Time for an update; of sorts...

Not a whole lot of anything special this summer/fall for Hank. We haven't tightened up obedience quite a bit and working on giving up what ever he fetches. The relocation and leaving the proximity to where I was training him had me a bit curious as to what he'd do in Iowa on pheasants. He behaved as I think a bird dog is supposed to. He ranged appropriately, listened well, and when we were where there were birds he seemed to find them. Only a couple of very good, solid points as the birds seemed quite wild. Not sure if that was the birds, or him getting too close to them. I was pretty stoked for this trip as the bird counts showed numbers being up. However, places I found birds last year were dry holes for us this year, but we did find enough birds to make it a worthwhile trip. If I head back to IA next year, I might spend a few $$ for some access and am greatly considering broaden my horizons and driving quite a bit further...
[Linked Image]Untitled by Tyler Staggs, on Flickr

[Linked Image]Untitled by Tyler Staggs, on Flickr

[Linked Image]Untitled by Tyler Staggs, on Flickr

[Linked Image]Untitled by Tyler Staggs, on Flickr

[Linked Image]Untitled by Tyler Staggs, on Flickr

[Linked Image]Untitled by Tyler Staggs, on Flickr