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I agree with lem get him to the vet to ensure everything is fine. If everything checks out I would consider trying something I did with my pup when tried to be a picky eater. Right around 3 months of...

I think the lesson here is that all pups are not created equal.

There was a youtube video posted in one of those previous threads about 3 legged dogs that showed a 3 legged dog running a hunt test. It was pretty inspirational!

Great thread and a very comprehensive list. The only thing is I would say health trumps all. All of those characteristics are almost meaningless if your pup is unhealthy or in and out of the vet a...

I am a huge proponent of giving every dog a chance. I have a golden retriever X mutt black lab mix that has gotten through double T with a rookie trainer...ME! I really think that good training and a...

A number of people have already mentioned this I believe. But I would certainly trade you gun in for a heeling stick during a couple hunts. I can not think of a better way to train your dog not to...

Game warden needs to be called!

Like everything it all depends. It dpends on you and your dog. I know for my dog it would not be a good idea. He love to play with other dogs and wrestle non stop. Which is what he does with my...

Awesome! I really like the no calling you do. I have huntied with tomany people that over call.

I would be careful. Neoprene vest are great but I would be hesitent having the pup hunting in watch with ice on it or freezing temperature where they have to perform water retrieves. I am sure people...

9830Great story about your pup and great thread topic. I have always been in to hunting and got serious about in college. I had plenty of time to hunt and there was a lot of great public land around...

I trained my first hunting dog and I could not be more pleased. I know people that have gotten their dog trained and since they do not know how to train dogs their money just went to waste because...

Just hunted dove in Osage County (NE Oklahoma) Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning. We go nearly three limits between five guys Wednesday afternoon and they were gone Thursday morning. There was...

I was on an early season duck hunt this past year and a buddy of mine that was very inexperienced at this game shot a crow. My pup went to go retrieve it, put it in his mouth and immediately spit it...

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My next dog if a girl will be called cowgirl or ladybird (Lady) or if it is a guy, I like Cowboy or Pistol.

I started introducing my pup to loud noises at that age by simply clapping my hands loudly when he was eating. Once he was obviously used to that I went to pots and pans during feedig time. Then I...

I don't think you could go wrong with either. I also think that you should not put too much pressure on your pup either. Make sure you enjoy him/her just being a puppy. I am unaware of your...

I always use one while hunting. I consider it just as essential as bringing enough decoys. But, you have to be careful when using the e-collar in any situation, especially if you did not train your...

That photo is awesome.

I do a lot of hunting on a river that has a small current to it so marking is not so important but lining and handling is very important. But as long we are on the are on the subject I think one of...

What do you guys suggest I switch to? I was feeding diamond naturals extreme athlete. I like it because it scored very high on dogfoodadvisor.com bc it contained very little bad grains i.e. corn and...

. But, that would take someone taking time to find out about whose dog it is in contrast to just seeing first hand for themselves. Like I said if someone wants to steal your dog when they find them...

I share a little of a different opinion about micro chipping dogs. I believe it to be some what of a superfluous step to keep track of your dog. I don't see how it would be much different than having...

Sounds like a typical lab to me.

I have only FF two dogs myself but I think GG has got it right. I think he is saying "i get it, if I grab the bumper I can escape the pressure and I know it is good when I hod on to it." Isn't this...