Got a new Springer pup

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So I gave in to pressure from my wife and daughters.

I have raised English and Gordon Setters for years, I put the last one down 2 years ago.
I have always been very partial to Pointers, nothing like Grouse hunting with a good pointer.

Just decided it was time to get another pup and started looking around.
My wife and daughters decided they wanted a Springer Spaniel instead.....I fought them and fought them but today I gave in.

Just got her home 3 months old now, can't wait for the fall and see what it like to hunt with a Springer.

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Sorry here you go, these are the first pix.

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She's a nice looking dog! I'm sure the family will enjoy her. My wife and 2 daughters also wanted a pup, 6 years ago, and we decided on a Golden Retriever. Now , that she is part of the family, I get an earfull every time I take her hunting. This Golden is treated better then I am!!! LOL. Anyways, enjoy the pup!
 
Great looking dog she should make a fine hunter. My old huntin partner Quinn was a great bird dog. Loved hunting ducks as much as upland birds. If you're in an area where you can hunt pheasants, Springers are pretty hard to beat! Anyway enjoy your new pup Springers are usually high energy dogs but they're lots of fun. Cheers.
 
I just finished reading a nice book called Rough Shooting Dog, about a Springer named Jenny.

My Uncle has a Springer Spaniel named Lucky and he's been a very good dog. He's a great dog for the family, typical sporting dog temperament around kids, no rage issues (overblown with this breed IMO). The big challenge is training them to work close and not bust out birds a mile ahead of you!

PS cute looking puppy. All of that potential, waiting to be unlocked by the right owner. I hope she does you proud!
 
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MauserMike said:
I just finished reading a nice book called Rough Shooting Dog, about a Springer named Jenny.
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Thanks for the tip, I have read plenty of books on upland hunting but I was not familiar with this book. I was lucky enough to find this book on ebay and just ordered it.

Cheers
JJ
 
jimmyjazz said:
Thanks for the tip, I have read plenty of books on upland hunting but I was not familiar with this book. I was lucky enough to find this book on ebay and just ordered it.

Cheers
JJ
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There's another "secret" book out there that has been a great resource for me: "Training the Sporting Dog" by Donald Smith and Ervin E. Jones. It is the manual for the now-defunct American Hunting Dog Club (AHDC.org). You can order it directly from them. Great book.

Cute pooch, by the way. I had given some thought about switching to the flusher camp. Those pics aren't doing anything to keep me from considering it.
 
Thank's looch for the tip on the book I will look it up.

Dog's name is Bailey, I had no say in that either but I don't mind it.
 
Congratulations, looks like a great dog. I'm sure that you won't regret getting a Springer.

I had 2 of them growing up. One was a great hunter and could really be depended on in the bush or over a duck marsh. The other wasn't so happy about having a boss when turned loose and we weren't doing the same kind of hunting anymore so never got trained for birds very well. Both were excellent family dogs.
 
Just FYI, its not really a book on training so much as the story of the bond formed between a man and his dog.

How do people feel about Richard A. Wolters Gun Dog training book? Its a little out of date but I think he has some good ideas. I'm getting my Brittany puppy in a few months so I've been trying to gather as much info as possible.

I haven't seen as much written on versatile flushing dogs as pointers.
 
sunray said:
Is Bailey from hunting or show stock? My ma had a show stock Springer, long ago, that was dumber than a box of rocks.
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She came from hunting stock although her parents were never hunted with.

Where I live there are plenty of wild bunnies and twice now she has sniffed one out. So I am not worried about her nose.

Ranger G said:
Tough to argue with success. Springers make fine grouse dogs.

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Perfect I will see you this fall.....how long is the drive from Ontario to Saskatchewan???
 
MauserMike said:
Just FYI, its not really a book on training so much as the story of the bond formed between a man and his dog.

How do people feel about Richard A. Wolters Gun Dog training book? Its a little out of date but I think he has some good ideas. I'm getting my Brittany puppy in a few months so I've been trying to gather as much info as possible.

I haven't seen as much written on versatile flushing dogs as pointers.
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Mike - I have Wolters (Gun Dog), Tarrant (Delmar Smith), and the NAVHDA green book. The AHDC book I told JJ about above was recommended to me by a Drahthaar breeder (insanely dedicated, this person). It is a shame that this book is virtually unknown. It was written by the club members and critiqued by the same.

The above books all have good information. It helps to read as many as you can so that you have a repertoire of tools and techniques. Keep an open mind while training and don't be afraid to step back, analyze, and decide that maybe this dog would respond better to that method. Don't just open a book and start step by step training.
 
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