Blunderbust Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 Hi all, I thought I would take this opportunity to introduce you to my new dog Frodo. He is a 9 week old pup that I just collected today, Wednesday 19th January after an 8 hour round trip drive to get him. I took advantage of the kind post by Frenchieboy stating that he had a friend who had some Chesapeake Bay Retrievers (CBR) that were ready to be released to prospective owners. I had been looking for a new working dog as Bailey my black Lab was getting to the ripe old age of 9 in September this year and I tend only to work my dogs hard to a max of 9 seasons so 2011/2012 is going to be his last then he will be taken as per normal out to the field but will only be used for close quarter retrieves that he marks himself, he is a brilliant worker and I will let him work as long as he wants to, because he deserves it for being such a loyal and very productive worker over the last 8 years. My plan is to use the next few months between seasons to train Frodo and then let him shadow Bailey over next season with the aim of stepping up and becoming the main worker for season 2012/2013 and onwards (this has been a well proven system that I have been doing over the last 35 years, as long as my past careers have allowed me). On arrival at the breeders address I was introduced to the 3 dogs that were available (I prefer dogs rather than bitches) I went about my business and checked them all for bite (hard mouth) and there temperament to being handled. I checked them over for any physical problems and selected the pup that has now been named Frodo (Magda my missus is a Tolkien fan in case you hadn’t gathered that already). I had only done a bit of bonding and the wee topper was showing of with retrieving and returning a toy, I was well pleased. My link My link I am going to enjoy bringing Frodo on and hopefully we will bond into a very successful team. Thanks to Frenchieboy for taking the time to post the details and I will try to keep you all informed as to how Frodo’s training is going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 Lovely looking pup goodluck, I love chesapeakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J@mes Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 He looks like a groover, hope he serves you well!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 (edited) Hi Jimmy Nice puppy, I look forward to meeting "Frodo" soon, oh as well as meeting you of course cheers Terry Edited January 20, 2011 by bakerboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 (edited) Hi Jimmy, He looks a right little cracker, I hope ho does you proud! You will have to keep the post going with his progress. I am delighted that my little bit has helped someone out! Edit: I have just looked at your links to the 2 short videos. That is truly amazing seeing a 9 week old pup that has bonded so well in such a very short time and is already retrieving things for you. It must be said that is looks like you obviously have "A way with dogs" to have been able to do that so quickly, you are a real credit to dog owners and trainers. It stands out that Frodo could not have gone to a better home. Wishing you a long and happy pertnership together. FrenchieBoy Edited January 20, 2011 by Frenchieboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margun Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 Lovely, just lovely!! Good luck with him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicky T Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 What an absolutely gorgeous looking pup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ainsley Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 Agreed! Post up some more vids when you can! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGD Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 Nice looking pup, I'll be interested to hear how you find training him compared to your lab. Is this your first Chessy? Best of luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunderbust Posted January 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 Nice looking pup, I'll be interested to hear how you find training him compared to your lab. Is this your first Chessy? Best of luck Yes he is my first Chessie but I have helped train another one for a friend a couple of years ago. You need to be firm and sometimes a bit hard on them compared to training labs, but once the understanding is reached between dog and master they are very good. It will be a while before I start training proper, but I will start using the whistle/hand signals and get him out on the playing fields for obedience training once he has had his injections and he has been chipped. I will try to keep you all updated on how I get on with him. Slangevar, Jimmy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudpatten Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 Each to his own, and I mean no disrespect when saying this, but in over thirty years ownership of Chesapeakes I have always found them easy to train and have never found the need to "be a bit hard on them." It is worth remembering that a Chesapeake is not the same as a labrador and that it`s mental process is very different. For instance, your Chessie will almost certainly, once adult, have a very, very strongly developed guarding instinct, quite unlike any lab. you`ve ever seen, and may be very offhand, even apparently hostile, to strange people and dogs. These facts, and others about the breed should help you formulate a training strategy but you need to know them before you start. The breed society, The Chesapeake Bay Retriever Club of Great Britain is a great place to make contact with experienced Chessie trainers. Good luck with your training. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunderbust Posted January 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 mudpatten, Thanks for your advice, I can assure you that I have done my homework on Chessie's and I have the Club website in my faveroutes. I have not yet joined but will do. Thanks, Jimmy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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