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Subject :Just got a weimaraner dog and i was wondering if it is any good for birds humting and how can i train him?
The Weimaraner is an excellent breed of dog you could use in hunting or at least trials. I have just begun club retrieving which is similar to real hunting in game form.
The handler of the dog must get into stance with a gun that only shoots caps, as if to represent the sound of something real. The dog must wait in a staying position until a scent-filled toy duck is tossed through the air. He is then told to retrieve and run back with the duck in mouth ready to hand it over when told. Terrains also vary, however when it comes to judging there are few things to keep in mind..
Judges mark on things such as..
>Steadiness
>Obedience
>Walking to heel
>Style, eagerness, action
>Nose, ears, eyes
>Perseverance
>Marking
>Direction out
>Direction in
>Delivery
>Hard and soft mouth
Each one of these traits would be needed in real hunting. Personally, I find the game just as fun still the dogs enjoy both like anything. Your best option would be to look around at any clubs who may be willing to take you onto the real levels of hunting. |