Hunt Test this Weekend

Does anyone else in the UAD family compete in UKC hunt tests? We are headed out for Wisconsin and wondered if we might see any of the UAD people with labs at the hunt test.

I am doing the TAN with Bo next weekend. I think Tina with the Big GSP is doing the Tan as well

Go sky ... good luck on your hunt test.. Gingers sire is big into that and one of her brothers. but i cant get her out of the water long enough to do it

Does hunting for big, bad cookies count??? That is about all the blabs are any good at hunting!

Good luck at the test!

Where and when in Wisconsin are the tests? If they're in my backyard (not literally, but you know what I mean! ) I might like to come and observe... good luck, by the way!

I am looking to get Rebel into this as he gets older. We (Rebel and I) are going to a local AKC field trial event so he gets used to the noise action of thee kind of events. Having him at 2 UAD events already will help this I'm sure. He's an old pro at that already.

Marty, that's an excellent idea to take Rebel to a field trial and expose him to all the noises and surroundings

Brian,

Good Luck this weekend! I have seen Sky's pedigree. She has exceptional field lines, she was bred to hunt/retrieve. Glad to see her doing what she was bred to do. Have Fun! I'm hoping to get Rock a JH title this year... we have been training, he has a Few obstacles yet to overcome. But, we sure are having a blast and learning lots. This past weekend... water marks and live fliers. He was definitely in his element.


Barb and Rock

labpaw wrote:Does hunting for big, bad cookies count??? That is about all the blabs are any good at hunting!

Good luck at the test!

Hey I had thought about straping pizza crust to pigeons for training bo lol....He does great on most game birds but Pigeons are cheap and they tend to return home after use. However Bo doesnt look at pigeons as birds lol.

MollyBGoode wrote:I am looking to get Rebel into this as he gets older. We (Rebel and I) are going to a local AKC field trial event so he gets used to the noise action of thee kind of events. Having him at 2 UAD events already will help this I'm sure. He's an old pro at that already.

Not being familiar with your dog and where the training is. Just make sure he is properly introduced to gunfire before taking him out to a lot of field events. You might (not with all dogs) create a gun shy issue. It took me a long time to get Bo over his because he was not properly introduced to gunfire by his breeder :-(

ROCK wrote: Brian,

Good Luck this weekend! I have seen Sky's pedigree. She has exceptional field lines, she was bred to hunt/retrieve. Glad to see her doing what she was bred to do. Have Fun! I'm hoping to get Rock a JH title this year... we have been training, he has a Few obstacles yet to overcome. But, we sure are having a blast and learning lots. This past weekend... water marks and live fliers. He was definitely in his element.


Barb and Rock

Thanks so much Barb,

Yes she does have quite the pedigree for field trials, her mom, is just a couple passes away from her next title level and they keep working with her to get it. Of course DIESEL has his own place in history as the first 3 time Grand Master Pointing Retriever in the country. We keep hoping to get more point out of SKY and I think it is coming. Getting these first legs should be a breeze for her, if the rules are accurate. Going on from there may require a little extra professional work (training) which she has had in the past. We'll see!

Thanks for the encouragement, we are looking forward to the trials.

Brian (Sr.) aka Dad

Laszlo's Botond wrote:
Not being familiar with your dog and where the training is. Just make sure he is properly introduced to gunfire before taking him out to a lot of field events. You might (not with all dogs) create a gun shy issue. It took me a long time to get Bo over his because he was not properly introduced to gunfire by his breeder :-(

Good advice....maybe I will just leave him home for this event. I'll be shooting ducks and might not be able to be with him much this time. I don't want him to get scared right off.

That also gives me a good excuse to take him out and do some shooting.

Barb....when are you getting your pup??

Just make sure he is properly introduced to gunfire

Very good point! Gun dogs should begin training with loud sounds when they are very small pups, usually when they eat.

MollyBGoode wrote:We (Rebel and I) are going to a local AKC field trial event so he gets used to the noise action of thee kind of events. Having him at 2 UAD events already will help this I'm sure. He's an old pro at that already.

Huh... thought you were going to watch this FT. Didn't know you were a gunner.


Barb and Rock

Soon....





Barb and Rock

Awe, is that your new addition Barb??? Too cute!!!

Thanks Ann... one of the pups at day 3.

Barb and Rock

awwwwwww!!! puppies......I can almost smell that cute bundle of black fur, and feel the warm kisses :heart: THX for the puppy fix Barb

Lynn

PUPPY BREATH!!!! I am jealous!

puppy breath next best thing to Well it is a family site i will leave it up to your imagination

We made it back from Wisconsin at 1:15 AM Sunday morning as I had commitments here in GR on Sunday. The weather was cold and very windy (wind gusts in excess of 35 miles/hr.) Sky did an incredilble job for not having been to at HRC Field event previously.
She retrieved both birds from the field portion in the morning and later that afternoon did a super job in the water. Her time for retrieval of the water birds was 1 second slower than the field birds which is pretty amazing to me.

Long story short, Sky passed her first trial torward her SHR, now she has three more to go to get her title. We are so excited, she did a great job and showed the drive that she alwasy does on the dock. We're looking forward to Saturday for another UAD event.

We'll see everyone there.

Barb, I'm jealous, there is nothing as sweet as puppy breath, and there is nothing like the unconditional love of a new puppy. Enjopy it while it lasts. I agree thanks for the puppy fix!!!!

Barb,
Is that your new pup? Is he one of Rock's?

No... But, we just may have Rock pups soon, I will know in a month. My female, Toby is coming out today. Rock was a busy Stallion for the last three days, bumping and grinding. We had 4 successful tie ups. We shall see.

The pup's lines that I'm getting is loaded with Field Champions. His Sire is a FC NAFC and 5 of his littermates are all FC NAFC. Rock only has those lines on his Sire's side. When I formally introduce the little guy... I will count up all the FC's in his pedigree.


Barb and Rock

Brian Jr/Brian Sr,

CONGRATS!! I can only image that this SR level Hunt Test was a breeze for Sky! Looking forward to hearing about her upcoming trials and when she receives her SHR Title. Way to go!!

Now I'm jealous... bet you guys had a blast... other than the weather conditions. Wished we lived closer. I would have loved to come out and watch SKY do her thing

Barb and Rock

PS Thanks on the pup. We are very excited about his arrival. Sending you a PM with his Pedigree. I'm sure you can appreciate it.

Brian, Brian, Sky
way to go!!!

Lynn

Way to go sky and brian..