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What a cutie! Hopefully all is going well with the new dog!

Geeze Gerritt, thanks for posting such a flattering picture of me! Thanks for putting everything together, we had a great time. It's too bad that Dax was the only one that caught any fish though!

Sounds good! Anytime we've gone down there before he's given us lots of good info.

Hey Gerritt, Adam and I will more than likely be in on this as well, we're totally self-sufficient as far as a ride and equipment goes. Let us know when you get times and locations finalized. Snady

WOOHOO! Thanks Joey!

I'll we waiting anxiously!

Way to go guys! Where's the pictures from way back when? We got to see them of TJ and Monique!

If your other dogs get excited when it comes to walk time, they might be scaring him actually. Their excitement might lead to a bit of anxiety for him and that is why he's scared of the leash. Something you can try when you're just doing your daily tasks inside the house is to put the leash on him and let him drag it around the house. He will learn to get used to it being on him and will know that it's not such a big deal. Just be sure to keep an eye on him so that it doesn't get caught up on anything. Once he gets used to that you can start leading him around. Like Rick said, it will just take time.

Thanks folks. It's looking more and more like we'll be giving Mexico a try. My parents just got back from the Mayan Riviera. My father went out on a very reasonably priced charter ($90 US) and they caught barracuda and marlin. Not bad I guess!

Thanks Cliff, I will send you a PM!

Does/has anyone here trained dogs for hunting or field tests who might be willing to chat via PM? Thanks! Snady

Hello guys/gals, Just wondering if anyone has had any fishing experiences (good or bad) in Cuba, Dominican Republic or Mexico? We are thinking that we might head down to one of these places next year and are looking for any advice. Thanks!

I hate to say it, but that shirt and I would be the same age! Haha!

Thanks for caring Joey!

Geeze Chrissy, I think that outfit is back in style!

Beauty Mike! Very jealous!

Yeah, what Tybo said!

I haven't heard from my family back home yet, hopefully all is well. For some reason there is always tragic accidents along that stretch of highway.

If the dog has not previously been crate trained you might have a rough go until he/she gets used to it. Especially seeing how huskies can be rather vocal. Hopefully you don't have neighbours in close proximity. I'm not sure if you'll read through what Terry posted, but you want to get a crate that is just big enough to fit your dog. If the crate is too big the dog will do their business at one end and sleep in the other which is obviously not effective for potty-training. When introducing the dog to the crate, be sure to make it a pleasant experience. It you throw the dog in there, yelling and being forceful, they will come to associate the crate with an unpleasant experience. Vary the times that you leave the dog in the crate. Anything from running out to get the mail to being at work all day. This can help to alleviate separation anxiety because the dog isn't sure whether you will be gone for 5 minutes or 8 hours. The best thing you can do (gotta love the Dog Whisperer) if leaving the dog in a crate while you're at work is to take him for a good walk in the morning, the suggested time is at least 45 minutes. This will tire the dog and does two things. It will also alleviate the separation anxiety because more than likely he'll be sleeping, and second, it makes the dog understand why his "pack" is leaving him behind, because he is too tired to go with them. Congratulations on taking on a rescue dog by the way, and good luck.

Thanks everyone, The fish was done by Advanced Taxidermy. It's a 55" St.Lawrence musky replica.

Santa was good to me this year!!! WOOHOO!!! And Dax would like to wish you all a belated Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!

Happy Birthday TJ! Wishing you a very Happy Birthday!

Sorry, couldn't resist!

Reading the latest issue of Esox Angler magazine, available now in newstands near you!

So then... Spiel says to TEP: Jef, where is your hand? TEP replies: Between two pillows. Spiel screams: THOSE AREN'T PILLOWS! Sorry, gonna be a long day today!