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Thunder Ridge Pups reunite at 4th Annual
LM Workshop
On Saturday, August 19, 2006 20 LMs (5 puppies - 4 from Thunder Ridge Kennel) and their 25 humans gathered in Three Rivers, Michigan at Justamuc Gundog Training Center for the 4th Annual Midwest Large Munsterlander Workshop. This years event included a "fun" hunt test for the big dogs (although it would have been more fun if more of the dogs would have performed better), a chance for one-on-one time with professional dog trainer Hal Standish as the puppies had their turn in the field and a chance to pick up a training tip or two. It was wonderful to see some old friends and meet some new LM owners and see these marvelous dogs strut their stuff in the field and water. We especially enjoyed this year's event as we were able to reunite with a couple of our pups and their owners from our first "A" litter and see how they were progressing (See pictures below). Special thanks to Randy Hamilton for organizing the event again this year and to Hal and Nancy Standish for their hospitality. Place cursor over picture for description.
3rd Annual Midwest
Large Munsterlander Workshop
On Saturday, August 13, 2005 14 LMs (4 puppies) and their 20 humans gathered in Three Rivers, Michigan at Justamuc Gundog Training Center for the 3rd Annual Midwest Large Munsterlander Workshop. The rain held off while we were in the field but poured during our lunch and dinner break and prevented us from taking our usual group dog and people photo this year. We met some really great people, renewed some friendships, picked up a training tip or two, and best of all, got to watch these fine dogs do what they do best - hunt! All of the dogs took a turn in the field with their handler and got some one-on-one time with professional dog trainer Hal Standish. The weather didn't spoil the day as a great time was had by one and all. Special thanks to Randy Hamilton for organizing the event again this year and to Hal and Nancy Standish for their hospitality. The "Big Dogs" Place cursor over picture for description.
The Puppies
Munsterlander "Games" Trainer Hal Standish had the big dogs and their handlers line up on each side of a grassy strip. Hal stood at one end with a dead pheasant. One at a time a handler and dog would approach the starting line. Hal would get the dogs attention and throw the bird into the air. The handler would send the dog to retrieve the bird. This was an excellent exercise to help work on keeping the dog focused on the task at hand. Not only was there the distraction of the other handlers but the dogs as well.
Water Work
See you next year! |
