Rookie Hunter with a Rookie pup

[samwyse]

I want her as both. She points really well and she retrieves really well. I'm tentative about taking her hunting right away because I've only introduced her to the gun once. Seems foolhardy to throw her straight into hunting and have her freak out and not know what to with the bird.

[fudge]

Get bill hillman videos they are easy to fallow and on point

[fudge]

Get bill hillman videos they are easy to fallow and on point

[yamadirt 426]

where do you live ? I could probably get you a bird if your local.

[labguy]

I want her as both. She points really well and she retrieves really well. I'm tentative about taking her hunting right away because I've only introduced her to the gun once. Seems foolhardy to throw her straight into hunting and have her freak out and not know what to with the bird.

If you contact the people lorneparker suggested and find someone there willing to help, you will learn how to teach the dog proper mouth habits. It's called "force fetch" or "trained retrieve".

Once the dog has learned proper "deliver to hand" habits it will make the transition to hunting much easier.

Bill Hillman is also a good source. His force fetch video will walk you through the process. You're correct not to take her hunting until she understands this. Good luck.