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September 24th, 2018, 01:02 PM
#1
Not Shooting Birds
I have a dog that has been hunted over for 6 years. Never had a problem with him. Still don't have a problem. The problem seems to be me. Last couple of times out he has pointed 14 birds. Problem: bush is still really thick so I either don't get a shot off or I miss (just a few times). My question. Does the absence of actually shooting down birds (repeatedly) negatively affect the dogs ability/desire to hunt? I have read that it can when the dog is young and still learning. Just wondering if it matters at all with older, experienced/finished dogs (which this one is). Perhaps I am worrying over nothing?
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September 24th, 2018 01:02 PM
# ADS
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September 24th, 2018, 01:33 PM
#2
Think your worrying too much. For me the greatest reward for a pointer should be given for pointing, and staying steady too flush. If you missed the bird take a moment to praise the dog for a job well done.
Seen more than 1 dog ruined by focusing/rewarding the dog for bringing the bird back at all cost.\
Now where is the pictures of the dog
Time in the outdoors is never wasted
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September 24th, 2018, 02:13 PM
#3
Field trial pointing dogs don't retrieve, some of the big farms/plantations run pointers to find birds and point, after the shot, they send labs to pickup the birds
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September 24th, 2018, 05:42 PM
#4
Don't worry about it. In my experience it will not effect their desire to hunt.
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September 24th, 2018, 06:29 PM
#5
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September 24th, 2018, 06:30 PM
#6
Originally Posted by
bdog
some of the big farms/plantations run pointers to find birds and point, after the shot, they send labs to pickup the birds
Yup! :-)
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September 24th, 2018, 06:32 PM
#7
Welcome to the forum. Not getting to retrieve is not a problem .
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September 24th, 2018, 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by
Deep Water
That's what we are talking about. That dude doesn't need birds his mouth to be happy.
Time in the outdoors is never wasted
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September 24th, 2018, 09:26 PM
#9
Great looking dog. If looks could tell, I'd say all business right there. And like the others have said, no need to worry. Finding and pointing out a bird for you is all that he needs to do...
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September 25th, 2018, 10:30 AM
#10
If hunting ability came from how many grouse I actually kill my dog would've quit 5 years ago lol. Hunting a lot of the time is rewarding itself.
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