About this site
Posted: Fri May 30, 2008 9:01 pm
Well we recently had an interesting, trollish thread that prompted me to think about this site and the people on it.
A year and a half ago I decided I wanted a birddog so my son and I could go hit the woods together and enjoy a terrific pastime. While I had hunted over many dogs, I really didn't know anything about them, or what breeds would be suitable. Living in suburban NJ, it's not like all of my neighbors are hunters. But as I am a Texan through and through, and even though I work in NYC, I am a closet redneck. And as a result of my locale, I felt "alone" in trying to go through the process of educating myself and making a good decision.
I found comfort in this site, where in a matter of minutes I would have several answers to my newbie questions. While some of you are professional trainers and breeders, not one of you were EVER condescending to me and people gave me the information which was the foundation for my confidence in making a decision. I got a dog and so many of you helped guide me through the "new puppy" process and now through the training process. I find GDF INVALUABLE as a resource. I try to give back when I can, provide a little humor from time to time, and share my experiences with my dog with others.
Hunting over my own dog will add a new dimension to my life and the time I can spend with my boys and friends. I couldn't have gotten here without you folks. When I nail that first grouse or pheasant over Ginger this Fall I'll know it was all worth it. So consider this a big thank you and shout-out to all of you on this site!
Cheers!
Gary
A year and a half ago I decided I wanted a birddog so my son and I could go hit the woods together and enjoy a terrific pastime. While I had hunted over many dogs, I really didn't know anything about them, or what breeds would be suitable. Living in suburban NJ, it's not like all of my neighbors are hunters. But as I am a Texan through and through, and even though I work in NYC, I am a closet redneck. And as a result of my locale, I felt "alone" in trying to go through the process of educating myself and making a good decision.
I found comfort in this site, where in a matter of minutes I would have several answers to my newbie questions. While some of you are professional trainers and breeders, not one of you were EVER condescending to me and people gave me the information which was the foundation for my confidence in making a decision. I got a dog and so many of you helped guide me through the "new puppy" process and now through the training process. I find GDF INVALUABLE as a resource. I try to give back when I can, provide a little humor from time to time, and share my experiences with my dog with others.
Hunting over my own dog will add a new dimension to my life and the time I can spend with my boys and friends. I couldn't have gotten here without you folks. When I nail that first grouse or pheasant over Ginger this Fall I'll know it was all worth it. So consider this a big thank you and shout-out to all of you on this site!
Cheers!
Gary