The Duncan 802 Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Howdy folks. Having been inspired by the all-round skills of Paulus' dog, Flash, I want to crack on with Roxy's retrieving training. She retrieves very well to hand (til she gets bored - she's only 4 months old so fair play to her really) and I'm thinking of taking her on my brancher day - May 12th. I'll be using a silent air rifle to knock the branchers out of the high trees and over the years I've invariably lost some in the undergrowth. I'm hoping to use it as a fun training exercise for her locating the fallen birds in the undergrowth. Her scenting skills are pretty good. Any input from other dogfolk? Roxy will be nearly 7 months old on the day. atb Duncan Quote Link to post
birddog 1,354 Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 i'd be careful using pigeons with a pup so young, they can put off spaniels and labs with all the loose feathers. just a thought good luck, sounds like the pup is coming on well Quote Link to post
The Duncan 802 Posted February 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Thanks BD, she is doing grand and I am really chuffed with her She loves trying to steal shot pigeons when I bring them in and actively seeks out feathers to chew. So I don't think thats going to be an issue with her. The branchers are fledgling rooks btw rather than pigeons. Not crows either, so no razor beaks, or I wouldn't be contemplating it. Cheers Duncan Quote Link to post
x38 179 Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Howdy folks. Having been inspired by the all-round skills of Paulus' dog, Flash, I want to crack on with Roxy's retrieving training. She retrieves very well to hand (til she gets bored - she's only 4 months old so fair play to her really) and I'm thinking of taking her on my brancher day - May 12th. I'll be using a silent air rifle to knock the branchers out of the high trees and over the years I've invariably lost some in the undergrowth. I'm hoping to use it as a fun training exercise for her locating the fallen birds in the undergrowth. Her scenting skills are pretty good. Any input from other dogfolk? Roxy will be nearly 7 months old on the day. atb Duncan howdy mate so what as his dog done to inspire you what are the all-round skills have you seen that you talk of and could thay justs be basics at the end of the day ie. sit stay fech etc etc ........ a t b x38 Quote Link to post
birddog 1,354 Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 sounds like fun, maybe even get some hand signals and directional training done, keep us posted please, there are some guys who appreciate this kinda training Quote Link to post
paulus 26 Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Howdy folks. Having been inspired by the all-round skills of Paulus' dog, Flash, I want to crack on with Roxy's retrieving training. She retrieves very well to hand (til she gets bored - she's only 4 months old so fair play to her really) and I'm thinking of taking her on my brancher day - May 12th. I'll be using a silent air rifle to knock the branchers out of the high trees and over the years I've invariably lost some in the undergrowth. I'm hoping to use it as a fun training exercise for her locating the fallen birds in the undergrowth. Her scenting skills are pretty good. Any input from other dogfolk? Roxy will be nearly 7 months old on the day. atb Duncan howdy mate so what as his dog done to inspire you what are the all-round skills have you seen that you talk of and could thay justs be basics at the end of the day ie. sit stay fech etc etc ........ a t b x38 all lead work :laugh: 1 Quote Link to post
2.8 guy 403 Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 hi allways leave your pup wanting more, so little is best try covering a retreive article first with feather before the real thing, i all ways put my dummys in the same place, you will know when your winning when the pup goes to that spot to play above all always keep it fun hope this helps Quote Link to post
x38 179 Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Howdy folks. Having been inspired by the all-round skills of Paulus' dog, Flash, I want to crack on with Roxy's retrieving training. She retrieves very well to hand (til she gets bored - she's only 4 months old so fair play to her really) and I'm thinking of taking her on my brancher day - May 12th. I'll be using a silent air rifle to knock the branchers out of the high trees and over the years I've invariably lost some in the undergrowth. I'm hoping to use it as a fun training exercise for her locating the fallen birds in the undergrowth. Her scenting skills are pretty good. Any input from other dogfolk? Roxy will be nearly 7 months old on the day. atb Duncan howdy mate so what as his dog done to inspire you what are the all-round skills have you seen that you talk of and could thay justs be basics at the end of the day ie. sit stay fech etc etc ........ a t b x38 all lead work :laugh: many a true would spoke in jest :laugh: right these all-round skills ......i think that the dog in qustion would do good in the right hands and given a chanceto let that drive out that has been serprist for so long as them basics are there for a reason ....hunting Quote Link to post
The Duncan 802 Posted February 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Howdy folks. Having been inspired by the all-round skills of Paulus' dog, Flash, I want to crack on with Roxy's retrieving training. She retrieves very well to hand (til she gets bored - she's only 4 months old so fair play to her really) and I'm thinking of taking her on my brancher day - May 12th. I'll be using a silent air rifle to knock the branchers out of the high trees and over the years I've invariably lost some in the undergrowth. I'm hoping to use it as a fun training exercise for her locating the fallen birds in the undergrowth. Her scenting skills are pretty good. Any input from other dogfolk? Roxy will be nearly 7 months old on the day. atb Duncan howdy mate so what as his dog done to inspire you what are the all-round skills have you seen that you talk of and could thay justs be basics at the end of the day ie. sit stay fech etc etc ........ a t b x38 Thanks for your razor wit X38, no not potlicker skills, hpr skills in the field - Flash would put some 'quality' retrievers to shame, it broke my supposition that you needed a 'proper' retriever to retrieve well Having shot a few times with Paulus and seen his dog retrieve birds 100+ yards away in really dense cover I thought it would be nice to have another lurcher for myself that would do the same. BTW the basics I teach all my own dogs are the usual 'sit, stay, heel, wait, find, bring, lie, come, over, leave, drop', etc etc etc. atb Duncan Quote Link to post
The Duncan 802 Posted February 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Howdy folks. Having been inspired by the all-round skills of Paulus' dog, Flash, I want to crack on with Roxy's retrieving training. She retrieves very well to hand (til she gets bored - she's only 4 months old so fair play to her really) and I'm thinking of taking her on my brancher day - May 12th. I'll be using a silent air rifle to knock the branchers out of the high trees and over the years I've invariably lost some in the undergrowth. I'm hoping to use it as a fun training exercise for her locating the fallen birds in the undergrowth. Her scenting skills are pretty good. Any input from other dogfolk? Roxy will be nearly 7 months old on the day. atb Duncan howdy mate so what as his dog done to inspire you what are the all-round skills have you seen that you talk of and could thay justs be basics at the end of the day ie. sit stay fech etc etc ........ a t b x38 all lead work :laugh: many a true would spoke in jest :laugh: right these all-round skills ......i think that the dog in qustion would do good in the right hands and given a chanceto let that drive out that has been serprist for so long as them basics are there for a reason ....hunting i think you've met a different Paulus to me fella. Quote Link to post
x38 179 Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Howdy folks. Having been inspired by the all-round skills of Paulus' dog, Flash, I want to crack on with Roxy's retrieving training. She retrieves very well to hand (til she gets bored - she's only 4 months old so fair play to her really) and I'm thinking of taking her on my brancher day - May 12th. I'll be using a silent air rifle to knock the branchers out of the high trees and over the years I've invariably lost some in the undergrowth. I'm hoping to use it as a fun training exercise for her locating the fallen birds in the undergrowth. Her scenting skills are pretty good. Any input from other dogfolk? Roxy will be nearly 7 months old on the day. atb Duncan howdy mate so what as his dog done to inspire you what are the all-round skills have you seen that you talk of and could thay justs be basics at the end of the day ie. sit stay fech etc etc ........ a t b x38 all lead work :laugh: many a true would spoke in jest :laugh: right these all-round skills ......i think that the dog in qustion would do good in the right hands and given a chanceto let that drive out that has been serprist for so long as them basics are there for a reason ....hunting i think you've met a different Paulus to me fella. no mate deffo the same one..........just your still on the honeymoon stage of knowing him ....good look so back on track you going to work on the retriving then and do me a favour dont get in to a faults sence of security as he is a wolf in sheeps clothing as you are sure to find out in good time ...... Quote Link to post
The Duncan 802 Posted February 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 And good luck to you ...meanwhile, back to the thread, free of any gob-shiteing.... any advice on taking a 7 month old promising lurcher out on brancher day? Quote Link to post
x38 179 Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 And good luck to you thank you .......... Quote Link to post
x38 179 Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 :laugh: you got to admire is loytaly bet his phone red hot Quote Link to post
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