Gundog Training Forum

Hello from me and my six month old WCS, Harris!

We're based in Bathgate near Edinburgh

Harris is my first dog and I've been reading posts on here from the sidelines for a few weeks now! So now I've signed up to the forum I'll hopefully gain some advice and have some fun along the way

My boy's still really young so I'm keeping things light hearted and fun but I've started the basics like sit, stay, recall with him and started trying to nurture his hunting and retrieving instincts with the help of a local gundog trainer.

Look forward to getting to know you all a bit better

Cheers, Ross

Welcome to the forum ....you live just a few miles from me. Is the local gundog trainer "Wee John" by any chance ?

Wullie

Thanks for the welcome Wullie.

No it's George Threadgill from Linlithgow. He mostly trains and works Labs but loves spaniels and he's got a good way about him and really helpful.

Ross

Hi Ross

I'm Edinburgh based with an 8 month old WCS, my first dog too. Give us a shout if you ever fancy doing some training together, it may well be the blind leading the blind right enough!

Hi Andy

That sounds good, I'll PM you once the snow disappears.

Could well be the blind leading the blind but two heads are better than one and I'm sure we'll muddle through!

Ross

I'd offer to join you but I can't walk far now , too damned breathless !

Wullie

trekmoor wrote: ↑Sat Mar 03, 2018 10:47 am I'd offer to join you but I can't walk far now , too damned breathless !

Wullie

Maybe so but you can advise from the sidelines sat on a log with a wee dram in one hand and a cafe creme in the other ,

I'm a Hamlet miniature smoker but apart from that you are correct. I could sit and watch while dispensing gems of wisdom secure in the knowledge that I would not have to demo the work of my own dogs !

Wullie

there you go then, or rather off you go then
May I suggest a thermos of Bovril and a tartan rug

And a 4 wheel drive zimmer frame !

Wullie