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General Training Discussion
Discussion on any topic of general interest not covered by one of the other forums.
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06/23/2011
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Anti Legislature
Any legislature alerts that infringe on our rights as pet owners, hunters or gun owners. Please feel free to distribute any information found in this forum to any or all people who may be affected.
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03/30/2011
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Silent Training
Specifics on the Silent Command Theory and it's advantages. "What are Silent Commands?" "If I'm not talking to the dog how do I communicate?" "What Silent Commands are used in which situations?"
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Naming Commands
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Overlaying Commands
Discuss the concept of overlaying a command. When is the proper time to overlay a specific command? How should the overlay progress? Can I overlay multiple commands?
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Brag Area
Let everyone know about the success you have had with your dog! We always love to hear stories about how people using the Silent Command System have had success with their dogs. This doesn't have to be limited to Hunt Tests or Trials, let us know about you are doing with whatever your favorite pass time with your dog happens to be.
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Problems - General
Discuss general problems or faults that have cropped up with your dog.
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Command Lead
Use of and basis for the use of this invaluable tool.
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12/21/2010
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Chain Gang
Issues pertaining to and dealing with the chain.
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intro to chain
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11/05/2010
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Whoa Post
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08/18/2011
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Quartering
Discussions regarding quartering work with your dog. What needs to be done prior to quartering your dog in the field, proper techniques and questions as to problems that you may have encountered.
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01/25/2011
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Bird Work
Proper ways to introduce a dog to birds. What needs to be accomplished prior to introduction and how to get through problems that may arise.
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08/16/2010
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Backing/Honoring
Techniques that are used to train this very necessary task.
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11/11/2010
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Problems - Field
Discussion on any problems that you may be having in field training that is not covered in the previous Topics.
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Steady to shot
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01/14/2011
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Apparatus
Discussions deal with the tools that are needed to successfully accomplish the Trained Retrieve. If anyone has any innovative table designs they want to share with the group, I'm sure we would all appreciate it.
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Duck Boat Dog Platform Training....
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Table Work
Discussions include, but are not limited to, introduction to the table, Sacking out the dog, "head strapping" the dog, introducing the training buck and the toe hitch.
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The Pinch
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01/06/2011
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Training to Retrieve
General discussion and conversation regarding training a dog to retrieve. Does not have to be limited to the Trained Retrieve specifically.
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Electronic
Pros and Cons of electronic equipment. Ask questions about other peoples experiences with specific equipment and the best ways to integrate state of the art electronics into 21st Century Training philosophies.
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12/04/2010
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Manual
Pros and Cons of manual equipment. Since some manual equipment is home made, any contraptions that you have invented that you want to share with the members of this forum would be appreciated. Ask others what types of gadgets they have had success with.
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04/10/2011
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Horses and Tack
Discussions about horses and tack as it pertains to Field Trials and Hunt Tests.
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Walkers
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05/06/2010
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Field Trials
If you are thinking about getting involved in Field Trials this is an area where you can get answers as to what is involved.
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11/09/2010
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Hunt Tests
If you are thinking about getting involved in Hunt Tests this is an area where you can get answers as to what is involved.
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Flushing on command....
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09/17/2010
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Field First Aide
This forum pertains to all matters of health and first aide in the field.
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Foot problems
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12/02/2010
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Conditioning and Exercise
Discuss issues dealing with keeping a well bred field dog in top condition. Whether you hunt or trial keeping your dog in top form is essential.
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Nutrition and Health
Any questions about feed, vitamins and general health concerns pertaining to gun dogs. Any preventative "tricks" you might want to share would be greatly appreciated by all.
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