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- Thu Feb 02, 2012 1:57 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Words of Wisdom
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Re: Words of Wisdom
I find it quite interesting how different the rules are for you guys. For us the dog should automatically sit when a bird is flushed after a point. If not you will be penalised in a field trial. We are however not allowed to give the sit command in the FT, as the dog should do it automatically. The ...
- Mon Jan 30, 2012 11:55 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Words of Wisdom
- Replies: 205
- Views: 426663
Re: Words of Wisdom
Wasn't joking. Sit is probably the easiest command to teach, and usually the first. It is used in initial obedience training. Once established the rest of the commands are easier to teach. The worst thing a dog can do whilst hunting is chase after a flushed bird, as it is dangerous to the dog. So wi...
- Wed Jan 25, 2012 11:22 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Words of Wisdom
- Replies: 205
- Views: 426663
Re: Words of Wisdom
The most important command is the sit command. If your dog is steady on the flush the battle is half won.
- Wed Jan 25, 2012 4:21 am
- Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
- Topic: Hallo from South Africa
- Replies: 1
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Hallo from South Africa
Hi! My name is Helet, and I'm from South Africa. I have 2 GSP's, a 3 year old called Linca and a 1 year old, Ghita. I compete in field trials and hunt regularly. I hunt only game birds, but my husband hunts big game as well. I also compete in Compak Clay pigeon shooting ( I got into this as I couldn...