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by bigdaddy
Tue May 28, 2013 3:04 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Rooster Trip in South Dakota
Replies: 17
Views: 8300

Re: Rooster Trip in South Dakota

FYI: South Dakota requires a bill of health from a vet for your dog(s).
by bigdaddy
Tue May 28, 2013 9:02 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Running an EP with a Mtn Bike
Replies: 20
Views: 8825

Re: Running an EP with a Mtn Bike

http://gundogforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=69&t=31548&p=337831#p337831 I have road worked my dogs off my mtn bike using a leash and looping it around the handle bar stem. I would not recommend this unless you are a fairly experienced bike handler and the dogs know what is supposed to happen when y...
by bigdaddy
Mon May 20, 2013 9:05 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pressure???
Replies: 58
Views: 11825

Re: Pressure???

There is a great article by Rick Smith about pressure in the January/February 2013 issue of The Pointing Dog Journal. He talks about mental pressure, as well as physical pressure and that the importance lies in being able to tell when the dog is on the verge of pressure overload. I think you know th...
by bigdaddy
Sun May 19, 2013 5:00 pm
Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
Topic: K9 Kennels
Replies: 4
Views: 4440

Re: K9 Kennels

PntrRookie wrote:Nice, does that roof have any pitch to it? ND winters can drop a lot of snow (I hear) :)

Heck, around here, we get a lot of snow in May.
by bigdaddy
Sat May 18, 2013 7:24 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: I was told NO
Replies: 25
Views: 8244

Re: I was told NO

I have facebook friends that are associated with rescues and they often post requests for someone (read, anyone) to do a home visit to check out a potential adopter. Why the heck they would trust a random person more they trust the adopter always escapes me. All I can think is that some times people...
by bigdaddy
Sat May 18, 2013 12:03 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Question roading harness set-up
Replies: 8
Views: 5369

Re: Question roading harness set-up

I have the same harness and a similar dog. It'll fit.

I'd stop and water that dog as early as 5 minutes into the workout (no later than 10) whether he looked like he needed it or not.
by bigdaddy
Wed May 15, 2013 12:29 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Photo of the Day
Replies: 432
Views: 190430

Re: Photo of the Day

My 11 year old son held Fletch for me at the breakaway.
by bigdaddy
Tue May 14, 2013 1:35 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: 2013 FREE STUFF -- Contest Ideas Needed!
Replies: 51
Views: 19872

Re: 2013 FREE STUFF -- Contest Ideas Needed!

http://www.gundogsupply.com/ready-dog-p ... d-kit.html


Because everyone should have one, but I bet most of us don't.

Based on my experience, whatever the prize, you'll get great service from GDS. I always have.
by bigdaddy
Tue May 14, 2013 10:31 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What's it mean?
Replies: 19
Views: 4484

Re: What's it mean?

It means you should break the dog yourself. :D

On a side note, do you know how to tell you who loves you more, your dog or your wife?


Lock 'em both in the trunk of your car for an hour and see which one is happy to see you when you come back.
by bigdaddy
Thu May 09, 2013 3:34 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Could the dogs of 50 years ago win today?
Replies: 43
Views: 16056

Re: Could the dogs of 50 years ago win today?

Style standards have changed over the years. Look at HOF CH Pork Roll:

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He didn't have that dead straight tail that so many are after today, yet he was one of the greatest shooting dogs ever.
by bigdaddy
Wed May 08, 2013 9:51 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Amateur Trial - May 18 & 19 - 12 O'clock FTC
Replies: 5
Views: 2693

Re: Amateur Trial - May 18 & 19 - 12 O'clock FTC

Is this a coverdog trial or horseback?
by bigdaddy
Tue May 07, 2013 9:13 am
Forum: Horses
Topic: dogs around horses
Replies: 10
Views: 10881

Re: dogs around horses

Saddle wrote:I probably wouldn't have a horse here that I had to worry about when it comes to dogs. I can't make mine run over a dog. Believe me I've tried.
I literally laughed out loud.
by bigdaddy
Fri Feb 08, 2013 1:59 pm
Forum: Legislation & Hunting Rights
Topic: Concealed carry
Replies: 35
Views: 31930

Re: Concealed carry

Vision wrote:Why would you want to put yourself on a Government data base list?

Way to post then read.

Don't you thnk that as a member of the military he is already on a few of those. This site needs a facepalm smiley.
by bigdaddy
Thu Nov 15, 2012 7:01 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Celebrities who hunt
Replies: 77
Views: 22013

Re: Celebrities who hunt

Doc E wrote:Uncle Ted (Nugent)



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But only if the birds are penned in by a fence.
by bigdaddy
Sun Oct 21, 2012 8:19 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Places to Camp in Western MN
Replies: 6
Views: 1481

Re: Places to Camp in Western MN

The Arrow motel in Pipestone is $60 for a double, tax included.
by bigdaddy
Wed Oct 17, 2012 7:47 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: South west. Minn. pheasant help
Replies: 5
Views: 2294

Re: South west. Minn. pheasant help

It's blowing a gale or two out here. We saw birds, but as soon as they turn downwind, they are gone.
by bigdaddy
Tue Oct 16, 2012 7:57 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: South west. Minn. pheasant help
Replies: 5
Views: 2294

Re: South west. Minn. pheasant help

PM and facebook message sent.
by bigdaddy
Thu Oct 11, 2012 9:55 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Great Lakes Grousin~
Replies: 38
Views: 18393

Re: Great Lakes Grousin~

Well, we actually saw a bird yesterday. So, things are looking up. :minigun:
by bigdaddy
Thu Oct 11, 2012 9:53 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Phez Opener
Replies: 4
Views: 1883

Re: Phez Opener

I have no idea what you mean. The boys and I went to the grouse woods for the third day this year and, this time, we actually saw a bird.
by bigdaddy
Thu Sep 20, 2012 11:09 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Great Lakes Grousin~
Replies: 38
Views: 18393

Re: Great Lakes Grousin~

laxhcky4 wrote:I had a couple buddies out last weekend. They limited out and saw 29 birds Saturday, 19 by noon on Sunday. I'm heading out this weekend so I will try to report back!

Where?

I was out for a coup,e of hours Monday and didnt flush a single bird.
by bigdaddy
Mon Sep 17, 2012 8:26 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Michigan--Upper Peninsula
Replies: 8
Views: 5147

Re: Michigan--Upper Peninsula

I blanked today in MN. Probably couldn't have shot tjrough all the undergrowth anway. Still a good day.
by bigdaddy
Fri Sep 07, 2012 12:04 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: One week from tomorrow
Replies: 0
Views: 837

One week from tomorrow

Grouse season opens in MN. I will spend Saturday with my oldest boy at a PF mentor hunt, watching him take his first bird and will be heading to the woods on Monday.
by bigdaddy
Fri Aug 10, 2012 7:24 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Photo of the Day
Replies: 432
Views: 190430

Re: Photo of the Day

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More road work. Believe it or not, we have had this mare for exactly 5 days and she has never worked with dogs before. What a great temperament.

On another note, only 5 more weeks until grouse opener!
by bigdaddy
Thu Aug 02, 2012 5:22 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: NBHA of KY - Amateur Shooting Dog Stake
Replies: 10
Views: 3191

Re: NBHA of KY - Amateur Shooting Dog Stake

Walking or horseback?
by bigdaddy
Mon Jul 02, 2012 9:04 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: pointer prefers to hunt&chase fur instead of birds
Replies: 52
Views: 12276

Re: pointer prefers to hunt&chase fur instead of birds

Newbie, you're right. I was the problem, not the dog. I just meant to say that if you just go out and, out of the blue, without regard for a dog's situation then it could be detrimental. As it is, though, the guy sounds like a pretty thoughtful, sensable guy who has some experience under his belt. ...
by bigdaddy
Mon Jul 02, 2012 8:55 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Need photos of dogs.
Replies: 26
Views: 8065

Re: Need photos of dogs.

Britts?

I thought this event was gonna be for bird dogs...

:mrgreen: :twisted: :mrgreen:
by bigdaddy
Mon Jul 02, 2012 8:57 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Birddog Jamboree, Update June 30.
Replies: 43
Views: 11162

Re: Birddog Jamboree, Update June 30.

Just to present the it does happen side of things... I have a dog livng in my home that was found in the woods of Alabama. No collar. She had obviously had some trainng as she quarters on a whistle. She was also obviously abused, 8 years later and she still expects to be hit when she is called. She ...
by bigdaddy
Tue May 22, 2012 9:12 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Photo of the Day
Replies: 432
Views: 190430

Re: Photo of the Day

Roading off my mt. bike in the woods of MN:

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by bigdaddy
Thu May 17, 2012 10:09 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Upland odyssey
Replies: 28
Views: 15501

Re: Upland odyssey

ND and MT in a tent in January. Whooeee, you really know how to party. Come on over to MN in December, We can hunt the grouse woods and you can sleep outside in -10 weather.

Of course, with any luck, I will be living in TN or KY or AL by then. I'm goin' where those chilly winds don't blow so cold.
by bigdaddy
Thu Apr 19, 2012 7:21 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: First timer
Replies: 15
Views: 4448

Re: First timer

Thanks Don! I'm excited and sure hope we don't embarrass ourselves :lol: I was actually just going to post and ask anyone if they've got any tips for a first time handler with a first time pup? Any advice would be received happily. Looking forward to hanging out. See ya tomorrow! Chukar, The trial ...
by bigdaddy
Sun Apr 15, 2012 7:28 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: How much are you paying to Neuter your dog?
Replies: 33
Views: 16360

Re: How much are you paying to Neuter your dog?

Are women not smart enough to treat or train dogs in your mind? Both your posts in this thread say that.

There's no reason to thnk that Doug gets his opinions from PETA or anywhere else.

For Pete's sake, be civil to people.
by bigdaddy
Sun Apr 15, 2012 7:18 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pigeons
Replies: 7
Views: 2607

Re: Pigeons

Google Iowa pigeon swap. There was one in Waverly yesterday.
by bigdaddy
Wed Apr 11, 2012 11:14 am
Forum: Events
Topic: GSPC of MN Walking Field Trial April 21-22, 2012
Replies: 6
Views: 2724

Re: GSPC of MN Walking Field Trial April 21-22, 2012

Is this AKC only, or is it AF/AFTCA as well?
by bigdaddy
Tue Apr 03, 2012 8:41 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Roading setups for UTV
Replies: 7
Views: 1983

Re: Roading setups for UTV

Does this help? (The pole fits into the brush guard bar on the Gator.)
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by bigdaddy
Sat Mar 31, 2012 9:30 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Question of the month!
Replies: 15
Views: 5378

Re: Question of the month!

There is no difference in training a hunting dog and a pet. You just train the hunting dog to do more varied things. The first sentence is exactly right. I would change the second to say that there are sets of skills which you can train into your dog. None are mutually exclusive. I know hunting dog...
by bigdaddy
Fri Mar 30, 2012 10:48 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Is "Head Crank" Hereditary?
Replies: 36
Views: 14041

Re: Is "Head Crank" Hereditary?

I know of some very famous trainers who go to some kind of extreme measures to train this into a pup. I would guess they would not say hereditary.
by bigdaddy
Fri Mar 30, 2012 7:30 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Favorite print?
Replies: 29
Views: 12415

Re: Favorite print?

I have always loved this painting of HOF CH Pork Roll.

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by bigdaddy
Thu Mar 29, 2012 8:23 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Bill Trying to make Dog Crates Illegal?
Replies: 10
Views: 3505

Re: Bill Trying to make Dog Crates Illegal?

You should see what kind of crud the whack jobs who are against carriage rides make up.
by bigdaddy
Wed Mar 28, 2012 9:31 am
Forum: Training
Topic: roading questions
Replies: 14
Views: 4354

Re: roading questions

IMHO, 12-15 mph is a little fast. I am getting good results with my dogs by attaching them to my mt bike and riding the brakes just enough so that they do not break into a run. I would put that speed at about 8-10 mph. I arrived at this technique based on my brief experience roading off of a gator d...
by bigdaddy
Mon Mar 26, 2012 5:53 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Would This Concern You (Lacks Heart Or Lacks Experience)?
Replies: 36
Views: 11280

Re: Would This Concern You (Lacks Heart Or Lacks Experience)?

He's only 12 months old and you want to make generalizations about him from one outing?
by bigdaddy
Mon Mar 26, 2012 10:21 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Informal trils in Minnesota
Replies: 3
Views: 2219

Re: Informal trils in Minnesota

It was a very good event. Thanks to the SCVBC!~ Jeff, I would think you could attend any trial and observe from the gallery. I would pick a walking trial or a trial with a walking stake if you don't have a horse. Check out MFFTC.com for a calendar of MN trials. There are walking grouse dog trials Ea...
by bigdaddy
Sun Mar 25, 2012 7:02 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: training video today
Replies: 6
Views: 1549

Re: training video today

Wow! I have neve seen anybody work their dog from a pogo stick before. Very impressive! :mrgreen:
by bigdaddy
Thu Mar 22, 2012 1:32 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pulling sports and the hunting dog
Replies: 28
Views: 10119

Re: Pulling sports and the hunting dog

I just hooked my two pointers up to my mountain bike. I rode the rear brake pretty much the whole time. They loved it.
by bigdaddy
Thu Mar 08, 2012 9:47 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Setter vs Brittany?
Replies: 72
Views: 22452

Re: Setter vs Brittany?

Buckeye_V wrote:Purely joking, but isn't a britt a setter with a docked tail who can't run like a setter? :lol: :lol: :lol:
I always thought a setter was a pointer that needed grooming. :roll: :D
by bigdaddy
Mon Mar 05, 2012 7:39 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Ames events?
Replies: 58
Views: 15026

Re: Ames events?

Wild birds are just that. Pen raised are just that. Pen raised trials should be planted accordingly. Sorry winddancer I left out the setters in the NFT. But you notice how a pointer guy didn't point that out. Nice. So what makes them Pointer grounds? Is there a special kinda Pointer mud that I don'...
by bigdaddy
Mon Mar 05, 2012 12:16 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Ames events?
Replies: 58
Views: 15026

Re: Ames events?

haven't seen a flying turtle ..... yet! We had dinner last night at the Bird Dog museum, very cool place. So much history, beautiful artwork and lots of old friends photos on the walls - Denes Burjan, John Frayne, great dog men and I miss them. Met Nick who was the scout for the past couple of year...
by bigdaddy
Mon Mar 05, 2012 9:23 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Ames events?
Replies: 58
Views: 15026

Re: Ames events?

I am currently at the AKC Gun Dog Championship. I arrived last Monday in the afternoon. I do not ride a horse so all that I have seen personally has been at the breakaways or small portions of the course as the brace makes a road transition from one side to the other and I have not seen all braces....
by bigdaddy
Thu Mar 01, 2012 10:47 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: 20 ga for training and field trials
Replies: 19
Views: 6693

Re: 20 ga for training and field trials

I looked at the premiums for a couple of loacl trials ad most said "no open barrel guns", so it looks like I am getting a blank pistol. Is there any reason not to get one that uses .209 primers? I like the low cost of those blanks, plus I will get one of those inserts and can train my dogs with the ...
by bigdaddy
Wed Feb 29, 2012 2:51 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Words of Wisdom
Replies: 205
Views: 361116

Re: Words of Wisdom

blackbart wrote:hi I"m looking for an english pointer. any advice?

Get one.