Today I set out birds in my Treads and Tracks launchers.  I am working on getting Lola broke so that we can enter some trials later this spring or in the fall.   I planted 3 birds in the same spot, hoping to teach the dog that there might be more birds than just one after a flush.    I decided to grab the camera and try to film it.  I found it very hard to work a check cord, E-collar, blank gun, and camera all at the same time.  Lola did very well considering I haven’t put her in this situation before.  I wish I could have had a bit more intensity, but I believe that will come.  She stood through it all on her own.  I didn’t have to hold her back or nick her with the collar at all.

I got a chance to get out and train dogs with some top notch guys and some really nice dogs.  We set up a mock trial coarse and gave each dog a chance to work 4 birds.  It was fun to get out and give the dogs an opportunity to run, learn, and work birds.  We saw some good things and each dog made some improvements.  It was a great day to get out and enjoy the warmer weather.  Thanks to Chris Rhea, Brandon Downs, and Landon Beard for a very enjoyable day.

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