Well, I thought I would stop being lazy and start training Berry again. The first day I wanted to shoot her with my 12 gauge. She didn't listen, fetched only half way, didn't come. I was so frustrated I wanted I started to cry and I did some yelling at her which didn't help and I knew would not make her listen more but did it anyways. I learned from that experience. I took her out again and prayed that it would go better and thank God because it did. She did wonderful the next three days. She even did some blind fetches really well in the tall grasses. Of course she tried to eat fish bones and I caught the just in time. I do not dare to leave her off her long rope. I'm hoping she'll be ready to hunt this spring. I'm working on heel with her also and that is coming along slowly. I have some good ideas when duck season comes around soon. I will save some wings and have her start fetching those and also save a duck and have her start fetching that amongst the decoys laying out on the ground. She's settled down a bit since she came back. She is not as hyper. She usaually sleeps a little longer when I get up and then is more than ready to get out and play and run.
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
Training or Shoot Berry
Well, I thought I would stop being lazy and start training Berry again. The first day I wanted to shoot her with my 12 gauge. She didn't listen, fetched only half way, didn't come. I was so frustrated I wanted I started to cry and I did some yelling at her which didn't help and I knew would not make her listen more but did it anyways. I learned from that experience. I took her out again and prayed that it would go better and thank God because it did. She did wonderful the next three days. She even did some blind fetches really well in the tall grasses. Of course she tried to eat fish bones and I caught the just in time. I do not dare to leave her off her long rope. I'm hoping she'll be ready to hunt this spring. I'm working on heel with her also and that is coming along slowly. I have some good ideas when duck season comes around soon. I will save some wings and have her start fetching those and also save a duck and have her start fetching that amongst the decoys laying out on the ground. She's settled down a bit since she came back. She is not as hyper. She usaually sleeps a little longer when I get up and then is more than ready to get out and play and run.
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Jeni,
It sounds like you are enjoying yourself in Alaska! I love that you are embracing the great outdoors in its wonderful diversity.
Thank you for sending the pictures! I was reminded of wonderful memories with you gals. :)
It would be wonderful to visit you sometime in Alaska. I've always wanted to travel there.
Heather
Jeni,
It sounds like you are enjoying yourself in Alaska! I love that you are embracing the great outdoors in its wonderful diversity.
Thank you for sending the pictures!
It would be wonderful to visit you sometime in Alaska. I've always wanted to travel there.
Heather
Jeni, thanks for telling us about your blog. I enjoy reading about all your Alaskan adventures! It sounds like such a great place and like there is so much nature all around! I'm really glad you are enjoying life so much. Miss you!
-Jess
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