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We have had our new golden, Maggie, for about a week now.. She is comfortable in the house.. Goes with us everywhere.. I figured it is time to introduce here to gunfire.. Took her up the creek looking to shoot a prairie dog and let her smell it.. Usually I do this with gophers, but they are down for the winter.. We found a nice fat one, and I popped it with the 39A and a cci hp.. At first she didn't know what to make of this thing!!! She smelled from a distance!!! She also began to let out some shrill little barks..
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Then she got braver.. She nosed then grabbed it by the head and wooled it around a bit.. That is all I wanted.. She had no fear of the shot.. The ride up the creek, she slept most of the way.. On the way down she wanted to look out the window, bark, and was generally interested in everything taking place.. I think she has the idea what her life will be like!!!!!
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Sorry, this is the photo im meant to post!!
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And the new journey begins.
Give Maggie a welcome head rub from me. She probably has had more than a few already I'm sure.
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Good on you, taking her out early to get her established. Now, a question. Will she primarily be a pointer on those PD's, or a flusher? We can see that's she'll likely pick up on the retriever aspect of the game. Methinks an extra doggie cookie is in order. A slice of pie for you too. Geno
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I'm assuming the ride up the creek was in your old Toyota.
I'm picturing her head hanging out the window of that old truck and smiling.
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Yes, Field, it was in the old Toyota.. I have two and 84 and 85.. this time of year I use the 85 as it has a better heater and I had a game carrier built for it.. Also, it has a little extra space behind the seats.. the dogs love riding there.. Have to get a photo of it some time.. She surely was smiling...
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Awesome read, congratulations, ah yes the beginning stages of training.
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Good looking pup!
The dog in my avatar was a Maggie...very partial to that name...Grin
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That puppys going to make for loads of fun, have you by any chance read The book game dog, by Bob Wathers (sp) ?
Goldens take to training like ducks to water, and it is a lot of fun.
Great pics by the way. Thanks.
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Good looking pup
Next year you'll be chasing birds with her
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We got out for our first go at roosters this week.. While Maggie didn't put this one up, she did get to give it some good smells after Kate brought it in..
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Later that morning I got into some huns.. My old 870 with a load of 5's managed to knock one down.. This was more Maggie's size!!
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Sorry wrong photo above.. This was Maggie's hun:
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Sorry wrong photo above.. This was Maggie's hun: Gun Dog in the making!!
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I sure hope so.. But the way she has been acting, it looks good.. thanks..
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jimy, I have not read that book.. But goldens are such fun, loving dogs.. From a good breeder, I think just a bit of training and you have a good field dog.. None of mine would win trophies, they goof up, but sometimes they do perfect work and I miss a good shot..
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Wyo, I've never liked dogs that were like programmed robots. I like them with personalities, and a few flaws don't matter much. After all, they're only human.
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You are right about being human!!! And better than most humans!!
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