Working Retrievers

pmaxwellpmaxwell Registered Users Posts: 129 Major grins
edited June 12, 2012 in Wildlife
I had a chance to attend an AKC Hunt test this weekend. It is amazing to watch these dogs work, they are well trained and LOVE this "work". It is fun to see a dog truly in its element



Eager to get started
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Lining up the putt
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Bringing home the bacon (sorta)
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  • Dick on ArubaDick on Aruba Registered Users Posts: 3,484 Major grins
    edited June 5, 2012
    Great captures!.

    You're right, these dogs are amazing.
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  • NorthernFocusNorthernFocus Registered Users Posts: 1,347 Major grins
    edited June 7, 2012
    Nice shooting thumb.gif
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  • pmaxwellpmaxwell Registered Users Posts: 129 Major grins
    edited June 7, 2012
    Thanks, I had great subjects.
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  • resres Registered Users Posts: 2 Beginner grinner
    edited June 9, 2012
    Very nice shots. You you did a good job catching the understanding between the dog and the hunter. I assume with the black lab he is lining up for his blind retrieve and that is always a great skill to watch. Just need to get a few water entry shots. Some dogs are better then others but it is great to see them hit the water a full bore!!! And many dogs will do the Labrador leap as we call it. Fun stuff.
  • pmaxwellpmaxwell Registered Users Posts: 129 Major grins
    edited June 11, 2012
    res, I definitely want to get the full bore water entry shots. This was a hunt test and the dogs were being judged, so I had to be unobtrusive. I'll try and get some training shots soon as that is one of my favorite captures.
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  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,939 moderator
    edited June 11, 2012
    Working dogs are awesome to watch. Handling them is friggin' amazing too (I don't hunt my Chocolate but he is all working dog).

    I like the first and last thumb.gif
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  • PGMPGM Registered Users Posts: 2,007 Major grins
    edited June 12, 2012
    What a great series that tells a story with no words needed. Best, Pam
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