True. The boards/and the dog game are full of people who leave a lot to be desired when it comes to ethics, morals or the willingness to do the right things. It is a cross-section of society. Society's shortcomings are our shortcomings as well. Considering the rates in which people come and go in the dogs your 6-7 years gets you in the middle to upper level with 'time with the dogs'.

As far as the boards go, I like them. I enjoy reading the good and the bad when it comes to the dogs. I post when I have personal experience or when I have a question, otherwise I just read. Of the boards, this is by far the best one. Tons less bullshit to wade thru for worthwhile knowledge/information/ideas. Just my two cents.

With that said, take the first two steps. Peruse the site, read what has been posted and appreciate the content. 2nd step would be to ask whatever questions/post for a topic you are interested in and/or bring an old post back up for further discussion.


And as far as dealing with a newbie. Most people are weary. Not because one is new to the dogs but because the 'newbie' is unknown to the other individual. If I am doing things the law says I should not be doing I can't put up a sign in my front yard for all to see. If I am doing things I should not be doing I do not want others outside that circle to know. In turn, keeping that circle close, small and a tight knit bunch is a means of personal preservation. That is just me. On the other hand, there are guys that ride up and down the road just screaming, "Look at what I have done, look at what I am doing!". It takes time. Best of luck and enjoy the site. EWO



Quote Originally Posted by Acesaun View Post
You couldn't be more right, but it's not illegal to breed athletic dog to compete in these conformation shows,weight pulling,and for hog hunting. Now I have a lot to loose and also a lot to gain I've been into these dogs for the last 6-7 years and I'm also on other forums an all i hear is how Dogmen who has been in the game for decade told,stole, an all other disloyal things a man could do, I never heard of someone dealing with a newbie an getting the bad end of the stick. I just feel like a newbie is more willing to prove his loyalty to someone who has been doing these dogs the right way.