Wirehaired Pointing Griffons
Gillette, Wyoming
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lone ridge hula girl at heart
We couldn't be happier with our little Hula girl, the puppy we kept from our Goin' Coastal litter, born June 17, 2021. She is a beautiful representative of her breed.
We're currently concentrating on preparing Hula for both her AKC and NAVHDA hunt tests, coming up in June. She had a great nose and lots of drive. Her recall is very good and we're working on "Whoa" and "Leave it." These commands are very important for Hula's safety in the field.
We're training with the Black Hills NAVHDA chapter and the Western South Dakota Bird Dog Club, and of course, here at home. It's great that some of Hula's littermates also participate in these trainings, so we get to see them and their people.
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exercise & conditioning
Puppies
Running Off Leash
Safety First
Puppies must be allowed to set their own pace when they run and play. Let them quit when they're tired. Forced exercise can damage developing bone and tissue.
Safety First
Running Off Leash
Safety First
At 4 and a half months old, Hula does not have a reliable recall. The long line allows her some freedom to run while still being under control.
Running Off Leash
Running Off Leash
Running Off Leash
ZZ and Blanche love to run and chase each other on our 20 acres. Conditioning is important for their physical and mental health and performance in the field and show ring.
Play
Swimming
Running Off Leash
The girls love to play. They get rough and it pays to be heads up when they are body slamming each other. Dogs need a chance to be dogs.
Water
Swimming
Swimming
I always carry water for the dogs. They know how to drink from a squirt bottle so I don't have to carry a bowl.
Swimming
Swimming
Swimming
Most Griffs love the water and swimming is great exercise, with or without the duck! Make sure the water is safe. When we boat or kayak with the dogs, they wear life jackets with handles.