New Years Resolutions
#1
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Berea, Kentucky
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New Years Resolutions
What is gonna be a resolution that you guys are gonna do, for yourself, in dog training, and the dog in dog training?? I think I am gonna spend alot more time just hanging out with the dogs, after the work out. Thanks Jonesy
#4
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 172
RE: New Years Resolutions
For the dog: I will be working her on more birds, taking her to another Rick Smith training seminar and working to keep her steady on point and shot.
For me: Find a nice new or slightly used over/under 20 ga (any suggestions?), get out and exercise (even hikes in the woods) and practice my shooting (I embarass myself sometimes).
For me: Find a nice new or slightly used over/under 20 ga (any suggestions?), get out and exercise (even hikes in the woods) and practice my shooting (I embarass myself sometimes).
#7
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RE: New Years Resolutions
Kevin, patience is always a virtue, remember she's still a pup, so, be willing to go a little slow, you make her drink tooooooooo much might drown her. It will show over time, keep it simple for little bit. Thanks Jonesy
#8
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Apex NC USA
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RE: New Years Resolutions
BirdRanger....Please listen Jonesy what is accomplished by having a 9 month old dog that is broke. She has not matured enough mentally to handle the pressure. Introducing "Whoa - Steady" what ever you want to call it is ok. But by putting to much pressure on a young dog you will create issues that are man made and undesireable.. The dog will act out in other ways if you put to much pressureon her. Let her be a pup chase birds ect..Build that desire for the bird. You can overcome alot of mistakes if she has enough desire and point. I think Jonesy will agree.This summer work on her yard work but remember she is still a pup. It takea a 2-3 years to finnish a dog maybe a little less if you have lots of birds.....Birds make a birddog. Just my little bit...Casey
#9
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Manning, Iowa
Posts: 307
RE: New Years Resolutions
for my dog Missy, I am going to try to not neglect her like I sometimes do. like not trimming her nails regulary. giving her more baths etc...
for me I am going to try to take her outfor walks more and get into the field a bit to get her warmed up for the next huting season.
Missy is going on 8 yrs old and I feel like she is trained and does her job in the field. She shows little interest in training but is very excited when we go hunting. I guess that is kinda her way of saying "if we aint playing for keeps we aint playing!"
for me I am going to try to take her outfor walks more and get into the field a bit to get her warmed up for the next huting season.
Missy is going on 8 yrs old and I feel like she is trained and does her job in the field. She shows little interest in training but is very excited when we go hunting. I guess that is kinda her way of saying "if we aint playing for keeps we aint playing!"
#10
Typical Buck
Join Date: Oct 2004
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RE: New Years Resolutions
I'm gonna get my tooth fixed (root canal) then get my dog fixed. This year she will come when called and not hang back five feet away from me. My God, she's a stubborn one. Worse thanour goldie.