loose noose
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I recently acquired a 50% Springer Spaniel (Papered hunting dog) and a 50% Cocker Spaniel (also papered, but generally a pet) . I plan on using him for quail, and chucker, and occasionally pheasant and even ducks, I've shot over him with a shotgun and he definitely isn't gun shy. In fact he became very inquisitive and began checking out where the dust cleared after the shot.
He is very good at retrieving, and will put the ball or stick right in my hand with little or no coaxing time after time. The only problem I'm having with him is commanding him to sit and stay while I walk away, as soon as I turn to walk, he comes running. He will sit for just a second and want to shake my hand which is real cute, but useless when it comes to a hunting dog. I've had my wife hold him while I give him the command to sit and stay while I walk away with a treat but as soon as I turn around he comes running and jumping up to me, and will not stay on his own.
So far any comments? BTW he was born on the 4th of July 2017 so he is still just a pup and I've had him just about 6 weeks today. He is very hyper to say the least. Below is a picture of him, note his big feet and long legs. Incidentally he has fallen in our swimming pool several times now and has become a great swimmer, mostly because of his big feet.
Moderators if this is in the wrong section feel free to move it or just eliminate it. It is related to hunting although I know I won't be able to use him this year but in the near future. Thanks.
He is very good at retrieving, and will put the ball or stick right in my hand with little or no coaxing time after time. The only problem I'm having with him is commanding him to sit and stay while I walk away, as soon as I turn to walk, he comes running. He will sit for just a second and want to shake my hand which is real cute, but useless when it comes to a hunting dog. I've had my wife hold him while I give him the command to sit and stay while I walk away with a treat but as soon as I turn around he comes running and jumping up to me, and will not stay on his own.
So far any comments? BTW he was born on the 4th of July 2017 so he is still just a pup and I've had him just about 6 weeks today. He is very hyper to say the least. Below is a picture of him, note his big feet and long legs. Incidentally he has fallen in our swimming pool several times now and has become a great swimmer, mostly because of his big feet.
Moderators if this is in the wrong section feel free to move it or just eliminate it. It is related to hunting although I know I won't be able to use him this year but in the near future. Thanks.