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by AHGSP
Thu May 03, 2012 8:26 am
Forum: Events
Topic: GSPCA NAGDC
Replies: 45
Views: 19626

Re: GSPCA NAGDC

Is that route coming in going to be ok for a 4 horse slant Ken? My trailer specifically? That's how it looks like is my best route in just from the map.... I'll be watching all the braces scribing Frank and I think we are going to set up a temporary FB page perhaps, to report the braces throughout, ...
by AHGSP
Sun Mar 25, 2012 9:57 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: A NEW FIELD CHAMPION
Replies: 29
Views: 12240

Re: A NEW FIELD CHAMPION

AWESOME Ted! As someone else said, that is a great feat for any athlete to come back from an injury and finish in such style and fashion! Good on ya for not giving up and giving the girl a chance at the glory she so deserves. Scratches for Star from WV :mrgreen:
by AHGSP
Tue Mar 13, 2012 7:35 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Steadying at a distance, howto?
Replies: 20
Views: 7633

Re: Steadying at a distance, howto?

Cheryl, sending you a PM.
by AHGSP
Tue Mar 13, 2012 7:18 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Couple of dog questions for a new hunter.
Replies: 29
Views: 7567

Re: Couple of dog questions for a new hunter.

There are those that will laugh, but personally, I think there is a pretty serious cool factor and they fit your bill for hunting both Upland and Waterfowl, are Hypo-allergenic and should measure just over 15" at the whithers..... a STANDARD POODLE. To add to that, I could point you to a Breeder in ...
by AHGSP
Sun Mar 11, 2012 8:21 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: fun trial
Replies: 3
Views: 2122

Re: fun trial

CONGRATS! What kind of fun Trial? It sounds like you had fun, so mission accomplished! :D
by AHGSP
Sun Mar 11, 2012 8:17 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: 2012 NGSPA AA Champion-Kane
Replies: 7
Views: 3513

Re: 2012 NGSPA AA Champion-Kane

CONGRATS on having a great one! Seems like many a great one was still ticking away just fine, like a Timex, at 8 and Kane seems to be doing just that!
by AHGSP
Mon Mar 05, 2012 12:45 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Ames events?
Replies: 58
Views: 15145

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 AHGSP
Mon Mar 05, 2012 11:32 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: Everedi's Blazin' Inferno MH
Replies: 4
Views: 2513

Re: Everedi's Blazin' Inferno MH

CONGRATS on finishing Master! It is a he!! of a lot tougher than many realize, to operate at that level of performance, under even the best attempts at contrived situations!
by AHGSP
Mon Mar 05, 2012 11:29 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: Ruby - FT Brag
Replies: 17
Views: 7079

Re: Ruby - FT Brag

Great looking gal Caleb! GRATS on the Wins!
by AHGSP
Mon Mar 05, 2012 11:28 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: A lil Cali brag
Replies: 2
Views: 1924

Re: A lil Cali brag

Sounds like a heck of a nice pup Chris! GRATS!
by AHGSP
Mon Mar 05, 2012 11:27 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: Another Great trial weekend for Wyatt!!
Replies: 11
Views: 4475

Re: Another Great trial weekend for Wyatt!!

ultracarry wrote:I'm pulling for you guys. Sounds like a great dog for sure. I'll be trying to make it to eurika this year for the amateur. Hope I get to see him run.
We have been discussing the potential Tyler, but haven't set anything in stone.
by AHGSP
Sun Mar 04, 2012 8:59 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: Another Great trial weekend for Wyatt!!
Replies: 11
Views: 4475

Re: Another Great trial weekend for Wyatt!!

He needs just 2, with 1 needing to be a retrieving.
by AHGSP
Sun Mar 04, 2012 8:31 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: Another Great trial weekend for Wyatt!!
Replies: 11
Views: 4475

Re: Another Great trial weekend for Wyatt!!

Thanx Jon. I'm pleased that you elected to allow me to shape, mold and bring him along from the young pup he was when you first started bringing him to me. He wasn't quite as far forward as I'd have liked in Limited, resulting in a 2nd; but had 5 dead broke finds in a steady rain and 3 of those off ...
by AHGSP
Thu Mar 01, 2012 7:07 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: My new pup
Replies: 17
Views: 4966

Re: My new pup

Bruce, No she actually came from Nitro kennels. Vince did not have any pups at this time so i went else where. So any ways how are you doing? I suppose you are keeping busy ! I haven't seen or talked to you since the training seminar in Harrisville PA. Been great! Had a very good Fall Trial season,...
by AHGSP
Wed Feb 29, 2012 8:15 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Grouse Hunting in the Southern Appalachians
Replies: 46
Views: 18191

Re: Grouse Hunting in the Southern Appalachians

The season ended here today with a bit of a whimper, with the pouring rains all day, but all in all it was a great season! Here's to hoping for another banner hatch and chick recruitment next year! A couple pix from the season: Jake and Wyatt prior to the Oak Ridge Coverdog Trial http://www.almosthe...
by AHGSP
Wed Feb 29, 2012 7:53 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: DT lauchers
Replies: 18
Views: 5989

Re: DT lauchers

None of my launchers work with either one of the DT remotes I have. Yeah, I'm really thrilled with DT. :roll: I've had exactly the same problem with 3 different DT remotes. After the 1 year warranty expires, DT's going to charge you for repair, even though they know and have known it's a consistent...
by AHGSP
Wed Feb 29, 2012 6:59 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: My new pup
Replies: 17
Views: 4966

Re: My new pup

Great looking pup! From Vince?
by AHGSP
Sun Feb 26, 2012 7:57 pm
Forum: Legislation & Hunting Rights
Topic: Ron Paul
Replies: 16
Views: 13680

Re: Ron Paul

, can he really do worse? (IMHO) Yes, he can. Apparently, the gene pool for politicians is really shallow. There is more involved in the presidency than gun rights, and his economic theories and readings of constitution don't seem to track. We have a left wing, a middle, a right wing, and Ron Paul....
by AHGSP
Tue Feb 21, 2012 10:52 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: Little brag from a newb
Replies: 8
Views: 2810

Re: Little brag from a newb

AWESOME Cheryl! Sounds like you had fun AND learned a lesson or two! Doesn't get much better than that with pups!
by AHGSP
Tue Feb 21, 2012 10:51 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: Good trial day for Wyatt
Replies: 10
Views: 3885

Re: Good trial day for Wyatt

He's an extremely nice young dog Jon! He's been knocking on the door with a sledgehammer, getting better every run and it won't be long till that silk starts turning Blue!
by AHGSP
Tue Feb 21, 2012 10:49 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: Puppy Brag
Replies: 5
Views: 2090

Re: Puppy Brag

Awesome! That sounds like one he!! of a nice pup!
by AHGSP
Tue Feb 21, 2012 10:48 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: A New Field Champion, and her 1/2 Brother is Almost!!
Replies: 4
Views: 2740

Re: A New Field Champion, and her 1/2 Brother is Almost!!

CONGRATS! That's gettin' it done!
by AHGSP
Wed Feb 15, 2012 2:18 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Puppy Selection at 5 Weeks
Replies: 24
Views: 7069

Re: Puppy Selection at 5 Weeks

if you've picked a breeding your like........just pick the one that you think looks best........lots of trainers talk about how fantastic dogs were the left over that no one picked from a litter. DITTO! You've picked your Breeder/Litter; pick the one you like the looks of, or that picks you, or tel...
by AHGSP
Wed Feb 15, 2012 2:13 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Which E collar to buy?
Replies: 27
Views: 11819

Re: Which E collar to buy?

You can't go wrong with a Tri Tronic, but as others have said, buy as much range as you can afford. In the Grouse woods or hilly terrain, range will go way down on any brand of collar due to line of sight and cover. Have a dog get on a Deer and see how fast they are out of range! I know some have ha...
by AHGSP
Sat Feb 11, 2012 6:24 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Any Maryland Folks Around?
Replies: 5
Views: 1711

Re: Any Maryland Folks Around?

Matt,

Check your PM's.
by AHGSP
Thu Feb 09, 2012 8:48 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: GSPCA NAGDC
Replies: 75
Views: 26355

Re: GSPCA NAGDC

ultracarry wrote:
dockgsp wrote:Ultra

Read the first post.
Didn't get the hunt of sarcasm? Read the two above my post.
You're hard to read sometimes..... but I got it. You're one of those fella's that should use an emoticon from time to time... :P :lol:
by AHGSP
Wed Feb 08, 2012 7:33 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Training gsp
Replies: 4
Views: 1100

Re: Training gsp

A) Perfect Start/Perfect Finish series of DVD's would be a good place to start
and
B) Make the 2 1/2 hour drive up to spend some time with theses folks for some hands on with them: http://www.walnuthillgsps.us/
:wink:
by AHGSP
Wed Feb 08, 2012 7:27 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: GSPCA NAGDC
Replies: 75
Views: 26355

Re: GSPCA NAGDC

2 hours from the house..... kinda hard not to go, even if I can't run a dog myself! :lol: 8)
by AHGSP
Sun Feb 05, 2012 9:50 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: Kona's first run at American Field Trial.
Replies: 19
Views: 7115

Re: Kona's first run at American Field Trial.

You know, that's funny Joe, but I have 2 daughters and I'm not sure they know they are supposed to be girly girls! They Train with me, have Deer Hunted with me, helped me clean/butcher game and after taking them to a few Trials; where folks like DocO, Raven and a whole host of other characters from ...
by AHGSP
Sun Feb 05, 2012 8:52 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: FC Red Oak's Dez SH
Replies: 20
Views: 8710

Re: FC Red Oak's Dez SH

CONGRATS Dez, Andy and Brenda! Ya knew it would just be a matter of time with how he's been running and knocking on the door!
by AHGSP
Sun Feb 05, 2012 8:51 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: Kona's first run at American Field Trial.
Replies: 19
Views: 7115

Re: Kona's first run at American Field Trial.

CONGRATS! That pic with your daughter leaning on your shoulder is awesome! Gotta get 'em involved young and that grin says it all!
by AHGSP
Sun Feb 05, 2012 8:48 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: Weekend Blue
Replies: 8
Views: 3474

Re: Weekend Blue

CONGRATS on the Blue! When you said who your Handler was, I was going to ask about the breeding and suspected what you confirmed. That's some dayum fine stuff there! Jim is the epitome of a Gentleman IME and both dogs mentioned were about as nice as one could ask for. I suspect your "Cut" will be a ...
by AHGSP
Sun Jan 29, 2012 8:40 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Bad etiquette?
Replies: 18
Views: 4866

Re: Bad etiquette?

My 1st question is; Do cell phones work out there?
My 2nd question is; How far of a walk would it have been to the nearest phone?
by AHGSP
Thu Jan 26, 2012 1:31 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: How much latitude for youth handler?
Replies: 19
Views: 5920

Re: How much latitude for youth handler?

Hope I didn't come off as suggesting they should receive no help, that wasn't my intention. Rather, let the Judge help 'em. Just a thought, but how many here won't listen to a spouse or close friend, but will willingly listen to a stranger saying the exact same thing? A good Judge will somehow find ...
by AHGSP
Thu Jan 26, 2012 1:23 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Breed Specific Trials
Replies: 121
Views: 24362

Re: Breed Specific Trials

I thought it was "Swamp Collies"? Though that "Bunny" comment was pretty cute. I for one, don't give a rat's a$$ what Breed a good dog is, it's a good dog period :wink: That Dane just represents the ridiculous extreme that you MUST take training to when you compete in games, whether they are Test or...
by AHGSP
Thu Jan 26, 2012 1:03 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: How much latitude for youth handler?
Replies: 19
Views: 5920

Re: How much latitude for youth handler?

Shouldn't be any coaching from the Gallery IMO. However, good Judges will do all in their power to help that young Handler succeed.
by AHGSP
Thu Jan 26, 2012 10:51 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: Pups 1st Trial
Replies: 6
Views: 2127

Re: Pups 1st Trial

GRATS to you and the "Lil Miss" this weekend with Jolene and Tux, ya's done real good in your 1st go round!
by AHGSP
Wed Jan 25, 2012 11:47 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Breed Specific Trials
Replies: 121
Views: 24362

Re: Breed Specific Trials

Just had to side track this a bit...
Image

That would be a Great Dane he is Honoring...... :lol:
by AHGSP
Mon Jan 23, 2012 9:54 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: NEW AFC!!
Replies: 29
Views: 12032

Re: NEW AFC!!

Big Congrats! Getting it done that young; What's next, going to run Hour stuff now? DC? Both? Sounds like she's got "the stuff" for sure!
by AHGSP
Mon Jan 23, 2012 9:51 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: AFC!
Replies: 9
Views: 3204

Re: AFC!

Congrats!
by AHGSP
Thu Jan 19, 2012 9:14 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Leatherman
Replies: 14
Views: 5460

Re: Leatherman

I've got a Leatherman Surge and love it. I bought it this time last year to replace my 1st Leatherman that was one of the earliest versions and 24 years old. I could have still sent it in under the Leatherman 25 year warranty, but couldn't bring myself too, thinking back on all of the abuse and misu...
by AHGSP
Fri Jan 13, 2012 11:23 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Those of you who microchipped your dogs...
Replies: 20
Views: 6445

Re: Those of you who microchipped your dogs...

Whichever brand you choose, choose the ISO Standard chips. I personally chip with the AKC CAR chips. They're just slightly more expensive than the "bargain" chips.
by AHGSP
Fri Jan 13, 2012 11:18 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Walking VS HB
Replies: 40
Views: 8705

Re: Walking VS HB

ultracarry wrote:Make it interesting... 30 minutes is really nothing. Make it a 3 hour walking stake. :lol:
That's easy, Sharptail/Chicken hunting in SD; or Ruffed Grouse hunting in the Appalachian's! :wink: :lol: 8)
by AHGSP
Fri Jan 13, 2012 10:55 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Walking VS HB
Replies: 40
Views: 8705

Re: Walking VS HB

Show me a dog with brains and talent to run walking stakes one week, then horse back the next, off and on all season long Placing and Winning in both..... and I'll show you a dog I want to own. 8) Bruce, Can it have a long tail? ;) My gyp b!t@h in my avatar has been competitive in Walking, Horsebac...
by AHGSP
Thu Jan 12, 2012 10:01 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Preserve bird shortage ?
Replies: 20
Views: 5680

Re: Preserve bird shortage ?

Sounds like a good rumor for a Bird Supplier to start..... :lol:
by AHGSP
Thu Jan 12, 2012 9:39 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Choosing Judges
Replies: 48
Views: 8545

Re: Choosing Judges

I can't afford to pick and choose. I go where I can; that presents good competition, regardless of the Judges, unless they are just that terribly bad. As an aside, most people don't use it for anything more than Dog Field Trial Record look-ups, but if you go to http://www.remekvizslas.net/ftHome.php...
by AHGSP
Thu Jan 12, 2012 8:53 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Walking VS HB
Replies: 40
Views: 8705

Re: Walking VS HB

Show me a dog with brains and talent to run walking stakes one week, then horse back the next, off and on all season long Placing and Winning in both..... and I'll show you a dog I want to own. 8) Edited to add: Better yet, show me one doing that in the same weekend with an Amateur handling in a wal...
by AHGSP
Wed Jan 11, 2012 11:01 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: 1 POINT TO GO!
Replies: 22
Views: 10312

Re: 1 POINT TO GO!

Sounds like a he!! of a fun brace! GRATS!
by AHGSP
Wed Jan 11, 2012 10:55 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: woodcock in the swamps
Replies: 22
Views: 8268

Re: woodcock in the swamps

Shame you can't post that video! LOLOL!
by AHGSP
Wed Jan 11, 2012 10:52 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Opinions on these 2 mistakes
Replies: 18
Views: 7295

Re: Opinions on these 2 mistakes

This is ole boy is more interested in killing birds then working a dog. That's the entire issue here. X2 The problem isn't the dog, it's the owners need to kill, over his need to work his dog. You could work the dog harder and tempt him six ways to Sunday breaking him, but this owner will ALWAYS be...