We have just returned from our Christmas holiday at The Old House in Glen Orchy, which was spacious and comfortable, so it was a perfect place to stay for us and four lucky gundogs. There was direct access onto the mountains and good access along the banks of the river Orchy, so I was able […]
Category: Gundogs
Riska’s first field trial
Riska’s training has been going well and we have been picking up on three shoots with a variety of different ground including marshland, arable and woodland, as well as having several lessons in turnips with Graham, so we felt that Riska was ready to trial, even though she is still very young (she will be […]
The Fletchingly Three
It’s that busy time of year again now that the shooting season is well under way, and I am thoroughly enjoying working my dogs. Shona is an old hand at the picking up game and Riska has taken to it like the proverbial duck to water; she is rock steady when I send Shona and […]
Puppies in the ribbons
One of my new puppy owners has recently set a record for speed in gaining a rosette which I doubt will ever be broken; Steve collected his boy Hector on Friday night, and took him to his local gundog club’s funday on the Sunday, where they were awarded second place in the puppy competition. I […]
Alternative careers
The puppies are all destined to be working dogs, but in this world of job uncertainty they are busy investigating the possibility of alternative careers. Gardening and mining are two of their favourites, but they surprised me with their determination to assist with the housework this morning when I answered the phone in the middle […]