Hi all. I’m looking to do some snake aversion training with my GSP, snakes are currently in hibernation atm and I want to get this done before spring (I’m in Australia btw).
In my state e collars are banned so I’m looking for alternatives. Does anyone know of any or should I make the weekend trip to another state?
Thanks in advance.
A couple guys dropped these off in the weeds from a boat on an island in the river. They also left two shovels as well, then left to come back later I assume. They were acting shady and didn’t want to chat-no clue what these could be for. Why the camp? Why the weird hole placement? Holes are about 1’ diameter…
a few catches from last season 2 hours on the lamp considered bad land near me would get triple that on good land but still a blast with mine and my pals dog
I am looking for recommendations from people who have or have had dogs out of kennels breeding Deutsch Drahthaars in the US. Doesn’t matter where in the states, but I am in CA so any closer to here would be a plus.
I am looking for a second dog, first is a GSP (not bred or tested in the German system). My timeline is long, I don’t have a problem waiting 2-3 years for the right dog if that’s what it comes too. So waitlists etc. are no problem.
I do intend on testing this dog in the German system, as well as NAVHDA. But primary intention is to HUNT. HARD. I hunt upland, waterfowl, and all big game. And typically get out at least 1x per week locally, as well as several trips while seasons are open. Easily 25-30 days afield each year, probably more.
I appreciate any input anyone has!
I need help choosing a bird dog. Ideally I would like a versatile breed. I primarily hunt dove and upland game birds in Kansas and Oklahoma, but dabble in waterfowl and would like to get more into it, but upland is primary.
It’s always been a dream of mine to do a North American Upland Slam, so I’m looking for something that can handle multiple species across multiple habitats. Leaning more towards a pointing breed than a flusher for the way I’m used to hunting. I usually hunt with a group of 3-8, but like to set off solo as well.
Gotta be something that can handle the heat of dove season (not midday of course, that’s too hot for pretty much everything), do well in CRP and dryland corners, work agricultural prairie edges well, and work well with the walkers & blockers strategy we usually run without other dogs.
While I love labs, I don’t want a huge dog. 60lbs max to keep gear and food costs lower, and make traveling with them easier.
**One of the biggest points, this is the first dog I will be training myself, so it must be capable of working through my mistakes. I also (unfortunately) lead a busy life, so it has to be good with handling training a couple of nights a week and on weekends. My wife is a stay at home mom so higher energy exercise needs wont be much of an issue, but I would prefer something on the calmer side. It also has to be good with my family and my 3yo cat.
I don’t want to spend a small fortune, but I know this is not a cheap endeavor either. Staying on the lower to midrange price scale would be preferable.
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I know this is a long list and it’s probably tough to check every box, but I’d like to check as many as possible.
Thank you in advance for your time and input!
We are a team of forestry students from Germany currently conducting a small research project on what criteria people use when choosing a hunting dog breed — and whether those criteria differ between people with and without dog ownership experience. The survey takes about 5–7 minutes and is completely anonymous.
No prior hunting or dog experience needed to participate — all perspectives are welcome!
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Looking for some advice on my 14 week old lab who is biting constantly. I understand labs are mouthy dogs and he’s a puppy but it’s getting to the point where it’s becoming dangerous. He has bitten us in the face multiple times and drawn blood. We do the enforced naps, 1 hour awake, 2 hour nap, we have redirected with toys, we have done the “reverse time out” where he loses access to us, we have ignored him. Literally nothing works. We have barely been able to work on any training because of it. The second we even acknowledge him to even try to train or go outside or anything, he’s jumping to bite anything he can get his mouth on. Any help is appreciated