Post by: Bluemoon on March 05, 2012, 05:17:33 PM
We were thinking of putting on a show off your dog day for Hunt-WA members. It would be a great way for new dog owners wanting to learn about training their dog. Also for those who are thinking about getting a dog but not sure what breed they want, come watch the breeds work. Owners who might have a little hiccup they want to fix, a way to swap lies about hunting and possible meeting of new hunting partners. Or for those who just want to show off their dog working.
First and foremost this would not be a competition. We would ask that all egos be left at the front gate. It is just about watching dogs work in the field. We would have fields set up for Retrievers, Flushers and Pointers. We would have some of the top NW local trainers here to watch and answer any questions one might have about their dog and training methods. And get a chance to watch some of the top N.W. dogs doing what they do best.
The thought would be to do 3 of these this Spring and Summer. Come get your dog evaluated, go home with some ideas to put into your training regime and come back later and do it all over again. The cost would just be your travel and price of birds. We would be using Pigeons, Quail, Chucker, Pheasant and Mallards. Current pricing is $5.00, $8.00, $10.00,$15.00 and $15.00 respectively. All shooting would be done by designated shooters for safety reasons.
Thinking out loud the first one would be sometime in April in S.W. Washington around the Chehalis area. The Second one in June in the Fall City area, Then one in August in the Bellingham area.
So please give us your thoughts and ideas.
Post by: Happy Gilmore on March 05, 2012, 05:21:13 PM
Post by: BIGINNER on March 05, 2012, 05:23:42 PM
Post by: Bluemoon on March 05, 2012, 05:29:54 PM
I would not want it any other way. The coffee that is.
Post by: gasman on March 05, 2012, 05:56:08 PM
I hope Happy isn't portraying him self as one of those expert trainers :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
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I would have no problem helping out, been in the blind enough at field trials over the last couple of years and will back in the blind this year again :hunt2:
Post by: Happy Gilmore on March 05, 2012, 06:26:33 PM
Sounds like a meet and greet :tup:
I hope Happy isn't portraying him self as one of those expert trainers :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
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I would have no problem helping out, been in the blind enough at field trials over the last couple of years and will back in the blind this year again :hunt2:
I just make coffee and steal beer from other peoples' coolers Pete....better lock your trucks people!
Post by: 10Key on March 05, 2012, 06:37:35 PM
Post by: RC3 on March 05, 2012, 06:39:23 PM
Post by: ghosthunter on March 05, 2012, 06:48:11 PM
Post by: gasman on March 05, 2012, 07:40:13 PM
Sounds like a meet and greet :tup:
I hope Happy isn't portraying him self as one of those expert trainers :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
:sas: :sas: :sas: :sas: :sas: :sas: :sas: :sas:
I would have no problem helping out, been in the blind enough at field trials over the last couple of years and will back in the blind this year again :hunt2:
I just make coffee and steal beer from other peoples' coolers Pete....better lock your trucks people!
Make coffee :yike: :yike: :yike: :yike: thats a good one :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
I know you steal other's beer, mine will be locked up :brew: :brew: :brew: :brew: :brew: :brew:
Post by: scottcrb on March 05, 2012, 07:54:09 PM
Post by: pens fan on March 05, 2012, 08:23:48 PM
be aware there is a Springer test going on in April and May at Scattercreek
Post by: Happy Gilmore on March 05, 2012, 08:29:10 PM
Hope its on a weekend i have off
be aware there is a Springer test going on in April and May at Scattercreek
Wouldn't have it any other way... There are also 7 Pointer hunt tests in the coming two months so, Richard (Bluemoon) will be busy running his string of dogs for pretty much two months straight, every weekend...
Post by: rosscrazyelk on March 05, 2012, 08:32:37 PM
Post by: jackelope on March 05, 2012, 10:15:42 PM
Post by: Bluemoon on March 06, 2012, 02:00:12 PM
Don't worry Pens Fan, It will be on a test/trial free weekend not only for the pointing breeds but the Spaniels as well, I have 4 Springers in that will be testing this Spring. We'll do are best to pick a free weekend.
Gas-Man you hit it right this is a meet and greet and we get to play with our dogs.
Please keep all the ideas and feedback coming it sound like this will be a great time!
One thing I won't be held accountable for is beers missing from ice chests (Paul?)
Richard
Post by: gasman on March 06, 2012, 03:44:16 PM
Thanks for all the response it sounds like we can make this work. The reason I picked Chehalis as the first area was cost. I would hold it at my kennels where I have the homers for fly aways, and I have the insurance, porta potty, etc, etc.. However if the general consensus is for the Fall City area we could make that work. It would just cost a little more for the use of the property I would want to compensate the land owner for the use of his property and pigeons. I will look into this.
Don't worry Pens Fan, It will be on a test/trial free weekend not only for the pointing breeds but the Spaniels as well, I have 4 Springers in that will be testing this Spring. We'll do are best to pick a free weekend.
Gas-Man you hit it right this is a meet and greet and we get to play with our dogs.
Please keep all the ideas and feedback coming it sound like this will be a great time!
One thing I won't be held accountable for is beers missing from ice chests (Paul?)
Richard
And I do believe Paul still owes me :brew:
Post by: carver52 on March 06, 2012, 04:22:10 PM
PS. Does anyone know of a Boykin breeder/kennel here in the NW that may be making an appearance?
Post by: Happy Gilmore on March 06, 2012, 05:11:04 PM
Post by: rosscrazyelk on March 06, 2012, 05:38:58 PM
Sounds like a real fun time. It'd be great to meet you guys. Work schedule allowing, count me in.Pens fan is a boykin breeder,i think he is on a break thou.also I have someone trying to breed with my boykin , we will see
PS. Does anyone know of a Boykin breeder/kennel here in the NW that may be making an appearance?
Post by: pens fan on March 06, 2012, 08:34:51 PM
i work every other weekend and with turkey season and springer trials i may not be able to squeeze anything ini could take a couple of vacation days if i have enough notice
There at pretty much two northwest Boykin breeders i know ofand i am one of them
the other is in Oregon
not Romars he retired from what i hear
I am not really a full fledged breeder so to speak
Post by: Ireland Farms on March 08, 2012, 06:53:08 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on March 08, 2012, 07:29:14 PM
Post by: gasman on March 08, 2012, 07:35:31 PM
I'd consider hosting in Chelan. It's much more centrally located, plus who doesn't want to be in Chelan! Party and training sounds like Vegas!
I would still show up and help out there also :tup:
Post by: Bluemoon on March 13, 2012, 11:20:58 AM
Taking a snow day off today so got a chance to throw out some dates to have our "Bird Dog Day". After plowing through the AKC web site for upcoming Hunt Test and Field Trials. The date that I think would work best is April 28th a Saturday. The only event that weekend is a walking field trail for pointing breeds at Sauvie Island. After that it get crazy for trials and test for everyone for the next few months.
Paul how does this look for your calender. It did sound like your place was more centrally located for those wanting to do this.
Keep any thoughts and ideas coming or alternative dates ideas. Reading current posts it sounds like there are a good number of new pups and owners out there. For those, this will be a good time to soak up many ideas of what you want out of your dog. And how to train for it. Learn from all of our mistakes! :yike:
Richard
Post by: sockeye66 on March 18, 2012, 03:52:58 PM
Post by: freberd on March 20, 2012, 06:41:57 AM
Post by: ttown on March 21, 2012, 08:08:30 PM
Keep it in Chehalis or Fall City I am in. Chehalis sounds better since you are already set up.
Post by: KFhunter on March 22, 2012, 09:42:29 PM
Post by: Bluemoon on March 26, 2012, 10:37:49 AM
We are still going to make this happen, but in all actuality this might not happen until this summer due to a few of us that have trial and test commitments to keep.
Also if we wait until summer we will have better grounds to have this at, where we will also have water for swimming so we can do water work as well.
With all that being said. I know this is last minute but if there of some of you that would like to get together this coming Saturday March 31st. I will set the day aside here at the kennel, come on down to Onalaska and play with your dog and lets meet one another. I will have birds here for working your dog. Let me know if this sounds good to any of you.
Post by: Happy Gilmore on March 27, 2012, 10:47:39 AM
Post by: sockeye66 on March 27, 2012, 03:11:35 PM
Post by: WillJohn on March 29, 2012, 10:20:07 AM
Post by: KFhunter on March 29, 2012, 04:58:20 PM
Hello all
We are still going to make this happen, but in all actuality this might not happen until this summer due to a few of us that have trial and test commitments to keep.
Also if we wait until summer we will have better grounds to have this at, where we will also have water for swimming so we can do water work as well.
With all that being said. I know this is last minute but if there of some of you that would like to get together this coming Saturday March 31st. I will set the day aside here at the kennel, come on down to Onalaska and play with your dog and lets meet one another. I will have birds here for working your dog. Let me know if this sounds good to any of you.
whew, I'd love too but google maps sez; I-90 W and U.S. 12 W/Highway 12 W 408 mi, 7 hours 17 mins
Post by: Bluemoon on March 31, 2012, 08:11:44 AM
Tried to send you a PM. however your mailbox is full and won't any messages.
So far there is about 5 people from Hunt-WA that are coming out today.
There is also a couple lady hunter/shooters coming out with their dogs as well.
( One is single gentlemen has great bird dogs and shotguns )
This is happening rain won't stop anything.
Tomorrow is an all Vizsla day. I don't know how much time there would be to work anyone else's dog. However if someone wanted to watch some of the top Vizsla's in North America work, feel more than welcome to come watch. We will also be introducing about 6 pups to birds and gunfire.
Richard
Post by: Happy Gilmore on March 31, 2012, 10:16:52 AM
Post by: WillJohn on April 01, 2012, 08:33:12 AM
Post by: sockeye66 on April 01, 2012, 01:36:20 PM
Post by: pens fan on April 02, 2012, 08:26:19 AM
Post by: Bluemoon on April 03, 2012, 08:04:22 AM
thanks for bring Mace and Boogy, I have a soft spot for the Boykins. You have my up most respect for getting Boogy back, stick with him he's going to be one heck of a dog. Sockeye I'll just say is if Raven ever ends up missing don't look for her down here :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:. I'll take real good care of her...O- wait she's not here. Willjohn what can be said about Miss Sadie you know what you've got there, I would say after this hunting season your hunting partners will be switching to Brittany's vs their GSP's after they watch her doing her thing.
Thanks again to all that came down. I look forward to doing this again on a larger scale this summer to meet more Bird Dogs and of course more Hunt-Wa members.
Regards
Bluemoon
Post by: gallion_t on June 02, 2012, 12:11:15 PM
Post by: Waterfowldoglover on September 21, 2012, 05:24:33 PM
Jana
Post by: ttown on September 25, 2012, 06:59:10 AM
Post by: Cougar125 on September 19, 2013, 07:52:13 AM
Is there another one of these going on soon?Any thoughts of doing any during the spring/summer of 2014?
Post by: richardt on September 22, 2013, 08:09:08 AM
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Post by: summerb67 on November 11, 2013, 08:15:17 PM
I'd definitely love to come if another one of these was done!
:yeah: :tup:
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Post by: AdNewby on July 11, 2018, 10:41:41 PM
I just found this, sounds like an awesome idea. Can someone message me if this is still going on?The same question. I'm on my way to be a Hunter :)
Post by: lokidog on March 12, 2019, 09:46:23 PM
I just found this, sounds like an awesome idea. Can someone message me if this is still going on?The same question. I'm on my way to be a Hunter :)
Look at the dates... 2013, 2014, Zombie thread, not sure why it is still a sticky.
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Post by: Wetwoodshunter on November 20, 2024, 06:36:21 AM
I have tried to screw my dog up to the best of my ability but he is coming along nicely.