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by MNTonester
Mon Feb 19, 2024 4:21 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: soft mouth
Replies: 4
Views: 389

Re: soft mouth

great story GH
:lol:
by MNTonester
Thu Nov 16, 2023 4:50 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Looking to add a pup….
Replies: 11
Views: 2973

Re: Looking to add a pup….

Steve007 wrote:
Tue Nov 14, 2023 1:32 pm
MNTonester wrote:
Tue Nov 14, 2023 10:49 am
If you want a dog that keeps withing gun range, you might consider a bracco Italiano.
I thought you told me that all The Best People had Standard Poodles. :wink:
you are correct, :lol: however, everything I've read about the bracco says they hunt close and at a reasonable pace
by MNTonester
Tue Nov 14, 2023 10:49 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Looking to add a pup….
Replies: 11
Views: 2973

Re: Looking to add a pup….

If you want a dog that keeps withing gun range, you might consider a bracco Italiano.
by MNTonester
Wed Aug 09, 2023 2:27 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Always a hard choice.....
Replies: 15
Views: 6813

Re: Always a hard choice.....

My condolences. There is a recurring discussion around here that Oscar may be our last (he's only 8YO and hopefully has a good ways to go). We're not getting any younger and anticipate it not being easy to deal with a new dog when the time comes. I've got enough mobility issues of my own. But, never...
by MNTonester
Fri Jul 07, 2023 1:54 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: Heeeere’s Tilly
Replies: 21
Views: 20870

Re: Heeeere’s Tilly

great looking gal. Fall should prove to be a great time for you all
by MNTonester
Mon Apr 17, 2023 2:14 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Which One?
Replies: 15
Views: 5634

Re: Which One?

I have read multiple articles on the anti-grain dog food hysteria foisted on dog owners which basically says you're buying into a marketing ploy to get you to pay more for dog food. But then, I've also read articles that mention beet pulp as a dog food additive that provides nothing useful - who kno...
by MNTonester
Tue Apr 11, 2023 2:37 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Predator Encounters
Replies: 16
Views: 6556

Re: Predator Encounters

We live in a wooded area of Duluth which has become infested with coyotes. We also get the occasional bear or bobcat, but the coyotes are the main concern. My wife has encountered them a few times and some seem to be getting more bold. We both recently got our carry permits (I had let mine lapse a f...
by MNTonester
Fri Apr 07, 2023 6:22 pm
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: Howdy from South Africa
Replies: 3
Views: 2345

Re: Howdy from South Africa

Welcome to the forum. Great to have you here. Looking forward to more about this dog I've never heard of.
by MNTonester
Wed Mar 22, 2023 12:36 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: A bad day
Replies: 13
Views: 5514

Re: A bad day

A very sad thing indeed. The attachment to our dogs is amazing and losing one really hurts. I wish you well
by MNTonester
Fri Feb 24, 2023 4:15 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: My confession
Replies: 16
Views: 5199

Re: My confession

Sorry to hear of your condition - you are truly the heart of this forum. Great that you're taking on this fellow. Just being around a dog brings joy to our lives.
by MNTonester
Thu Feb 16, 2023 3:24 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Do you always stay with the same breed?
Replies: 17
Views: 8575

Re: Do you always stay with the same breed?

1st, a Springer Spaniel
2nd, a black Lab
3rd, a Standard Poodle

so, no, haven't stayed with the same breed. Loved all three of them and all were/are decent hunters and sweethearts as pets (the Springer was the best hunter, which is not to take away from the abilities of the other two)
by MNTonester
Mon Jan 02, 2023 4:00 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Just for fun
Replies: 3
Views: 2280

Re: Just for fun

funny :lol:
by MNTonester
Fri Dec 30, 2022 7:27 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Woodcock for Christmas
Replies: 9
Views: 3087

Re: Woodcock for Christmas

family, dogs, and birds. what could be better?! thanks for the post
by MNTonester
Sat Dec 17, 2022 4:52 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Best hunt yet!
Replies: 10
Views: 3282

Re: Best hunt yet!

What a nice thread. Good for you and may there be many more
by MNTonester
Mon Nov 28, 2022 4:16 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Pheasant Season
Replies: 20
Views: 5271

Re: Pheasant Season

Great photos; beautiful dog. She'll catch on. What is the cover crop you were hunting in?
by MNTonester
Wed Nov 23, 2022 1:59 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Balloons and Bird Dogs
Replies: 6
Views: 2760

Re: Balloons and Bird Dogs

that was a pleasant surprise
by MNTonester
Wed Nov 16, 2022 5:16 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Moon’s first season is underway.
Replies: 22
Views: 5375

Re: Moon’s first season is underway.

Looks like a great time. Thanks for the photos
by MNTonester
Wed Nov 16, 2022 5:13 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: 2022 AZ Desert Quail
Replies: 8
Views: 2806

Re: 2022 AZ Desert Quail

enjoyed the smile on the Brittany's face. thanks for the post
by MNTonester
Thu Jun 23, 2022 9:48 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: So how did You get started with dogs and hunting?
Replies: 21
Views: 6614

Re: So how did You get started with dogs and hunting?

My dad and his cousins lived near each other as kids/young men and they hunted grouse and rabbits. We also had relatives on the farm in SE MN where they would go to pheasant hunt. Even my mom would go down to hunt with the inlaws and other family members (before 6 kids came along). As little kids, w...
by MNTonester
Tue Apr 12, 2022 1:46 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: A Day To Be Thankful
Replies: 7
Views: 3982

Re: A Day To Be Thankful

Nice post. My best to you and your old friend
by MNTonester
Tue Apr 12, 2022 1:42 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Some things I could manage without.
Replies: 28
Views: 7007

Re: Some things I could manage without.

Garter snakes pose no threat here in the PNW. :lol: Although if I did deal with rattlers hopefully my up-and-coming guineas would take care of them. I know a guy who lived east of me by a couple hours and he was definitely in rattler country. He got his hands on a ton of barn cats and I heard the r...
by MNTonester
Tue Mar 01, 2022 6:38 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dogs are Amazing Creatures
Replies: 6
Views: 2380

Re: Dogs are Amazing Creatures

Among the multitudes of God's creatures, there is none that surpass the dog (especially hunting dogs) IMO
by MNTonester
Mon Jan 31, 2022 6:59 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Last Day of the Wild bird season
Replies: 7
Views: 2938

Re: Last Day of the Wild bird season

Very nice. I had a near nonexistent season due to back surgery which I'm still recovering from. I'm hoping next season is a real season for me and Oscar
by MNTonester
Mon Jan 03, 2022 6:13 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: AKC Hunter titles: JH/SH/MH
Replies: 66
Views: 27407

Re: AKC Hunter titles: JH/SH/MH

An AA FC title in a pup's pedigree would not rule him out for me, but for many it would. They sell for half what a well bred MH or NAVHDA Pup sells for. Most family pet/hunting dog foot hunters have no use for 400 yd dog..........Cj amen to that. For my style of hunting, I want a closer working dog...
by MNTonester
Fri Dec 10, 2021 4:15 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dang only a couple of members hunt??????
Replies: 52
Views: 28127

Re: Dang only a couple of members hunt??????

Had major back surgery 11/8. Was able to get out with my two brothers for our yearly pheasant and grouse hunt a two weeks before. Was in SW MN mid October and the first day there it was 80 deg. We limited our time to later in the day to go easy on the dogs. We had our opportunities and all missed. N...
by MNTonester
Tue Sep 14, 2021 3:08 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: skunks
Replies: 12
Views: 4822

Re: skunks

my poodle loves to tangle with skunks - can't seem to break him of it. He hates the bathing and deskunking afterwards but can't seem to make the connection that one begets the other. This year has had an abundance of skunks, but we've been diligent about scouting the yard before letting him out so w...
by MNTonester
Tue Sep 14, 2021 3:05 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Wildly OT Rat Hunt
Replies: 2
Views: 1689

Re: Wildly OT Rat Hunt

gotta love a terrier doing its thing; especially on rats
by MNTonester
Tue Aug 31, 2021 9:50 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: THE 225 MILE U TURN
Replies: 3
Views: 3399

Re: THE 225 MILE U TURN

enjoyed your story. to me, a dog is 90% of the hunt. whether I bag a bird or not, it's all about being with my dog (and family)
by MNTonester
Sun Aug 22, 2021 1:47 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pointing dog breed for retirement
Replies: 31
Views: 8361

Re: Pointing dog breed for retirement

Every Griff I've seen has been the type you seem to be looking for.
by MNTonester
Wed Jul 14, 2021 4:54 pm
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: New member in Idaho
Replies: 8
Views: 2017

Re: New member in Idaho

Welcome, GB, great to have you here
by MNTonester
Thu Jun 24, 2021 6:27 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Price of a “started” dog?
Replies: 22
Views: 5885

Re: Price of a “started” dog?

What stood out to me were "started" and "7 years old." A bit old to be a started dog, but if he's got the basics down pretty good, you might be giving a good dog a good home
by MNTonester
Sun Jun 20, 2021 3:47 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: No wheels on my wagon.
Replies: 28
Views: 10486

Re: No wheels on my wagon.

Thank you for letting us know. Condolences to his family. Sad to lose any of this community
by MNTonester
Tue Jun 01, 2021 4:38 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Bargain at Tractor Supply
Replies: 2
Views: 2471

Re: Bargain at Tractor Supply

some folks have all the luck :)
by MNTonester
Sun May 30, 2021 3:56 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Tuf-foot spray
Replies: 6
Views: 4388

Re: Tuf-foot spray

Up North wrote:
Sat May 29, 2021 7:22 pm
It worked great for healing a nasty crack in my dogs pad this spring.
nice to see some of the Not folks visiting here
by MNTonester
Mon May 10, 2021 3:52 pm
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: Décio from Brazil
Replies: 7
Views: 1686

Re: Décio from Brazil

Welcome. Do you have dogs and what kind?
by MNTonester
Mon May 03, 2021 12:49 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Stormy and Sis pup at one year
Replies: 11
Views: 4076

Re: Stormy and Sis pup at one year

What a beautiful dog! very classy. I suspect you may end up wanting to keep him
by MNTonester
Sun Apr 25, 2021 3:29 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: No wheels on my wagon.
Replies: 28
Views: 10486

Re: No wheels on my wagon.

Very sad news, but I appreciate that you were willing and brave enough to let us know. Best to you and yours
by MNTonester
Sat Apr 17, 2021 4:09 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Do you have a slightly older dog? You might keep this in mind.
Replies: 2
Views: 3459

Re: Do you have a slightly older dog? You might keep this in mind.

keep us informed. my Oscar is 6 YO and gets glucosamine in in his dry dog food but not as a supplement
by MNTonester
Thu Apr 08, 2021 2:15 pm
Forum: Tributes to the Departed
Topic: Another Passed On
Replies: 6
Views: 5176

Re: Another Passed On

We feel your pain. Always sad to lose a great hunting partner
by MNTonester
Tue Mar 23, 2021 3:13 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Poor Breeder Contact
Replies: 15
Views: 6564

Re: Poor Breeder Contact

nice looking fellow. thanks for the update and pic
by MNTonester
Tue Mar 23, 2021 3:11 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Look out labs!
Replies: 2
Views: 4544

Re: Look out labs!

I suspect GSP popularity hit a spike when one won at Westminster a few years ago. You always hope such a win doesn't ruin the hunting ability as it becomes a pet and not a hunter. I didn't realize poodles were as popular (even though I own one, an excellent hunter BTW), but I suppose all those doodl...
by MNTonester
Tue Mar 16, 2021 3:06 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Getting fed up with my Brittany not checking in
Replies: 44
Views: 17705

Re: Getting fed up with my Brittany not checking in

what Steve said. had my dog twice to a trainer for some refresher work and the trainer was quite open to me staying in touch with questions
by MNTonester
Mon Mar 08, 2021 3:18 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Seresto Pet Collars Linked to Dog Deaths
Replies: 10
Views: 5932

Re: Seresto Pet Collars Linked to Dog Deaths

I have used Sorresto in the past with no problems. I've used other brands also with no problems
by MNTonester
Thu Mar 04, 2021 2:39 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: ever had hunting success with a rescue?
Replies: 58
Views: 73823

Re: ever had hunting success with a rescue?

What an enjoyable thread! Thank you all for these uplifting and heartwarming tales. And best wishes to those fine dogs
by MNTonester
Thu Mar 04, 2021 1:52 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Lost another good one
Replies: 6
Views: 2952

Re: Lost another good one

condolences. they are such a special part of the family. I firmly believe a hunting dog is mourned to a greater degree than a basic house pet. it takes a hunting dog owner to understand that
by MNTonester
Tue Feb 23, 2021 3:30 pm
Forum: Tributes to the Departed
Topic: To all the good ones
Replies: 18
Views: 26668

Re: To all the good ones

Funny how an old beloved dog can turn us into poets. Just prior to our old Lab Chaz's passing I wrote this: The old dog lies before the fire, he whimpers now and then. His dreams are filled with glorious deeds remembrances of when His limbs could take him anywhere. No cover barred his way. Rain, no...
by MNTonester
Mon Feb 22, 2021 2:22 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Hello
Replies: 9
Views: 3223

Re: Hello

Great to have you here! I retired three years ago from the Duluth, MN PD CSI unit (as an evidence tech). Unfortunately I retired just in time for my hunting skills and stamina to take a decline, but I still love to get out. Best wishes to you and Lunar in your time afield
by MNTonester
Mon Feb 22, 2021 2:17 pm
Forum: Tributes to the Departed
Topic: To all the good ones
Replies: 18
Views: 26668

Re: To all the good ones

Funny how an old beloved dog can turn us into poets. Just prior to our old Lab Chaz's passing I wrote this: The old dog lies before the fire, he whimpers now and then. His dreams are filled with glorious deeds remembrances of when His limbs could take him anywhere. No cover barred his way. Rain, nor...
by MNTonester
Thu Feb 11, 2021 3:32 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Meet Axe
Replies: 72
Views: 51837

Re: Meet Axe

Oscar has yet to have a run in with a porkie, but he sure loves tangling with skunks :x
by MNTonester
Sat Feb 06, 2021 3:45 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Looking for a good llewellin puppy need breeder advice
Replies: 15
Views: 6955

Re: Looking for a good llewellin puppy need breeder advice

Just an observation, but our last three dogs were end of litter pups aged 12 to 14 weeks. Absolutely a breeze to housebreak and work with them. I attribute that to the extra time with mom and family before going to their new home