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I'll probably keep this thread running posting updates and asking questions as I try my hand for the first time with a hunting dog. As I've posted previously, the wife agreed to a pudelpointer. The pups were born last week. 5 in the litter and all males. Yesterday they had their dew claws removed and tails docked. Not sure which one we'll be bringing home around Christmas, but one of these little guys will be coming to Indiana!
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That's cool
Man I need to crawl out from under my rock more often, I never heard of them.
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Nice looking pups.
I'm still in the indecisive mode when to pull the trigger on a new pup. Keep us posted.
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Man, they look like peas in a pod. Too cute. Some Good Times ahead, no doubt. Be sure to add pics when the get him home.
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I don't know who's more excited for pup to get here, my two boys or the wife! I've started reading a couple of books on training dogs that were suggested to me on a previous thread I had started. Funny how in some aspects they contradict each other. One states to absolutely not use the wing on a string thing to play with pup. The other advocates for it pretty well.
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I've started reading a couple of books on training dogs that were suggested to me on a previous thread I had started. Funny how in some aspects they contradict each other. One states to absolutely not use the wing on a string thing to play with pup. The other advocates for it pretty well. Hmmmmmmmm... lemme guess. Writer #2 is one Richard Wolters?? Am I right??
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I've started reading a couple of books on training dogs that were suggested to me on a previous thread I had started. Funny how in some aspects they contradict each other. One states to absolutely not use the wing on a string thing to play with pup. The other advocates for it pretty well. Hmmmmmmmm... lemme guess. Writer #2 is one Richard Wolters?? Am I right?? Nope. Chuck Johnson.
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OK Good.
Wolters makes a big deal out of that stunt in one of his books on training PDs. Several issues with it in my world.
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I'm not thinking I'll use that tool much. Might a time or two just see the little guy point, but not much. The boys are getting bigger!! I'm guessing it won't be too long and they be up and around more.
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Beautiful pups!!! Very best of luck with them.. Nothing makes one happier than a puppy..
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Nothing is sweeter than puppy breath. They're a good breed and can be a lot of fun as a family dog.
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Congrats on the PP pup, you'll love him! Keep the pics coming, sure brings back memories of when mine was a pup. Something to look forward to if he gets bored. That bed was about 3 days old.
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Great pics! At least it wasn't the couch... I'm excited for some added hi-jinx in the house. I think it's gonna be a hoot!
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'Tis far better to walk alone than to follow a crowd going the wrong way.
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Awesome pups and pics! Let the fun begin... If you don't like dogs, well there's just something wrong with you! Puppy breath is the best. Keep the pics coming so we can enjoy too!
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WOW. Cute pooch!
Hope the 'basic training' continues to go well.
What's his name? Or, did I miss that?
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Sorry, I forgot to add that part. Hank is his name. At least when I'm not muttering, d mn dog...
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