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Author:  bradenwhitaker [ Fri Mar 27, 2015 3:14 pm ]
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put a down payment on this cute little fella here yesterday. did some calling around to different breeders and at the end of the day, this is the guy I went with. he's a boykin from Draco Kennels. he'll be flying in from Hardinsburg, Kentucky on 4-20-15! couldn't be more excited, this being my first dog to train. I'm all ears to any advice for first timers.
Author:  smash [ Fri Mar 27, 2015 4:49 pm ]
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Try not to rush things or get frustrated because it will happen. Find a good training video or book and stick to it. Most of all enjoy your time together and have fun. Beautiful pup!
Author:  tinman454 [ Sat Mar 28, 2015 11:46 am ]
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Help me out a bit here. It seems a lot of you guys hunt with these dogs down south. Is there any reason to get one of them over a lab for hunting? I know no one who hunts with one and I assuming it's because they are no good in the cold weather. Or is this just a choice guys make?
Author:  pintail_89 [ Sat Mar 28, 2015 11:53 am ]
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Author:  139sst [ Sun Mar 29, 2015 4:37 pm ]
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Author:  bradenwhitaker [ Sun Mar 29, 2015 8:57 pm ]
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Ok thanks for the input guys. As to the question on why I chose a boykin over a lab, I like the versatility as said above. They will hunt for you and be able to turn it off and be a great friend as well. I also like the size of them. I'm not a fan of an 80lb lab in the boat with me. I have Also heard everyone talk about the awesome mentality and attitude of a boykin when it comes to learning and wanting to please the owner. Hope this helps some.
Author:  CJB [ Mon Mar 30, 2015 8:06 am ]
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Nice pup...never heard of gettin one in the mail though :lol:
Author:  bradenwhitaker [ Mon Mar 30, 2015 10:10 am ]
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bahaha me neither till I started calling around! it seemed to be an every day thing to them. when they gave me the pricing the said "oh and shipping is 350$ if you don't want to drive over here" it took me by surprise, just kinda like wtf did she just say??? :lol:
Author:  bradenwhitaker [ Wed Apr 29, 2015 11:00 am ]
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little update: Moose is now 9.5 weeks old. I got him later than expected on the 25th. he was pretty freaked out from the flight when I got him. pissed all over himself in his crate lol. but he's pretty settled in now and made best friends with a weiner dog next door :lol: he's starting to not cry as much in his crate at night but still whimpers. he's doing great on his potty training. he's only had 4 accidents in the house. lets me know pretty well when he needs to go. he seems like he's gonna be super smart, but he might make a liar out of me... probably gonna start learning sit and stay a little bit today. really excited about this guy!
Author:  Rooster Tail [ Wed Apr 29, 2015 3:53 pm ]
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They are very pretty dogs. They are not a lab. But both have very big personalities. A Boykin not all of them can take the intense training a lab can but there also labs that can't handle it. But he is a very good looking pup
Author:  bradenwhitaker [ Wed Apr 29, 2015 3:55 pm ]
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thanks man. I appreciate it.
Author:  pooldoo73 [ Fri May 01, 2015 3:32 pm ]
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They tend to be very hard headed. There are several trainers that specialize in them, and I know a few that won't take them.
Author:  mikecatt13 [ Sat May 02, 2015 12:02 pm ]
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My old mans 4 month old lab is the first bird dog we have had (he is going to a professional trainer in June for 3 months) but we have started him until he leaves for training. Bought a Sportdog e-collar and the little 30 page training booklet it came with is pretty great for a start. The first half is training with no e-collar so still valuable for a younger pup. Gives a lot of insight into dog psychology and helps you understand why youre doing what you are to train.
Author:  bradenwhitaker [ Mon May 04, 2015 7:02 am ]
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awesome thanks mike!
Author:  139sst [ Wed May 06, 2015 5:29 am ]
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Great looking dog, you will get much advise on dog training so I will give some also. Boykins are very sensitive so if you you feel like you are getting mad or impatient stop the training and continue the next day. There is a Boykin spaniel training book called "Retriever training for spaniels" by Pam Kadlec. I used this method with success. Good luck.
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