This is the test that was ran on Saturday for the Started Dogs. In this stage of training you are looking for your dog to be able to Mark a single bird. Once they are sent out for the bird the process of hunting it up is encouraged to teach the dog to use their nose. Once found the dog is required to deliver the bird to hand. I know that this does not look like a very tough challenge, but when you bring a 9 month old dog (youngest in this category) to a place that is completely foreign it can be a challenge. If you think about it Tuvuk has never even hunted around trees or cattails. It is pretty funny on the very first run that if you watch Tuvuk he is a little freaked out by the guys that are manning the thrower station. We normally train with visible throwers, but in this test the bird throwers are hidden behind blinds. I will post the trial that I handled Tig on ASAP. This will show you what we will be working for over the next 3-4 months with Tuvuk.
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Tuvuk's Video From Saturday
This is the test that was ran on Saturday for the Started Dogs. In this stage of training you are looking for your dog to be able to Mark a single bird. Once they are sent out for the bird the process of hunting it up is encouraged to teach the dog to use their nose. Once found the dog is required to deliver the bird to hand. I know that this does not look like a very tough challenge, but when you bring a 9 month old dog (youngest in this category) to a place that is completely foreign it can be a challenge. If you think about it Tuvuk has never even hunted around trees or cattails. It is pretty funny on the very first run that if you watch Tuvuk he is a little freaked out by the guys that are manning the thrower station. We normally train with visible throwers, but in this test the bird throwers are hidden behind blinds. I will post the trial that I handled Tig on ASAP. This will show you what we will be working for over the next 3-4 months with Tuvuk.
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YAY TUVUK!
ReplyDeleteSorry this took so long.... Watched the video the other day and got busy and never commented... Tuvuk really done great, focused on his job, unfamiliar place, distractions, and keep in mind he is only 9 mos. old!!! The guy in the blind kinda freaked him out a little, even caused him to stumble, but didn't knock him off his game. Great depth perception and persistance. You can tell he hasn't picked up a lot of "live" birds, but seems to have a good feel for how to pick up and hold them. Great job TUVUK and Trainer!!!
ReplyDeleteOn his water test...Excellent considering he hasn't had much water to train in!!! Good lines, direct, and very focused.... On his first bird, what was the distraction to his right coming back? I think it was the thrower again or was it the other dog that was barking in the background? Otherwise, great runs...
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to both of you, the hard work and patience is really paying off and it shows in Tuvuk's performance.
Love,
Dad