Working Pointers in the Scottish Highlands
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Posted on December 22, 2016
Hunting and pointing, first steps
Pontus is now hunting, but he is not sure why. His instincts and his breeding makes him search nicely, but he is clearly not sure what to look for. However, Watching him hunt is reassuring as I can see the beginnings o.. -
Posted on November 20, 2016
Small Retrieves at Five Months old.
Pontus is now five and a half months old and I have practiced the controlled retrieve, so he is solid in his delivery and completely certain of what to do with a dummy: deliver nicely in exchange of a treat. We have m.. -
Posted on October 3, 2016
Pontus and the Basics
Pontus is now 18 weeks old and he is getting the basics: 1) Sit to wait for his food 2) Wait to be let through a door, no barging 3) Stay in the back of the truck when it's open without jumping out 4) When in.. -
Posted on September 11, 2016
So nice to have a puppy!
Pontus is mainly learning how to get on with the world. I simply don't have time to train him as I work the others 3-4 days per week. And also need to look after the day job. However, he has seen most of the grouse moors..
