Yesterday I went to my KCGC dog training class. We have been so busy going to shoots recently that I haven't been to class since October. It was great to see everyone again and you will never believe this....... but after our initial walk with all the dogs together, we were split into 2 groups and I was put in the advanced group!
First we practised retrieving over one of the agility jumps. This was the first time Mum has let me do jumping and I loved it. Then we practised a jump with a sit at the other side. This was really easy! After that it was a recall over two jumps. To finish we practised a long sit and stay and the Mum's of all the other dogs disappeared for a short while. I'm pleased to say my Mum didn't disappear, she thought that would be a bit too advanced for me and she's right as I would have followed her. None of the other dogs followed their Mum's though but I am pleased to say they all came back!
Monday 30 January 2012
Friday 27 January 2012
Eavesdropping!
Yesterday I was listening to Mum talking on the phone. She was arranging to go to a beginner's gundog class. I wonder who she could be taking? I do hope it's me!
When the person Mum was talking to asked what breed of dog she would be taking Mum definitely said a Welsh Springer Spaniel!
Unfortunately, the person then said "Oh it's you!" Goodness, Mum must have quite a reputation - or perhaps it's us Welshies!
When the person Mum was talking to asked what breed of dog she would be taking Mum definitely said a Welsh Springer Spaniel!
Unfortunately, the person then said "Oh it's you!" Goodness, Mum must have quite a reputation - or perhaps it's us Welshies!
Thursday 26 January 2012
A busy few days
I have lots to tell you about the last few days.
On Tuesday my best friend (and half brother) Merlin came round to play. He came with his brother Murphy and their Mum, my Aunty Sandra. It wasn't a very nice day, it was cold and damp, but that didn't stop Merlin and me playing in the garden, and getting VERY wet and muddy in the process!
Yesterday we went to a shoot we hadn't been to before so there were lots of new people and dogs to meet. After Mum and Dad, the next best person there was one of the guns - he has 3 working Welshies!! Unfortunately, he didn't have them with him, so I couldn't say hello. His Welshies were at home in Cambridgeshire where he is Head Gamekeeper on a big Estate. He has worked and bred Welshies since 1975 and has been so pleased with them he has never had any reason to try any other breed of dog.
Today I have been out training with Max and Mum. We went to a new place I hadn't been before. Max did his training first, then it was my turn. I practised my hunting, retrieving, stop whistle, walking to heel, sitting, staying and recall. Mum says I have to work hard if I want to join Fergus working next season, but I love training, so I don't mind at all.
I have saved my best news until last. My friend Rufus (who works with his brother Jasper and their Dad my Uncle David) hasn't been very well recently and we have all been very concerned about him. I heard yesterday that he is now feeling much better, he is back to being a true Welshie - stealing things and bossing his ESS brother around! We are keeping all our paws crossed that he remains fit and well and can resume his work in the beating line next season.
On Tuesday my best friend (and half brother) Merlin came round to play. He came with his brother Murphy and their Mum, my Aunty Sandra. It wasn't a very nice day, it was cold and damp, but that didn't stop Merlin and me playing in the garden, and getting VERY wet and muddy in the process!
Yesterday we went to a shoot we hadn't been to before so there were lots of new people and dogs to meet. After Mum and Dad, the next best person there was one of the guns - he has 3 working Welshies!! Unfortunately, he didn't have them with him, so I couldn't say hello. His Welshies were at home in Cambridgeshire where he is Head Gamekeeper on a big Estate. He has worked and bred Welshies since 1975 and has been so pleased with them he has never had any reason to try any other breed of dog.
Today I have been out training with Max and Mum. We went to a new place I hadn't been before. Max did his training first, then it was my turn. I practised my hunting, retrieving, stop whistle, walking to heel, sitting, staying and recall. Mum says I have to work hard if I want to join Fergus working next season, but I love training, so I don't mind at all.
I have saved my best news until last. My friend Rufus (who works with his brother Jasper and their Dad my Uncle David) hasn't been very well recently and we have all been very concerned about him. I heard yesterday that he is now feeling much better, he is back to being a true Welshie - stealing things and bossing his ESS brother around! We are keeping all our paws crossed that he remains fit and well and can resume his work in the beating line next season.
Rufus in action last year training
Monday 23 January 2012
Only 3 days left
Fergus has told me he only has 3 more shoot days left to work and then he can put his paws up until October. I will miss going to the shoots, I really enjoy meeting everyone and 'helping' Fergus when I am allowed. On Saturday I got to go out on the last drive of the day and this included riding in a trailer with the beaters which was very exciting!
Fergus had been asked to help the beaters, his job was to hunt a hedge and flush any birds he found. I didn't think he was going to find any but right at the end he found one and it flew up in the sky and over the guns. I'm not sure why Fergus didn't chase after the bird, I would have done, perhaps he was tired!
Fergus had been asked to help the beaters, his job was to hunt a hedge and flush any birds he found. I didn't think he was going to find any but right at the end he found one and it flew up in the sky and over the guns. I'm not sure why Fergus didn't chase after the bird, I would have done, perhaps he was tired!
Monday 16 January 2012
9 months old
Today I am 9 months old and to celebrate I went out with Mum to practice my hunting.
I'm sure I can smell a tennis ball
Ah, there it is, right on the end of my nose!
I'd better take it back to Mum (she's ALWAYS losing them!)
Feeling very pleased with myself afterwards!
Wednesday 11 January 2012
A quiet start to the year
After a very busy end to last year I have had a fairly quiet start to 2012.
I have been to 3 shoots where I have enjoyed socialising with everyone - both dogs and humans. I have been doing training with Mum and I now know how to do a Memory Retrieve - Mum is very pleased about this. I have also learned how to get upstairs and jump on the bed - Mum is NOT very pleased about this!
I have been to 3 shoots where I have enjoyed socialising with everyone - both dogs and humans. I have been doing training with Mum and I now know how to do a Memory Retrieve - Mum is very pleased about this. I have also learned how to get upstairs and jump on the bed - Mum is NOT very pleased about this!
Sunday 1 January 2012
Happy New Year
I would like to wish everyone good health and happiness for the New Year. I hope you enjoyed sharing my adventures last year, here's to LOTS more in 2012.
Seeing in the New Year from the best spot in the house!
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