wncdeerhunter
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100%Good looking dog. The real work begins when she gets home.
100%Good looking dog. The real work begins when she gets home.
Katy is 9 months now (52 lbs) and has been at Feather Point Retrievers since 9 October. Went to see her today and I’m very impressed with where she is thus far not onlView attachment 109563View attachment 109564y in obedience but also her retriever/gun dog training. We will be picking her up near the end of April to come home. I likely won’t be able to make it back down until then but look forward to getting her home and actually working her in the field. She’s gonna be a good one.View attachment 109569
She has a variety of positions that all look equally uncomfortableDoes the Brittany usually sleep like that? Haha
That dog stays glued to me most hours of the day. She’s been to more real estate closings than most agents nowOne little bit of advice….spend as much time as humanly possible with her! And I mean in all venues you inhabit. Once bonded, this will create an inseparable and trustworthy relationship that will strengthen your ability to achieving your desired tasks. Confidence between both owner and dog is paramount in producing a great retriever and I’ve been a firm believer that you must spend as much time with them (like your child) in order to create that bond. They love you as much as you love them.
Yes sir. We are planning to run senior tests in Mebane and Advance in September and October I believeAre you running any tests this fall with Katy? There are a few in and around NC.
Good deal, there are a few hrc tests around in the fall as well, I know big elkin is having theirs in mt airy in SeptemberYes sir. We are planning to run senior tests in Mebane and Advance in September and October I believe
I’ll have to take a look at that - we just recently got her registered with UKC alsoGood deal, there are a few hrc tests around in the fall as well, I know big elkin is having theirs in mt airy in September
Huntsecretary is where you can register for some of the ukc tests.I’ll have to take a look at that - we just recently got her registered with UKC also
Excellent advice. I'm no pro expert, but I worked with a few trainers (I'm willing to bet you know them if you trained in NC over the last 25-40 years) while in college and trained a few dogs myself. My last lab, Hank, was the best gun dog/companion I've ever been around (I admit I am biased). I have always told people that I believe a large reason for this was the amount of time I was able to spend with him. Like wncdeerhunter said, we were together all the time for years. Makes for an incredible relationship. They don't call 'em "man's best friend" for no reason.One little bit of advice….spend as much time as humanly possible with her! And I mean in all venues you inhabit. Once bonded, this will create an inseparable and trustworthy relationship that will strengthen your ability to achieving your desired tasks. Confidence between both owner and dog is paramount in producing a great retriever and I’ve been a firm believer that you must spend as much time with them (like your child) in order to create that bond. They love you as much as you love them.
Mostly. It was a smaller field with only around 10 people hunting, so a pretty good place to cut her teeth. Enough birds flying to keep it interesting too. It was a long day - but she had a pond to cool off in and shade to hang out in- pretty pleasant all the way around.Good job, looks like you all were in a good position to keep her comfortable and pretty much isolated from all the distractions that normally occur on an opening day AND a first hunt. Nothing better than hunting with with your dog and watching them do their thing!
Sure enough - I’m looking forward to what lies ahead for us. I took my Brittany out first yesterday, but then had to run back out around 5 so Katy could get in on the action. We picked up 4 more and she found/retrieved them all wellLooks like Katy is well on her way to making you a great dog.. Thanks for sharing.......
They're coming. We have a couple local hunts planned, but we have our first big trip in December to Missouri for 3 days hunting pits in flooded ag fields. Can't wait.Won’t be much longer and I’ll be expecting to see some pics of her with ducks she retrieved. Katy looks like she’s going to make a fine dog for you
Won’t be much longer and I’ll be expecting to see some pics of her with ducks she retrieved. Katy looks like she’s going to make a fine dog for you
Solid work, blinds are important to master for a serious waterfowler, separates the frustrating hunt from the enjoyable yet impressive dog work.View attachment 129325View attachment 129326View attachment 129327
She retrieved 3 of 4 (fourth one was right at the blind).
All three retrieves were actually blind retrieves as it worked out and she did an excellent job.
It’s pretty cool reading back through these threads and seeing her progress.Glad y’all had a better day than me. I know there will be plenty more pics of Katy and her retrieves this year. I’ve enjoyed the post from being a pup up to her first ducks. Looking forward to more updates this year.
Yes sir. Two of the mallards were actually tucked back in some brush piles near the bank, but still in the water. She handled them like a champSolid work, blinds are important to master for a serious waterfowler, separates the frustrating hunt from the enjoyable yet impressive dog work.
To me handling and watching the dog is better than shooting the birds myselfYes sir. Two of the mallards were actually tucked back in some brush piles near the bank, but still in the water. She handled them like a champ
I’ve frequently left my shotgun behind when quail hunting. I’ve shot a thousand quail - prefer watching and seeing the dogs work over anything. I like shooting ducks but same applies there tooTo me handling and watching the dog is better than shooting the birds myself