book pheasant hunt
Replies: 2
Views: 3057

Re: solo hunter looking to book pheasant hunt

There is a group over on the 24hourcampfire looking for another person to join them on a pheasant hunt.
by reba
Fri Apr 27, 2018 9:06 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Norwegian Elkhound
Replies: 4
Views: 2694

Re: Norwegian Elkhound

The Norwegian Elkhound is one of the ancient Northern Spitz-type breed of dog and is the National Dog of Norway. The Elkhound has served as a hunter, guardian, herder, and defender. It is known for its courage in tracking and hunting moose (or elk) and other large game, such as bears or wolves. My A...
by reba
Wed Apr 11, 2018 8:59 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Where does your dog ride?
Replies: 37
Views: 17520

Re: Where does your dog ride?

In my F250 Super Duty I removed the back seat a built a custom kennel that has storage on top for shotguns, etc. Dogs like a air conditioning.
by reba
Wed Apr 11, 2018 8:56 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: 2 hunting dogs in the household?
Replies: 15
Views: 5761

Re: 2 hunting dogs in the household?

yes great combo.............................
by reba
Wed Mar 21, 2018 9:52 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: When do GSP’s typically stop growing?
Replies: 8
Views: 3928

Re: When do GSP’s typically stop growing?

Beautiful GSP. Weight looks good. At two years they should be full grown. Then comes the muscle.

Showing a little rib is much better than fat!!!
by reba
Mon Mar 05, 2018 10:09 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Neutering month before season?
Replies: 8
Views: 5454

Re: Neutering month before season?

No.
by reba
Mon Feb 19, 2018 3:56 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Shipping a puppy
Replies: 10
Views: 3889

Re: Shipping a puppy

The Breeder should have full knowledge of shipping and also supply the CRATE.

I bought my last GSP from No-Mars. Leo supplied the crate, the bedding material, water and even a collar and leash.
by reba
Mon Feb 19, 2018 10:29 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: post hunt effects on dogs
Replies: 16
Views: 8449

Re: post hunt effects on dogs

"Annamaet Glycocharge" Check it out online. I get mine from Lion Country. Please understand I hunt 6 Western states over 100 days per season. My dogs are really big runners and they need all the care I can give them. They also sleep in bed with me. BTW I call myself a chukar hunter; but we also hunt...