Craig,
I am not for hire , Though I guess I could hitch a ride with Rod next time you are working them
I actually have a few reasons for wanting to start some dogs on cattle...
**** Mike, Matt, Mandi and I all have young pups that need time in the woods. Being as we often hunt together, it will be hard for me to get my pups started on hogs, as I don't want to hunt with a lot of pups on the ground, yet I want my pups to get plenty of exposure. I have access to cattle everyday of the week, and I feel like I might be better off starting them on cattle first, then if I want, put them on hogs later.
**** Been helping a friend lately, his place is about 10 minutes from the Flatonia ranch. It's only about 1200 acres, but keeping the cattle from stringing out with 3 riders, and no dogs seems to put a lot more wear on the horses than necessary. I think a couple dogs up front would be really beneficial.
**** Lastly, I am about to start buying F1 Braford heifers, and would like to have some dogs ready to work when the need arises. I don't think I will be playing on your level anytime soon, but I have some plans in the works. Probably the worst time in history to be buying, but what the hell, I don't too often follow conventional thinking anyway
