Monday, April 11, 2011

Rocky, Master Hunter-to-Be

Jordan has been working hard with Rocky to get him to the "Master Hunter" level. When the opportunity came up to take Rocky to a hunt test down by Austin last weekend, Jordan & Rocky poured the steam on to get Rocky ready! They left Friday night, and Rocky ran one leg of the test on Saturday and one on Sunday (which, incidentally, was his first birthday!). He'll have to complete six legs to actually get the title "Master Hunter." He did an amazing job, passed both legs, and brought home two pretty ribbons! In the words of one of the gunners who was there (as posted on a gun dog forum Jordan is a part of):

"I was gunning the Master test both days & Rocky stole the show. Easily the best dog I saw all weekend. Great job!

It doesn't happen very often that a guy passes the 1st 2 Master tests he's ever SEEN."

That was high praise coming from a very qualified gun dog trainer; also, considering the caliber of dogs that were there!! We're so proud of Rocky!!!

Our Master Hunter (to-be!)

Jordan has done an incredible job training Rocky! It's really amazing to watch them work together!

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