I took Silas for a run on the game lands along Old Waterford Road this evening. I want to introduce him to as much cover as I can early on. We walked about 2 miles, mostly along an old tram road that runs into a hemlock bottom and clear cut. I kept the check cord on him tonight as he has started to range out ahead pretty well and I want to be able to stop him if need be. He has been doing a nice job with returning on 2 whistle blasts. I also use "here" and two whistles of my own. I want to always have the ability to call him back, even if I loose the red whistle. Young pups are really fun to watch and I can certainly see some real potential in this pup. I take along a rope with a ball to toss for him on occasion. I want to keep his trips fun. I am thinking about applying a little bit of grouse scent to it when I start throwing it in cover. He returns to me most of the time. I'm in no hurry to take it from him as I want him to enjoy it. I believe I will introduce him to a cool pigeon this weekend so he can get the feel of a real bird in his mouth. I will also start with some live birds very soon. I am having a little trouble getting them at this point. Well, things are going well. He is sleeping on a little blanket on the floor as I write this. I hope he is having big dreams of wild birds.
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