Field day

(Our report from Monday, Oct 25.)  The blow dryers have cooled and the scissors are quiet.  The WSSCA Regional conformation show in Atlanta is over.

Today is field day.

Susan W. organized Field Day after the close of the WSSCA Regional for those who wanted to see what their puppies were placed here on earth to do.  It was a red & white circus for everyone.

The dogs showed up ones and by twos.

So what do we do out here?

After a brief orientation, the group gets down to work.



Meghen reviews chukar placement while Ron reaches for another bird.

This bobwhite quail appears to be plotting a gettaway on a nearby car door.   

Donna and Meghan teach Logan to quarter.

Now I get it!

My first bird.

I found one too.

This is the happiest day of my life.

Josie brings in a chukar.

Susan and Anne soothe Josie before commanding Josie to "give it."

This owner wisely does not snatch the bird away from a panting and excited dog.  Instead, he gently settles and soothes his dog and lets his dog hold the trophy a while longer.

Another example of patience and soothing talk to the excited dog.  You can take the bird in due time.   

John introduces his pup to "shake-a-bird".
 

Mary gives a convincing seminar on quartering. 

Is there a more beautiful sight on a clear October day?