Cattle guards and stubble fields

aulrich · #1 07-25-2012, 12:00 PM

So I had the pup(4.5 months) out for a fun run last night and the boy had a hard time with a cattle guard, He hit it the first time on a slow run and went in then walked over falling a couple more times I lifted him back over.

So how do I hamdle him around those.

Also I noticed a bit of blood on him today just a bit he was chewing on a paw today. part of the run was though some stubble (barley) would that have cut him, we only crossed one fence and that was under control.

He also gets some eye dischage the mourning after a field run, what sort of post run checks should I be doing.

catnthehat · #2 07-25-2012, 12:05 PM

Check him over completely!
Stick him on the end gate of the truck and go over him with a fine toothed comb, starting at the one foot, up and then the other, check ears, eyes, and nose, his back , flanks, the works!

You never can tell what you will find on them as far as damged or little critters that have attached themselves to them!
Cat

densa44 · #3 07-25-2012, 12:12 PM

Keep him off cattle gates, they are dangerous for man and beast. Stubble, especially canola can puncture his skin on his feet.

The dog can pick up seeds and dirt in his eyes, I'd wash them out with distilled water but get them out.

As far as other parasites on him, take Cat's advice. If he has been in water be even more careful. Alberta has lots of leeches and they can be very small until they fill with his blood.

Good you;re getting ready for the season.

Redfrog · #4 07-25-2012, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by densa44

Keep him off cattle gates, they are dangerous for man and beast. Stubble, especially canola can puncture his skin on his feet.

The dog can pick up seeds and dirt in his eyes, I'd wash them out with distilled water but get them out.

As far as other parasites on him, take Cat's advice. If he has been in water be even more careful. Alberta has lots of leeches and they can be very small until they fill with his blood.

Good you;re getting ready for the season.

That's the full meal deal.

Be sure to flush his eyes with an eye wash bottle. Foxtail is blooming and is very hard on their eyes.

scrapper · #5 07-25-2012, 12:17 PM

Simple you KEEP him as far from those things as you can, my dogs always went around them so I never had an issue, cattle gates and a running dog is a recipe for absolute disastor.

creeky · #6 07-25-2012, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by scrapper

Simple you KEEP him as far from those things as you can, my dogs always went around them so I never had an issue, cattle gates and a running dog is a recipe for absolute disastor.

Yep, always keep a heads up around cattle guards. Pulled our 12yr old outta one just a month back figured she knew better

. so easy to snap a leg!

aulrich · #7 07-25-2012, 12:36 PM

Is there some training drill I could to to help him out or do I just stay away.

pikergolf · #8 07-25-2012, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by aulrich

So I had the pup(4.5 months) out for a fun run last night and the boy had a hard time with a cattle guard, He hit it the first time on a slow run and went in then walked over falling a couple more times I lifted him back over.

So how do I hamdle him around those.

Also I noticed a bit of blood on him today just a bit he was chewing on a paw today. part of the run was though some stubble (barley) would that have cut him, we only crossed one fence and that was under control.

He also gets some eye dischage the mourning after a field run, what sort of post run checks should I be doing.

Just guide him around and under the fence, he'll pick up on that right away. I'm with the rest they are bad news for any 4 legged beast, although my springer seems to enjoy the challange if I hang around long enough to watch her. If I just keep going she just zips under the fence, but if I have time, I will indulge her little game.

wwbirds · #9 07-25-2012, 12:50 PM

Probably the biggest contributor to blown crucia ligaments in alberta for hunting dogs. Just keep dogs away from them.
Stubble fields as has been pointed out are nasty for damaging dogs eyes. Older dogs with experience learn to cope with them by pacing themselves but a young eager dog with his head down using his nose can be seriously injured.
why take chances with your partner for the next 12 years.

aulrich · #10 07-25-2012, 01:44 PM

I guess cactus is the same as stubble fields, the boy should figure it out. but that is a nasty lesson for sure, i'dd take suggestions there too.

BTW how would I wash the pups eyes out.

I better dig back through the books I bet there was field doggie first aid in them

Short of the fact that he will out grow it, it's probably not a bad idea to get him use to a vest,he will end up wearing one for upland orange and waterfowl (cammo neopren for the white dog). Any brand sugesstions

scrapper · #11 07-25-2012, 01:54 PM

Keep him off flax, pea's, conola that stuff will tear the pads right off him and his feet will be tender for the rest of his life. As far as cattle gates go if you walk across them he will follow you, if you go around them he will follow you. I always carry a a small pair of pliers and wire cutters, if you ever see a dog hit a snare you will start to carry those as well. As for flushing his eyes just a water bottle is all I ever use.

Dogs are gods greatest creation but they really need our constant attention when in the field, their energy and need to please us can get them in some terrible rodeos.

densa44 · #12 07-25-2012, 05:41 PM

If you take a water bottle, full, the kind you get at coop, use that folding pair of pliers you are carrying, there is a small knife on it. Carefully (don't hurt yourself) make a hole in the bottle cap. I just push the point in and make a small slit.

Squeeze the bottle and wash her eyes (there is no chlorine), use the rest to squirt it in her mouth for a quick drink, she'll love it.

creeky · #13 07-25-2012, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by densa44

If you take a water bottle, full, the kind you get at coop, use that folding pair of pliers you are carrying, there is a small knife on it. Carefully (don't hurt yourself) make a hole in the bottle cap. I just push the point in and make a small slit.

Squeeze the bottle and wash her eyes (there is no chlorine), use the rest to squirt it in her mouth for a quick drink, she'll love it.

MEC carries a rubber "gel" tube in two sizes, small, kinda like a stubby toothpaste tube for around $5-$10. Really durable, come pierced just right.

I have a couple filled with aloe vera gel that i squirt onto dog, people and horse wounds (gentle astringent) and in particular on two of our horses that have chronic eye duct problems.

creeky · #14 07-25-2012, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by creeky

MEC carries a rubber "gel" tube in two sizes, small, kinda like a stubby toothpaste tube for around $5-$10. Really durable, come pierced just right.

I have a couple filled with aloe vera gel that i squirt onto dog, people and horse wounds (gentle astringent) and in particular on two of our horses that have chronic eye duct problems.

It's made of silicone and is called a "Human Gear GoToob" is 60ml for $8.50 CAD. Here http://www.mec.ca/AST/ShopMEC/Hiking...ear-gotoob.jsp