Yes, this is exactly why you need to train the dog to stop - what I mean by that is to sit or lie down as soon as you blow the whistle. She will eventually do that when she flushes the game if you train first with the whistle, and use a long line(30 feet or more)
Some dogs hold the point longer than others but she will gradually learn what is required of her. She will need to be introduced to your falcon gradually so it respects her and doesn't try to attack her. Steve Wright is the best person to help you with that and perhaps he knows falconers in your own country who can help - his website is www.stevewrightfalconry.co.uk and you can email him from there
Annie
Thanks Annie, I already contacted him.
You've been of a lot help, to me as I get the dog I will probably think of more questions as they arrouse in everyday life with the dog.
:-)
One important thing for you to remember Sokoly, the training is going to take time. Brittanys are intelligent but it still takes time to be sure they have learned the lessons properly _________________ My goal in life is to be as good a person as my dog already thinks I am.
Takes even more time to get them to do it after they have learnt it properly and they decide they don't want to do it!! Specially if they are up the other end of the field!!
Sokoly, in my experience, when the Breton is upon game they show what we call over here 'caution' when going forward or 'roading in' on the game to flush it. I like what the French hunters do; when the dog is going up (coulee in French) they may just put their hand on the dog very gently; you have a connection and perhaps an element of unconscious restraint. With my boy, he shows the caution and will hold his point as the pheasant flies up; hopefully I have had a chance to shoot it (he can be a bit eager sometimes but I excuse him for that because I am feeling exactly the same!!!!!!)...so by this time he is in seek and retrieve mode. As everyone says when you hunt with them their instinct takes over and they are beautiful to watch...of course this is not with a bird on ones arm...as a falconer you have two incredible hunters to think about!!! I have just one and my gun to consider!! You would have more to concern yourself with and as I asked in my initial enquiry how do you get your Breton off the scent so to speak because as soon as the bird rises, I presume the falcon has lifted and is after the bird. I wish you all the best...in my opinion you have joined us who have the best hunting dog in the world...these little dogs take your breath away!! _________________ "...amitie, respect mutuel et amour..."
Not the only thing they take away when they get the chance!!
What I would like to know is how the french get close enough to put their hand on the dog's back? The Ghilldog usually goes on point about 100 feet away and by the time I've huffed and puffed my way up there she, and the bird, are long gone! Boy do I get some dirty brittany looks, ever noticed how they can look at you sideways and give an eyeroll? Makes one feel really small.
Jan
I dont think there is such a expressive head as the Breton; they can do so much with their facial features from goopey, dopey, totally gorgus to smart alerky; probably why we love them so much... _________________ "...amitie, respect mutuel et amour..."
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