Clodagh
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I’ll order a pair, but what size? I’m a normal height sort of 12 /14? Please
. CBA to measure my waist 
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BallyRoanBaubles
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I got a size small, I'm normal ish height and a 8/10 if that's usefulI’ll order a pair, but what size? I’m a normal height sort of 12 /14? Please
they have the poppers on the bottom so I don't stand on the ends 
druid
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If we are adding gear reviews....I got gifted the Pinewood Dog Sports Training jacket for Christmas. on first look, loved it. Fit is good and fastenings are all magnetic on pockets so easy to manage. Great integrated wrist warmers and hand warmer pockets, lots of pockets. Lead clip point.
However, it's not bloody waterproof!! Leaks on the shoulders in a heavy shower. It's also less useful than I imagined for walk up shooting days as although you can get plenty of pheasants in the game pocket is drags backwards bringing the zip/neck upwards which is annoying. Disappointed as most reviews I'd seen were good. It will be fine for training in cold dry weather and drizzle but for €250 I expected much more.
However, it's not bloody waterproof!! Leaks on the shoulders in a heavy shower. It's also less useful than I imagined for walk up shooting days as although you can get plenty of pheasants in the game pocket is drags backwards bringing the zip/neck upwards which is annoying. Disappointed as most reviews I'd seen were good. It will be fine for training in cold dry weather and drizzle but for €250 I expected much more.
Clodagh
Rage, rage, against the dying of the light.
Very disappointing. Waterproof is a must! Your weather must be like mine in the West Country.
Michen
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Question for you all, toys or no toys for puppy? Not good to allow them to chew/play with them themselves?
Not sure if it would impact the retrieve eventually when moving on to dummies etc. But, I believe it's good to let them carry things around in their mouth, so conflicting advice!
These are my adult dogs toys, she’s pretty proud walking around with them.
Not sure if it would impact the retrieve eventually when moving on to dummies etc. But, I believe it's good to let them carry things around in their mouth, so conflicting advice!
These are my adult dogs toys, she’s pretty proud walking around with them.
druid
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Toys, chews whatever they want but I kill the squeakers by poking a skewer through them. Mine have a huge toy basket to take from and play with. Balls and dummies are for training only if you want to train her as a gundog
Michen
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Oh yes definitely no squeakers and dummies seperate. Good to know, thanks. She can share with her sister!
Clodagh
Rage, rage, against the dying of the light.
Have decided a good trainer is like a good divorce lawyer. Every time you go see them you come out feeling positive and in control.
Group training is awesomely boring but happily only because we can already do all the things the others are struggling with. But that’s a good fault! And sitting and watching others run about is always worthwhile.
Dummies again (@druid ?) these ones… anyone know how small they are?
Group training is awesomely boring but happily only because we can already do all the things the others are struggling with. But that’s a good fault! And sitting and watching others run about is always worthwhile.
Dummies again (@druid ?) these ones… anyone know how small they are?
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druid
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I don't have any of those specifically but I can dig out all my bird dummies for size comparison tomorrow
Clodagh
Rage, rage, against the dying of the light.
Only if you are truly bored.
druid
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Only if you are truly bored.
They're all on the OCD hook board on the wall, will take me 2 mins tops
Morwenna
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Clodagh
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Oh thank you. That looks great.
Clodagh
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druid
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It's a Dokken - looks like the Partridge. Sporting Saint sell them as do others
Clodagh
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Thank you. Fussy puppy loves it and much as I don’t want to pander to her need for novelty too much I do like it.
druid
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I have a few - they're very useful on wet days when you don't want soggy canvas dummies in your vest training several! The mini Mallard, teal, widgeon and partridge are similar sizes - cheapest from Muntjac Trading
Clodagh
Rage, rage, against the dying of the light.
Thank you.
Thistle
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Thistle
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Ellie beast if you ever fancy meeting up to walk/train then give me a shout. I have land at home that we can use.Love it!! Looks like a fab weekend! I train with the same chap
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