Gillaroo Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 As his name suggests, this springer cost me a "Tenner" and shows those in other posts thinking of taking on older/uncontrolable/rescue dogs that with time and hard work it can be done. He's 100% beating, picking up etc etc. We were told there's a duck hit hard somewhere in the bottom of the first game cover so went to have a quick sweep through. When they say you go through life with one really special dog then this one's mine. Cheers Gillaroo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 Well done, he looks a great dog. Nice to see him getting on with it without you giving him lots of commands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillaroo Posted February 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 Thanks Falcon I do occasionally use the whistle but most of the time we go about our work without anyone knowing we're there. He's a natural and just doesn't need telling what to do or where to go by someone who will never have his sense of smell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavman Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 well done happy dog and owner thats what its all about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenhunter Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 Love the way he kept coming back to check you were still there. I hope my young lab is half as good next season. GH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
working dog Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 Good to see a dog enjoying his work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mereside Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 (edited) hi mate glad its working out,i also have a rescue ,gsp .i wont lie it has been very hard work but again worth the effort and if i get a couple of things sorted out he will be a cracker his nose is unreal .post some more footage if you have any its great to see them working,atb wayne Edited February 16, 2012 by mereside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bode.boden Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 wot a cracking dog got a couple of cocker pups my self if they turn out anything like your dog i will be well pleased :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillaroo Posted February 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Thanks all. Main issue when I got him was aggression and general unruliness but he now plays quite happily with my 7 year old daughter who loves giving him a brush. I owned and bred dogs 2 generations back in his pedigree so knew he had the right make up and really didn't do much actual training other than me becoming his master and at the same time his best mate. There are countless dogs like him (Rescue centres such as Dogs Trust have some cracking looking "failed gundogs" at the moment - see pics) but it takes the right person and time to get the best out of them. If I had more kennel space I'd have them for sure if only to put them back on the right track. Gillaroo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good shot? Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 I love to watch a springer working, they certainly give it everything they have and yours is no exception,well done and a good video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One man and his lab Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Top stuff, great story too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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