Gun Dog Forum

I think the OP did what I would have done. As far as a child not being around the dog while it is eating, what happens when the dog decides to be possessive of a ball, or some other toy, and the child pets the dog . The dog needs to learn his place or it could get worse.

I think that will work for what you are trying to do. I would keep in mind doing this repetitively would be allowing delayed chase. I would also make sure that your dog does not catch the bird.

I think you are referring to a "puppy mill", not a breeder. AGREE! What you are paying for ( in my opinion looking for) from a breeder, is research, experience, devotion, a life long person you can call for advice, a mentor, someone who knows and stands behind the health and well being of their dog...

Everyone has a right to their own opinion. I would expect better sportsmanship from some though. :roll:

Great Post Doc and Doug Favor

Congrats!!!!!!! Field trials are a lot of fun.

Good job guys!! Looking forward to seeing you guys for the HB trial there in a couple weeks.

Before you judge the judges you need to judge the stake yourself. Did you ride every brace?
Walking in a horseback stake puts you at a disadvantage as a handler. I think most judges will put up the best dogs regardless of being handled on horse or on foot.

Howie you may be right I have not been doing this as long as you. If you look into Tucker their is some AA stuff there. I enjoy training dogs, maybe more than others and am always up for a challenge. This may not be the case for some people and I understand that, every one has their limits.

dennis

Howie you may be right I have not been doing this as long as you. If you look into Tucker their is some AA stuff there. I enjoy training dogs, maybe more than others and am always up for a challenge. This may not be the case for some people and I understand that, every one has their limits.

dennis

Congrats Ken!!

ACooper wrote:Is that the Mav x Sally pup? I really like Mav.

I really like Sally !

dennis

Too much dog or not enough dog will always be a discussion. IMO it depends on owner/trainer/handler and what they want to work with.I would rather work with to much dog it may take a bit more time in training, but I think the end results are a harder working dog. It's all about the training.

dennis