Rob85 Posted February 12, 2022 Report Share Posted February 12, 2022 Oh keep them coming, thats a real beauty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spr1985 Posted February 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2022 7 hours ago, Walker570 said: Lovely dog, lucky man. 43 minutes ago, Rob85 said: Oh keep them coming, thats a real beauty! Thanks gents 👍🏻 I shall keep the updates coming as things progress 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spr1985 Posted February 16, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2022 Spent 15 mins playing with pip and some light training on “down” gobsmacked at how quick she picked it up! Came in from work this evening got rid of the boots put the slippers on and went to say hi to pip and the wife in the kitchen and thought I’d test pips memory…… IMG_4060.MOV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted March 10, 2022 Report Share Posted March 10, 2022 On 22/12/2021 at 20:34, Spr1985 said: Just thought I’d introduce my new pup. I picked her up a couple of days ago and she’s settled in very well already, looking forward to the future with her by my side 😁 How is the pup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spr1985 Posted March 10, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2022 She’s doing great thanks 😊 becoming stubborn/clever/wise to it very quickly, goes into a down without fail when food is involved but refuses point blankly to do it otherwise despite having trained it in with and without food/treats but still very much a youngster so not expecting to much to quickly. I’m hoping the stubbornness is a temporary streak 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted March 10, 2022 Report Share Posted March 10, 2022 On 16/02/2022 at 22:07, Spr1985 said: Spent 15 mins playing with pip and some light training on “down” gobsmacked at how quick she picked it up! Came in from work this evening got rid of the boots put the slippers on and went to say hi to pip and the wife in the kitchen and thought I’d test pips memory…… IMG_4060.MOV Looks a nice attentive pup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spr1985 Posted March 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2022 Took the family (including pip) to the point to point racing today and the wife caught a cracking picture so thought I’d share Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkedUp Posted March 12, 2022 Report Share Posted March 12, 2022 Nice GSP. I’m out with the NW GSP group tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted March 13, 2022 Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 22 hours ago, Spr1985 said: Took the family (including pip) to the point to point racing today and the wife caught a cracking picture so thought I’d share Lovely picture, she's coming on Well 👍 21 hours ago, WalkedUp said: Nice GSP. I’m out with the NW GSP group tomorrow. May I ask, out doing what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkedUp Posted March 13, 2022 Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 30 minutes ago, harrycatcat1 said: May I ask, out doing what? Sampling biodiversity (and grouse) to aid management. This moor was teaming with life, hundreds of grouse and snow coloured mountain hares. Lots of short eared owls, snipe and woodcock. Ravens. Evidence of harrier or other BoP kills (carcasses plucked in classic BoP manner). Golden Plover. Last week was grouse, roe, hen harrier, lizard, hares, rabbits, curlew, lapwing, partridge and pheasant. Every region has a GSP, or at least an HPR, training club. If you join and work at it you’ll get to know people and invited onto other associated activities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted March 13, 2022 Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 4 minutes ago, WalkedUp said: Sampling biodiversity (and grouse) to aid management. This moor was teaming with life, hundreds of grouse and snow coloured mountain hares. Lots of short eared owls, snipe and woodcock. Ravens. Evidence of harrier or other BoP kills (carcasses plucked in classic BoP manner). Golden Plover. Last week was grouse, roe, hen harrier, lizard, hares, rabbits, curlew, lapwing, partridge and pheasant. Every region has a GSP, or at least an HPR, training club. If you join and work at it you’ll get to know people and invited onto other associated activities. It sounds good, well done 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spr1985 Posted March 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 59 minutes ago, WalkedUp said: Sampling biodiversity (and grouse) to aid management. This moor was teaming with life, hundreds of grouse and snow coloured mountain hares. Lots of short eared owls, snipe and woodcock. Ravens. Evidence of harrier or other BoP kills (carcasses plucked in classic BoP manner). Golden Plover. Last week was grouse, roe, hen harrier, lizard, hares, rabbits, curlew, lapwing, partridge and pheasant. Every region has a GSP, or at least an HPR, training club. If you join and work at it you’ll get to know people and invited onto other associated activities. Sounds very interesting @WalkedUp I shall look into it. Couple of cracking pictures there! Hope you both had a fantastic day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkedUp Posted March 14, 2022 Report Share Posted March 14, 2022 http://norfolk-suffolk-hpr-ftclub.co.uk I competed in this one a few years ago. It’s down your neck of the woods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted March 14, 2022 Report Share Posted March 14, 2022 Some great pictures again. Brings back many happy memories. I do not have the legs for it today unfortunately. Keep putting the pics up thought, lovely dogs. As said , happy memories......... those boots are not going without me!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spr1985 Posted April 2, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2022 Took pip out for a walk today on one of the farms I shoot through the wildfowling club. I noticed how close she was sticking despite being on a long line so I decided I’d let go and see how it went. She was amazing, came to every recall (had to call twice on one occasion) and was checking in visually pretty much constantly. I got a video of the recall but way to big to upload. I’ve also tried to compress it but still to big so a picture will have to suffice instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted April 2, 2022 Report Share Posted April 2, 2022 Lovely dog and pleased she is coming on well. Keep the pics coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted April 9, 2022 Report Share Posted April 9, 2022 On 02/04/2022 at 19:02, Spr1985 said: Took pip out for a walk today on one of the farms I shoot through the wildfowling club. I noticed how close she was sticking despite being on a long line so I decided I’d let go and see how it went. She was amazing, came to every recall (had to call twice on one occasion) and was checking in visually pretty much constantly. I got a video of the recall but way to big to upload. I’ve also tried to compress it but still to big so a picture will have to suffice instead. Coming long nicely 👌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted May 27, 2022 Report Share Posted May 27, 2022 On 22/12/2021 at 20:34, Spr1985 said: Just thought I’d introduce my new pup. I picked her up a couple of days ago and she’s settled in very well already, looking forward to the future with her by my side 😁 How is the "apprentice" doing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spr1985 Posted May 27, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2022 Hey, she’s doing well thank you coming along nicely on leash but very much still using her nose at every opportunity. Due to the recent death of a close family member I’ve not started any sort of “gun dog” training as yet. I want to be able to give the training and her my full attention and commitment. I’m just keeping up with the basics of obedience and playful fetch etc for now. I will 100% update once I get going with the more specific retrieving and steadiness side of things. I also have plenty more reading to do to help me with it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted May 28, 2022 Report Share Posted May 28, 2022 10 hours ago, Spr1985 said: Hey, she’s doing well thank you coming along nicely on leash but very much still using her nose at every opportunity. Due to the recent death of a close family member I’ve not started any sort of “gun dog” training as yet. I want to be able to give the training and her my full attention and commitment. I’m just keeping up with the basics of obedience and playful fetch etc for now. I will 100% update once I get going with the more specific retrieving and steadiness side of things. I also have plenty more reading to do to help me with it all. Thanks for the update, I am sure you will sort it 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spr1985 Posted July 6, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2022 (edited) Another small update. I have been having an issue with pip pulling on the lead and taking no notice of correction so delved into some more reading for advice and knowledge from those that have been there and done it” my conclusion was to switch to a slip lead in a figure of 8 over her snout. Wow 😮 what a game changer! She absolutely hated it from the second I put it on her but…..it also totally changed her attitude/stubbornness and how she walks. Within a minute or so she learnt pull = pressure and that she doesn’t like pressure. She now walks at my side and I’m able to hold the lead with one finger (I did this as a test and hold the lead properly for the just incase factor) if she gets even a little bit ahead of my pace and feels the pressure coming she instantly backs off without correction. To say I’m over the moon with the change is an understatement! pips answer to the lead she doesn’t like… Edited July 6, 2022 by Spr1985 Adding photo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spr1985 Posted October 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2022 So pip turned one yesterday the time has flown by! and today I had her out testing what she was like with gun shot, started by walking the boundary of a shoot that was in full swing not in the slightest bit bothered and ended the day sat in a ditch with her flighting pigeons, again not in the slightest bit bothered about the noise, sniffed the empty cartridges and the chamber of gun and swiftly moved back to hunting stones. So it seems to an I experienced handler I have no issues with her being gun shy 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted October 22, 2022 Report Share Posted October 22, 2022 Cracking looking dog. Nice eyes. I miss my old GSPhe was a true friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted October 22, 2022 Report Share Posted October 22, 2022 lovely markings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spr1985 Posted October 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2022 26 minutes ago, Walker570 said: Cracking looking dog. Nice eyes. I miss my old GSPhe was a true friend. Thanks walker, she’s lovely and wants nothing more than to be with me….or more to the point on me! I learnt very quickly why they’re called Velcro dogs! 17 minutes ago, ditchman said: lovely markings Cheers Ditchman, waited years to get one and picked her out partly because of how nice she looked 😊. the markings have developed nicely as she’s got bigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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