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Four Rivers Trupoint Express - prcd-PRA Normal/Clear - Optigen Accession #12-4143

Sire: QAA CPR Shoal Creeks Stormin' Norman MH (GMPR MHR Riks Risky Raider X Lady Chasity of Windy Hill SH (out of...

Thanks for everyone's suggestions. On a side note, I probably qualify my statements or questions that "I'm a rookie at this" because compared to some on here, and certainly compared to a pro, I...

Gooser, based on your suggestions here, can I assume that setting my two GU wingers side-by-side with #2 as a backup/helper bird would work? If so, would you recommend launching bird #2 (silently?)...

Jeff, no need to shut up. I appreciate the feedback from all of you. It makes total sense that failure on marks breeds failure on marking...and of course, success breeds confidence. It is obvious...

I am still going to read up on the drill so when I do have help I can use it.

I am 1 - 1 1/2 hours south of KC (depending on what part of KC). As far as training mentors or helpers...actually...

Sorry Melanie, I guess I'm doing a bad job of explaining what I'm seeing. To me, she isn't marking poorly. She will get close (5 - 10 yards on a 200 yarder) and in a few cases it's looked to me...

Thanks everyone for the responses and advice.

John, I'll definitely research dirt-clodding. That's a new concept that I've never even heard of.

Also, I understand a bird boy is handy. Most of...

I have come a long way with regard to my training knowledge and abilities with my current dog, but I've still made a lot of mistakes. One of which is that she never had a mark longer than I could...

I find it offensive that there are people that find this offensive...

A few more tips/comments to add to the mix...

Depending on your experience level of waterfowl hunting, (if you've duck hunted a lot) you'll find that teal "work" decoys differently than bigger...

For me, the short answer is yes, you could take the pup and it will probably do fine on a few short, easy, marked retrieves. However, if you're looking for advice, here's been my experience...
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Four Rivers' Trupoint Express
(CPR Shoal Creeks Stormin' Norman MH *** x CPR TPK's Top Notch Tracer)
EIC - Clear
CNM - Clear

I hope this isn't a question that deserves a "well, duh" response, but I'm curious about using flashers vs. non. I understand that the white/black contrast of flashers helps the dog mark. I also...

Thank you Chris! Very much appreciated! I actually did do a search and didn't find that first thread you gave me the link to. I'm ordering it today. This site is fantastic, so thanks for that...

I was wondering if it's worth buying the 2nd edition versions of Total Retriever, Total Marking, and Total E-Collar new vs. buying the original versions used at a lower price?

If anyone has seen...

I have always thought that retrievers need a compartment that was tall enough to stand up in. However, I've noticed that the brands (owens, diamond deluxe, etc.) that sell the 2 dog boxes w/ top...

Buzz,

Thanks a lot! That's exactly what I was looking for. I assumed some of that, but I wouldn't have thought to worry about wearing black and/or white. I'll get there early. Thanks for the...

I apologize in advance for the rookie questions, but...

I'm interested in attending my first field trial as a spectator. Is this the trial that's at Amsterdam, MO? If so, I thought I might go...

I assumed it would have to be frozen only. Thank you all!

I have heard some good stuff about FC AFC Huey, but can't find much on here about him. Does anyone know if there are any pics of him on the web? I'm looking for a stud for my female and I love his...

I'm pretty new to this e-collar thing, but I wanted to know EXACTLY what every single button feels like. I put the receiver of my G2 Flyway - 1 red, 2 black buttons (which is opposite of the Pro...

Everyone has given you some solid advice on new pup socialization, but I do have one suggestion on a website if you're interested in learning about dog foods. This has been a question that I had for...

Thanks for all the feedback. The points about the Flyway being plenty for me are well taken and I'd say it would be just fine. However, I'm still kinda leaning towards the Pro 100 now (it's only $28...

Charles, thanks for the comments. I'm still not sure which (momentary or cont.) I'll end up using more. I guess I'll figure that out once I get through Lardy's Total E-collar DVDs and manual. ...

I have a young female coming along very well in FF and am wanting to get started w/ CC. She hasn't seen a collar yet. I am very inexperienced using an e-collar and it's the biggest aspect in...