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by SHORTFAT
Wed Jan 23, 2013 2:52 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Cat Poop
Replies: 15
Views: 6150

Re: Cat Poop

They all love it!.. +1 on Trash breaking, but good luck! Or you could teach the dog to brush his own teeth!.. :roll: our old Lab used to roll the fresh one's around to get the extra sprinkles on'em! :mrgreen: It seems like heroin to them... once they start, yer in fer an uphill battle to stop it!
by SHORTFAT
Mon Jan 21, 2013 12:15 pm
Forum: Legislation & Hunting Rights
Topic: Obama's 23 steps
Replies: 41
Views: 33769

Re: Obama's 23 steps

The flip side of the coin. Should a person who has a verbel argument with their wife or girl friend loss thier gun rights because a cop decides that someone needs to be charged with a domestic over a simple argument? IMO it's just one more way to limit people of thier gun rights. Even thou domestic...
by SHORTFAT
Sat Jan 19, 2013 10:18 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: I have to ask...
Replies: 8
Views: 2179

Re: I have to ask...

Is that why they call them "Setters"??? :mrgreen:
by SHORTFAT
Thu Jan 17, 2013 6:00 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: Pointing Dog Cover
Replies: 16
Views: 8132

Re: Pointing Dog Cover

It's in the "eyes"! The look in Moe's eyes in the photo just screams with intensity, and it looks like Lou caught it in the painting! When you look at the painting and the photo, both, everything seems to be drawn to the dogs eyes! That is really cool!~ Thanks for sharing! 8) He sure does have a gif...
by SHORTFAT
Mon Jan 14, 2013 7:14 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: My New Pup
Replies: 9
Views: 2442

Re: My New Pup

Nice! Enjoy yourself!!! 8)
by SHORTFAT
Sun Jan 13, 2013 8:54 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: My GSP farts
Replies: 46
Views: 18216

Re: My GSP farts

Have this same problem with my Mother-in-law... especially around the holidays... we try to keep her away from the stuffing & eggs... :mrgreen: Good luck...
by SHORTFAT
Sun Jan 13, 2013 8:48 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: lost my hunting buddy
Replies: 16
Views: 3564

Re: lost my hunting buddy

Very sorry... Condolences. :(
by SHORTFAT
Sat Jan 12, 2013 1:13 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: About lost my best dog today!
Replies: 43
Views: 19469

Re: About lost my best dog today!

Well I live in Pa and I have been hunting for 35 years and I HAVE SEEN A BEAR ATTACK A DOG!!! TWICE! So I don't doubt it one bit, or think that it's at all unusual. :roll: With the bear population as high as it is, it's gonna happen sometimes. I have also seen coyotes attack a domestic dog... in my ...
by SHORTFAT
Fri Jan 11, 2013 11:21 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Have you seen the new proposal for an "assult weapons" ban?!
Replies: 54
Views: 23712

Re: Have you seen the new proposal for an "assult weapons" ban?!

Like I've said on other threads before... the frogs are in the pot, the pot is on the stove and the burner is on high... complacent with comfort and willing to relinquish rights... worse yet, to sit back and be mocked and scorned for daring to disagree with the politically correct media... The probl...
by SHORTFAT
Fri Jan 11, 2013 8:04 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: About lost my best dog today!
Replies: 43
Views: 19469

Re: About lost my best dog today!

Wow!.. really sorry... I hope Blitz makes a full recovery!
by SHORTFAT
Wed Jan 09, 2013 7:39 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: 2013 FREE STUFF -- Contest Ideas Needed!
Replies: 51
Views: 20018

Re: 2013 FREE STUFF -- Contest Ideas Needed!

How 'bout some smaller consolation prizes, like hunting bells or check cords, collars and such? Also, may have missed it, but I don't think I've seen any kind of bedding mentioned yet... http://www.gundogsupply.com/dogbeds.html 8)
by SHORTFAT
Tue Jan 01, 2013 6:36 am
Forum: Training
Topic: frustration screaming pointer pup.
Replies: 13
Views: 7437

Re: frustration screaming pointer pup.

My pointer was the same and I got her late too... Mine would only do it when the pheasants would run and not pin down... she would start yippin' like a beagle on a bunny... drove me nuts, and I was just about to try a bark collar when I had her hunting, but she stopped on her own... hope yours does ...
by SHORTFAT
Tue Jan 01, 2013 6:33 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What you drinking for New Years.
Replies: 22
Views: 5990

Re: What you drinking for New Years.

Coffee... working new years eve, and new years day... at least today is time n' a half!.. :| Happy New Years anyway!
by SHORTFAT
Sun Dec 30, 2012 6:04 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What should a hunter always have in the truck?
Replies: 35
Views: 11678

Re: What should a hunter always have in the truck?

I dunno, but if you've ever read some of the outdoor and field magazines list of things you should always carry in your pack while out hunting, you'll need your truck to haul it all! :mrgreen: Keep it simple...
by SHORTFAT
Sun Dec 23, 2012 7:11 am
Forum: Tributes to the Departed
Topic: 4x CH NSTRA K Nine Blazin Bullet
Replies: 16
Views: 13471

Re: 4x CH NSTRA K Nine Blazin Bullet

Very sorry Knine... never easy to lose them when they make themselves such a part of your life. I hope you will still have a Merry Christmas and sit around the table telling hunting stories about Blazer.
by SHORTFAT
Sat Dec 22, 2012 1:55 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: wife spoiled dog now what?
Replies: 22
Views: 8695

Re: wife spoiled dog now what?

LOL! My wife and EP are currently having a running fight about this!.. They are jockeying for pack position in the household! :mrgreen: I'm staying out of that fight! My wife has kicked the pointer outta the bed, but then last night she was sitting in the chair with a blanket on her lap and the dog ...
by SHORTFAT
Tue Dec 18, 2012 9:47 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: What do I need to know about ruffed grouse?
Replies: 22
Views: 8641

Re: What do I need to know about ruffed grouse?

Spoookie... go softly... and go in the thick stuff where you think you won't fit...
by SHORTFAT
Sat Dec 15, 2012 8:04 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: 2 yr old Springer Hunting pheasants
Replies: 8
Views: 3090

Re: 2 yr old Springer Hunting pheasants

Nice shooting! Love the dog! Thanks for posting! 8)
by SHORTFAT
Tue Dec 11, 2012 9:42 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Best Hunting Dog? (Opinions)
Replies: 55
Views: 22637

Re: Best Hunting Dog? (Opinions)

Mine of course! :mrgreen:
by SHORTFAT
Mon Dec 03, 2012 7:49 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Pics from last week
Replies: 6
Views: 2600

Re: Pics from last week

Love it! 5 more years till retirement and a trip across the pond is on the wish list! Thanks for sharing! 8)
by SHORTFAT
Wed Nov 28, 2012 8:06 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Deer Hunters and Dogs
Replies: 61
Views: 21789

Re: Deer Hunters and Dogs

Wow! I have hunted deer for almost 35 years and all this time I had no idea I was such a monster!!! I wonder how many deer I've shot that were really dogs?!! :oops: I am sooo ashamed! Truth is... in Pa, most people hunt multiple game species, and most hunt deer, turkeys and upland birds too... of th...
by SHORTFAT
Tue Nov 27, 2012 10:58 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: kids xmas ideas
Replies: 8
Views: 5468

Re: kids xmas ideas

When I was 9, my Grandfather gave me a complete reloading bench with all the equipment... It was kinda like the "you'll grow into it" gun... Lol... It stayed at his house, but he taught me how to reload and we spent hours and days at the bench and at the range... 25 years later, He gave it to me to ...
by SHORTFAT
Mon Nov 26, 2012 9:16 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: puppy eating "poop"
Replies: 12
Views: 4773

Re: puppy eating "poop"

Had a Lab that preferred the cat turds outta the litter box cuz they had sprinkles on'em... He'll outgrow it... they are gross! Lol! :mrgreen:
by SHORTFAT
Wed Nov 21, 2012 9:30 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: gun dog with a cat problem
Replies: 23
Views: 8560

Re: gun dog with a cat problem

I've never had the problem. Only had a couple cat killers and they were staked out with barrel house's. Had one black male cat that broke them both of it to the point where I would come home and the car was sleeping with one or the other. I would go the avoidance route. Well not quite true, I'd kil...
by SHORTFAT
Tue Nov 20, 2012 8:46 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pointing styled breed question.
Replies: 13
Views: 5009

Re: Pointing styled breed question.

Lol! That's great! I'll have to let my dog read the thread!.. :lol:
by SHORTFAT
Mon Nov 19, 2012 10:49 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Ugly pup
Replies: 25
Views: 9276

Re: Ugly pup

sckwest1 wrote:How is he bred Cody?

well... ya take a boy dog... and ya put it with a girl dog... then, ya get an ugly pup with a great big check cord on it!!! :mrgreen:
by SHORTFAT
Sat Nov 17, 2012 8:32 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Ugly pup
Replies: 25
Views: 9276

Re: Ugly pup

Holstein Pointer??? :mrgreen: Lol! I think he's a nice lookin' pup!
by SHORTFAT
Sat Nov 17, 2012 10:32 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pointing styled breed question.
Replies: 13
Views: 5009

Re: Pointing styled breed question.

"Plusher"!.. LOL!!! My EP clown just got a new nickname! Ha! :lol: :mrgreen:
by SHORTFAT
Thu Nov 15, 2012 4:38 pm
Forum: Legislation & Hunting Rights
Topic: Obama pushing shooters off public lands
Replies: 18
Views: 16845

Re: Obama pushing shooters off public lands

Darn it. Deer usually aren't found on BLM land (they like forrest) but lots of upland birds are. So this is really focused on us. :evil: Sorry helpful, but I live smack dab in the middle of the alleghany national forest... It will end ALL of my hunting. deer, turkey, upland bird... There is plenty ...
by SHORTFAT
Thu Nov 08, 2012 7:40 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New Puppy an updated pic
Replies: 40
Views: 10525

Re: New Puppy an updated pic

Man, I love the color and markings on that dog! 8) Really a looker!
by SHORTFAT
Thu Nov 08, 2012 7:35 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Keeping bird dogs inside?
Replies: 37
Views: 18733

Re: Keeping bird dogs inside?

OUT... out... outside?!. :mrgreen:
by SHORTFAT
Mon Nov 05, 2012 9:58 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: dealing with an unwelcome dog
Replies: 24
Views: 6616

Re: dealing with an unwelcome dog

:roll: :roll: :roll: Oh my GAWD! another dog came over and my dog got up from "sit"!.. The end of the world is near! Yeah... Fight wouldda been on pretty quick I think with most people...
by SHORTFAT
Sat Nov 03, 2012 9:38 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Celebrities who hunt
Replies: 77
Views: 22109

Re: Celebrities who hunt

Most of your Hunting show celebs are all about self promotion and their endorcements... :oops: but I honestly like Will Primos.
by SHORTFAT
Tue Oct 30, 2012 3:43 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Iowa Opener Photos
Replies: 18
Views: 7672

Re: Iowa Opener Photos

That's awsome! Thanks for sharing, those are great pics! 8)
by SHORTFAT
Tue Oct 30, 2012 3:40 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Duck Hunting with Molly
Replies: 2
Views: 1061

Re: Duck Hunting with Molly

Nice! Makes me miss my Lab! 8)
by SHORTFAT
Tue Oct 30, 2012 11:48 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: All around dog?
Replies: 56
Views: 28265

Re: All around dog?

Are you really that stupid or just an arguementative A hole? I think everyone knows I didnt mean I have hunted or trained with every breed in existence, but rather many different breeds. If there is any other relevant discussion on this thread I will gladly participate but I am done with the foolis...
by SHORTFAT
Tue Oct 30, 2012 7:02 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: All around dog?
Replies: 56
Views: 28265

Re: All around dog?

I know its hard to determine the context of someone’s post on the internet, but, I did not state that SM have been in USA for 100 years if that’s what you are implying. I am well aware of the breeds history in this country as well as that of its orgin, along with that of many others. I have been fa...
by SHORTFAT
Mon Oct 29, 2012 5:11 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: All around dog?
Replies: 56
Views: 28265

Re: All around dog?

People make all sorts of arguments about this breed and that. Mostly guided by emotional attachment. Always keep that in mind... I've read a couple suggestions in this thread that expeirenced dog handlers and hunters would find amusing.[/quote] Yeah... hardly anyone with any experience on THIS forum...
by SHORTFAT
Mon Oct 29, 2012 2:54 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: All around dog?
Replies: 56
Views: 28265

Re: All around dog?

I like Labs for all around use and as a hunting house pet, but I have a friend that hunts everything form upland birds to the Fed-Ex guy with a well trained and very smart German Shepard... :mrgreen: I like DOGS... find one that YOU like and suits your specific needs and get it... The point is, ther...
by SHORTFAT
Mon Oct 29, 2012 2:26 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Frankenstorm
Replies: 10
Views: 3489

Re: Frankenstorm

Stay dry Byrdgirl & be safe!!! That is hilarious! Hope you guys weather this thing without too much damage or problems! :|
by SHORTFAT
Sun Oct 28, 2012 3:10 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Lost my Boy"s
Replies: 39
Views: 17726

Re: Lost my Boy"s

I'm so sorry.
by SHORTFAT
Sat Oct 27, 2012 7:03 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: shorthair first time out
Replies: 9
Views: 3672

Re: shorthair first time out

That's great!... I love the look on your dogs face! They are hilarious! 8)
by SHORTFAT
Fri Oct 26, 2012 7:15 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: debate
Replies: 89
Views: 27191

Re: debate

What waiting period? I can go into any gun shop in Iowa and walk out with a gun, handgun, rifle, whatever I want. Guns are a major part of our heritage and history, just how would any form of govt try to get them from us? read a story once aboutit called the chicken that thought the sky was falling...
by SHORTFAT
Wed Oct 24, 2012 8:52 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Pennsylvania Grouse
Replies: 48
Views: 23134

Re: Pennsylvania Grouse

Yeah, I'm sorry, but I don't see pen raised pheasants as a problem for young dogs. My dog has a tougher time with pinning down Grouse than ditch chickens. To each his own... :roll: On a good note, I have seen 9 grouse in the last two days afield tho! 8) I hope the Woodcock come through our area this...
by SHORTFAT
Wed Oct 24, 2012 7:26 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: First bird folded over new pup............
Replies: 11
Views: 4082

Re: First bird folded over new pup............

Nice! I really like that pup! 8)
by SHORTFAT
Mon Oct 22, 2012 2:09 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: one in a million shot?
Replies: 11
Views: 3294

Re: one in a million shot?

Never done it, but I'll tell ya what... I will try like heck to replicate it all season!.. :mrgreen: I'll letcha know how I do...
by SHORTFAT
Mon Oct 22, 2012 2:05 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Where Do They Go?
Replies: 21
Views: 8435

Re: Where Do They Go?

crappyguy... I generally don't like the dog to associate anything about the e-collar with birds... especially wild ones... keep patient and consistant and she will figgue it out... more birds will teach her better than a few birds with a bad association with the e-collar... JMHO... Glad your into bi...
by SHORTFAT
Sun Oct 21, 2012 2:55 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Pennsylvania Grouse
Replies: 48
Views: 23134

Re: Pennsylvania Grouse

Well, I guess I can see there may be reasons not to put your dog on pen raised birds... and what I know about training pointing dogs, you could fit in a thimble so, I certainly don't claim to know more than a published author... but... I just don't think there are enough wild birds availablein PA to...
by SHORTFAT
Sun Oct 21, 2012 8:52 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Where Do They Go?
Replies: 21
Views: 8435

Re: Where Do They Go?

Many Native American tribes believed the buffalo went into a hole in the ground somewhere when they were scarce... I think that's where the Pa Grouse are... :wink:
by SHORTFAT
Sun Oct 21, 2012 8:35 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Pennsylvania Grouse
Replies: 48
Views: 23134

Re: Pennsylvania Grouse

That's a Pennsylvania stocked Ditch Chicken... We will hit them this week hard... Should be fun! But the grouse here seems to be the King of birds for a dog to figgure out... Mine is still struggleing at 3 years old... They just confound her to no end.