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Retriever
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08/20/16 07:32 PM
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Jtmeeks
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Bird Dog
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Bird Dog
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Me an my buddy are looking for a duck and dove dog. We are 15 and are huge into duck hunting and his mom gave him the go ahead to get one. Thanks in advance
I don't always exaggerate, I just remember BIG!
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Re: Retriever
[Re: Jtmeeks]
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08/22/16 01:47 AM
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kbobbjr
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Re: Retriever
[Re: Jtmeeks]
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08/22/16 06:32 PM
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Leonardo
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A lot goes into that. Are you looking to buy a started dog, finished dog, or going to the puppy route? Plan to do some training yourself or sending it to a trainer. What kind of budget are you working with?
Depending on your wants I know of a few dogs available that should be budget friendly. Give me a call 940.399.7530
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Re: Retriever
[Re: Jtmeeks]
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08/25/16 03:13 PM
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johnboy91
Bird Dog
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Bird Dog
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I sent my dog to school and still work with him everyday it's a constant thing and takes a lot of time and money
Tread softly and carry a big stick
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Re: Retriever
[Re: Jtmeeks]
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08/28/16 04:50 PM
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LReichardt
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Woodsman
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I've found money up front for a well bred dog is time, effort, and money saved down the road when it comes to training. You can certainly have luck with any retriever you buy or adopt, but your odds of having an easier time increase with better bred dogs. Perhaps you can find a local trainer in the area who needs help once a week throwing birds and decoys for customer dogs. He'd probably return the favor finding you a good dog that is not quite great or a customer who had puppies and is looking to sale them. In addition, you can really learn a lot from a professional trainer. You can also get access to live birds, which is imperative to teaching a dog how to retrieve in the field. Nothing more embarrassing than shooting your first live duck for your dog and he goes and tries to retrieve a decoy instead of the live bird. Happens all the time, and is just lack of experience training on live birds.
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Re: Retriever
[Re: johnboy91]
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08/28/16 04:58 PM
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scalebuster
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I sent my dog to school and still work with him everyday it's a constant thing and takes a lot of time and money I agree it takes a lot of time but it doesn't cost much money to train a dog. I'll also agree that you should buy the best pup y'all can afford.
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Re: Retriever
[Re: Jtmeeks]
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09/11/16 01:51 PM
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jubal
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Green Horn
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I have 2 female black labs ready for good homes this week.
Akc registerable, champion ship bloodline.
Am actually a new member and was getting ready to post them here.
Other folks on this thread are spend money up front AND time throughout and you'll have a great hunting buddy.
PM me or watch for post later.
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Re: Retriever
[Re: Jtmeeks]
#6473843
09/29/16 07:18 PM
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Leonardo
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If your still looking for a dog let me know. I know of one that will fit your needs and budget.
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