HOLD

Here are a few pics from the days of Hold. Working on making sure they will hold that feather and fur before going to the ground. It's interesting to see each dogs different attitude towards each part of training. Some have a little attitude, some alot, and some none at all. One part to the HZP test is having to Fetch the rabbit after a rabbit drag, so we have been working really hard on the Hold so there are no drops, as in a hunting situation it is alot more ethical to have a dog that will fetch game and hold until it can put game in hand. Wouldn't be so great to shoot game, the dog retrieves but the animal is still alive and dog drops animal to watch fly or run away. That is why the HOLD is so important either if you are testing or hunting. This is Jager and Lola during Hold, walking up and down the table. Ready to move on to the ground and then its time for Fetch. Good work on the training guys. I know it is boring and not as productive as other stuff but it will be rewarding in the end. Just keep going.