Originally Posted by CraigThompson (Post 415304)

Craig , I’m curious how does she react to you when you visit her ? She doesn’t think of the trainer as her master ?

Originally Posted by Garry L Gordon (Post 415286)

There is much to look forward to in those eyes. So, when will she make her first hunt?

Originally Posted by Craig Larter (Post 415310)

October, no pressure just make sure she has a grand time. Never try to train a dog in a hunting situation. Train for perfection and take what you get in first year of hunting situations. If young dogs have a bad experience in the field they may never recover. There not machines.

Originally Posted by Garry L Gordon (Post 415313)

Just like a pointing breed. It’s a wonderful, if anxious, time. Good luck, but I’m sure your experience will provide all you need.

I would not mind coming back as one of your duck dogs. :)

Originally Posted by Craig Larter (Post 415321)

Garry my mind set is always been try to give your hunting dogs every opportunity to reach there maximum potential. How many great dogs never reach anywhere near their potential. One of the great joys in my life is having the resources and time to have great hunting companions. I can't imagine a full life without a hunting dogs. The memories of great retrieves are priceless.