Training Jackson - photo essay
Training Jackson - photo essay
Well I haven't posted in quite awhile but I went out this weekend to help a friend train his 12-week old Llewellin pup, Jackson. A grand time was had by all.
We began by using some manual bird releasers and allowed Jackson to trail his checkcord while working into the wind.
Birds were set relatively close to one another (20-30 yards apart) but the releasers were concealed under switch grass.
Jackson seemed to know from the gitgo that he was there for a reason and soon enough, he got wind of a bird.
Once the bird flushed, Jackson stood like a champ and watched it fly away.
We relocated the bird and I was able to capture some of Jackson's intensity. Pretty impressive for 12 weeks.
Later on, Jackson relocated a walking bird and showed unusual restraint for one so young.
When it was clear Jackson was more interested in the birds than what we were up to, a friend fired a small cap pistol when one of the birds flushed and Jackson's owner, Joel Pope, threw out a dead bird to see what the pup would do with it. As you can see, Jackson figured it out.
All in all, it was a great day for what has all the makings of a great pup. Way to go Jackson!
We began by using some manual bird releasers and allowed Jackson to trail his checkcord while working into the wind.
Birds were set relatively close to one another (20-30 yards apart) but the releasers were concealed under switch grass.
Jackson seemed to know from the gitgo that he was there for a reason and soon enough, he got wind of a bird.
Once the bird flushed, Jackson stood like a champ and watched it fly away.
We relocated the bird and I was able to capture some of Jackson's intensity. Pretty impressive for 12 weeks.
Later on, Jackson relocated a walking bird and showed unusual restraint for one so young.
When it was clear Jackson was more interested in the birds than what we were up to, a friend fired a small cap pistol when one of the birds flushed and Jackson's owner, Joel Pope, threw out a dead bird to see what the pup would do with it. As you can see, Jackson figured it out.
All in all, it was a great day for what has all the makings of a great pup. Way to go Jackson!
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What a cutey
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That's a nice looking pup you got there.Looks like he has all the natural instincts to make a fine BIRDDOG!!
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WOW I love that! Jackson is a looker and seems to be pretty bird "smart" already. Keep those picts coming. He is BEAUTIFUL...I am partial to those Chestnut Tri's
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Awesome! Thanks for sharing! Got a good one!
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Those pic gave me a real smile. Broke right out of the box eh? He's a sweetheart and is already something special.
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That's a nice looking pup! What a great job for his first time out and at 12 weeks to boot! He's gonna be a good'un!
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What an absolutely great post. Thanks for taking great pictures and sharing the day here, I really enjoyed that!
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Great pics--you must have a nice camera. Very handsome pup, looks like a future star!
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Great photo essay. I especially like the way you posted a step by step process that can be picked up and used by members who maybe do not have as much experience as some on here. Great job and nice looking pup. Keep the photos coming. I'd like to see Jackson grow up via your photos.
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That Jackson pup sure looks good out there! I bet you guys having a blast bringing him along. Do you know who his breeder is?
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Jackson is out of Wingswept Llewellins in Jasper, FL. Don't know the breeding beyond that but perhaps his owner, Joel, will get on here and post the details. What I do know is he is a gem of a pup.rockllews wrote:That Jackson pup sure looks good out there! I bet you guys having a blast bringing him along. Do you know who his breeder is?
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I must say these are among the nicest training pics I have seen on here. The pics capture a puppy full of wonder and eagerness. And at the same time you can see patience and gentleness in the trainer, as if he is as much an observer of this new world for the puppy as he is the agent to it. I imagine many pups get out the first time to be jerked around on a check cord and barked at. Anyway, great stuff!! That pup is a real looker!
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That's where I thought he was from Thanks for sharing.CZShooter wrote:Jackson is out of Windswept Llewellins in Jasper, FL. Don't know the breeding beyond that but perhaps his owner, Joel, will get on here and post the details. What I do know is he is a gem of a pup.
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Jackson is out of Wingsweot Kennels, info below
Deane & Virginia Harris
6864 SW 60th Way
Jasper, FL 32052
386 938 1355
harris7@windstream.net
Deane is a neat guy, he has been breeding Lewellins for 50+ years and is one of the founders of the American Lewellin Breeders Association. Orvis endorsed and all that, but, most important, he really loves the breed and works to keep his line of "Dancers" true hunting dogs.
Joel
Deane & Virginia Harris
6864 SW 60th Way
Jasper, FL 32052
386 938 1355
harris7@windstream.net
Deane is a neat guy, he has been breeding Lewellins for 50+ years and is one of the founders of the American Lewellin Breeders Association. Orvis endorsed and all that, but, most important, he really loves the breed and works to keep his line of "Dancers" true hunting dogs.
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Sorry,
that's Wingswept Kennels
that's Wingswept Kennels
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The breeder is Deane Harris out of Wingswept Kennels in north Florida
Good guy, been ding it for 50 years and loves the breed.
Here's his e-mail harris7@windstream.net
Good guy, been ding it for 50 years and loves the breed.
Here's his e-mail harris7@windstream.net
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Jackson sure is a looker! He's out of Wingswept kennel in Jasper, Florida and bred by Mr. Deane Harris and wife Virginia. His sire is Dandy Dancer and his dam is Mocha Dancer. They currently have some pups available from a repeat breeding between these two. I drove down from Detroit to meet Mr. Harris and his wife,check out the pups and in general look over their operation. You couldn't ask to meet nicer people and the kennel was spotless. And, yes I did pick out a pup.
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Beautiful dog! Are you in North FL looks like south GA and a nice place!
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I just brought a new Llewellin pup home a couple of days ago. My old Llewellin died a few monthe ago. Sam is 2 mos and 13 days old. I got him from Jim YerYar in Midland, Indiana. He had three litters, so he has several left, and are reasonably priced. He's at http://www.yeryar.com
Sam is very happy here. We live in the country with acreage, and we have wild quail close, so he will be getting introduced soon.
Jackson is a good looker! Mine is a black tri.
Sam is very happy here. We live in the country with acreage, and we have wild quail close, so he will be getting introduced soon.
Jackson is a good looker! Mine is a black tri.
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This will be redundant, but AWESOME pup, AWESOME pics.......
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Any chance we could get some updated Jackson pics? And BigSteve46, I'll be looking for photos of your pup too.
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I don't have any new pix, but Jackson's owner, Joel, sent me a recent pic of Jackson hitting the water for a retrieve and he looked amazing! He is one great looking dog.
CZShooter
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"The great pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself too."
- Samuel Butler