A very basic film about approaching deer in open terrain. Beginners or foresters (like myself) might find open terrain with deer on strong ground to be a bit intimidating, but it's really perfectly...
Liked On: 21-04-2020, 08:00 PM
Great site, heaps of info, good banter. Good friend of mine (forum member) has got me back into hunting, starting to get the bug again. Not a complete novice, hunted a bit, shot indoor target back...
Liked On: 20-04-2020, 08:15 PM
Another lockdown newbie.Al from Nth Canty.Although not a newbie to the firearms scene.Well over 35yrs shooting both professionally & recreationally, hence deaf in one ear(left) and cant here out of...
Liked On: 20-04-2020, 08:15 PM
for all you Howa "short/light rifle fans look whats now available 135929 Is in the US though and $159.00 USD
Liked On: 20-04-2020, 06:02 PM
Deer dog training blueprint is top notch. Highly recommended. Doesn't just teach you how to teach commands. It teaches you how to have a dog that understands how to behave in the human world. Oh,...
Liked On: 19-04-2020, 08:21 PM
i use stay, down or platz, if you have a running bird dog the stop is built off it......sit like recall are the first steps, teaching a decent stay and the start of 'whoa' training come in as you get...
Liked On: 19-04-2020, 03:14 PM
lol yeah Muzza, I've seen kids that have suffered from parents not being consistent. They are usually little shitbags
Liked On: 19-04-2020, 03:13 PM
the best way to get a deer dog with a bird dog pup is to wait out the growing years, sounds like you have a head start.... as she will be a family pet more than a hunting for most of the year just...
Liked On: 19-04-2020, 03:13 PM
I don't see any point in splitting hairs about what command you use for the dog to sit and/or stay. You can use anything you like as long as the dog knows what you mean and you are consistent with...
Liked On: 19-04-2020, 03:12 PM
Stop is something I have not trained my dogs for in the past but with new pup will do so Stop command (to me) on a bird dog means stop (including when on point) and wait there till I come get you...
Liked On: 19-04-2020, 03:12 PM
I disagree...sit and stay CAN BE diferent commands...but sit is sit untill you are told otherwise so stay is redundant......if you need stay to MAKE the dog continue sitting,your sit isnt rock solid....
Liked On: 19-04-2020, 03:10 PM
Agree with micky duck. Having a stop/sit is vital. I got a weimaraner at 18 months that had run loose with another dog. She was bought up with kids so did have manners around people. Run it on a...
Liked On: 19-04-2020, 03:10 PM
What are you waiting for, I would take her as long, worth a shot. At the very least she will be a great companion Most young pointers seem to be re-homed before 2 years old as often unsuspecting...
Liked On: 19-04-2020, 10:23 AM
I'm reading a book at the moment by an American GWP breeder who reckons a lot of dogs are ruined by being to hard on them in the first year, as in they run after a bird and owner comes down hard on...
Liked On: 19-04-2020, 10:20 AM
Breaking some bad habits may be difficult but it’s definitely achievable with the right persistence. I think the good thing is you are a stranger and basically have a clean slate with the dog. What I...
Liked On: 18-04-2020, 11:08 PM