Post by: Colin on January 16, 2019, 08:25:47 AM
*** Training Day has been re-scheduled to Sunday, Feb. 24th pending the weather***
******* There is still too much snow on the ground so unfortunately we are canceling the training day for Feb.******
Whistling Wings HRC will be hosting their first training day of the year on Feb. 10th in Monroe, WA. If you are not familiar with the club we are a group of like minded retriever enthusiasts and hunters who meet to put on training days and UKC Hunt Tests.
Training Days are what the club is really about. Training days provide the opportunity to train and teach your dog how to be a retriever. The club brings out the trailer of equipment and birds (ducks) to give your dog the experience it needs for either hunting or Hunt Tests. Additionally, members provide members with the tips, things to work on, and any other information you need to help improve your dogs field work. Training days are perfect whether you're training your dog for upcoming Hunt Test Season or wanting to work on some skills for waterfowl season. If you don't have a dog or are interested in getting a dog, come out and see what it's all about.
Your first time is absolutely free. We don't want you to worry about anything but coming out and having a great time and learning something or teaching something new. Lunch is provided.
When: Feb. 10th, 2019
Where: 17126 State Route 203, Monroe, WA
Post by: Special T on January 16, 2019, 03:56:07 PM
Post by: Colin on January 16, 2019, 04:05:34 PM
Everything is free your first time out and lunch which is grilled hot dogs or hamburgers is on us.
If you have any interest come on out. There is every level of dog, from puppies just getting their first duck to Master Hunters. Membership experience is also just as varied. It's a good time if you love dog stuff. I look forward to it each month!!!
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Post by: N7XW on January 16, 2019, 04:09:10 PM
Post by: Colin on January 16, 2019, 04:55:14 PM
There are also clubs that train out of Sauvie Island but that my be just as far as Monroe from you.
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Post by: N7XW on January 16, 2019, 05:11:07 PM
Newaukum Retriever Club trains further south. That would probably be closest. They have a Facebook page you could check out. If you aren't able to find the email let me know and I can dig it up.Great. Thank you, appreciate it.
There are also clubs that train out of Sauvie Island but that my be just as far as Monroe from you.
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Post by: lokidog on January 16, 2019, 10:50:36 PM
Post by: JBJLabradors on January 23, 2019, 12:40:19 PM
Post by: Colin on January 23, 2019, 12:47:07 PM
Miss you guys doing tests in Oakville and Rochester. Interested in joining the club.Feel free to shoot me a PM if you have questions. We love to have you come out and get reaquainted!
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Post by: Carl on January 23, 2019, 02:34:23 PM
Post by: CoryTDF on January 23, 2019, 03:08:32 PM
Books and videos are great but nothing beats real world training and examples. Most training programs tell you what to do but always forget to tell you what not to do or how to deal with a dog that wont play the game the way the one in the book or video seems to do.
If you are a novice trainer or an owner that wants to get better I would highly recommend attending something like this. So cool!!!
Post by: BD1 on January 30, 2019, 08:38:54 PM
BD1
Post by: Colin on January 30, 2019, 08:41:26 PM
What time does it start?Doesn't start till 9:45-10 am. Setup and test dogs usually run earlier so that we can see how the setups will fair.
BD1
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Post by: BD1 on January 30, 2019, 11:23:39 PM
Post by: Colin on January 31, 2019, 05:40:15 AM
Post by: BD1 on January 31, 2019, 08:46:59 AM
Mike
Post by: aman on February 05, 2019, 05:16:59 PM
I have a 3.5 month old Lab. He doesn't have any experience with birds yet. I have never trained a retriever so I am looking at joining a group for guidance. Would this be a good fit for me?
Post by: Colin on February 05, 2019, 05:57:09 PM
Hi Colin,I think it'd be a great fit. Like any type of volunteer run organization there are lots of people willing and able to help guide you it all depends on how you express your interest. Come on out and ask as many questions you can. I think some folks are warry of coming off as anyoying but I can tell you there's nothing dog poeple love talking about more than dogs!!!
I have a 3.5 month old Lab. He doesn't have any experience with birds yet. I have never trained a retriever so I am looking at joining a group for guidance. Would this be a good fit for me?
We will have dead ducks and I could bring down a live bird of your dogs ready for an intro to live birds.
The best way to decide if it's a good fit is to come on out!!! We'd be happy to meet you and your dog!!!
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Post by: Colin on February 05, 2019, 06:44:40 PM
Thanks,
Colin
Post by: aman on February 05, 2019, 08:16:17 PM
Awesome! I'll plan to join you guys. I'm just doing some basic obedience training with my pup right now. I really have no idea on how to turn him into a hunting dog so i'd love to learn from you guys.Hi Colin,I think it'd be a great fit. Like any type of volunteer run organization there are lots of people willing and able to help guide you it all depends on how you express your interest. Come on out and ask as many questions you can. I think some folks are warry of coming off as anyoying but I can tell you there's nothing dog poeple love talking about more than dogs!!!
I have a 3.5 month old Lab. He doesn't have any experience with birds yet. I have never trained a retriever so I am looking at joining a group for guidance. Would this be a good fit for me?
We will have dead ducks and I could bring down a live bird of your dogs ready for an intro to live birds.
The best way to decide if it's a good fit is to come on out!!! We'd be happy to meet you and your dog!!!
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How do you train with live ducks? I'd love to see what my pup does.
Post by: Colin on February 06, 2019, 08:58:23 AM
Rescheduled? Bunch of crap, I arranged my whole week around this.... :bash:
LOL sorry just too much snow on the ground and not really conducive to training.
Post by: Colin on February 06, 2019, 12:58:57 PM
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Post by: swanny on February 21, 2019, 07:57:25 AM
Post by: Colin on February 22, 2019, 04:54:37 AM
Next training day is in March.
Post by: CoryTDF on February 22, 2019, 11:16:23 AM
Post by: Colin on February 22, 2019, 11:18:21 AM
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Post by: CoryTDF on February 22, 2019, 11:24:14 AM
Yeah both bills got pushed back for rewrite.
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It will be a sad day in the world if that ever passes.
Post by: high_hunter on February 22, 2019, 11:40:10 AM
Looking forward to attending.
Highhunter
Post by: Curly on February 22, 2019, 11:55:19 AM
Any of you see this crap that Oregon is trying to ban field trials and dog training? probably needs it's own thread but figure anybody here has a vested interest in this.Oregon also wants to limit the amount of ammo a person can buy in one month. Guess what the limit is that they want.....20 shells.
Post by: Colin on February 22, 2019, 12:02:34 PM
Thanks for the update about Feb cancelation. Is the March date the 10th and can you start a new thread leading up to it with all the details?
Looking forward to attending.
Highhunter
Yup mext day is March 10th and I'll start a new thread!
Post by: Colin on February 22, 2019, 12:04:15 PM
Any of you see this crap that Oregon is trying to ban field trials and dog training? probably needs it's own thread but figure anybody here has a vested interest in this.Oregon also wants to limit the amount of ammo a person can buy in one month. Guess what the limit is that they want.....20 shells.
What? That's crazy!!! How are they even going to enforce that? LOL!!!
Post by: Curly on February 22, 2019, 12:18:34 PM
Any of you see this crap that Oregon is trying to ban field trials and dog training? probably needs it's own thread but figure anybody here has a vested interest in this.Oregon also wants to limit the amount of ammo a person can buy in one month. Guess what the limit is that they want.....20 shells.
What? That's crazy!!! How are they even going to enforce that? LOL!!!
Well, you wouldn't be able to buy a box of shotgun shells ever, since most comes with 25 rounds.
There are a bunch of crazy proposals down there. :o
https://www.personaldefenseworld.com/2019/01/oregon-gun-bill-sb-501/
Post by: CoryTDF on February 22, 2019, 12:20:47 PM
Post by: BD1 on February 23, 2019, 06:18:50 PM
Thanks,
Mike BD1
Post by: aman on February 24, 2019, 01:21:51 PM
I met Jerry and he was very nice. Looking forward to the next one.
Post by: Colin on February 24, 2019, 03:40:00 PM
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