Bored with training

[bodgy]

thanks Hily I think I shall take him on a small shoot on a lead and maybe let him have an easy retrieve.

[Springfield Pointers]

thanks Hily I think I shall take him on a small shoot on a lead and maybe let him have an easy retrieve.

In my opinion it's not a great idea to take a dog on a lead to a shoot on a lead if it has not been properly introduced to shot. Be very aware and remove the dog if it looks in any way unsure of itself or nervous. Ideally have a few birds shot for him that he can retrieve beforehand so there is a solid association.

[Stihl 090]

What is your interest, Shooting or dog work?
I love it and have always wanted a quality dog, and its great when all your work comes together as a team.
If you have no experience shooting with a dog get some training days under you first, before you ruin your dog for good on a lead as SP points out

[hily]

sorry did not read that the dog was not introduced to the gun so NO to taken dog to a shoot but you should go without the dog but for the same reasons stated . when the dog is ok with the noise of the gun then take him to a shoot I say use a lead until you see how he reacts with other dogs guns and the atmosphere of a shoot it has to be done at some time if you want an all round gun dog as I don't think you are after producing a trailing dog or a picking up dog just wanting a worker.My original post was to help you get over your boredom with training and not to tell you how to train your dog.

[Sam&Maverick]

It sounds to me like you need some inspiration, get yourself to a shoot or trial if possible and look at some fantastic dogs being worked and it may rekindle your desire for training.