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Wife started recording a bit late, but working on remote sends and "place" training.
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Out at the lake enjoying the day.
We just took a dip.
My boy and I...

I usually go to bed before the wife because of the early hours I get up.
Trap sleeps next to my side of the bed, but lately, after I fall asleep, he sneak in bed with me.
Whoever says getting an older dog, the bond won't happen is full of crap.
The wife just couldn't resist taking some pics of the 2 of us.



I think my dog loves me!

Random boat pic. He's enjoying his life with us I think.
Next weekend is his first 2 seasoned/senior level hunt tests.
Hope all goes well.

We leave tomorrow for Traps first run in ukc seasoned level hunt tests.
Ill try to post how he did. Pass or fail, he's still my buddy and duck dog.

Wish us luck.

Good looking pup, and good luck.

Here's a quick pic after getting our ribbons with a friend, who also was one of the judges on day 2.
WE DID IT!
2 seasoned level passes!

Congrats to you and Trap! I can tell from his eyes that he's pissed about that cigarette polluting his nose!

Well.....
Sad to say he isn't pissed. I smoke too. So he is well used to it.

But anyways, thanks. Lots of work went into this level, and lots more ahead.

Congratulations! Your hard work (and his) have paid off. Trap is the real deal!

Congrats Trap!!

And good job Mark!!

Thanks guys.
I've got a great dog, and just trying to use what he was bred to do.
Plus I get to spend alot of time with him.
Besides being my buddy, he's going to be a top notch hunting dog.
AKC senior is next the end of October, but waterfowl is gonna be in full swing by then.
This last tests were pretty interesting, as Trap had to be steady for a surprise walk up bird, kinda like a jump shot, and a diversion bird was shot while making retrieves in land and water right in front of him. Can't switch, has to continue with his retrieve, then go back for it. 2 marked birds and a blind in water and on land, all shot at with blanks over his head.
Kinda like real hunting.
He did good....

No cig in this pic.

Just cuz I'm all giddy today!

Awesome! Great accomplishments for Dog and Trainer!

Been reading the other threads on dogs, and there are some dandies out there.
Got some lanyard jewelry in the mail yesterday from the western colorado hrc club to go with Traps recent ribbons from his 2 passes in seasoned.


Early goose starts next month. Can't wait!
Been visiting property owners already, and secured permission in the old spots, and picked up 3 new ones. I think one of the new ones is gonna be a hot one.
Will find out when the migrators move in.

The dog days of summer.

Great pics my brother and I liked the hell out of Trap when I met him and could get some time with him away from you. (which was all of about 30 seconds at a time!!) Count me in for some bird killing this year; going back to my roots and might even break out my Dad's old Beretta S56E O/U instead of the deadly A303 Auto or the Extrema.

Damn you have a great dog!! Think you should buy a bloody lottery ticket with all the good luck you have......

Fishing on Navajo lake today.

Over 83,000 views, and so few comments.
Guess ya'll just like the pics and have little to comment about?

A few more weeks and early goose starts!

We went to Sportsmans Wharehouse today to get a few things.
Trap was shopping the bumpers!