At that age (with very little training) my springer made a nice delivery to hand, both dummies and game. I thought that labs are supposed to be natural retrievers. 😯
When I raise a springer pup, it is doing a nice job by this age. This is an entirely different scenario She would chase and carry bumpers in her previous yard but the owner didn't develop a nice delivery. Here, she is getting used to me and the environment. She looks a little uncertain as to what to do. I will post videos of the progress. I bet she will be fine in a short time. ALSO, there are general comments about breeds but specific dogs might require more attention than others. Delivery to hand is a developed skill more so than a natural skill.
@@Nottinghamkennels I agree that delivery to hand is a developed skill. I've seen your other videos and I know that your springers are outstanding examples of their breed. You certainly know how to train gundogs. So I was thinking that this lab must be your client's dog. Actually I'm in the process of choosing my next gundog. Due to the fact that I like waterfowling (also during the cold season) I've been considering a retriever. Something more weatherproof and calm than my springer has been. But when I saw this young lab I thought maybe I should stick to the springer spaniel.
Tim, quick question. Why do you use fetch over the dogs name or “get out” which I have often read in books as well. Does it come down to personal preference, or does fetch communicate something more to the dog that you have been working on? Thanks in advance!
We used raw grab hooks with fluorescent orange tape wrapped around the hook shank, and had some "encouragers' rocking the water downstream to keep them coming your way. Usually kids for that. West Sugarloaf Creek near Lead Hill, Ark. is one place we'd go there or Jimmy's Creek off of the Bull Shoals Lake there in Arkansas.
Great therapy is right! How relaxing that must have been! Awesome day on the creek! You guys brought us through the whole process of getting the bait to catching the fish! Excellent job. Tight lines from R & J Bass Fishing
The dog did get a little yappy at the beginning. Noisy dogs usually do not place. This dog did not place. Not my dog. This dog previously had earned its AFC title and probably was quiet on the days he placed.
The Dog is typically disqualified if it fails the retrieve. If I'm not mistaken that is Mr Morgan Haglin judging, a very good judge and professional trainer. At the end of the video you will hear Morgan say, the bird fell down a hole, so in that case the dog was allowed to hunt on.
Correct. Failure to make a retrieve is typically a disqualification. However, this bird hit the ground and fell into a hole. The dog went to the spot and tried to get into the hole to get the bird. Being a reasonable judge, Morgan checked the situation, then after discussing with co-judge, they carried on. I don't think the dog placed in the trial but it wasn't because of this particular retrieve issue.
