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by topher40
Thu Mar 28, 2013 6:53 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: 410 Entries For The Grand
Replies: 38
Views: 19485

Re: 410 Entries For The Grand

I GUARANTEE you that you are ABLE to run in AF trial. Registering with the American Field is another story. The AFTCA has no rules that you cannot run the dog. If you dont believe me I WILL take your entry right now for my fall trial. You will not receive a win certificate but you would be awarded a...
by topher40
Wed Mar 27, 2013 10:33 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: 410 Entries For The Grand
Replies: 38
Views: 19485

Re: 410 Entries For The Grand

Come on over to the AF and we will take ALL the PL entries you can flood us with. Wont have a chance of winning but the entry fees wouldnt hurt. 8)
by topher40
Wed Mar 27, 2013 10:31 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Adding to my coop
Replies: 5
Views: 1409

Re: Adding to my coop

As long as the dog doesnt decide to break in you arent creating a problem or asset.
by topher40
Mon Mar 25, 2013 11:08 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Interesting Contract
Replies: 28
Views: 9744

Re: Interesting Contract

This is one of the reasons my "contracts" begin and end with a handshake. Pens and paper arent welcome here. Never bought or sold a dog with a contract, and I have done plenty of both. :wink:
by topher40
Mon Mar 25, 2013 11:06 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Caution
Replies: 3
Views: 1861

Re: Caution

Sorry for you bad experience,although your tunnel vision did lead to all this. Unfortunately the action of people buying these animals will only lead to this idiot to breeding more. As with anything, BUYER BEWARE.
by topher40
Sat Mar 23, 2013 8:57 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Interesting Contract
Replies: 28
Views: 9744

Re: Interesting Contract

Seems like alot of mumbo jumbo with some unbelievable requirements that would allow the seller to claim the buyer is in violation of the contract at any time.
by topher40
Sat Mar 23, 2013 8:48 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Birds??
Replies: 11
Views: 3769

Re: Birds??

Try mynaga.org. https://www.mynaga.org/find-game-birds/ ... ion=Search

I found 8 within 100 miles of you, and that is only what is listed on that site.
by topher40
Wed Mar 13, 2013 11:47 am
Forum: Training
Topic: "Come" vs. "Here"
Replies: 34
Views: 14120

Re: "Come" vs. "Here"

It doesnt really matter, I use farphignuegan.
by topher40
Wed Mar 13, 2013 8:55 am
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: New here, looking for a good dog
Replies: 6
Views: 2854

Re: New here, looking for a good dog

Adding your location to your profile will help us help you in your search. :wink:
by topher40
Wed Mar 13, 2013 8:54 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Interesting Video
Replies: 18
Views: 7912

Re: Interesting Video

I dont see what this has to do with the original context of the post Jonah, I have lost 6:47 of my life that I will never regain, thank you. Keep it on topic.
by topher40
Mon Mar 11, 2013 10:59 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Ear Pinch
Replies: 44
Views: 9957

Re: Ear Pinch

Use pliers, even ceramic tile nippers for the most stubborn of dogs that dont respond.
by topher40
Thu Mar 07, 2013 11:42 am
Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
Topic: Non-Pneumatic Tire
Replies: 5
Views: 3466

Re: Non-Pneumatic Tire

I read the same article yesterday, seems to have endless upside. Let's see what they cost though.
by topher40
Thu Mar 07, 2013 11:39 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Portable quail recall cage questions
Replies: 7
Views: 5313

Re: Portable quail recall cage questions

+1 on leaving a couple in there to recall the loose ones. I have these around my place (since I raise birds) and it helps capture any stray birds that are bound to get loose.
by topher40
Tue Mar 05, 2013 1:13 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Ore Shooting Dog Assoc.
Replies: 13
Views: 3335

Re: Ore Shooting Dog Assoc.

Nice pics Don, thanks for sharing!
by topher40
Mon Mar 04, 2013 8:47 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Chat
Replies: 0
Views: 341

Chat

join
by topher40
Fri Mar 01, 2013 7:23 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: launcher question
Replies: 24
Views: 10532

Re: launcher question

LCS is the Innotek product rebranded. Dogtrra is the way to go if you want a great product that will last for years with no issues. Really the question is do you want to pay now or later?
by topher40
Wed Feb 27, 2013 8:51 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Chats open
Replies: 7
Views: 2140

Chats open

come join
by topher40
Mon Feb 25, 2013 9:28 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: My Dilema
Replies: 40
Views: 9895

Re: My Dilema

Go with your gut, if it feels fishy then it probably is.
by topher40
Mon Feb 25, 2013 8:39 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: could another breed run the nat champ?
Replies: 86
Views: 35178

Re: could another breed run the nat champ?

Exactly Casey, there isnt interest from the folks that actually have a dog that can qualify. The only interest is from the armchair trainers on the internet.
by topher40
Mon Feb 25, 2013 7:56 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: could another breed run the nat champ?
Replies: 86
Views: 35178

Re: could another breed run the nat champ?

Casey-
Then why dont those few shorthairs show up?

Must not be the interest equal to what every board says there is, :wink:
by topher40
Mon Feb 25, 2013 10:32 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: my vet bill or theirs?
Replies: 35
Views: 15108

Re: my vet bill or theirs?

I have had some fantastic dogs over the years and couldnt ever imagine spending the kind of money that has been thrown around here. :roll:
by topher40
Wed Feb 20, 2013 12:35 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Where there were birds
Replies: 34
Views: 10430

Re: Where there were birds

Rowdy a birddog wont catch the bird because of two things. It has probably been trained not to and the dog doesnt depend on the meal like a yote. Yotes dont catch many birds so the yote argument is a moot point. A starving animal that has to rely on its own wit is capable of amazing things. There ar...
by topher40
Tue Feb 19, 2013 4:02 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Forum idea........
Replies: 67
Views: 19742

Re: Forum idea........

Fourseason- I totally agree with your take on having to officiate a trading post subforum. TOTAL HEADACHE and we already have enough to keep us busy. V-JOHN- You can have my job if you really want it. Requirements are as follows: Cook, clean, change diapers, tutor, potty trainer, iron, sew, handyman...
by topher40
Tue Feb 19, 2013 11:50 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Forum idea........
Replies: 67
Views: 19742

Re: Forum idea........

I see no harm in trying it. If and WHEN it become the center for gossip and begins to drag down the forum, it gets shut down. I surely can see both sides to the argument for/against. What more will it require from the volunteer moderators that ALREADY have enough to do?
by topher40
Mon Feb 11, 2013 3:41 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Kansas Turkeys??
Replies: 6
Views: 3578

Re: Kansas Turkeys??

I dont know of anywhere in central to eastern Ks that ISNT infested with turkeys! Shouldnt be a problem finding them. Shoot as many as you can while you are here.
by topher40
Tue Jan 22, 2013 11:44 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: Every day she gets better
Replies: 5
Views: 2910

Re: Every day she gets better

Nice to hear/see!
by topher40
Mon Jan 21, 2013 11:01 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Training on WALKING birds
Replies: 24
Views: 7491

Re: Training on WALKING birds

Put him in a flight pen............
by topher40
Mon Jan 21, 2013 8:30 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Training group or club around Kansas City?
Replies: 5
Views: 1610

Re: Training group or club around Kansas City?

Call Doug Meyer at 913-636-5591. He is by Basehor and hosts trials throughout the year. He is always willing to help out and has been an advocate for promotion of the sport. I believe he is the President or Sec./Treasurer of the NBHA. Tell him Chris Kroll sent you.
by topher40
Fri Jan 18, 2013 2:09 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Responsible Firearms ownership
Replies: 193
Views: 45039

Re: Responsible Firearms ownership

As an NRA certified instructor as well as NSCA, we already have an extensive network for educating people on the use of firearms and responsible ownership. No way should we support ANY kind of new license to OWN a gun. We already have that in the 2nd Amendment. If you want educated then take a clas...
by topher40
Fri Jan 18, 2013 2:04 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Responsible Firearms ownership
Replies: 193
Views: 45039

Re: Responsible Firearms ownership

V-Man- How have the laws in place thus far prevented anything? Will more laws prevent more? No. Lawbreakers are Lawbreakers. I can gaurantee you that more school shooting will still take place even with the new laws passed (all 23 that came from presidential mandate). One more catastrophe will only ...
by topher40
Fri Jan 18, 2013 1:48 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Question to the FT guys an who ever
Replies: 38
Views: 6619

Re: Question to the FT guys an who ever

SCT- some of my best dogs were leftovers from the litter that no one else wanted. One in particular I own at the moment and will make a REAL run at her first Championship this year. I would be suprised if she doesnt. Goes to show you that you dont know when your a picking a pup, because unb fact, yo...
by topher40
Fri Jan 18, 2013 1:46 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Question to the FT guys an who ever
Replies: 38
Views: 6619

Re: Question to the FT guys an who ever

As a pup? Nothing. Everyone ( for the most part) is looking for the same thing from a dog though. Drive, desire, nose, run, attitude, (personally I dont like liver dogs) so color and breeding. You dont know what your getting froma dog till that pup becomes just that, a DOG. Again, breeding breeding ...
by topher40
Fri Jan 18, 2013 1:15 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Question to the FT guys an who ever
Replies: 38
Views: 6619

Re: Question to the FT guys an who ever

I look for he blood that produces the kind of dog that I am looking for. Picking a puppy is a crap shoot with any line, breed, sex. Guys that FT and are very competitive and are so because of their willingness to go through more dogs. Life is a numbers game, no different with dogs. Not because they ...
by topher40
Fri Jan 18, 2013 1:06 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Responsible Firearms ownership
Replies: 193
Views: 45039

Re: Responsible Firearms ownership

Wems- I dont believe I am a whole lot younger than you. :lol: Storys can be told at a class or in a field, how is it any different? I hunted with old guys when I started and heard plenty of stories and tips. Just getting out there and doing is a big learning tool when a little common sense is added ...
by topher40
Fri Jan 18, 2013 12:33 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Responsible Firearms ownership
Replies: 193
Views: 45039

Re: Responsible Firearms ownership

Gun safety isnt taught by a course or the govnment, yet is taught buy strong fathers that pass down a tradition of hunting, target shooting, and over all gun ownership. My boys wouldnt ever go to hunters safety if the government didnt require it. I took the course at ten years old and passed the tes...
by topher40
Wed Jan 16, 2013 3:12 pm
Forum: Legislation & Hunting Rights
Topic: Obama's 23 steps
Replies: 41
Views: 33954

Re: Obama's 23 steps

How are legal gun owners such an issue while he hasnt passed a budget since obtaining office, illegal immigration, feds selling guns to the mexican cartels, growing debt, health care crisis, should I keep going?
by topher40
Sun Jan 13, 2013 6:05 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: GSP ate a quail!
Replies: 33
Views: 13624

Re: GSP ate a quail!

You never want to shock a dog with a bird in the mouth, especially. What would happen if you got shocked everytime you did a good job at work? You would quit trying to perform well. In turn that is what you were teaching the dog. Doing this with a working collar could easily break the dog from wanti...
by topher40
Sun Jan 13, 2013 1:17 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: GSP ate a quail!
Replies: 33
Views: 13624

Re: GSP ate a quail!

Could you explain what your intent of shocking the dog with the collar would be? IMO thank God it wasnt working.
by topher40
Fri Jan 11, 2013 10:36 am
Forum: Training
Topic: keep dogs from jumping on door
Replies: 15
Views: 5603

Re: keep dogs from jumping on door

Don you beat me to it! That is exactly what I was going to say. Believe it or not it can work, and is funny as h*ll. :lol:
by topher40
Wed Jan 09, 2013 2:17 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Pup coming soon!!!
Replies: 9
Views: 2686

Re: Pup coming soon!!!

Take a look around and start soaking up information. There are tons of it in the archives and still active.
by topher40
Wed Jan 09, 2013 11:52 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Deer Chasing Dog
Replies: 16
Views: 8014

Re: Deer Chasing Dog

Might be time to invest in a hotter collar or borrow one that can stop this dog in its tracks.
by topher40
Tue Jan 08, 2013 4:58 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: My Princess doesnt want to go outside
Replies: 4
Views: 1236

Re: My Princess doesnt want to go outside

Throw her out and get her after you see her doing her business.
by topher40
Tue Jan 08, 2013 10:25 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What in the blue blazes is going here?
Replies: 9
Views: 2969

Re: What in the blue blazes is going here?

I am checking into why this was moved. It has been moved due to a TOS Violation, dont know anymore than that or why it would constitute a violation. The red names are for members to know who the Mod's are. They used to be all in green back when Grant owned the site. Personally I have had lots of com...
by topher40
Mon Jan 07, 2013 11:50 am
Forum: Training
Topic: pointing
Replies: 60
Views: 11984

Re: pointing

Let him grow up a bit and if the dog doesnt start pointing you arent going to teach the dog. Scratch it and start over. :wink:
by topher40
Mon Jan 07, 2013 10:17 am
Forum: Training
Topic: pointing
Replies: 60
Views: 11984

Re: pointing

Buy a pointer :roll:
by topher40
Wed Jan 02, 2013 12:31 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Loads of birds ..dog doesn't scent them??
Replies: 14
Views: 5981

Re: Loads of birds ..dog doesn't scent them??

The only reason I can see the dog to point is by sight, there doesnt seem to be any reason for a dog to point a bird they cannot smell. :roll:
by topher40
Tue Jan 01, 2013 8:38 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Monorchid testicles
Replies: 7
Views: 2905

Re: Monorchid testicles

Seriously? Never breed the dog. CJ your wrong, this is genetic.
by topher40
Tue Jan 01, 2013 2:55 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Training birds for a Johnny house
Replies: 21
Views: 10501

Re: Training birds for a Johnny house

I dont much these days but have. They are very convenient and you dont have to transport birds to the fields you are going to work the dogs in. I am different though since I have thousands of birds here at the house at my disposal. Needless to say I dont really need Johny houses to keep them in. I p...
by topher40
Tue Jan 01, 2013 2:29 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Training birds for a Johnny house
Replies: 21
Views: 10501

Re: Training birds for a Johnny house

The commercial dog training permit is inexpensive, about the price of 4-5 mature quail. Buy it and forget about fooling with anything else. I do it and cant see a reason to not.
by topher40
Mon Dec 31, 2012 10:08 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Ferrel Miller
Replies: 69
Views: 28177

Re: Ferrel Miller

Gauge1 wrote:Ross Callaway is the new ferrel miller that is who you need to talk to..
Someone has a man crush. :roll: How can you be serious? Miller is still in the game as good as ever. Dont get me wrong, Ross has some dang nice dogs.