Obedience training and the like... - Exclusively Setters2024-03-29T15:21:31Zhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/forum/topics/obedience-training-and-the?commentId=865021%3AComment%3A624067&feed=yes&xn_auth=noWhen I was at a show in Queen…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2011-06-17:865021:Comment:6336782011-06-17T10:32:41.707ZCorinne Wakefieldhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/CorinneWakefield
<p>When I was at a show in Queen Elizabeth park with Murray, he did a perfect recall, sat for 30 seconds and then bolted into the forest area ....... 30 minutes later we returned and were disqualified .......</p>
<p>When I was at a show in Queen Elizabeth park with Murray, he did a perfect recall, sat for 30 seconds and then bolted into the forest area ....... 30 minutes later we returned and were disqualified .......</p> So pleased you found classes…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2011-06-17:865021:Comment:6335842011-06-17T10:20:42.199ZLois McCulloughhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/LoisMcCullough
So pleased you found classes you both enjoy. Micawber was yet again 'star' of the class on Wednesday his recall is down to perfection although Andrew made the mistake of leaving his little bag of cooked chicken on the stage. Micawber had obviously seen him do this, the trainer took him to the other end of the hall, removed his lead, Andrew called and Micawber ran for all he was worth jumped onto the stage and grabbed his bag of chicken. The trainer couldn't believe Micawber had seen where…
So pleased you found classes you both enjoy. Micawber was yet again 'star' of the class on Wednesday his recall is down to perfection although Andrew made the mistake of leaving his little bag of cooked chicken on the stage. Micawber had obviously seen him do this, the trainer took him to the other end of the hall, removed his lead, Andrew called and Micawber ran for all he was worth jumped onto the stage and grabbed his bag of chicken. The trainer couldn't believe Micawber had seen where Andrew had put his chicken pieces - no flies on these Setters so clever and a laugh a minute!! My first Irish Setter, Murray…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2011-06-13:865021:Comment:6256682011-06-13T11:30:47.615ZCorinne Wakefieldhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/CorinneWakefield
<p>My first Irish Setter, Murray, and I used to represent my local dog club in obedience competitons against other local towns Our team consisted of 5 German Shepherds and an Irish Setter......... one judge said what a joy it was to see him take part.</p>
<p>I can't say he was the most obedient dog versa the GSD's/Border Collies, as he was more interested in the end of the competition and the buffet table - hey ho.</p>
<p>My first Irish Setter, Murray, and I used to represent my local dog club in obedience competitons against other local towns Our team consisted of 5 German Shepherds and an Irish Setter......... one judge said what a joy it was to see him take part.</p>
<p>I can't say he was the most obedient dog versa the GSD's/Border Collies, as he was more interested in the end of the competition and the buffet table - hey ho.</p> Finn,
I have had Irish a long…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2011-06-13:865021:Comment:6253732011-06-13T09:42:06.823ZCatherine Carterhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/CatherineCarter
<p>Finn,</p>
<p>I have had Irish a long time now.....and I like them to be able to do a lot of different things..... so yes, I enter some shows with them but they also do Gundog Training.....either at home ( I live on a farm and we have our own land to train on ) or we enter classes away from home. My two 5 years old are good at quartering and are obedient to the whistle, this is why Kim will probably be taken shooting this Autumn.....she seems to have also a good nose....I just hope she is…</p>
<p>Finn,</p>
<p>I have had Irish a long time now.....and I like them to be able to do a lot of different things..... so yes, I enter some shows with them but they also do Gundog Training.....either at home ( I live on a farm and we have our own land to train on ) or we enter classes away from home. My two 5 years old are good at quartering and are obedient to the whistle, this is why Kim will probably be taken shooting this Autumn.....she seems to have also a good nose....I just hope she is steady on point on the day and does not let me down! Venus is only 9 months old and this is why she has just started basic Gundog obedience with other gundogs....she is too young to spend a whole day quartering with other setters.</p> It's been so great reading ab…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2011-06-13:865021:Comment:6251652011-06-13T07:42:18.169ZChristine Pullenhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/ChristinePullen
<p>It's been so great reading about everyone's experiences.....I have three IS boys...when I was at the vet for my first visit he took great delight in telling me that IS are really stupid and have no brains...needless to say I don't see THAT vet anymore but I had the same reaction at training classes which i ignored and Merlin has gone onto do his bronze and silver Good Citizen.....we had done the training for bronze and a few days before the test we were at a show which was doing the bronze…</p>
<p>It's been so great reading about everyone's experiences.....I have three IS boys...when I was at the vet for my first visit he took great delight in telling me that IS are really stupid and have no brains...needless to say I don't see THAT vet anymore but I had the same reaction at training classes which i ignored and Merlin has gone onto do his bronze and silver Good Citizen.....we had done the training for bronze and a few days before the test we were at a show which was doing the bronze test so decided to put him in as a trial run...despite in classes being a clown..he did it all perfectly..back at classes the trainer then said "oh well you better try the silver" obvioulsy we had not practised some of the elements but Merlin took it all in his stride and passed that as well!! He is the same at agaility, pretends to be a clown but is actually having a .lot of fun (the reason we are doing it) and can do it perfectly well when he needs to!</p>
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<p>Jack, my second boy just hid under a chair for 5 of his 6 week socialisation class but un beknown to us was poorly so that might explain why. We took Harry to obedience where he did the down and stay while my husband left the room, he made himself so comfortable he was on his back, legs in the air when Graham returned!!</p>
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<p>I do obedience stuff by myself with them all and they absolutely LOVE it, they get totally overexcited and have to walk them around til they settle before we start..no way are they stupid!! </p> We have it a wee bit easier h…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2011-06-12:865021:Comment:6240682011-06-12T17:33:17.684ZCarmel Murphyhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/Clannrua
We have it a wee bit easier here in Ireland;o))) No retrieve;o)
We have it a wee bit easier here in Ireland;o))) No retrieve;o) In Scandinavia all setters MU…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2011-06-12:865021:Comment:6240672011-06-12T17:26:26.728Zursula wilbyhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/mossby188
In Scandinavia all setters MUST retrieve in field-trials.
In Scandinavia all setters MUST retrieve in field-trials. Abbey has done her gundog qua…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2011-06-12:865021:Comment:6238822011-06-12T16:59:47.072ZCarmel Murphyhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/Clannrua
Abbey has done her gundog qualifier and the fact she plays"fetch" made no difference at all;o)) She would retrieve toys all day if asked, just not perfectly, as we just do so for fun;o)) I believe, on the continent, setters must retrieve from land and water!!??
Abbey has done her gundog qualifier and the fact she plays"fetch" made no difference at all;o)) She would retrieve toys all day if asked, just not perfectly, as we just do so for fun;o)) I believe, on the continent, setters must retrieve from land and water!!?? Finn,
Don't worry Finn, I kno…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2011-06-12:865021:Comment:6240662011-06-12T16:43:20.778ZCatherine Carterhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/CatherineCarter
<p>Finn,</p>
<p>Don't worry Finn, I know exactly what can be achieved with an Irish......Roger and Kim quarter the land very well and are whistle trained....I expect Kim will go shooting with my husband this season. I am sorry to say though (and disagree with you and your trainer) that on the Continent, an Irish Setter will do the complete job when going shooting and will retrieve! I wonder if Susan Stone will come and explain this better than me as Glen compete in field trials on the…</p>
<p>Finn,</p>
<p>Don't worry Finn, I know exactly what can be achieved with an Irish......Roger and Kim quarter the land very well and are whistle trained....I expect Kim will go shooting with my husband this season. I am sorry to say though (and disagree with you and your trainer) that on the Continent, an Irish Setter will do the complete job when going shooting and will retrieve! I wonder if Susan Stone will come and explain this better than me as Glen compete in field trials on the Continent and in the UK but has also been trained to retrieve!</p> Are you anywhere near Colches…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2011-06-12:865021:Comment:6232242011-06-12T09:36:03.093ZFran Griffinhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/FranGriffin
Are you anywhere near Colchester?
Are you anywhere near Colchester?