RallyValley Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 I have a tip for everyone, I stumbled on these today; http://www.sierratradingpost.com/hyper-products-hyper-launcher-kit-with-extra-dummies~p~4219g/?filterString=pet-gear~d~5166%2F&colorFamily=99 I don't know how good they are but if you order two they are $30 each including postage and come with 3 dummies and a basic launcher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubyStar Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 Interesting, RV, I wonder how good they are? I have been wanting to order a jacket off that website but never got round to it, maybe now I should :laugh: Though that website quite often decides not to load pages for me - drives me bonkers!!!! Are you interested in ordering anything from there? Maybe we could combine postage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RallyValley Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 I already did my order RS! I better not spend any more on the dogs as I have a very expensive month coming up with hip and elbow X-rays, eye tests and heart testing for Zora. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubyStar Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 (edited) Ordered alerady?! What did you get? The launcher or something else? :D I just read the reviews for it, think I might pass. Bummer as I am after a cost-effective solution. Would preferably prefer something remote-controlled as I train on my own! But I know with that comes big $$ Edited March 27, 2012 by RubyStar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RallyValley Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 I did the order as soon as I found it in case the sale ended. I more want it to get high up in the air then anything else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubyStar Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 I did the order as soon as I found it in case the sale ended. I more want it to get high up in the air then anything else The reviews said that the distance reported was ambitious and that you can throw further, so hopefully you get some height on it and it lasts Let me know how it goes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkyTansy Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 for the cost the fact that it includes dummys makes it worth it even if it doesn't work!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkyTansy Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 does anyone put any type of coat/body cover on their dogs to protect them from harder scrub? I know they are gundogs but last time Lulu went into rather heavy, hard scrub she ended up very scratched up underneath. If anyone does use something, can they make any recommendations please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubyroo Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 does anyone put any type of coat/body cover on their dogs to protect them from harder scrub? I know they are gundogs but last time Lulu went into rather heavy, hard scrub she ended up very scratched up underneath. If anyone does use something, can they make any recommendations please? Hi ST have a look at this website: http://www.tbicatalog.com/TBICatalog2/dog_vests.html Their shipping is quite expensive, but it gives you an idea of what to search for on ebay or elsewhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FHRP Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 ST I bought a protective vest from Cabela's for Rogan when his underneath was getting scratched and he had some reactions to grass. I have used it a few times, however I found that the vest was rubbing him and he got a couple of sores, so it's only suitable for short periods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkyTansy Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Thanks guys - I've read similar feedbacks as yours FHRP, about the rubbing. they say to make it quite tight so it doesn't rub but it makes it quite hard to ensure a good fit when you are ordering from overseas... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livertreats Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Are they allowed to wear protective clothing in a trial? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livertreats Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Rule 72. No thermal vest shall be worn and nothing whatever may be administered to a dog while it is in the hands of the Judge. So I would assume no vest of any sort would be allowed in a trial? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FHRP Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 (edited) I don't know about the rules, but I did not get the vest to use in trials. I think you're quoting Retrieving rules and I'd be more likley to use it in the field than in retrieving if at all, but I suspect it wouldn't be allowed there either. Edited March 29, 2012 by FHRP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lablover Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 (edited) I intermittently (actually rarely, as I dry off and/or have cold land blinds so the dogs can warm up a little) use vests in winter, while water training. I use the rubber vests, which can be easily cut to size. Have a story, when my husband went the US for a duck hunting trip, he arrived with Australian waders. The Americans took one look at him and added "sheet what is that you are wearing...Glad Wrap". They offered him proper waders...after all it was winter and snowing!!!! Husband was very grateful. Edited March 29, 2012 by Lablover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RallyValley Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 There is no mention of any equipment allowed/not allowed in the Utility Gundog Field Trial rules. At a trial the dogs aren't running as long as they are at a training day so I don't think it would be needed then anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fetchindawgs Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 I intermittently (actually rarely, as I dry off and/or have cold land blinds so the dogs can warm up a little) use vests in winter, while water training. I use the rubber vests, which can be easily cut to size. Have a story, when my husband went the US for a duck hunting trip, he arrived with Australian waders. The Americans took one look at him and added "sheet what is that you are wearing...Glad Wrap". They offered him proper waders...after all it was winter and snowing!!!! Husband was very grateful. I have a neoprene vest too that actually gets very rare use. WA doesn't have too many really cold days, and that was why I bought it (for swimming the old girl). I think it was from Cabellas. LL, the Yanks were probably saying under their breath "Those funny Aussies and what they wear" But I say, And what is wrong with our waders ???????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lablover Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 [LL, the Yanks were probably saying under their breath "Those funny Aussies and what they wear" But I say, And what is wrong with our waders ???????????? Not suitable for conditions. Their waders were THICK!!. Hunted mainly out of hides, with heaters (heaters mainly for the dogs). Long suffering and his Australian mate, were very impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubyStar Posted March 31, 2012 Author Share Posted March 31, 2012 I'm looking forward to a nice blistery retrieving weekend so I can wear my nice new warm jacket Picked up a Denali puffer jacket at Anaconda for $35.99, retails for $89.99, bargain I can't justify spending $200+ on a jacket and there are so many nice ones out there I also have my new wellies on their way from amazon.co.uk, hope they look as spiffy in person as they do on the website! (nope, couldn't go for "boring" black :D) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mason_Gibbs Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 I'm looking forward to a nice blistery retrieving weekend so I can wear my nice new warm jacket Picked up a Denali puffer jacket at Anaconda for $35.99, retails for $89.99, bargain I can't justify spending $200+ on a jacket and there are so many nice ones out there I also have my new wellies on their way from amazon.co.uk, hope they look as spiffy in person as they do on the website! (nope, couldn't go for "boring" black :D) Lol enjoy... Im not a brave winter person i ger cold real quick, camping in winter will be unpleasant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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