Recent content by flyfishz

hamburger in the crate... and no extra food OK... so a hamburger in the crate is a big breaking of the people food rule i have stuck to pretty well for the past 6 years... so it will be a meat only event... no bun. But the extra food mid hunt seemed to make a big difference. does nobody feed...

Thanks a ton! I really appreciate the thoughtful tips and encouragement the board members are providing. Like all of you i absolutely love my dog. This whole hunting activity has been a great experience for both of us. I think we are going to the duck club wednesday afternoon just to see...

training and field update I ended up going duck hunting last weekend so Chip had to stay home as my hunting partner host has an great duck dog that is highly trained that filled out our blind. However, i stopped by bass pro-shops and bought a dokken duck training dummy. So last week was...

thanks for the input I will get a book and do some reading. i spend time with Chip almost daily just throwing the ball and working on obedience so changing the program to one geared toward hunting will be a good change of pace. I am very glad to hear 6 is not too old. I just wish i had...

So i finally got my hunting license. Decided to go Pheasant hunting as my first trip. I was told a dog was required for all first time hunters and the club was all booked on their dogs. I asked if i could bring my 6 year old lab Chip. They said "bring the ball chaser but don't expect much" I...