We finally got out to do some training on Saturday.  It was cold, but sunny with only a light wind.  It was a really enjoyable day watching the dogs work and catching up with friends.  Thanks so much to Darrin of Farpoint Retrievers.

We ran across the frozen pond which was covered in snow.  Even Thunder got to run a couple of marks and a blind.  Did he have fun?  What do you think?

Blast Off
Blast Off
Up And...
Up And…
...Over The Snow Bank
…Over The Snow Bank
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Across The Pond
Almost There
Almost There
After A Hunt He Has It
After A Hunt He Has It
Heading Back
Heading Back
Good Boy Thunder
Good Boy Thunder

Then the thrower moved to a different position and we moved the line a bit and Thunder got to run another mark.

At The Line
At The Line
Over...
Blast Off
...The Snow Bank
Over The Snow Bank
Across The Pond
Across The Pond
At The Bumper
At The Bumper
Heading Back Through A Snow Bank
Heading Back Through A Snow Bank
Oops!
Oops!
I'm OK!
I’m OK And I Did Not Drop The Bumper

Thunder was so happy to get out and as you can see he ran hard even though he will turn 8 next month.  He was a tired pup that night.

Storm and Freighter had a nice day too.  I will have more specifics about their training later this week.

47 thoughts on “Thunder Has A Blast

  1. That’s awesome. If Delilah was reliable, this is what I would be doing with her. Maybe that would stop her from being so mischievous!

    Looks like Thunder had a grand time!

  2. It’s good to see Thunder getting out. He’s no geriatric laze-about!

    I guess you all are starting to gear up for competition season, right? Although, I imagine the lakes have to defrost just a smidge before then…

    1. The first hunt test is in April, but we never go to it because it is too early in the season. The next is in May, but I am not sure Freighter will be ready. We really need to work on a few things before that and we can’t work on them until the weather breaks and ponds warm up. Storm might be ready though. We will see. 🙂

  3. Looks like he had tonnes of fun! And was super focussed! Love how his tail sticks straight up on the retrieve!

  4. Wow! That’s so impressive! I’m always impressed when anyone can walk on water. 😉

  5. At first when I read the title I though I read Thunder had bloat and my heart sank! Glad to was Thunder has a blast instead!
    Glad to see that you are all out enjoying the snow! I’m ready for it to be gone!

  6. Sure looks like he had a great time. Great that he didn’t drop the bumper when he took a spill.
    He looks great for eight. 🙂

    1. They do love to work. Unfortunately the snow is now too icy and we won’t have a warm up at least through this week. 🙁

  7. Its just great seeing your dog enjoying himself in the snow,which reminds me of how my Siberian husky loved to play in the snow.. He surely has been missing out some snow action.

  8. Hello there. I am finally finding some time to catch up with our bloggy friends. Looks like you guys are still having a great time as usual.

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