Training in the heat

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webfoot1973
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Training in the heat

Post by webfoot1973 » Thu Jun 16, 2016 12:58 pm

I have a Griff that is nearing 1 year old. With the heat were getting its making it almost impossible to train.

Just wanted to see what you all work on over the summer.

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Re: Training in the heat

Post by Tooling » Thu Jun 16, 2016 1:09 pm

The inclusion of some water work & some fun-time in the water sure goes a long way if it is an option.

Always make sure to cut the dog a little slack if their nose isn't quite up to what you witness in the coolness of fall.

An unsteady/green dog should be monitored a little closer as bird contact may be a bit closer than normal.

Use the wind to advantage as best is possible!

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Re: Training in the heat

Post by polmaise » Thu Jun 16, 2016 3:44 pm

webfoot1973 wrote:I have a Griff that is nearing 1 year old. With the heat were getting its making it almost impossible to train.

Just wanted to see what you all work on over the summer.
North Carolina , the Humidity must be a nightmare ,for a 'Griff' ! ....Wind/Scent ?..pfft . that would be good?...There ain't none but on the deck , not in the air !.
Close work and drills of basic obedience for that 1 year old to make good use of the weather/humidity/heat. ..No use in 'big running' .? ..You can do that later when it's right. ....cooler. ?
Ohh! ..and have a cold beer in between sessions :wink:

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Re: Training in the heat

Post by CDN_Cocker » Thu Jun 16, 2016 5:36 pm

Obedience work and water drills.
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Re: Training in the heat

Post by NEhomer » Thu Jun 16, 2016 8:01 pm

My setter is difficult because he hates to stop for water. He just won't drink. I have to snap a lead on him and make him stay for 5 minutes when he's really gassed before he'll take a drink.

He pointed a woodcock today though. I made my way through thick pricker bushes to get to the point with my camera in video mode and the bird busted right at me right past the camera.

I'd say frequent breaks and make him drink but it's tough.

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Re: Training in the heat

Post by greg jacobs » Thu Jun 16, 2016 8:46 pm

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Enjoy life. It's summer. We have a lot of hot weather right into the beginning of hunting season. Between job and heat it's tough to find a time to condition or train.
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Re: Training in the heat

Post by oldbeek » Thu Jun 16, 2016 9:34 pm

I live on the desert. 70 at night 100 at noon with 35% humidity. We train or road 1/2 hr before sun up or 1/2 hr before sundown. Twice a week. Even then , all the water she wants and a cattle tank to dive into at the end.

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Re: Training in the heat

Post by jeff shumaker » Sun Jun 26, 2016 9:14 pm

Very nice pics

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Re: Training in the heat

Post by mtlee » Tue Jul 12, 2016 7:08 am

First thing in the morning and right before dark....otherwise my DD is in his "pool" :)

The EP doesn't seem to mind the heat.



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Re: Training in the heat

Post by NC Quailhunter » Tue Jul 12, 2016 10:12 am

We run in the morning when we can or right after the sun crests the horizon and there is still light.
Birds in the morning. If we miss that it is yard work and we are working on obedience.
Hope this helps.
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Re: Training in the heat

Post by Sharon » Tue Jul 12, 2016 3:02 pm

mtlee wrote:First thing in the morning and right before dark....otherwise my DD is in his "pool" :)

The EP doesn't seem to mind the heat.



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That's a great picture. 32 degrees here( about 89 F) with HIGH humidity again! We stay home and fight for who gets the fan.
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Re: Training in the heat

Post by mtlee » Tue Jul 12, 2016 3:51 pm

Thanks! Heat advisory almost every day between 12-7 pm....heat index of 100+ is the norm this time of year. At least we don't have to deal with the snow!

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