Irish Lurcher 1,013 Posted October 10, 2012 Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 (edited) Really did'en know what I was letting myself when I agreed to take a pup from my mate, never had a gun dog before let alone try train one. Anyhow I put the head down and read books and hounded as many springer men that I knew on the correct way to go about bringing her on, and to my surprize she is doing what it says on the tin. Mind you its been a long haul with more downs then ups, but it has been well worth the time and effort. This will be her first proper season and am looking forward to her working for me. Edited October 10, 2012 by Irish Lurcher 2 Quote Link to post
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bingo27 6 Posted October 10, 2012 Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 Well done mate all the best with her first season! Keep us posted Quote Link to post
Dave C 63 Posted October 10, 2012 Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 Looking good pal, very good. ATB Dave. Quote Link to post
Steveclark 9 Posted October 10, 2012 Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 Is that her retrieving a crow or rook? [bANNED TEXT] book did you read that in as that's a big no no in my book! Quote Link to post
Irish Lurcher 1,013 Posted October 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 cheers lads Quote Link to post
Nik_B 3,790 Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 On 10/10/2012 at 22:22, Steveclark said: Is that her retrieving a crow or rook? [bANNED TEXT] book did you read that in as that's a big no no in my book! I know someone with a great Spaniel but it will point blank refuse to touch a crow Quote Link to post
Irish Lurcher 1,013 Posted October 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 On 12/10/2012 at 04:35, Nik_B said: On 10/10/2012 at 22:22, Steveclark said: Is that her retrieving a crow or rook? [bANNED TEXT] book did you read that in as that's a big no no in my book! I know someone with a great Spaniel but it will point blank refuse to touch a crow How come?? She will retrieve anything I drop. Cheers Quote Link to post
Nik_B 3,790 Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 Not sure it just doesn't like them I guess...it's quite funny really Top pics and nice looking dog. Bet your lad loves going out with you Quote Link to post
Steveclark 9 Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 Can easily ruin a good picking up dog on crows and rooks. These birds have a tendancy to fight back and peck a dog it not stone cold dead. If the dog gets hurt it can become hard mouthed and assume everything it goes to pick up is going to have a 'go back' and will crush (and if you're really unlucky shake) what it picks. Hard to stop this once it happens so avoidance is better than cure. If you don't believe me you go and pick up a pricked crow next time - without a pair of gloves. 1 Quote Link to post
Steveclark 9 Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 Forgot to say - nice strong looking bitch that and good to see the young un out in the field and not in front of the x box - unlike most kids his age i imagine! Quote Link to post
AirgunGuy 362 Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 Brilliant mate. Love watchin the gundogs work Quote Link to post
ftm 3,357 Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 all them ups and downs were worth it mate well done! and nice looking springer-billy Quote Link to post
Irish Lurcher 1,013 Posted October 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 On 14/10/2012 at 18:37, Steveclark said: Can easily ruin a good picking up dog on crows and rooks. These birds have a tendancy to fight back and peck a dog it not stone cold dead. If the dog gets hurt it can become hard mouthed and assume everything it goes to pick up is going to have a 'go back' and will crush (and if you're really unlucky shake) what it picks. Hard to stop this once it happens so avoidance is better than cure. If you don't believe me you go and pick up a pricked crow next time - without a pair of gloves. Thanks for the info pal Quote Link to post
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