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Think you nailed it. I've taken her out twice on my own. I'd say she is a 100 yard dog right now and maybe even 75 when its thick. The following was taken yesterday and it was her first point when I've been handling her and was on a planted quail: She followed up yesterday with pointing a few more today. She was a bit unsure on this one, but didn't break point until I flushed the quail. At 6 months old I'm just happy as can be that she is this staunch: |
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07-17-2015, 01:25 PM | #15 | ||||||
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Yep, you've got a long and enjoyable road ahead. It is not uncommon for a young dog to stay a bit closer until she gets her confidence built up. She'll loosen up some with time and you will be able to see it happen. This time is important to you as well because you will gradually become confident and comfortable in her bird handling performance. In grouse cover she'll be out of sight most of the time so you need the confidence in her ability to hold birds until you get there.
Have fun! The puppy days are some of the best. |
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Gary, I guess you and I have a different idea of "Grouse Cover". I don't think I want my GWP out of sight any more than occasionally.
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PS. A GPS tracking collar is a must for these long ranging dogs. They operate well out of beeper or bell range. |
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07-18-2015, 09:52 AM | #18 | ||||||
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Two thumbs up for my Garmin GPS tracking collars. We cover thousands of acres a day and I like my dogs to hunt about a 180 degree arc in front of me ranging out to a max of 200 yards. They will quarter 200 yards to the left and 200'yards to my right. Of course they find birds a lot closer most of the time. I also like them checking in every 5 minutes or so. Pretty open country where we hunt many times, really works well when hunting a long wide draw.
You have a Beautiful pup with a great point. |
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Tom, she has a really nice point, her tail is nice and high, you will have fun this fall.
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07-18-2015, 06:55 PM | #20 | ||||||
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Wonderful pup. Congratulations.
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