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NechesBobcat
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« on: August 06, 2012, 02:56:53 pm » |
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I just acquired an awesome line-bred German Short Haired-pointer pup named Merle Haggard. I can already tell he's the smartest dog I've ever had and I've had some pretty smart ones. Just want to get some info on training them for bird hunting. I'd like to be able to use him for quail or pheasants and also to retrieve ducks. He's already retrieving a frisbee like a champ and he's only 4 months old and I've only had him a week. He came in the house the other day and saw my hog mount (first hog he had ever seen and it wasn't even alive) and he bayed it for 30 minutes.
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Some people call it damage... I call it hog sign.
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J.Prince
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« Reply #1 on: August 06, 2012, 04:34:01 pm » |
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If that was his reaction to a mounted hog, screw the bird hunting, and make him a hog dog.  |
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thomas
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« Reply #2 on: August 06, 2012, 05:49:07 pm » |
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If that was his reaction to a mounted hog, screw the bird hunting, and make him a hog dog. x2! dual purpose!!! I've always wanted a bird dog, but only bird hunt around here bout 2 months outa the year. it would be hard for me to justify feeding one for the other 10 months or else I prolly would. |
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Thomas Tubb
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justincorbell
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« Reply #3 on: August 06, 2012, 06:13:59 pm » |
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Buy and read the books waterdog and uplanddog by J.R. Wolters. They are the bibles as far as retriever training goes, you won't be disappointed with the results. I have trained quite a few retrievers following those books with great results.
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"stupids in the water these days, they're gonna drink it anyway." - Chris Knight
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grittydog
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« Reply #4 on: August 06, 2012, 06:24:03 pm » |
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Everybody should read the Water Dog book, Im sure the other book is as good. Just for basic obeidience it's good.
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justincorbell
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« Reply #5 on: August 06, 2012, 06:32:55 pm » |
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Everybody should read the Water Dog book, Im sure the other book is as good. Just for basic obeidience it's good.
I agree, its a great book and if you are into dogs and dog training its an easy read. I read it the first time in 2 days and i bet i've read it dozen times since. "the sun is shining somewhere in texas" -Jason Boland |
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"stupids in the water these days, they're gonna drink it anyway." - Chris Knight
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PLP
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« Reply #6 on: August 06, 2012, 06:50:37 pm » |
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I have a Drathaar. The club breed of the GSP. They r great dogs and yes very intelligent. One of her pups did a photo shoot for cabelas and will be in the fall catalog. Abby points,flushes, retrieves land or water and oh yes will run down a Hog. Ive noticed with her and the one that my buddy has that they are independent and not likely to honor a bay. Or they haven't yet. You won't get a better all around dog....other than the jagd terrier.  since you won't be doing field trials or proving her for a breeder number then that takes a lot of pressure off. Your pup should naturally retrieve and point on scent. Some differences are that labs mark their retrieve or rely on hand casting and DD or GSP retrieve on scent for what is out of sight. The only command is fetch. There is no hand casting. Since Merle is already retrieving then force fetching will be unneeded. Teach manners along the way and make sure that any fresh kill bird is completely dead. A flapping bird is what causes hard mouths. That one is much easier to prevent than correct. Good luck and there is plenty more on the Internet. Best advise is don't try to make a prodigy out of him, appreciate him for what he has learned already. Oh and I don't know if u deer hunt but their blood tracking ability will also amaze. |
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Amokabs
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« Reply #7 on: August 06, 2012, 06:55:36 pm » |
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I second or third the recomendation on "Waterdog" also published a book for bird dogs and family pet,,, best books i've ever read on dog training
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sanman
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« Reply #8 on: August 06, 2012, 08:37:18 pm » |
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Don't pass up Robert Milner's book Retriever Training for the Duck Hunter. Excellent book, and one of the best I have read that explains every step to you. Read Waterdog first, but follow it with Milner's book. They will tie together great. He also has a new book out, Back To Basics. My buddy in Buna just bought a Drath, and he picked up the new book. Said it is very good also.
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NechesBobcat
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« Reply #9 on: August 07, 2012, 12:29:14 am » |
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Thanks guys! That's great info!
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Some people call it damage... I call it hog sign.
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« Reply #10 on: August 07, 2012, 01:17:53 am » |
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Gsp's have incredible drive and intelligence. Mine I used as a hogdog but he still loves to point. That book is hard to beat. I have raised many bird dogs and retrievers labs and weimaraners. A good breed pup should pick up fast sounds like yours is. Good luck hope he works out for you
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