Hi everyone

[nick613]

Hey all,

I've been lurking around for a while checking things out but really should start contributing. I'm an avid hunter who hunts everything from woodcock to moose, I'm also a fisherman. I got started with hunting dogs (GSP) about 4 years ago and really didn't know what I was doing.

I ended up mostly training my dog for duck hunting which was both easy, as he had a really strong natural retrieving drive and difficult, as he did not like to sit still! When he was about 2 we linked up with a good trainer and started working him on birds, pigeons, quail and chukar, he did exceptionally well, unfortunately he died before his next hunting season. Wasn't even 3 years old. It was a heartbreaking, frustrating and expensive ordeal. We think he had lymphoma but could never get a firm diagnosis.

We picked up our new boy (GSP) last November and he is now 7 months. Working closely with the same trainer he has already been infront of a couple dozen pigeons, isn't quite pointing yet but showing good instincts and making progress.

I look forward to learning and getting more involved with this forum.

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[NEhomer]

Welcome to GDF Nick. I once lost a young Brittany to cancer. Broke my heart and my wallet as well. So glad you've got a new pup....we all love pics around here!

Best of luck to you~

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[nick613]

Welcome to GDF Nick. I once lost a young Brittany to cancer. Broke my heart and my wallet as well. So glad you've got a new pup....we all love pics around here!

Best of luck to you~

Here's a pic of the new pup, 7 months old and he's 65lbs... Going to be a big boy!

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[mask]

pretty boy, have fun and adventure.

[NEhomer]

Beautiful pup!