Gundog people

Entered Sassy in 3 trials as we had got on top of some minor issues....immediately came in season, one week after her sister. So now my kennel is filled with unrepentant harlots and lovestruck boys singing the song of their people. If I can get a run in once January comes round I will but suitable trials are thin on the ground.

It did give me the opportunity to unleash pointy on the estate (at the very edges, where he could chase things to no ill effect) just see what would happen. Lovely pointing, much flushing and chasing. Drive very much installed. Now back to the boring stuff with his first show this weekend
 
I’ll never be in a trial, far too incapable, but Scout was absolutely amazing yesterday. Distance handling for two retrieves, with a very difficult send out and return (down a steep sided coombe, full of stream, rocks and brambles, up to the hill top a good 100m away on the other side). He had to hunt the birds up himself once he got there. It’s amazing when it comes together!
I am giving him a nutracalm in the morning and I really think it’s helps him not to lose the plot.
 
Clodagh said:
I’ll never be in a trial, far too incapable, but Scout was absolutely amazing yesterday. Distance handling for two retrieves, with a very difficult send out and return (down a steep sided coombe, full of stream, rocks and brambles, up to the hill top a good 100m away on the other side). He had to hunt the birds up himself once he got there. It’s amazing when it comes together!
I am giving him a nutracalm in the morning and I really think it’s helps him not to lose the plot.
Click to expand...
Well done you and scout! Definitely not incapable to trial!
 
Had a good day out picking up yesterday, Rafi sat steady all day and picked some nice runners. Zazu got some nice picks in the woods and then for the second half of the day went on the beat line with OH, as they were short of dogs. Very proud owner moment that Zazu would work for someone else, but he does love OH.

I should point out OH has only beat 3 times and never worked a gun dog! So a great day all round.
 
Thinking ahead to next year, I was thinking about residential training courses where I could go with Puppy (who will be 12 months) for a weeks training.
A sort of holiday come school thing.
I know Steve Kimberley does and that’s a maybe but Northumberland is SUCH a long way from deepest Devon.
 
Thistle said:
I'd just worry about the trainer being one that you 'click' with so I'd want to find out lots of info. I see the Mid Wales one pop up a lot, but I know some groups take their own trainers.
Click to expand...
On that basis I’ll be off to Northumberland! I can do a stay with HHO’ers on the journey. @TheresaW would have me 😁
 
Didn't get anywhere in trial today, sat steady during the drive, got sent for a bird that was a blind, at the other end of line in a different field. It was still alive and flapped when he got there, he struggled to get a hold on it quickly and because he didn't pick it up straight away we were out. But he did deliver it perfectly to hand. A shame but a lot struggled today only 2nd place was awarded!
 
BallyRoanBaubles said:
Didn't get anywhere in trial today, sat steady during the drive, got sent for a bird that was a blind, at the other end of line in a different field. It was still alive and flapped when he got there, he struggled to get a hold on it quickly and because he didn't pick it up straight away we were out. But he did deliver it perfectly to hand. A shame but a lot struggled today only 2nd place was awarded!
Click to expand...

That will come with practice and more game through his mouth. Birds train bird dogs!
 
Go on… suggest some fun training stuff for the puppy. As she’s not very focussed on retrieving we do that in the house. I need things to do outside. I can do pack drill, but we are crying out for fun and interactive!
Thank you.
She’s 9 months.
 
Start all your handling using food. Place boards, sending to a bowl with a few pieces of kibble. Recall to you and sit on place board to "deliver" for more kibble. Get the muscle memory and repetition in for handling without the pressure of a retrieve. Can add in walking to heel between boards. Add in a hunt whistle while she's eating from the bowl and a sit whistle each time she sits down on a board.
 
druid said:
Start all your handling using food. Place boards, sending to a bowl with a few pieces of kibble. Recall to you and sit on place board to "deliver" for more kibble. Get the muscle memory and repetition in for handling without the pressure of a retrieve. Can add in walking to heel between boards. Add in a hunt whistle while she's eating from the bowl and a sit whistle each time she sits down on a board.
Click to expand...
Thank you
 
druid said:
Cold game for Aspen today, his first encounter with partridge at 5 months old.
View attachment 170931
Click to expand...
Lovely! I am resisting giving any to mine as she’s not hooked on the dummy and I don’t want her moving on to only wanting game! I will freeze some for the summer.
I’ve only had one before that doesn’t treat the dummy like a drug fix, it’s much harder!
 
He picks most things, but right now we are just using a paint roller as he's teething and the weight of dummies can sometimes be a bit aversive I find especially with canines coming in. Delivery needs a lot of polish but he gets it and he brings it so I'll take that for now.

I rarely have access to partridge so decided to give him a spin with them as a friend wanted me to get some photos of her show bred springer puppy retrieving
 
druid said:
He picks most things, but right now we are just using a paint roller as he's teething and the weight of dummies can sometimes be a bit aversive I find especially with canines coming in. Delivery needs a lot of polish but he gets it and he brings it so I'll take that for now.

I rarely have access to partridge so decided to give him a spin with them as a friend wanted me to get some photos of her show bred springer puppy retrieving
Click to expand...
Pup here LOVES her puppy dummy in the house and garden but anywhere more exciting would rather just hunt. I can always sell her as a beating dog 🤣
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top