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bonio73 · Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2007 10:24 pm Post subject: Hello

Hi there,

Just about to re-home my Mother-in-Laws GSP. Got 2x Jack Russells, and a little apprehensive about the new addition!! Any hints? I'm hoping to train it for working and also for Field Trials. Total beginner!!

David

Mike · Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2007 10:48 pm Post subject:

Welcome to the forum David, and well done on giving the GSP a new home! First hint is to remember that it isn't a race and spend as much time as is necessary building solid foundations, you won't regret it! Smile

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munstyman · Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2007 11:18 pm Post subject:

Hi David, welcome to the board, Hope we can nurture your enthusiasm and help with any problems. Look forward to seeing you out in the working `circuit' Wink

Peter

Helen · Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2007 10:27 am Post subject:

Welcome to the board David.

Helen

Mike · Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2007 10:49 am Post subject:

David,
Just seen that your based in Okehampton, Devon. I strongly recommend you contact Steve Kimberley (he is based in Winkleigh, not far from you at all) for some guidance, I know they are starting evening classes up again at some point in March. You can ring Steve or Coshy on 01837 682866
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Fi 1 year old Weimaraner

Grace Weimaraner. Gone but not forgotten.
Harley Weimaraner. Much loved and sorely missed.

bollibop · Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2007 6:02 pm Post subject:

hi dave

am new to this forum myself and got a young girlie gsp 20 months.

have you got girlie or boy and how old - fab that you could take the dog.

they are fab, fab fab Laughing

they do test your patience a bit but hang in there as they do start to mature at about 4 years - best get some hair colourant Wink

got my girlie out in the field at the end of last season to get her used to everything and she surpassed herself. on her 4th and final day out as it was beaters day and the last day she made 3 wonderful retrieves - and i looked like i had been to bed with a coathanger in my mouth Very Happy

the only HPR among all those spangles and labs - brilliant Wink

let us know how you progress.
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johnhod · Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2007 8:27 pm Post subject:

Hiand welcome David

bonio73 · Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2007 10:30 pm Post subject: Thanks

Thanks to all for the wonderful welcome - glad that I can get in touch with like minded/more knowledgeable people quickly.

Ruth, he is 8 months old, bit on the large side (used to terriers personally!) He is, however, very handsome and will post pics after I get him (possibly this weekend).

Will keep you posted,

David

bollibop · Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2007 4:35 pm Post subject:

hi david

looking forward to seeing piccies. Very Happy

i have booked a day with steve kimberley - he is doing a couple of days in kent - apparently he is really good - also he has or had a gsp.

his book is really good too its available through the sporting shooter.

we take our youngster to the gsp club training every 4 weeks in sussex i will try to find out if there is one in your neck of the woods.
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"Life's too short not to have a SHORTHAIR"

bonio73 · Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2007 5:31 pm Post subject:

Well, tomorrow is the Big Day - collecting Tash tomorrow am. Getting a little nervous now!

I have e-mailed Steve Kimberly with a few concerns (he only lives about 10 miles away) and he has set my mind at ease and I am going to take said dog to a course of Gun dog training classes starting in March - fingers crossed.