Well our new pup Jackson is now 20 weeks old and weighs in at a trim 45 pounds. The large snow falls have made getting any outdoor training completed with any consistency very difficult but we do our best. We are still trying to explore new terrain and places as well as continue with our socialization to other dogs and people. We continue to work on basic obedience with sit, down, kennel, heel and recall. We started to introduce the whistle well. He loves the bumpers with the duck wings on them, but we have yet to introduce live birds and guns but hopefully the snow will go away and stay away allowing me the opportunity. Jackson is doing very well with his retrieves including singles and memory marks. We have started increasing distance to these marks and birdmen (helpers). He still has a bit of puppy ADD and gets side tracked by a leaf blowing along the ground or his check cord as it drags by. Frustrating at times, but really funny as well. Hannah is enjoying the extra work and training, but a little tired from being harassed all the time. Hannah loves to role in the snow and every time she does, Jackson comes running across the yard and pounces on her. Both get time alone outside as well which helps. We need it to warm up before attempting any water work but it won't be long now.
Sorry for the lack of blog posts, but I've been a little tied up with work, holidays, trying to get a little hunting in and dealing with our new family member Jackson.
Spellcast Jackson Steal a Peek (Venetian's Copy That x Spellcast Peek a Boo)
Jackson is our new Chocolate lab that joined our family on December 23rd and he has added a new level of energy across the family. Most of us are a little extra tired and could use some additional sleep, but other then that plenty of laughs and lots of smiles going around.
The day Jackson picked our family!
Jackson with my son & daughter
Jackson turned 13 weeks old last week and weighed in at a whopping 29.2lbs and is one healthy and happy puppy. We have been working on socialization and some basic obedience as well as creating a drive to retrieve because after all he will be spending plenty of time in the duck and goose blinds this coming fall.
Jackson meets Hannah for the first time.
This week, Jackson and I will start working with a local trainer as part of our goals to have a wonderful hunting companion. Look forward to plenty of Jackson updates as he grows and we progress with our training.
Little Video clip of Jackson being Jackson
Recent clip showing how big Jackson has gotten.
Hannah wanted me to tell everyone not to forget about her and that she is doing well and has learned to love the youngster, and yes she is a little tired herself.
