Preperation for the changing of the guard tonight.
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Big_Holla
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Aw man, looks like you need to figure out a way to get the old boy out there too. Glad to see he's still got the heart!
It's hard to retire a working dog... Next too losing them it's about the toughest thing you'll do....
Don't give up on Leo too soon... He's still got it. Just save a few really easy hunts for him. He's got to get a few more hunts in!
Yea, I'm with J. I've hunted around a few aged seasoned gun dogs and by the time they get that old they're pretty much on autopilot... at least the good ones are... and Leo knows the drill. Tell ya what, bring him up here for a teal hunt and let's find out!
Big_Holla
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You know your dogs better than any of us so I can understand if you are concerned he might get hurt. JMHO if he is with the other one he will be fine as they likely will mirror each other.
It just looked like the old man was laying claim to that one. I know I have some things around that I like to buy new once something happens. I think something like seeing my old boy in "his" blind would bring back lots of good memories for the both of us. Kinda how I am I guess, lots of people are not this way. Lol, nothing wrong with that.
If you don't trust/have faith in the dog, I think you're doing the right thing by training another one. Good luck to you in your adventures.
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You could probably still let him dry land hunt. Just put his hide beside you and drive a stake with a quick snap and 4-7 links of chain on it. When you want him to go unsnap him.