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Nothing earth shattering. A farmer yesterday told me I should come use his pond to work Dutch in. Don't even remember how it came up, but we headed over there this afternoon for some swimming practice. Dog loves the water.

wow he is getting big and looking good.
you sure dont sound mexican

Dutch is thinking Dad's demented. Acts like he wants it, then throws it away.

Looks like he likes it!

Haha awesome. I love all the goood boooy's, atta fella's and come on fella's. He's a lucky dawg. Dutch gets more praise in one retrieve than cadee or Charlie does in a week. That's a good thing though.

Handsome pup Jimbo

Redbeard wrote:Haha awesome. I love all the goood boooy's, atta fella's and come on fella's. He's a lucky dawg. Dutch gets more praise in one retrieve than cadee or Charlie does in a week. That's a good thing though.

Handsome pup Jimbo

Guilty of the same Red. They don't get much praise unless its something that's new they are "clicking" on.

Eric Haynes wrote:

Redbeard wrote:Haha awesome. I love all the goood boooy's, atta fella's and come on fella's. He's a lucky dawg. Dutch gets more praise in one retrieve than cadee or Charlie does in a week. That's a good thing though.

Handsome pup Jimbo

Guilty of the same Red. They don't get much praise unless its something that's new they are "clicking" on.

i was that way with Charlie. It was a fault of mine. Guess I'm not a sensitive enough guy. But cadee seems to really appreciate the praise

I have to try and balance out my wife who hands out purple ribbons all day long.

Lookin good Jimbo! I'm digging Dutchs furnishings, a little jealous. I would still be looking for a tail extension though.

It's a miracle he can swim at all with that thing.

Headed out this morning for some work on crossing to the other bank (Opposite bank? Don't know) This is important for me, because it's a big chunk of the reason I wanted a dog, and it'll be a big chunk of his retrieves. Most of the places I hunt, my shots were limited, had to wait til they were just right so they didn't fall across a gut. While they're not very wide (most 10-20 yards) they're usually about 6 feet deep through the middle, with bottomless mud. So if a bird died in the wrong place, I was screwed, and had to watch my shot selection way too carefully so as not to waste a bird. Now, hopefully, that won't be an issue, and I can blast away. So today we worked on having him get out on the other side and hunt. Once again, the "attaboys" are a little extreme, but I'm just happy is all.

Cool man. Has he played with any birds?

Yeah, pretty regular. The guy across the street has those crazy tumbling pigeons, or whatever they're called, and I get his rejects. They breed like rabbits. But Dutch doesn't kill them, so I'm stuck with a clipped wing bird, that he doesn't want back, and I'm not going to keep it (since he has plenty) Gets a little old constantly wringing necks after a few retrieves/points.

assateague wrote:Headed out this morning for some work on crossing to the other bank (Opposite bank? Don't know) This is important for me, because it's a big chunk of the reason I wanted a dog, and it'll be a big chunk of his retrieves. Most of the places I hunt, my shots were limited, had to wait til they were just right so they didn't fall across a gut. While they're not very wide (most 10-20 yards) they're usually about 6 feet deep through the middle, with bottomless mud. So if a bird died in the wrong place, I was screwed, and had to watch my shot selection way too carefully so as not to waste a bird. Now, hopefully, that won't be an issue, and I can blast away. So today we worked on having him get out on the other side and hunt. Once again, the "attaboys" are a little extreme, but I'm just happy is all.

Blast away, they're just birds, remember?

Dutch is looking good, btw. Nice work.

assateague wrote:Yeah, pretty regular. The guy across the street has those crazy tumbling pigeons, or whatever they're called, and I get his rejects. They breed like rabbits. But Dutch doesn't kill them, so I'm stuck with a clipped wing bird, that he doesn't want back, and I'm not going to keep it (since he has plenty) Gets a little old constantly wringing necks after a few retrieves/points.

them roller pigeons are a hoot. love watching old timers get together and race and bet on the damn things.


your pup is looking great

Dutch is looking Good!

Dutch is looking good there Jim. Coming along nicely it seems.