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Duck Dog
Posted on 2/6/18 at 7:18 pm
Posted on 2/6/18 at 7:18 pm
Looking for a dog for next season. Not real interested in a puppy would rather a started or finished dog. Are there any trainers in the area sell dogs like this?
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Posted on 2/6/18 at 7:23 pm to Outboard
Looking to spend about 4k? That is a very low price for a good started, working dog.
Posted on 2/6/18 at 7:25 pm to fishfighter
I know of one for 6500 look at southern tide kennels if interested
Posted on 2/6/18 at 7:36 pm to Da Hammer
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I know of one for 6500 look at southern tide kennels if interested
Like I said, 4K is just for a started dog at most.
Dam shame my daughter and SIL only hunted their dog 4 time this pass season.
They have well over 3K in just his training. Posted on 2/6/18 at 7:48 pm to fishfighter
4k to 6.5k is about what I expect to spend. When you think about it a good puppy is going to cost $800-$2000. Training from what I have looked into is about $500 per month. It takes 4-6 months for started dog then another 3-5 to finish. I do not have the time to train a dog at this stage of my life. That puts the dog in that price range. I get to see the dog work and have a much better idea of what the dog can do. This is much better than hoping the expensive puppy works out.
Posted on 2/6/18 at 8:03 pm to Outboard
Retriever training forum has a started dog section. Yes, for a intermediate dog, you are looking north of $4k+.
Honestly, you can get some value if you buy correctly.
Honestly, you can get some value if you buy correctly.
Posted on 2/6/18 at 8:08 pm to pjab
I've got a few pups left if you change your mind.
I find training them myself makes the field experience all the more gratifying.
For 4K you can watch a lot of dog training videos
I find training them myself makes the field experience all the more gratifying.
For 4K you can watch a lot of dog training videos
Posted on 2/6/18 at 8:16 pm to Outboard
There’s a guy in Geismar selling one right now. I saw it on fb.
Posted on 2/6/18 at 8:19 pm to Outboard
You are 100% correct.
Several years ago, a friend wanted a high caliber dog but didn’t have the time or ground to do it all himself. I want to say he ended up paying $8k for the dog. The dog was a FT washout but had sailed through his first few MH test. Sweet dog but an absolute Machine in the field. Considering he was on a pro’s trailer for a few years, countless live birds, etc, the purchase price was a fraction of the total bill.
Several years ago, a friend wanted a high caliber dog but didn’t have the time or ground to do it all himself. I want to say he ended up paying $8k for the dog. The dog was a FT washout but had sailed through his first few MH test. Sweet dog but an absolute Machine in the field. Considering he was on a pro’s trailer for a few years, countless live birds, etc, the purchase price was a fraction of the total bill.
Posted on 2/6/18 at 8:43 pm to Redfish2010
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There’s a guy in Geismar selling one right now. I saw it on f
Well? You just gonna leave it like that? Give the details
Posted on 2/6/18 at 9:42 pm to Outboard
You’re doing this the right way. Puppy is still a crap shoot. You know what you’re getting with started or finished dog.
Posted on 2/6/18 at 10:21 pm to Larry Gooseman
Just remember when buying a started/finsihed dog, you will stilll have to put some significant time in. It takes some time to build a bond and trust, as well as having them adapt to the way you hunt.
Posted on 2/6/18 at 10:24 pm to pjab
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You are 100% correct. Several years ago, a friend wanted a high caliber dog but didn’t have the time or ground to do it all himself. I want to say he ended up paying $8k for the dog. The dog was a FT washout but had sailed through his first few MH test. Sweet dog but an absolute Machine in the field. Considering he was on a pro’s trailer for a few years, countless live birds, etc, the purchase price was a fraction of the total bill.
It's amazing how good a FT wash out can be......
Posted on 2/6/18 at 10:38 pm to Outboard
A buddy has a chocolate British lab female for $4000. She's got her master hunter or whatever.
Posted on 2/6/18 at 11:32 pm to Outboard
I will make a deal with you. Pay me 2 grand a season for the next 2 seasons and I will fetch your ducks for you. You won't have to feed me in the off season.
Posted on 2/7/18 at 9:39 am to Outboard
I know of a 1.5yr old chessie male for sale. Nice sweet dog, running senior hunt tests. Last I heard he was 4k. May be ~5k since hes got more training in him.
Posted on 2/7/18 at 9:59 am to Dylan
Can you send contact info for your buddy outboard42@gmail.com
This post was edited on 2/7/18 at 10:05 am
Posted on 2/7/18 at 10:04 am to jimjackandjose
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For 4K you can watch a lot of dog training videos
I was going to buy a Started dog but decided to get a puppy and train myself when I saw price tags like this. Yes, there were some times I wondered why I went this route when she was acting full blown knucklehead but she is running Finished in HRC now and should have her HRC title this year if I can get away from work enough to run her in some hunt tests. Plus she is a damn machine in the field.
Posted on 2/7/18 at 10:21 am to MWP
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I was going to buy a Started dog but decided to get a puppy and train myself when I saw price tags like this. Yes, there were some times I wondered why I went this route when she was acting full blown knucklehead but she is running Finished in HRC now and should have her HRC title this year if I can get away from work enough to run her in some hunt tests. Plus she is a damn machine in the field.
when we lost our chessie to DM and then later when we lost grizz... we had a lot of offers for started or FT washouts... for free or pretty close to it..... but... I have always enjoyed working with the dawgs and watching them develop.
Posted on 2/7/18 at 10:29 am to choupiquesushi
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I have always enjoyed working with the dawgs and watching them develop.
It's ok once they are a finished product. My problem is time (or lack of it). With work, family, and other shite I didn't really want to go through the process again with training a dog. However, I really didn't want to drop $3K-$4K at one time either so I just dropped $800 and prepared for 2 years of hell.
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