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Oh, I'm pretty sure it's more than almost a game.

Sorry. I can't help, but I am laughing a little. Hoku's new game is "Hey look I have a towel in my mouth!" She'll walk past, tail wagging...

You would have turned 12 years old tomorrow. We planned a party for you. I was going to bake you a cake. Instead it was just you and I in the park with a 6 pack of blueberry muffins. Because we were...

I would definitely do what you can to get a correct diagnosis so you can provide him with the appropriate level of care. If you're running him, doing field work, etc. you'll want to get this under...

I don’t know much about knee issues, but in your case, since CCL tears do require surgery in a young dog, I don’t know that I’d “waste” the time on crate rest (and rest means NO running whatsoever -...

This doesn't make much sense. Is it an acl (partial) tear, or is this another problem with the knee joint? Acl tears are diagnosed via the "drawer test", when the dog is under sedation, to check the...

After you have e-collar conditioned your dog to that command, you should have an activated collar on him anytime he's out. It's far better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it....

So, I'm assuming that he's collar conditioned and all of that, yes?

Around the house, I think you can be creative... I'm not ashamed of yelling "cookie!" instead of "here". (Especially last...

Sounds like he is collar wise to me, but e-collar users might have a better idea of whether or not that is true. I don't know...I think it's a slippery slope to have to use an e-collar to reinforce...

Thank you everyone for your kind words. I just picked Bubba up and got him settled at home. He's a pretty sad sight right now, clearly confused and in pain, and not sure what to do about the cone....

Remember that if you make a decision to "handle" the dog, you must continue doing so all the way to the bird. But remember that the judges would rather see the dog run the marks accurately.
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1) Not sure what you mean by "tabbing" him. No "tabs" are allowed on collars at JH. No "jewelry", no english slips, etc. allowed. I just use a regular flat quick release collar for mine.
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Work live flyers and make certain the HT is NOT the first exposure to them. Relax, breathe, and have fun. Good luck!

Cheers,
Irishwhistler

Do you know what you need to bring to keep both of you comfortable? What if it's hot? What if it's raining?

Ditto this, for me. But if you hunt, you may not have as much trouble with this as I...

Try to go to a test beforehand. Marshalling helped me understand the rules much better because I had more access to people in the know. Pay attention to what is happening. Ask questions to those...

I’ve never run a HT, but I have done something very similar to this when nervous about Obedience trials, except my list is usually things I want to remember about handling the dog like “bring hips...

I am a rank beginner having run my MH in Senior exactly twice. One stupid thing I've done... don't point the gun at the judges. Otherwise, be there when the judges explain the test and watch the...

What do you mean I'm not a Human?!

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TeeJay and Boomer,
I see ye both have a keen nose too Mate and scented the same stench o' Kool Aid I detected. As stated, I'll take the Bushmills kindly. :-)

Cheers Mates,
Irishwhistler & TRAD

The purpose of this is to instill compulsion to go. There will be times that cover, wind, water or whatever factor will make the dog no-go. Force to pill instills compulsion to go no matter what.

Try, as much as possible, to get GF to buy in to the new standards. I will be honest that LOTS of folks train dogs for a living and have spouses who spoil their dogs terribly... knowing full well...

I will second what TuMicks has written. You will find that your dog not only remembers you but will recognize your voice when you first get to the pros. As to changes I don't think so. As a pup M...

Assuming it's a good pro... I can assure you... with absolute certainty... your dog will be as affectionate as ever, if not more so when he returns home. If you have a good pro, he/she will want to...

x2 what TuMicks wrote. NICE on the Wapiti! ! !

Irishwhistler

x2 What TuMicks wrote. Nice Wapiti

Wowsers! What a gorgeous trophy. And the time you were able to spend with your dad will be precious to you for the rest of your life.

Hang in there with the longing for your dog. If you have a...

LOL, my girlfriend thinks I love Chopper more than her. I can't bear telling her the truth.