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Quail Wing

There are 1 replies, with the last one on 07/31/2010 at 8:02:24 PM by Sharon Potter Quote: Put the wing away.....if he continues to point by sight, he'll not want to use his nose and stop on scent.

Standard Time

There are 11 replies, with the last one on 07/31/2010 at 1:55:32 PM by ldame Quote: Jay; I re-read your post from first to last. If I'm correct, Gus has been on the CG for about three hours total. That's not near enough time to develop a point of contact (POC.) I'd put the CL in a drawer for at least two weeks, maybe a month. Get that pup to the field and build his prey drive. Let him explore and chase birds. If you don't have wild birds, get pigeons or buy pen birds. As Ronnie Smith says, "too much work with the CL and Gus's world will be six-foot." Get the CG down solid first. Build a good foundation. All other training is built on it. The CG is the easiest part for us as trainers. The dog is learning/teaching himself to turn off the stimulation (jerking against the chain.) That's what the CG is supposed to teach, in addition to teaching Dog to handle the pressure of being restricted. Just remember it's all association, repetition, and consistency. Not trying to be a know-it-all, just offering observations. Let him be a puppy. Just my $.02. Larry

Next Question- Whistle Training

There are 6 replies, with the last one on 07/29/2010 at 03:44:00 AM by jayv Quote: A mouth whistle is a flat piece of metal (very thin) that fits between your lips and is controlled by the forward thrust of the tongue and the vol of air. Commonly used by stock dog people who must control dogs on sheep or cattle at a distance. With the whistle directions can be given to aid the dog in the control of a large herd. Granted the dog has a certain amount of natural instinct to gather the herd however moves like "pushing the herd," is against the natural instinct to gather and must be trained or directed. The whistle is the connection between the herdsman and the dog when distance becomes evident. I could go on and on but think it wise not to take up to much space. One trick to learning the whistle is to sing along with Mexican music on the radio when your driving your truck down the road. Using only the whistle you will end up being a instrument that fits into the music. It teaches control, vol, and pitch. My standard commands with different whistle sounds are: stop, step up, flank right, flank left, circle the top of the herd, drive up, hold, down, and return to my side. I can control a dog with the whistle at greater distances than the eye can see at times. Often moving sheep herds in fog you have to rely on the whistle because you may not see the dog. Email me if you want a whistle and the CD that teaches how to use it. I think "bird dog folks," don't want the whistle used because it over rides the natural. I use it only to call Gus to my side. info@medcalf.us One last thing; don't confuse mouth whistle with police type whistles that require only a direct blow of air into the mouth pc.[:-bgrin]

Labs and WP

There are 17 replies, with the last one on 07/28/2010 at 8:58:31 PM by Steve Olson Quote: Blue, It sounds like you have a good plan and based on Sharon's feedback you are on the right track. I would hold off on the whoa post, as Sharon suggested, until you have the FF down solid. It would still be my suggestion to give your pup a free season of hunting. With the FF down you should meet your goals but if not don't sweat it, give him a break this first season.

Pigeons

There are 4 replies, with the last one on 07/28/2010 at 1:32:02 PM by Steve Olson Quote: I pay the neighbor kid $5 to catch them for me...keeps him off the street

Laugh or Cry

There are 2 replies, with the last one on 07/28/2010 at 1:26:14 PM by Steve Olson Quote: It doesn't matter with a pup. I give mine a bird to chew on as pups (but only once or twice!)

Chain Gang Setup

There are 4 replies, with the last one on 07/27/2010 at 8:00:21 PM by Steve Olson Quote: Personally, I would make a three dog chain. I started with that and now have a 5 dog. It is amazing how many people are willing to train with you once you show them the way!

Need Some Help

There are 13 replies, with the last one on 07/27/2010 at 09:16:50 AM by Steve Olson Quote: dtkuster, I just sent you an email that might help. I'll go through my list to see if I can find anyone else for your support.

Materials Needed

There are 7 replies, with the last one on 07/23/2010 at 7:47:28 PM by Steve Olson Quote: Ryan, I took two risers that a local church wanted to trash. I offered to haul them away at no charge. Got them home, split them in half, made legs from 4 X 4 landscape timbers... and bolted it all together with lag bolts! Just be creative! It is the final product that matters. BTW...my collar is held on with duct tape wrapped around the upright. If you only have a dog or two it is all you need. Sharon's system is nice if you have many dogs of different heights to work with.

Snake Bite; perhaps

There are 1 replies, with the last one on 07/21/2010 at 3:40:06 PM by admin Quote: Yup, Benadryl is great!