The Spaniel Annals

I am once again guilty of posting dog updates on Facebook when they should be here! Bad, bad Facebook! I recently picked Gael back up from her trainer, and we spent a few hours watching her work before I took her home. I could tell Gael was glad to see me, but was also a bit confused between me and the trainer. That ceased after a few minutes, and by the end of her work, she ran to the van to go home.

Anyway, here are some shots of Gael working her birds. In this first shot, she has winded the bird and is moving into the scent cone:

As Gael gets closer, she freezes into a point:

Here’s Gael working a different bird. With this bird, I was able to move into the bush and flush it, without Gael moving. That’s a lot of progress for 2 months!

Here’s Gael on her third bird:

I had hoped to get a better shot of Gael pointing from her front, but the trainer was having me move in and flush the bird for her, which is what we’ll be doing in the spring hunt tests for Junior Hunter.  I’m pleased with Gael’s work in this short time.  Her style is intense yet classic setter with a level tailset.  While many field trialers today prize the “12 o’clock” tail, I like the old-fashioned tail.  Way to go, Gael!