Gundog and Bird Dog Training Forums

Drop to flush

feeds@yuku.com (Dogger) — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:36:14 GMT

Hi all.
Quick question on flushing live game: When a spaniel disturbs game while bushing, when would you expect it to drop to flush?
The reason I ask is because I've been working on teaching my year-old cocker to drop to flush (a little difficult due to sparsity of willing game in my vicinity at the mo!). Having spotted a rabbit disappear into brambles while out the other night, I sent the pup into investigate. I could see that the rabbit was back-tracking and that the dog was...

Storm

feeds@yuku.com (rds7015) — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:31:48 GMT

Well just setting here waiting for the big blow, Molly. Just off the coast about 130 miles out in the gulf. The cats are not to be found and both dogs in the house with us. The lab pup is pacing the floor like something is going to happen?? The storm is to be a level 1 or maybe 2. At this time nobody knows. It is to take 12 to 19 hours to pass over the area. Mostly rain with wind. Well post results tomorrow.

Jim Brownsville,TX USA

Breffnei & Oriel-Open-Pointer & Setter- 20th July 2008

feeds@yuku.com (TheONeile) — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:16:05 GMT

Breffnei & Oriel-Open-Pointer & Setter- 20th July 2008

The Breffnei & Oriel Pointer & Setter Club started this Summer Season's Pointer & Setter trials under Irish Kennel Club Rules & regulations at Scotstown today 20th July 2008. The trial was an Open Stake for Pointers and any variety setter and the...

Quick delivery

feeds@yuku.com (Laura) — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 12:10:06 GMT

When you start training a young retriever how would you act to learn the dog to be speedy with the delivery? I always seem to have problems with this and after several dogs I must admit that the fault must be with me and not the dog! My breed is golden from working stock and even if a golden is a "prey-freak" they seem to be able to run fast out and again in. I am not angry with my dogs, I do not take things from them, I "pribe" them with an extra dummy but still... I...

Black lab needing a new home

feeds@yuku.com (Jim Tait) — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 21:02:29 GMT

Due to a change in circumstances, the one of the pups from our last litter is looking for a new home:-

The owner of Buzz, the sire, took Art as a replacement for Nico, his other passive sniffer dog. At the time, Nico had medical problems, and Michael wasn't sure if he'd pass the annual test required to maintain his status, so Art was meant to be a replacement for Nico.
However, Nico has recovered fully, and is doing really well, so it means that Art isn't needed...

Bushes are more interesting!

feeds@yuku.com (fergus2) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:50:41 GMT

Hello everyone. I am a novice to gundog training and have recently started training my first dog, a Lab with a working pedigree. He is now 16 weeks old and I have begun basic obiedience training. I started when he was 13 weeks old, he has 3 or 4 short sessions a day. All that I am working on is 'sit' and 'here'. He is usually pretty good when I can hold his attention but I find that I cannot hold his attention for very long (more than about 3 or 4 attempts at each command...

The way things were

feeds@yuku.com (Windem Bang) — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:57:44 GMT

I have just begun reading a book called Charles Morgan on Retrievers. An American book published I think in 1968. The author trained and trialled retrieving breeds back as early as 1935. I have been finding the books old fashioned outlook on the physical correction of dogs refreshingly honest. Up to present in the book I have read no mention of the e- collar. It must have been in its infancy or not yet invented..

The authors view of the dogs that ran in the U.S. trial system was...

My Clumber at 1 year old

feeds@yuku.com (DorsetSteve) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:15:16 GMT

Its been a while since I posted any pictures of Jago here so thought I would rectify that now.

These were taken a couple of weeks ago

This one is from about four months back when he...

new lab

feeds@yuku.com (rds7015) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 02:19:01 GMT

what do you think????
http://xoomer.alice.it/matesser/spott.htm

My color preference in labs

1.Black
2.Yellow
3.Holstein
4.Nope...still wouldn't pick a chocolate.

Zippy the Wonder Dog

feeds@yuku.com (WAB3) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 19:47:40 GMT

Yesterday my wife was reaching into an overgrown flower bed when our little Jack Russell jumped into the lantana disappearing a few seconds and then jumping out with a writhing twisting 3 foot snake. The dog shook it like a rat slapping my wifes legs with the big snake. In a few seconds she had it in about 3 pieces spraying snake innards over my wife and myself before she started eating the poor serpent. The dog doesn't have the greatest manners and you'd never want to kiss her on...

french

feeds@yuku.com (rds7015) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:54:48 GMT

Who did the French surrender to today???

First Gundog.

feeds@yuku.com (JSC) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:50:34 GMT

Hello all.
I am picking up my dog around the middle of August, she is an English Cocker bitch from working lines on both sides and I have a few questions!
What I would like to do is train her for a little bit of beating, walk up shooting, maybe a bit of rough shooting and to take with me when I clay shoot sometimes.
This wouldn't be every week, just maybe a couple of times of each of these throughout the season and she would also be a family pet.
My first...

Eric

feeds@yuku.com (The Croc) — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:07:26 GMT

How come I've gained duckandgoosehunting after my name on the Gundog forum?

Brian

Taking directions..

feeds@yuku.com (pinkfoot) — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 20:27:15 GMT

How do you go about teaching your labs to take directions?

Golden Retriever Puppies

feeds@yuku.com (canburne) — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:50:31 GMT

Home bred working dog and bitch pups ready mid July bred for temperament and working ability. Both parents work full time picking up, tests and trials; both hip scored and clear eyes and from well known proven lines. First litter for dam but sire has now produced three excellent litters (two pups from previous litter can be seen). To approved working homes only. (Devon)

bonding

feeds@yuku.com (minty) — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 21:08:57 GMT

hi i,m thinking about getting an older pup maybe 6 to 9 months old maybe some of the basics done...what is the best way to bond with it...spend every second of the day with it...or little and often??..

English Springer Spaniel Pups

feeds@yuku.com (albifrons) — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:28:15 GMT

On behalf of a friend.

Springer Spaniel Pups. Liver & White, docked dew clawed and micro chipped with first vaccination.
KC reg with 6 weeks free insurance. Wormed and fronlined.
Outstanding pedigree with many champions and winners. Both working parents can be seen. Ideal work or pet. 10 weeks old and ready for new homes.
Both sexes available.