Hunting Poodles in Action

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Tally jumped in on top of duck.

They meet.

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Joyce's Tally gets him.

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Bringing him in.

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Tally takes him to shore.

He is not happy.

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Right to hand.

Hunting Poodle Workshop

Cheltenham Property, Brandywine, MD

Given by Dr. Grace Blair and Jac Harbour

June 12, 1999

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VIP set-up.

It was a beautiful day, cloudy and in the 70's.

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Some of the spectators and participants.

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More spectators.

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First you tease the puppies with the bird.

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....and you tease.

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......and tease some more.

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Then you throw the bird.

YIPPEE!!

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I got it, I got it!

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Not a recognized carry.

Where is everybody?

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Hey Dad, turn on the oven, we're having duck for dinner!

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Equipment needed for field work:

A cool hat, lots of whistles, a duck call, bumper, a poodle, and 5 fingers.

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What a good girl!

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Good boy!

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Thank you!

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Short throws will get your puppy into the water slowly.

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Look what I found floating in the water.

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They keep throwing these away!

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Having a straight front will slow your dog down.

The dogs who showed us how it is done

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I would really prefer a pheasant.

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Joyce and Tally Ho Ho Ho.

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Carolyn and Watson.

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Tom and Wicket.

Thanks to two very special people, Grace and Jac, for a great day. A grand time was had by all but the birds! Please come back soon!


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