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Thought it would be interesting to know what the most thrilling moment was for you all this season, not necessarily competition results but what gave you the most satisfaction?

For me it was running in a mock trial with a group of HPR enthusiasts to test a ground for future trials. The keeper knew nothing about our breeds but was thrilled and excited by what he saw.Needless to say CGS will include it in their schedual next year, highly recommended for those who like their dogs to hunt! Even more pleased because most of the running dogs were winners in the showring and had field trial awards too.

guy · Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2008 11:03 am Post subject:

Most satisfying competition win was our first CoM.

Most outstanding bit of dog work we did was a blind retrieve across an eight foot deep ditch and water and then out of sight over the brow of a hillock.
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lagopuslagopus · Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2008 12:14 pm Post subject:

Retrievewise ours has to be that day I already wrote about where Inca and Ekko both went across the Dee blind. Inca came back with the dead bird and Ekko went on and brought the runner back. HPR - one of Incas hprs on a woodcock (I think).

sako75 · Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2008 12:17 pm Post subject:

Most satisfying for me was the successfull release of pheasants on my ground. All the hard work throughout the year paid off and I have fond memories of training on live game and watching the progress throughout the season. None of this would really be possible without the released birds.

My most treasured memory from this season was my young weimaraners first full HPR - very satisfying. Also her first day out picking up on a 250 bird driven partridge day , she exceeded all expectations Very Happy

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Barry.
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Bareve · Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2008 2:05 pm Post subject:

My highlight was Freddy's 2nd in the Munsterlander Open. It was one of those days where everything fell into place and the dog worked his socks off to the succesful outcome.

Closely followed by his successful water retrieve at the GSPA AA over the very fast flowing River Derwent. I was scared witless and I was standing on the dry bank!!!
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weima · Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2008 2:11 pm Post subject:

The main one for me must be Pagan gaining a COM then becoming a full champion - very satisfying Very Happy

Then on a shotover day Pagan retrieving her 1st woodcock - this really pleased me as she has also only just started pointing them.

Lots to do out of the season & looking forward to the next already Wink

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windem bang · Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2008 2:30 pm Post subject:

I would like to have been able to say my most satisfying moment came while watching Buck hunt but that was not the case. A blind retrieve over a deep and very steep ditch and up a hill to the football pitch sized wood on top for a very strong runner was my favourite moment. I couldn't help Buck in any way stuck on the other side of the ditch but he came back with the bird which was still very much alive.
I have a bee in my bonnet about hard- mouth and Buck has been completely soft mouthed on the several runners he's had. This more than anything else has been very pleasing to me.

Bill T.

cressy · Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2008 10:21 pm Post subject:

Mine is really sad!!! The most fulfilling thing is that for the first time I have HAD A SEASON and it is all down to Mugi.

Mugi is such a special little dog and considering his 10 yrs as a city pet and the fact that 12 months ago he had no idea about retrieving he has taught me so much.

All I hope now is that my grand old man will be fit and well enough to enjoy the 2008/2009 season. For any sceptics that think an old dog can't learn new tricks you only have to see him out. I have had a few raised eyebrows when people hear he is 11.5 and in his first season but judging by these two photos taken yesterday I know where he would rather be!!!

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Greyghost · Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2008 12:15 am Post subject:

You and Muji have given me inspiration Sue. I too have a rescue who could not/would not retrieve. My proudest moment was on a WCGB training day when she did a perfect seen retrieve with a beautiful sit and present on a frozen bird earlier this year.

She will now retrieve a fur covered dummy (at the age of 7) and last week she did her first ever blind retrieve. She actually came back and then followed the scent of my footsteps.

Aint life grand Very Happy

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