Took the pup out for his 1st long line session this afternoon. Just wanted to get him used to his new "work" vest and long line combo. Then focus on him controlling his distance, and getting him a solid sit and stay in a few varying situations, calm, a heavy track and post action ( No shot, but being barked at by a hind.) Was a productive couple hours. But still lots to work on.
1st time being barked at, unsure reaction cause he couldn't see or smell the deer.
2nd time he was ground tracking straight in on one but couldn't pick its wind so wasn't until last second he spotted her, she barked, his hair stood up and he ran back to me growling. Lots of praise and food treats for his tracking effort, reassuring him its OK to settle him from growling and barking.
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