Hi everyone.
I put a deposit on a pup recently with great bloodlines. I've hunted with Dad and sister many time and have been sold for a long time on these lines. Waiting has been the hardest part. This will be my first hunting focused golden and I really would like to do it right by her. Ideally I would like a nice water/field hunter with a nice indoor demeanor. I havent through much about hunt tests, as I do not know much about them, but if her and I have the drive/ability it's not something I have ruled out. I've been trudging through the search function absorbing as much information as I can (I'm one of those guys that researches researches researches before he jumps into anything). That being said, I'm a bit of a planner and would like to wrap my head around some materials that I may not be thinking of for 8weeks to 8months (or really beyond).
I plan on using Hillmanns puppy DVD (and a bit of Jackies DVD) then transitioning to Fowl Dogs. This is the plan, it may change if for some reason I dont like the Fowl dogs dvds. I also plan on joining the local club (its a couple miles from where I live so that is nice). I'm leaving out all the obvious things like bowls, kennel, etc...
What I have so far
Various snap/hook collars
6' lead
25ft check cord
Training treats
2 2" bumpers (white)
Purina Pro Plan Puppy food transitioning to Taste of the Wild or PP after a year.
Things I'm planning buying
duck scent
a teal dummy / mallard dummy
whistle
garmin delta collar
healing stick
come canvas bumpers
Am I on the right track? Am I missing anything crucial? How many of the bumper types do you think I need?
Thank you guys for any insight you provide to a new guy.
I put a deposit on a pup recently with great bloodlines. I've hunted with Dad and sister many time and have been sold for a long time on these lines. Waiting has been the hardest part. This will be my first hunting focused golden and I really would like to do it right by her. Ideally I would like a nice water/field hunter with a nice indoor demeanor. I havent through much about hunt tests, as I do not know much about them, but if her and I have the drive/ability it's not something I have ruled out. I've been trudging through the search function absorbing as much information as I can (I'm one of those guys that researches researches researches before he jumps into anything). That being said, I'm a bit of a planner and would like to wrap my head around some materials that I may not be thinking of for 8weeks to 8months (or really beyond).
I plan on using Hillmanns puppy DVD (and a bit of Jackies DVD) then transitioning to Fowl Dogs. This is the plan, it may change if for some reason I dont like the Fowl dogs dvds. I also plan on joining the local club (its a couple miles from where I live so that is nice). I'm leaving out all the obvious things like bowls, kennel, etc...
What I have so far
Various snap/hook collars
6' lead
25ft check cord
Training treats
2 2" bumpers (white)
Purina Pro Plan Puppy food transitioning to Taste of the Wild or PP after a year.
Things I'm planning buying
duck scent
a teal dummy / mallard dummy
whistle
garmin delta collar
healing stick
come canvas bumpers
Am I on the right track? Am I missing anything crucial? How many of the bumper types do you think I need?
Thank you guys for any insight you provide to a new guy.