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Weekend Brag - Dog Related
Topic Started: Aug 7 2011, 06:45 PM (332 Views)
Casey1
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Gabby got to FINALLY run in her first hunt test!!!! I am pleased to announce... SHE PASSED!!!!! I am so happy.

This was an HRC test (Hunting Retriever Club) which is an affiliate of UKC. We went to Kalamazoo Valley HRC, the club folk were very friendly. My only complaint.... the Started test (Gabby's) was run at the pig barn.... yup lots of pigs. Oh and the fragrance WOWZA :psycho: If you got down into the field it was better but good grief. I do think it affected the dogs on the first land mark. I think only the good visual marking dogs nailed that mark, if they relied on their noses... they were hunting. They even had really fresh ducks, they were still flapping wings when they were delivered to the test location. But the pig scent over took the duck I think. Don't know... dogs don't talk but more dogs than not hunted.

Gabby did a little hunt on her first mark, she stayed in the area of the fall, I actually thought she was right on top of it when she got there but she did finally find it and bring it back gloriously. No help needed from mom. Her second mark was GORGEOUS, in hunt test world they say "she slammed it". Then we moved to the water test. Two singles on water just like on land. I was impressed the pond wasn't too slimy. Had a bit of red algae on the right side but not bad, however it was shallow most dogs "ran" rather than "swam" the water mark. The bottom of the pond was really mucky too. Gabby ran clean on both her water marks as well. I was extremely happy.

This test was about a 3 hour drive from home. Trying to save money we only entered one day, drove out in the AM. We couldn't stay for the ribbons. :no: because they had to wait until the entire event was over (all divisions) and that I heard ended about 6:00 so we would not have made it home until 10PM and had 3 dogs at home that would have wanted their dinner. So I asked a friend who runs in the Finished division and was staying until Sunday, to pick it up for me. I am seeing her on Tuesday for training... I can't wait to see my ribbon. I so wanted to drive back on Sunday and run again. This venue does have day of show entries. I just could not justify it. I had so much fun. Our next test is another HRC test in 2 weeks and the following week we run our first junior hunter (AKC). I am stoked.

Ann
(hubby couldn't get too close for the land shots. We should have asked if he could move closer but forgot)

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:woot: :woot: Gabby!!!!

Looks like she had a blast!! Even with the pig farm.....hmmm...odd choice! Oh well, interesting anyway!

LOVE the camo outfit!!! :cloud9: <3

Glad you had fun!!! Thanks for the pictures!!!
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Go go go Gabby!

She looks like she has so much fun with everything. So cute :)

And look at you rockin' the camo :) :)
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Cool!! :clap:
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Go Gabby go! You are invisible in your Camo! Lol! Fun to see and hear of the adventures!
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:clap: :clap: WAY TO GO GABBY!!!!! :clap: :clap:

Great training Ann.....you did a good job!!

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wow!! Nice pics! Good Dog!!!
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Nice! Look at all that green grass.. I'd love to take my dogs there to play!
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Good girl Gabby :clap: :clap: :clap: You must have been so proud of her! Does that mean she is all healthy now again?

Ok, so does everyone at these things wear camo? :o

And why oh why right beside a pig farm. That's just mean :teehee:
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Aug 8 2011, 01:35 PM
Good girl Gabby :clap: :clap: :clap: You must have been so proud of her! Does that mean she is all healthy now again?

Ok, so does everyone at these things wear camo? :o

And why oh why right beside a pig farm. That's just mean :teehee:
She is "hopefully" all better. She actually takes her last prednisone pill on Sunday AM. We have to keep our fingers crossed, that she does not relapse. The Neurologist is hopeful as she has handled the medication so well to this point. So we will still see.

Camo is required at HRC (UKC) Hunt Tests, head to toe. I know it's awful isn't it? AKC does not "require" it but recommends it. As long as you are 'harmonious' with the land.

I think the land belonged to a club member and they were allowing the club to use it for the test. Pig barn and all.

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Nice! Look at all that green grass.. I'd love to take my dogs there to play!


That was an alfalfa field... not grass. That's why it was so green. LOL

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Aug 8 2011, 07:33 PM
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Nice! Look at all that green grass.. I'd love to take my dogs there to play!


That was an alfalfa field... not grass. That's why it was so green. LOL

Ann
Ah well, I'd still take my dogs there! Maybe Wilson wouldn't be so inclined to graze on alfalfa like he does with grass :rolleyes:
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Aug 9 2011, 04:51 AM
Ah well, I'd still take my dogs there! Maybe Wilson wouldn't be so inclined to graze on alfalfa like he does with grass :rolleyes:
My dogs are big grass eaters. I will take Gabby for a walk she will LUNGE at someones lawn and pull up a wad of grass. Good grief.

Gabby was not thinking about grazing at the hunt test, but in training if she gets hot... she starts to graze so I know she needs a break.

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Casey1
Aug 9 2011, 07:07 AM
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Aug 9 2011, 04:51 AM
Ah well, I'd still take my dogs there! Maybe Wilson wouldn't be so inclined to graze on alfalfa like he does with grass :rolleyes:
My dogs are big grass eaters. I will take Gabby for a walk she will LUNGE at someones lawn and pull up a wad of grass. Good grief.

Gabby was not thinking about grazing at the hunt test, but in training if she gets hot... she starts to graze so I know she needs a break.

Ann
That's how Wilson is.. just grabs it obsessively. I know dogs like to eat grass, but he's AWFUL about it.. and he generally always pukes if he eats it too. Dumb dogs.
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Big congrats to Team Gabby! :clap: :clap: :clap:

and wow, a pig farm :o that's a distraction you just can't really train for, huh? Good girl Gabby for staying focused!

I think you look very dashing in all your camo- who knew they made camo shorts?

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