Entered Mac in his first hunt test. Any tips from the real trainer/handlers would be greatly appreciated. This will be my first and to be honest I'm a little nervous. He's capable but not sure I am.
Gotcha :thumbsup: memo to self; Do Not Eff This Up.HNTFSH said:Rule #1: Don't fugg it up! :thumbsup:sprigs4days said:Entered Mac in his first hunt test. Any tips from the real trainer/handlers would be greatly appreciated. This will be my first and to be honest I'm a little nervous. He's capable but not sure I am.
Use a blind and have throwers for the marks. Dog needs used to a boogie man out there.sprigs4days said:Gotcha :thumbsup: memo to self; Do Not Eff This Up.HNTFSH said:Rule #1: Don't fugg it up! :thumbsup:sprigs4days said:Entered Mac in his first hunt test. Any tips from the real trainer/handlers would be greatly appreciated. This will be my first and to be honest I'm a little nervous. He's capable but not sure I am.
What else you got?
Junior/StartedRShockley said:What are you going to be running? HRC or AKC and what level?
Yep. Junior/AKCHNTFSH said:Junior/StartedRShockley said:What are you going to be running? HRC or AKC and what level?
Make sure you have a flat buckle collar and leash instead of using a slip lead. You can hold his collar at the line and I recommend using that despite how steady he may be. Delivery to hand is a must so never pick up a duck off the ground yourself. Other than that just relax and enjoy it. The dog might be more amped then normal with all the distractions and excitement a test environment can provide. You will have 2 singles on land and 2 singles through water. Good luck and have some fun.sprigs4days said:Yep. Junior/AKCHNTFSH said:Junior/StartedRShockley said:What are you going to be running? HRC or AKC and what level?
Shockley got us started. :thumbsup: All true and do NOT touch your dog on the way back when he is delivering the bird. Even if, for some reason, he starts acting up and not bringing it to hand. As said, if he drops the bird, command fetch and let him deliver mouth to hand. You can pet/congratulate the dog AFTER the bird is in your hand. :lol3:RShockley said:Make sure you have a flat buckle collar and leash instead of using a slip lead. You can hold his collar at the line and I recommend using that despite how steady he may be. Delivery to hand is a must so never pick up a duck off the ground yourself. Other than that just relax and enjoy it. The dog might be more amped then normal with all the distractions and excitement a test environment can provide. You will have 2 singles on land and 2 singles through water. Good luck and have some fun.sprigs4days said:Yep. Junior/AKCHNTFSH said:Junior/StartedRShockley said:What are you going to be running? HRC or AKC and what level?
Haven't tested "the bug," but the above became our testing MO with the last three of the four we did. When we got to the last holding blind, I made a point of telling them, "Win, lose or draw, you're still my guy."California Sprig said:For your dog it's not a test, it's just going to be a super fun day doing what he loves and having a great time. So relax and enjoy it with him. If he messes up then so be it. It's not a big deal. If he does well then be proud of him. Just have fun and enjoy the experience.
You mean like which club is running it?HNTFSH said:^^^ :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Which test are you running? And, of course, it would be fun if the wife phone video's from the gallery and you post it here on utube. :grooving:
Yes! Which club. Are you running both days?sprigs4days said:You mean like which club is running it?HNTFSH said:^^^ :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Which test are you running? And, of course, it would be fun if the wife phone video's from the gallery and you post it here on utube. :grooving:
Pics for sure, YouTube probably not.
It won't happen to you but there have been some hilarious Junior Hunt Test moments. Things like pups running off with the bird or bringing it back and taunting the owner with a game of keep away. :lol3: Another fun one is the pup that parades around the gallery before returning to the handler with the bird. :fingerhead:sprigs4days said:Thanks for all the pointers, guys. I gotta admit I am a little nervous. This will be my first time at this and I'm just an amateur at best. One thing for sure, at the end of the day Mac is my boy regardless of the outcome. Something I'll be telling myself as I'm at the line.
Thanks again.
Monterey Bay retriever club will be running it. We're only running one day.HNTFSH said:Yes! Which club. Are you running both days?sprigs4days said:You mean like which club is running it?HNTFSH said:^^^ :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Which test are you running? And, of course, it would be fun if the wife phone video's from the gallery and you post it here on utube. :grooving:
Pics for sure, YouTube probably not.
And he still has no use for a stupid bird boy. Probably eaten 3 this week already.ohio mike said:Good advice on the birdboy. Mine was gonna visit one in a not to pleasant attitude for hiding in the bushes.
I would be lying if I said some of my goldens in the past weren't guilty of this. :fingerhead: :help: :lol3:HNTFSH said:Another fun one is the pup that parades around the gallery before returning to the handler with the bird. :fingerhead:
:lol3: Goldens and Flatcoats are the primary offenders.RShockley said:I would be lying if I said some of my goldens in the past weren't guilty of this. :fingerhead: :help: :lol3:HNTFSH said:Another fun one is the pup that parades around the gallery before returning to the handler with the bird. :fingerhead: