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			<title><![CDATA[ .22 blank pistols ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ i am looking to get a new .22 cal pistol that will take crimps and blanks. I am not sure what type my old one was but it was not very reliable. I normally buy
most of my products through Cabela&#39;s but i am not sure what type to get now. I don&#39;t have a lot of money to spend but i need a solid and reliable gun.
It is only going to be used to train one dog so it will not get a lot of use. Any recommendations? ]]></description>

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			<title><![CDATA[ Gun dogs on the fourth of July ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ I have a 6 month lab (the first i have ever trained) who is working hard on birds but is not fully gun trained. The fourth is fast approaching and i don&#39;t
want to ruin him. I am affraid that if i go about this wrong and he hears noises similar to gun shots without see birds he may get discouraged. A freind of
mine uses tranquilizers on his dog for the fourth but i don&#39;t know if i should do the same. I need some advice as to what i should do with him. ]]></description>

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			<title><![CDATA[ caring for a pregnant bitch ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ Useful post from Bruce for those caring for a pregnant bitch<br><br><br><br>Whelping your Bitch<br><br>Pre-mating<br>Assess bitch's weight at least one month before the start of her heat. If she is overweight, decrease her daily ration by l/3rd; if underweight, increase the daily ration by 1/3rd. Fat bitches are less fertile than slim ones and, in the event of problems during delivery; it is far safer to perform a caesarean on a slim bitch!<br><br>Worm the bitch for round and... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2006 11:31:54 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ UK and US training methods. ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ To all, <br>Since there are many US dog owners on this forum it's obvious that the US trainers feel that there is something to be learned here. <br><br>I feel that dogs are very similar to people but they are not disabled by the use of verbal language. <br><br>My opinion is that you get a pup and from that point on if you are lucky you get 12 decent years out of him/her. I hunt them right away at about 12 weeks. Of course they only go along for the ride for a while. I work on basic OB at the... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Sun, 09 Apr 2006 13:06:40 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ retriever training  -  comparing different approaches ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ Gundog trainers traditionally have a very different approach the retrieve from that used by competitive obedience trainers.  Here is an interesting discussion on how the two disciplines vary and why gundog trainers tend on the whole to mould the retrieve as a whole package rather than training the separate parts and then combining them.<br><br><br>This post from Genie started the conversation:<br><br>Good afternoon everyone,..I was hoping for a little bit of encouragement with my training if... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Sat, 08 Apr 2006 14:32:46 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ starting over ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ We regularly have interesting posts from trainers whose young dog is 'stuck'  at a particular point in training,  or who need reassuring that they are on the right track<br><br>Here is a post from Alistair about his 16 month old lab   -  the replies are some advice from our retriever experts<br><br><!--EZCODE UNDERLINE START--><span style="text-decoration:underline">Alistair's post</span><!--EZCODE UNDERLINE END--><br>I would appreciate your input on my lab, Mackie's training. He is 16 Months... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 2006 19:14:37 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ correct introduction to shot ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ I asked users to contribute their methods for introducing their dogs to gunfire<br><br>Here are the replies<br> ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2005 19:16:34 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Helping the gunshy or gun nervous dog ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ Hairysausagefingers posted this on the 12th September 05<br><br>Help!<br>I have a german shorthair pointer just coming up for 12 months but I only shoot on a very ocassional basis and am worried that I have a long way to go before she accepts being shot over. She's going through the training pretty well and I'd hoped at least to work her at picking up and retrieving some pigeons over the next year or so. She's more of a pet than a working dog but I'd like to mix the two to a degree and it'd... ]]></description>

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			<title><![CDATA[ different types of gundog work in the UK ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ Popsey asked this question in September 2005<br><br>Can someone please describe what happens in the following pastimes which you can do with a dog and how they differ in respect of the type of training you would need to undertake?:-<br><br>Rough shooting<br>Wild Fowling<br>Beating<br>Picking up<br>Duck Hunting<br>and anymore that anyone can think of.<br><br><br>Here is Matt's reply<br><br>Rough Shooting : An individiual or small group of friends trying find, flush and shoot whatever quarry... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Sat, 10 Sep 2005 21:40:14 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ the trained retrieve ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ The trained retrieve  -   <br><br>the question of formally teaching a dog to hold comes up from time to time   -  not only whether or when to do it but also how.  <br><br>Cuffy asked this question on 19/7/5<br><!--EZCODE QUOTE START--><blockquote><strong><em>Quote:</em></strong><hr>My dog is having problems on the retrieve.She marks very well,she goes out very well, but lets go as soon she gets back to me.<br>I have tried to get her to hold it but she is reluctant.<br>She comes right up to me... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Sun, 14 Aug 2005 19:36:08 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Stop whistle/remote sit ]]></title>
			<link>http://gundogandbirddogforums.yuku.com/topic/2878/t/Stop-whistle-remote-sit.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ <!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>The   stop whistle, remote or whistle sit is a topic that comes up from time to time.</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>Bob  -  one of our US contributors asked this question  on <!--EZCODE QUOTE START--><blockquote><strong><em>Quote:</em></strong><hr>16/10/04:  Any suggestions on getting distance on whistle sit?  Looking for some personal methods used by the experts on this forum.<hr></blockquote><!--EZCODE QUOTE END--> <br><br>Here are a few... ]]></description>

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			<title><![CDATA[ test dates ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ <!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>Please don't take my word for it  -  check the dates.</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>It would be helpful if you could let me know if I have made mistakes,  and give me any dates you know of<br>Thanks<br><br><br><br>10th September 2005<br>GSPA <br>All Aged Field Trial at Glossop<br>Further information<br><br>11th Sept 2005<br>Coventry &amp; District<br>Novice Retriever Test at Litchfield<br>c/d 3 Sept<br><br>17th/18th September<br>Midland Game Fair  -  Weston... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Sat, 30 Apr 2005 10:02:58 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Recommended books and videos ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ We have been asked for various book and video recommendations lately.  I have posted a collection of replies below<br><br>Molly ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2005 17:48:12 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ the clicker retrieve ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ David asked:<br><br><br>Megan<br><br>Can you explain how you have used the clicker to teach the retrieve, I'm having one or two little problems and would be interested to know more....<br> ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2005 10:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ How do I stop my pup biting/chewing ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ This was posted by Burj  on 6/2/05<br><br><!--EZCODE QUOTE START--><blockquote><strong><em>Quote:</em></strong><hr>What I'm looking for is tips on stopping a puppy biting? Hes 12 weeks old and constantly chews fingers,. cloths etc etc....I've used hairspray on all furniture and this has stopped him chewing furniture!.....<hr></blockquote><!--EZCODE QUOTE END--><br> ]]></description>

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			<title><![CDATA[ Should I let my dog run free? ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ <!--EZCODE UNDERLINE START--><span style="text-decoration:underline">Helen posted the following in August last year:</span><!--EZCODE UNDERLINE END--><br>Has anyone read last weeks shooting times? The debate was whether you should take your dogs for walks.<br><br>I have dogs because I enjoy them. If I didn't work them, I would still have them. However, we do need to work them. I take them on walks 2-3 times a day. Even if it's just out in the field to give them a leg stretch but I enjoy it. I... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2005 20:49:56 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Dropping the dummy ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ LJPMac posted this on 11th May 2004<br><br><br>I am training an 11 month springer bitch. She will retrieve the dummy, no problem, then she drops it at my feet wags her tail and waits for her next command. How do I get her to present it to me? ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2005 20:53:22 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Training the 'recall' ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ This was posted by Mark M in December 2004  <br>Below are some of the replies he recieced.  <br><br>I've got a female Vizsla, 6 months old. Overall a well behaved dog who has shown a strong interest in birds. But recently, when we go into the field to do some training, she'll come to me, but won't get within distance of me so I can touch her. I think she feels that once I get ahold of her, he fun is over we're going home. I just want to praise her for obeying, but she won't come withing reach... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2005 20:47:06 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Walking to heel ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ Getting the relationship right - heelwork.<br>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br> The key ingredient for success in all our training is the having a good relationship with the dog, without this it becomes a struggle as the dog sees itself as an individual within an environment. Every moment we are with our young dogs is an opportunity to develop and strengthen the relationship. This doesnt mean we give in to its every demand, its about... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2005 23:25:30 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ FAQ ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ It will take a while to get this organised so please bear with me.  <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :) --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/smile.gif ALT=":)"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br><br>If anyone has any suggestions,  send me a PM<br><br>Molly ]]></description>

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