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Warwick · Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 3:22 pm Post subject: Hello

Hi All,
Just joined the forum and wanted to say hi. Rufus, my 9 month old Korthals, are just about to do our Gundog Club grade one test. Has anyone done this?
Tell me about your experience.

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Dave A · Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 6:49 pm Post subject:

Hi
Welcome to the forum, don't know about the test except i think it is basic control of your dog, more interested in the Korthals, how is it going, bright . stuborn ? any pics.

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Warwick · Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 8:34 pm Post subject: Korthals

He's a little star! Training has been going pretty well, he is bright and intelligent and picks things up very quickly. He's got a lovely temperament and is pretty steady even at this age. Definitely Hunt, then Point then Retrieve, his retrieving is proving to be one of the hardest areas, Not stubboness, but he still wants to play, although he has improved over the past month. From what I've heard they do mature a bit more slowly than other HPR breeds, although he is the youngest in the training group which includes 3 GSP's, a Visla and a Wirehaired Vis he is in no way behind.
I'll post some pics as soon as I work out how to do it !
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Dave A · Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 7:34 am Post subject:

It sound s like you are putting the time in, don't be put off by a slow maturing dog i have Brittanys and they take a while to fully focus and become a full HPR. I found its easier long term not to push to hard they are still young in the head, be consistant and keep it fun, that way the journey is more pleasurable for both you and the dog,it works for me.
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Mike · Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 2:03 pm Post subject:

Welcome to the forum Smile

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Lisa · Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 2:40 pm Post subject:

Hi and welcome! Glad to hear the training is going well! Very Happy

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johnhod · Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 5:19 pm Post subject:

Hi Warwick looking forward to seeing the photos, hope you work out how to post them soon Very Happy

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Helen · Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 8:37 pm Post subject:

Welcome to the board.

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Warwick · Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 8:42 pm Post subject: KG

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Ah Ha! Pictures not so difficult. Most of my pics are of Roo as a pup so I'll try and get some more now he's more grown up. The biggest problem is that digital cameras are slow and he isn't!
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Bareve · Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 11:17 pm Post subject:

He looks lovely - can't wait to hear more about him as he grows up Very Happy

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