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  3. MN Rabies Vax Survey

    in Gundogs & Retrievers

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    Speaking of rabies.

    http://usnews.msnbc....rabies-outbreak

     

    32 pet dogs euthanized in New Mexico rabies outbreak

     

    By msnbc.com staff

    Dozens of pet dogs around one New Mexico city have had to be euthanized since December because they were exposed to rabid animals and hadn’t been vaccinated, the state’s health department said Wednesday.

    In addition to the 32 dogs that were euthanized, livestock and at least one cat also had to be put down in the Carlsbad area.

    In an outbreak documented by state health officials in Eddy County, 22 skunks, one dog and one fox have tested positive for rabies, state health officials announced in a news release.

    Twelve people in the county have received medicine for post-rabies exposure.

     

    "This is one of the most concentrated outbreaks of rabies that has been seen in New Mexico for decades," Dr. Paul Ettestad, the health department’s public health veterinarian said in a statement. "Everyone should encourage their family and their neighbors to have their pets vaccinated against rabies to protect their community."

     

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  4. MN Rabies Vax Survey

    in Gundogs & Retrievers

    Posted

    I wonder if she knows the UK is not a rabies area? Here in Michigan, hunting dogs have to have a rabies vacination tag afixed to their collar. My city requiresd a three year certificate for dogs other than puppies. Thats a blessing you guys can count. :thumbs:

     

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  5. visla not pointing ?

    in Gundogs & Retrievers

    Posted · Edited by Mickey Finn

    BrianSteven72, pointing breeds tend to have a strong pointing instinct. But, it has to be nurtured to a certain extent. Some pups will point right out of the box. While others, have to be brought along. Letting a pointing dog catch any prey, is the quickest way to take the point out of it. Flushing would be the second quickest.

     

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  11. Kennel insulation/heating

    in Lurchers & Running Dogs

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    Just wondering what you guys use as regards insulation or heating in your outdoor kennel setup. Will be starting a build now shortly so narrowing down what im going to need etc.

     

    Trying to avoid electrical heating systems so whats the options?

     

    cheers

     

    I'm in the dogs body heat group. I insulate with styrafoam, and seem to get along with some straw or marsh grass for beading. Dry and draft free is the main thing to shoot for. This link might give you an idea for what size you might like. (I made mine slightly different with the flaps on the inside door. )

     

    http://leerburg.com/doghouse.htm

     

     

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  12. Live camera at bear den

    in General Talk

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    Nice to see all types of animals in the wild ! but all this ''Sponser this & that bolloccks'' is just a load of ''Anti's'' in my minces pies !!

    LUMPHAMMER. Maine inland fisheries and wildlife regulate the hunting and fishing in Maine. The wildlife research folks, gather data to help wildlife managers make decisions based on science. As opposed to public opinion. But, I wasn't trying to solicit donations. I just wanted to show you the bear cam.

     

    By the way, what the hell is a minces pie?

     

     

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    eyes

     

    Thanks!

  13. Live camera at bear den

    in General Talk

    Posted · Edited by Mickey Finn

    Nice to see all types of animals in the wild ! but all this ''Sponser this & that bolloccks'' is just a load of ''Anti's'' in my minces pies !!

    LUMPHAMMER. Maine inland fisheries and wildlife regulate the hunting and fishing in Maine. The wildlife research folks, gather data to help wildlife managers make decisions based on science. As opposed to public opinion. But, I wasn't trying to solicit donations. I just wanted to show you the bear cam.

     

    By the way, what the hell is a minces pie?

     

     

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  20. Hard Mouth

    in Lurchers & Running Dogs

    Posted

    all in the retrievin.put barbed wire in the dummy.it wont be bitin down on it then :victory:

    Thats barbaric! Use nails. Just push them through the rabbit, so the points come out the otherside. No more biting down, :thumbs:

     

    Actually, like lab-tastic said, hard mouth is hard to break. But, alot of retrieving drills might help. Also, having the dog carry around a dead rabbit on his walks. (out of the public eye) This worked for my wirehair. As he bites down, correct him. No guarantee's, but worth a try.

     

    Good luck!

  21. retreiving

    in Gundogs & Retrievers

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    Hi sureshot360. I agree with casso. Work on the retrieving seperate from any hunting situation. Training with dummies in the presence of game, never seems to work out well.

     

    Work in small steps and don't move on to the next step til your seeing 100% progress. By that I mean, short sighted retrieves. Then longer ones. etc. When you move onto blind retrieves. Have several dummies out in the field. So, everytime he's sent out. The dog is sure to find one. Everytime. Having a variety of retrieving dummies, and several places to train, also seems to help. Breaks up the monotony, I guess. Then you can wrap feathers around your dummies. or use frozen birds. Then warm ones, then shot ones. But always move forward in steps. This way, when you hit a bump. You can always go back to where the dog was "doing it". Then proceed again.

     

    Those are nice looking dogs in that pic! have fun.

  22. Rubin Carter

    in General Talk

    Posted

    When you read about Rubin Carters case. While he was finally exonerated of the triple homicide. Back in the day, before elaborate crime detection equipment. If they knew you were guilty of a crime. But, could not prove it in court. They would hang another one on you. "Thou shalt not get away with it". Was the rule of the day. Not considered fair by todays standards. But, it got criminals off of the street.

     

    I'm pretty sure he was quilty of something. :thumbs:

  23. collie greyhound

    in Lurchers & Running Dogs

    Posted

    not forgetting ive got to drive there. i dont like the idea of puppy farming anyway.

    Hi Aaron, not to beat a dead horse. But, I know what people have said about hancock's operation. Mine, (3/4 grey-1/4 Collie) showed up in good shape. He's doing well, and growing into a fine strong animal, He's friendly, with nerves of steel. I think it was money well spent.

     

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