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Hey a TSD! Nice to see you back into it too. We have also started to tighten things up over the last month or so getting ready for winter. Rocket seems really happy to be back at it also, most importantly. Our first trial has come to a sudden halt as I was asked what the probability of not to trial novice and restricted on the same day under the same judge because it might be a long day if I do (heaven forbid I pay for the opportunity to participate in a sport I love, that is more often than not struggling to even get numbers to run a stake) I cant begin to tell you how angry and upset I am Why would I go away for the weekend spend a few 100 $$$$ and not do what I've been training to do with my dog. Anyway enough of my ranting. Best of luck to you and Em this season!! I look forward to reading your updates

Labs were born to retrieve, you should check out the Aussie retrieving website. Try this link: http://retrieving.org.au/bb/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=3603 Gorgeous dog, great temperament!

Hey TSD! Yes my guys haven't been out as much as I had planned for this time of year, and are just stir crazy, the old boy just screams the place down when it's walk time. I'm a little hesitant of pushing Rocket to much, he seems to be pain free, but just something catches my eye when he runs, not sure what it is but just doesn't look right? Doesn't stop him flying into the dam at 7am and in the minus' thinking he can catch a duck, dumb dog, it is so cold. Must get back out in the paddock, only 2mths to go and my snake phobia will be back in full swing.

Hi tapua, the retreiving Australia website is the best for trial and training day info. Not sure of anyone off the top of my head out your way? I will try to remember to post any new info here for you. http://retrieving.org.au/bb/

Hi tapau, we had trials in Harden last weekend, wouldn't have been too far a drive for you? They will be there again in September and also canberra in September if you are interested? Glad to hear Em and yourself are still hard at it TSD. They are so funny when they are trying to talk to you. I would love to go rough shooting, hoping it will happen in a month or so, just waiting for a few birds to arrive, not sure where they are all at at the moment! How much fun for you both!! Novice is so hard to win at the moment, a few 2nds 3rds and consistently finishing, so I'm just going to keep up for training for restricted and hopefully enter both in September. We are on hold for a week, I came home the other afternoon to a very sore dog, I think he has hurt his back, so after a trip to the vet for some pain killers and a few days of rest he is now jumping out of his skin it's scarey! I'm worried he will hurt himself more. Anyway a few months now between trials to prepare.

I am aware of a non registered GSP, having been assessed by a panel of experts to confirm that it was a GSP, was eventually allowed to compete in RATG only, no retreiving trials. You could post this question on http://retrieving.org.au/bb/ as this is where I believe some of the panel can be contacted. Hope this helps?

Yuk!, she looks gross :laugh:

USA options, cabelas, huntem up, lion country supply and also eBay USA. I would like to support the local guys here, but they are just way too expensive compared to what you can get overseas.

Well done TSD!!! What a great weekend for you both!

Just saw the results TSD!! Congratulations on your win

Thumbs up for heike! She has a class starting in bungendore tomorrow, you Could give her a call. I have similar problems to you, she is very thorough, and has helped immensley.

Yah TSD and em!, You go girls!

Yes, yes and yes The weather turned a bit miserable today. I did two sessions, first one on our own with hand thrown marks and the second one with Mr TSD throwing for us. Similar concept for both sessions - leave the fun marks (game) and get the hot blind (dummy) first. If she picked up the dummy cleanly she was allowed to pick up the marks. The ultimate reward :D Ran a triple with the blind splitting two marks and a double fall (blind with mark). It really seemed to help her understanding so it will be interesting to see what she remembers tomorrow! Fantastic concept, so far from being there! Nice work girls!

Yah to Torn and Joy!!, love it when shorthairs beat the field! She has done so well on a state and national level these last few years, what a achievement!