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Irishwhistler

DSC02047 2 UPLAND DAZE_Fotor-1Resized.jpg Seemingly me gunning Mate Scott is transfixed as he takes in the beauty o' a day in the uplands, that being so very much an integral element o' the total hunting experience. Surely all o' us that have spent time in pursuit o' game birds o'er fine gun dogs w...

Irishwhistler

Max2 wrote:
Featherfinder wrote:Gotta love the expression on this pup!!
I was thinking the same exact thing ! Awesome pic ! The little guy is concentrating .

Chris,
Thank ye Mate. He is all business whence afield.

Mike

Irishwhistler

Aye Mates, Every now and then a pup comes along that makes one really stop in wonder at their natural abilities exhibited, me new pup "MAC" is just such a pup. I have been about Labrador retrievers for near four decades now and have had ample opportunity to see the gamut o' abilities that are seemin...

Irishwhistler

thanks lads.

Irishwhistler

shags wrote:Congrats, and good luck to Rev in his future endeavors.

THANK YE MATE.

MIKE

Irishwhistler

Aye Mates, Now in his 11th week o' life and under the continual watchful eye o' THE OL' DOG WHISTLER, the wee lad "MAC" has gone from needing to be led onto the place board to now jumping up on the command "MAC - PLACE". Once atop o' the platform, MAC has learned that he is expected to SIT and to ma...

Irishwhistler

Aye Mates, I reported yesterday on TEAM REV - Handler Nick and Retriever SHR CHURN CREEK'S EL DIABLO NUTMEG STATE REVOLUTION JH (call name REV) having earned their 3rd qualifying leg in the Seasoned Retriever Stakes at a test hosted by the Long Island Retriever Field Trial Club. T'was the third of f...

Irishwhistler

Aye Mates, This afternoon I received a call from Rick, a training client, and I could hear the pride and excitement in his voice. Rick and his son Nick had travelled to Long Island for an HRC Hunt Test hosted by the Long Island Retriever Field Trial Club. Rick had contacted me some time ago about ha...

Irishwhistler

Thanks kindly Mates.

Mike

Irishwhistler

DSC04886Resized_Fotor Bird Drive Awakened.jpg With each successive retrieve made by wee MAC today, ye could just see the pup swell with pride as I bestowed heaps o' verbal praise on the lad whilst I let him possess the bird like a trophy won. MAC will have plenty o' time to work on presentation to ...

Irishwhistler

Me new gun dog prospect "MAC" is now a crusty 10 week old and has been a real joy to watch o'er the last two weeks he has lived with us. The wee lad is a hooligan, fearless, handsome, and highly social with a dash o' mischievousness thrown in the mix. MAC was the lightest yellow pup of four in a bea...

Irishwhistler

Good stuff,Irishwhistler. I been using the the PB system since the early 1990's. Easy for the dogs and handler to develop just about any behavior you want. A very simple approach to learning and advancing behaviors. The Big Cat trainers have used it for over 100 yrs years to bring Lions Tigers and ...

Irishwhistler

Featherfinder wrote:Great stuff. Keep us posted as pup evolves.

WILL DO.

Irishwhistler

Featherfinder wrote:Great stuff. Keep us posted as pup evolves.

WILL DO.

Irishwhistler

Aye Mates, Class is in session for wee MAC as is conducted by the OL' DOG WHISTLER. I work with pups under the philosophy that every moment is a teachable opportunity. I start early on with high frequency socialization with humans and other K9's. Bolding walks to encourage both problem solving, self...

Irishwhistler

Sharon wrote:LOL Yep That's what my 13 year says about the young JRT

(Beautiful pic.)

Thanks Sharon.

Mike

Irishwhistler

Sorry for ye loss. Godspeed Winchester.

Mike

Irishwhistler

"AT PEACE"

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We stand to learn so much of value from our dogs.

THE DOG WHISTLER

Irishwhistler

Sharon,
Thanks. Don't make promises ye can't keep.

Mike

Irishwhistler

Aye Mates, We find ourselves at that most special crossroad whence making the decision to take and start a new gun dog pup. An exciting time filled with anticipation, love, and acceptance for our newest "pack" member and one that will see us nurturing the wee lad with all the elements o' care and tr...

Irishwhistler

shags wrote:You've got that so backwards!

You are on track Mate. I own the pup's sire HR UH TTF CRAIGHORN KIFFIN TRAD SH. TRAD is an incredible gun dog, hunt test athlete, and K9 companion. This pup is destined for great things to come.

THE DOG WHISTLER

Irishwhistler

"CASTING THE SPELL" DSC05143Resized.jpg So, we visited the TRAD X AUTUMN litter tonight and I cast a spell on me new gun dog prospect, a beautiful yellow male that has all the "right stuff". That gaze into me eyes is a precursor to many more such moments to come, a connection shared that will blosso...

Irishwhistler

Sharon wrote:Wow! Beautiful.

Aye Sharon,
Thank ye most kindly.

Mike

Irishwhistler

Aye Mates,

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The bird drive and style o' me Labrador Retriever gun dog TRAD is illustrated in this image I captured earlier today whilst he was working a pheasant hunt for a trio o' gunners.

Cheers,
THE DOG WHISTLER

Irishwhistler

Not actually a "hare" by definition, but an Eastern Cottontail Rabbit. I grew up bunny hunting over Beagles and eating lots of rabbit. T'was delicious.

Mike

Irishwhistler

"TEAM PLAYER" DSC00042Resized TRAD Rabbit_Fotor-1.jpg Whilst hunting woodcock, I jumped this cottontail and decided in a snapshot of the moment that a nice rabbit dinner would be delicious. I took the bunny just as it was entering a swale and disappeared out of sight. Me gun dog TRAD was not in posi...

Irishwhistler

Featherfinder wrote:Whomever shared this earth with a dog like that was blessed.

"SHARES" MATE, the old lass is still this side o' the turf.

Mikey

Irishwhistler

Featherfinder wrote:The gift to us within this portrait are the eyes. Those eyes convey the essence, the dignity, the dedication, within this dog. There is this aura of, "Remember when.....!"

Featherfinder,
Clearly ye understand Mate. Good on ye.

Cheers,
Mike

Irishwhistler

Featherfinder wrote:Irishwhistler, what an attractive piece! Well done Sir.

Thank ye kindly Mate.

Mike

Irishwhistler

shags wrote:Thanks. Now my eyes are leaking.

Very nice work.

Thanks kindly Shags.

Mike

Irishwhistler

"DIGNITY EARNED" DSC03348Resized_Fotor OLD GAL.jpg I did this portrait of an older Labrador Retriever that belongs to a veterinarian friend of mine. T'was my objective to highlight the features that speak of her many years of loyal companionship and of the dignity that older dogs surely have earned....

Irishwhistler

"MY ARROW FLIES TRUE". or "ARROW HITS THE MARK".

Irishwhistler

Irishwhistler

MNTonester wrote:that is very noble to hook up a young hunter and a great dog

Aye Tony,
Not certain about it being all that "noble". Somebody did it for me and I just view it as a way o' giving back. I think we all need to mentor others for the longevity o' the field sports.

Best Regards,
Mike

Irishwhistler

RUFF TOUGH makes optional metal doors for their crates to comply with air common carrier regulations.

Irishwhistler

Irishwhistler

"WORKING CLOSE" DSC03295Resized_Fotor NICK.jpeg A young lad, a shotgun, good bird cover, and a close working retriever equate to fond memories that will shape and last a lifetime. "Working Close" both literally and figuratively, young gunner Nick and me gun dog TRAD have spent many days together afi...

Irishwhistler

"VACANT - MOVE RIGHT IN"

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OK, so it's a bit of a fixer upper.

Irishwhistler

Irishwhistler

Steve007 wrote:Gee. Quite excellent! How fast was the setting on the camera?

Shot that at 1/4000 / sec.

Mike

Irishwhistler

DonF wrote:Nice photo!

Thank ye Don.

Mike

Irishwhistler

"JET BLUE"

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Captured this image of a Blue Jay leaving his perch to make a strafing run on a pile o' sunflower seeds in his sights.

Irishwhistler

Irishwhistler

"DOCK DIVING - TRAD STYLE"

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Me gun dog TRAD with a nice drake Wood Duck earlier last fall on the old dock at me hunting club.

Irishwhistler & "TRAD"

Irishwhistler

Beautiful country, dog, and images.

Mike

Irishwhistler

one4fishing wrote:Beautiful

Thank ye Kindly Mate.

Irishwhistler

Irishwhistler

"CUPPING IN"

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Irishwhistler

Irishwhistler

Thanks to ye all on ye kind comments. TRAD is surely an incredible gun dog. We got more scoter than eider. No old squaw taken though we did have opportunities on them.

Mike

Irishwhistler

Aye Mates, I was out with me camera doing some shots today when my wife called me cell and asked if I could pick up some milk and bread. When receiving her call, I was on a high point of elevation with a vista looking in a southeasterly direction. The sky was lacking the spectacular colors I was see...

Irishwhistler

fishvik wrote:Irishwhistler, What part of the Nutmeg state are you from? I grew up in Fairfield County before I moved to the much more gun friendly Gem State and saw no reason to move back. Have good hunt up Nayth, ayup.

I live in "THE QUIET CORNER" - Northeastern CT about 15 minutes from UCONN.

Irishwhistler

Aye Mates, Once again I'll be leaving for Maine to hunt birds, departing the Nutmeg State (aka the totally 2nd amendment unfriendly Communecticut) for Vacationland on Sunday 12/3/17. No, not heading up for more fowling on the coast this time 'round. TEAM TRAD will be heading on up to meet me Mate Da...

Irishwhistler

Aye Mates,
Here's a few more.

TRAD - "ALL BUSINESS"

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TRAD - "ON RETRIEVE"

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TRAD - "FIRST EIDER"

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Cheers,
THE DOG WHISTLER

Irishwhistler

Aye Mates, A few photo's from a recent sea duck hunt by TEAM TRAD in the grand State O' Maine. TRAD - "WORKING THE ICY WATERS" DSC01406Resized.jpg TRAD - "BLACK ON BLUE" - Me gun dog TRAD chasing down a crippled scoter. DSC01388 2.jpg TRAD -"MAINEtaining MORNING WATCH" P1060088Resized.jpg Cheers, TH...

Irishwhistler

Aye Mates, Time passes so quickly and that constant rate seems hastened when we observe the growth of a young puppy daily. So Miss ALLIE MAE is closing in on 16 weeks old and she is developing quite nicely as a wee gun dog prospect. All said, I told her owner Bill that we would be introducing ALLIE ...

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