Mugi
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Is it a good idea???Mugi and I have been invited to go rough shooting (rabbit and pigeon) and as I am sure at his age he is unlikely to ever go out for a more formal day shooting I am seriously considering doing this. Mugi is not keen on retrieving cold game or dummies but if anything sparks him it would be a fur dummy so I have no idea what he would do with warm game. He is good off-lead, very responsive and stops to shot. The person shooting is also training his working ESS so is very tolerant.
If we bear in mind that Mugi is a 10.5 yr old novice and he is not going to be worked or compete formally does anyone have any thoughts as to why I shouldn't take up this offer?
Also, on the thought of a Game Licence?? Do I need one for rabbit or pigeon?? See, not only is Mugi a total novice but so am I  .
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Annie as admin
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Just go for it, Sue amd Mugi. You will both enjoy it and your friend should have the game licence if he is shooting - as far as my knowledge goes anyway. Perhaps Guy can help?
Annie
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mcelkek
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You don't need a game license for rabbits or pigeons Sue as they are not classed as game. You will find a flip side to your Brittany as his instinct takes over when he starts to hunt. I hope he puts a few rabbits in the bag for you. Best of luck.
Keith.
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guy
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have a good day out.
Don't forget you can always put Mugi on a lead.
As you are rough shooting with a friend you bothe will be able to set the pace.
The only thing i would avoid is letting the two of them work together.
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Victoria
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Go Mugi!!!!! 
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Liz
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Go for it Mugi! It's in your blood.
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Mugi
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Well Mugi and I are going to go for it just as soon as my op is far enough down the line to not hurt like ****!!
TBH I think the friend wants Mugi to go because he feels Mugi is more steady than his youngster and he is keen to get out. Dexter is a nice dog but very young and he really needs a bit more work before he can be worked IMHO.
Guy, yep lead will be in use till I see how he is  .
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Mugi
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I have a very good little dog!!! His first time out with a shotgun and although we found nothing for him to hunt he was great with the gun. He sat steadily while both barrels were fired by his side (off-lead), he walked by my side off lead and he recalled beautifully. He is also learning to carry his soft toy puppy (don't laugh it is a means to an end) all over the fields without mouthing/dropping.
Hopefully we will be off out again at the weekend with more luck.
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Annie as admin
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Oh WELL DONE!!! He has certainly landed on all four of his little paws by finding you, Sue.
Annie
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mcelkek
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Well done, I hope you get a point this weekend Sue. You will be hooked hunting your Brittany and counting down the days until the shooting seasons open again like the rest of us!
Keith.
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Victoria
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Go Mugi!!! Sue, I feel for you!! The disease is chronic!! Or is it an addiction? We have only 21 days to go now!
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Liz
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That's my boy - keep up the good work Mugi
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