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    Worried about my Lucy.

    While the Lyme vaccine is good its not perfect. Well worth the trip to the vet.
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    Using nose instead of Eyes

    Do a search for Dirt Clod drill. Its initial application is a bit different but it could be implemented for this application
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    Dog siezures

    Agreed, maybe awry is a stretch. But Citori16 wants to make it about labs and EIC or CNM. And I bit... I should know better.
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    Dog siezures

    CNM Canine Nero Myopathy (sp) is lose of muscle tone and to some extent control too, it is hereditary but has zero to do with seizures. EIC can effect any breed. It was common in Labradors and to a lesser extent goldens. It has pretty much been eliminated by responsible breeding. FYI At the...
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    Dog siezures

    Like so many threads this one has gone awry. The 1 "assumed" seizure I saw had relatively few physical symptoms. The dogs legs were stretched out straight and would move randomly kind of like having cramps. The jaw did the same thing, all the while the dog stared off at nothing. A minute...
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    Dog siezures

    I've seen a dog have what I was told was a Grand Mal seizure once. The person that told it was Grand Mal seizure had no medical training other than she was a Pharmacist. The dog was very stiff with a some uncontrolled leg, and jaw movement. It only lasted maybe a minute or so, the dog was...
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    Dog siezures

    Unless I missed something no one has said it was a lab. Seizures are unfortunately fairly common in all breeds. Plus EIC would be nearly impossible to confuse with seizures. Not sure what you are trying to say?
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    And So It Begins Again

    Friday afternoon at the Minnesota Field Trial Association (MFTA) Doc punched his ticket to the 2024 National Derby Retriever Championship (NDRC) in Sedalia MO. He is really turning into something special. He and I are going to be busy in October, 10 days in Missouri, a couple days to pack and...
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    Governor Noem writes about her hunting dog

    They say no publicity is bad publicity. Seems like a dumb thing to write about to me.... But maybe she was deemed to unknown to be a contender for VP. Many of us on her call SD home or at least a second home, but the rest of the US doesn't think twice about SD and their governor.
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    Pointer vs Flusher Poll

    I'm surprised the poll isn't Flusher Pointer Versatile Maybe it should be?
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    Water in the field...

    Agreed It isn't cheap. But they are incredibly well made, just like their kennels!
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    Remember Poly Chokes?

    Poly chokes. AKA Dial a prayer
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    SD Public Pheasant Hunting Trip

    The Webster area will take some work, not to many birds around there. Go walleye fishing instead!
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    Goose

    I hope Goose's absence is because he met/kissed a girl other than his sister.
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    Chewing On Training Birds

    I do not agree at all. Force Fetch when done fairly can be done at any age, old dogs love learning new tricks. The old methods of bottle caps or pliers shouldn't be done at any age, and I don't know any competent trainers that still employ these methods
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    Chewing On Training Birds

    Watch some videos on hold, and try to apply this to the dog at heal. Distance erodes control so start with him at heal and work up to short retrieves. IE put the bumper in his mouth and back up 3 - 4 steps and call him to you. keep adding distance as long as the hold is solid
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    Chewing On Training Birds

    When he is sitting at heal is he mouthy?
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    Chewing On Training Birds

    I would quit using birds and wings (and canvas bumpers) in training for the time being, use something less rewarding like plastic bumpers. I know the popular answer will be Force Fetch. I would be more likely to try and get a more business like recall to eliminate the opportunity to chew...
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    Tipping a trainer

    So much depends on your level of satisfaction and what they charge monthly. If they exceeded your expectations and your dog was well cared for I think a 10%-15% gratuity to the trainer (not the kennel owner) is appropriate. Unless you own the business trainers don't make to much.
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    Crate temperature monitor.

    sensorpush X5
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