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Other Hunting => Bird Dogs => Topic started by: PA BEN on May 20, 2016, 05:22:26 AM

Title: Field trial questions
Post by: PA BEN on May 20, 2016, 05:22:26 AM: I'm getting a lab pup late June and plan on taking him to the field trial level. My last lab, (Super Chief bloodline), I trained, was a great dog, but I never took him to the field trial level. I have no idea on where to start when it comes to competitions. Any info on where to start would be great.
Title: Re: Field trial questions
Post by: Ridgeratt on May 20, 2016, 05:30:35 AM: This could be a place for you to start. Used to run my retrievers there great bunch of folks.

http://spokanebirddog.org/
Title: Re: Field trial questions
Post by: PA BEN on May 20, 2016, 06:10:51 AM: Quote from: Ridgeratt on May 20, 2016, 05:30:35 AM
This could be a place for you to start. Used to run my retrievers there great bunch of folks.

http://spokanebirddog.org/
Thanks for the info, but are they the only game in town? The Web site has events for February and March 2015???? Seems like a long time not to update your Web site.
Title: Re: Field trial questions
Post by: vandeman17 on May 20, 2016, 07:14:54 AM: Quote from: PA BEN on May 20, 2016, 06:10:51 AM
Quote from: Ridgeratt on May 20, 2016, 05:30:35 AM
This could be a place for you to start. Used to run my retrievers there great bunch of folks.

http://spokanebirddog.org/
Thanks for the info, but are they the only game in town? The Web site has events for February and March 2015???? Seems like a long time not to update your Web site.

My uncle is a trainer on the westside. Him and my cousin travel the country running trials. I am sure you could call and talk to my cousin and he can give you a lot of solid advice.
Title: Re: Field trial questions
Post by: WRL on May 20, 2016, 02:27:04 PM: Northeast Washington Gun Dog Assoc is based in Chewelah.

North Idaho Club is also a good contact. Based out of Spokane.

Let me know if you can't find the contact info on them and I will get some email addys for you.

WRL
Title: Re: Field trial questions
Post by: Ridgeratt on May 20, 2016, 06:25:05 PM: Quote from: PA BEN on May 20, 2016, 06:10:51 AM
Quote from: Ridgeratt on May 20, 2016, 05:30:35 AM
This could be a place for you to start. Used to run my retrievers there great bunch of folks.

http://spokanebirddog.org/
Thanks for the info, but are they the only game in town? The Web site has events for February and March 2015???? Seems like a long time not to update your Web site.

Perhaps they have moved to Social Media.

https://www.facebook.com/Spokane-Bird-Dog-Association-387930747980480/
Title: Re: Field trial questions
Post by: wildweeds on May 20, 2016, 07:43:22 PM: After having a pointing trial dog that was awesome at hunting and trialing if I had to do it over again I'd skip the trialing part. Nothing more than a waste of money that could have easily financed some really great hunting trips.
Title: Re: Field trial questions
Post by: PA BEN on June 14, 2016, 06:02:38 AM: After doing more research on field trialing I've decided to go with AKC Hunt Test titles. Pup should be here this weekend.
Title: Re: Field trial questions
Post by: Colin on June 14, 2016, 06:36:15 AM: Awesome! I bet you're dieing!

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Title: Re: Field trial questions
Post by: weathergirl on June 14, 2016, 07:17:35 AM: We were really happy with going the UKC hunt test route as they seemed more suited to actual hunting than AKC. I suppose a lot my depend on the people and clubs you meet, but we are looking forward to doing more with Whistling Wings Hunt Retriever Club with our next puppy.
Title: Re: Field trial questions
Post by: Colin on June 16, 2016, 04:31:15 PM: Whistling wings is a great group!!!

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Title: Re: Field trial questions
Post by: Wacenturion on June 16, 2016, 10:14:56 PM: Quote from: PA BEN on May 20, 2016, 05:22:26 AM
I'm getting a lab pup late June and plan on taking him to the field trial level. My last lab, (Super Chief bloodline), I trained, was a great dog, but I never took him to the field trial level. I have no idea on where to start when it comes to competitions. Any info on where to start would be great.

Brings back memories.....almost bought a Super Chief puppy way back when I was into trialing. One regret I guess I always have. Good luck with your new pup. :tup:
Title: Re: Field trial questions
Post by: PA BEN on June 22, 2016, 09:03:33 PM: I picked up my new buddy on Saturday. He will be 8 weeks tomorrow.
Title: Re: Field trial questions
Post by: 87Ford on June 22, 2016, 09:20:05 PM: Great looking pup :tup: Good luck with him!
Title: Re: Field trial questions
Post by: Colin on June 23, 2016, 11:09:02 AM: Awesome!!!

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Title: Re: Field trial questions
Post by: mburrows on June 23, 2016, 11:25:38 AM: Im jealous, nothing more exciting than getting a new hunting buddy. Have fun with it!