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    Recommendations for Dog Nail Clipper

    I use the dremel as well. Just start off slow to get the dogs used to it and you shouldn't have an issue.
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    English Pointers on Pheasants - what's been your experience?

    I should also add that my dogs ride in their crates unless it is extremely hot or cold for safety reasons. If you get into an accident and your dog is loose in the cab they could get ejected from the vehicle.
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    English Pointers on Pheasants - what's been your experience?

    I have a 2 year old EP and a 8 year old GSP that I hunt mostly pheasant and ruffed grouse with. The EP does just as well if not even a little better with running pheasants. The GSP is a stronger retriever but he is also a lot more experienced and I have no doubt that my EP will do just as well...
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    dogs?

    I have two dogs, both rescues and both are great hunting and companion dogs. One is a pure bred German Shorthair the other is a mut but my best guess is she's a Pit/German Shep mix. Have fun and dogs will learn to do what you want. Good luck.:thumbsup:
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    Getting an 11 Month Old Bracco - Where to Start

    I adopted a German Short Hair Pointer when he was about 9 months old. He did not have any training and I just started him like he was a puppy. Because your dog has basic obedience you are in a little better spot than I was but I would do an intro to birds and guns just to really jump start the...
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    Did I create a bad habit today?

    I wouldn't worry too much about it, most dogs will break point at one time or another. Try having someone hold a long check cord to keep the dog from actually getting the bird and see if that helps.
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    New guy from MN

    Hi all, Just joined this site after looking around for a few weeks. My name is Matt, I live just south of the twin cities and I have been bird hunting mostly pheasants since I was old enough to walk in a field. I currently have a German Short Hair Pointer and a mixed breed that I take along...
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    trainer in wis

    I have used Hay Creek Kennels in Gilman WI and I was very happy with the results I got with my short hair.
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