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< 16ga. General Discussion ~ Depressed dog |
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Wed Feb 26, 2020 3:52 am
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Location: Vermont
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Cooper has been depressed lately and the long walks we take everyday hasn't improved his mood. We have had lots of ice on top of the snow this winter so we have been walking on a logging road which is in operation this winter. I don't want him hurt , he has two speeds full sprint and stop. So the log is nice but no substitute for what he enjoys most! Every afternoon he just stares at me. So yesterday I took him to a preserve. There was still a considerable amount of snow there and some ice. i had hoped that with the warm spells we have had here there would be less snow. anyway we both had a good time he doesn't care if they are planted or wild. Shot six birds all nice points and six shots out of the A5 16. Got some GoPro footage too. got to figure out how to edit.
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Wed Feb 26, 2020 4:54 am
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He sure looks like a proud, happy guy now. Congrats on getting him out on birds. Hope your wild birds survive the winter. |
_________________ An elderly gentleman, his faithful dogs, and a 16 ga SXS. All is right with the world. |
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Wed Feb 26, 2020 6:09 am
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Location: Tappahannock, Virginia
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Occupational therapy, repeat on a regular basis! |
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Wed Feb 26, 2020 7:09 am
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Location: Vermont
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That's the plan 16'er! Supposed to get snow tonight then cold then a warm up. Wish we had wild pheasants here and too many of my grouse and woodcock coverts are gone built up or mature forest now. Joe |
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Wed Feb 26, 2020 11:29 am
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Location: Western WA
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You sure it was Cooper that was feeling the winter blues and needed an outing afield, and not someone else too? |
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Thu Feb 27, 2020 4:02 am
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Location: Vermont
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Winters are long here Brewster and yes I had to get out. |
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Mon Mar 16, 2020 11:05 pm
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I belong to NSTRA to extend my bird hunting season. My dogs love it. 5 birds planted on 40 acres, 2 dogs with a 30 minute time period. I use my old Velmet 16 skeet/skeet gun. Most runs with these big running dogs are just short of running to keep up. It takes 4 finds, shots, and retrieves or more to win. I ran 7 braces this last weekend in mud and light snow. We came up with one second place. Dogs and I need a rest today. At 78, I feel blessed. |
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Tue Mar 17, 2020 3:05 am
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Location: Vermont
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Went Sunday morning again, bit nippy 25 and lots of wind. Friend brought his uncle who had never hunted with a pointing dog before. I was a little concerned as always about safety when hunting with someone new. the uncle was pretty good anyway we had a good day Cooper did well after calming down. They ended up missing 3 but we got 7 or 8. |
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Tue Mar 17, 2020 9:56 am
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Location: Endless Mountains of Pa
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Soggy socks,
Your dog is not depressed, maybe just bored, a few more upland shoots and he will be fine!
Pine Creek/Dave
Pine Creek Grouse Dog Trainers
More practice speaking dog language is required!
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Tue Mar 17, 2020 11:38 am
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Joined: 26 Apr 2016
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Location: Vermont
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Dave- Ok I'll go again sunday afternoon. If I tell him now he will bug me so I'll wait. Joe |
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Wed Mar 18, 2020 5:40 pm
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Location: Southern Illinois
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Fri Mar 20, 2020 2:12 pm
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Location: Endless Mountains of Pa
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Soggy Socks,
Joe you got to love a dog that speaks more than just one language. Better keep him away from the computer, cause he can probably read your post about taking him out on Sunday.
Pine Creek/Dave
Pine Creek Grouse Dog Trainers
This old SM spoke German, English and American Sigh Language fluently! I believe he had his own computer , however I could never find it.
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Mon Mar 23, 2020 4:13 am
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Location: Vermont
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Dave, Cooper took your advice and enlisted the help of his cousin Riley my sons Chesapeake. Together they had a good time, both did well Cooper had some beautiful points and was very steady. My son and I shot 11 birds yesterday in what will be the last preserve hunt of the season I'm sure. It's a nice place albeit not like the wild birds in South Dakota. weatherman says up to a foot of snow here today into tomorrow AM, such is life in the Green Mountains. Joe |
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Mon Mar 23, 2020 9:50 am
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Location: Endless Mountains of Pa
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Soggy Socks,
Joe I am glad you guys got back out, looks like a great time was had by both dogs and men. Even stocked birds can be fun!
Pine Creek/Dave
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_________________ "L.C. Smith America's Best" - John Houchins
Pine Creek Grouse Dog Trainers |
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