Dogs and friends

One of the big pleasures I have in life is working a dog on a pheasant shoot. I have to say that I enjoy picking up, just as much as standing on a peg. Indeed probably more. What could be better than a days shooting with a good dog?

As the years roll on, one tends to remember all the good times and try to forget the embarrassing moments when dog and man had an ‘off day’ and were defiantly not working in harmony. Of-course that’s where friends come in. Friends, who can remember every details of those days and remind you about them every now and again, especially in the pub after a shoot.

Whatever your background shooting people have a great way of light heartedly enjoying a day in the field together. I can’t think of a day’s sport that hasn’t included lots of laughs, mickey taking and comradely banter that comes from being in the field with like-minded people.

And if one has a dog or two to enjoy the day with, then even better.

Written by Sporting Agent