Popular Post Joe T Posted October 29, 2024 Popular Post Posted October 29, 2024 (edited) Today is Gotcha Day for Enzo…two years ago today we picked him up in Maryland from the breeder. We were looking for a nice companion dog and he would be our 7th black lab. My wife used seeing eye dogs as mobility guides throughout her career, but now that she is retired she just wanted a pet. When we got him back to Long Island, a dog trainer friend saw him and had a serious look on his face- you got a field lab he said! Well we soon learned the difference between a lab bred to be a seeing eye dog and one for hunting. When his AKC papers came, I saw his lineage of master hunters and champions. Who am I to keep him from his genetic destiny? So having never hunted or even hiked, I joined the Long Island Retriever Field Trial Club. I connected with @DKsWorld and learned how to train Enzo. I traded in my Mercedes E350 for a Ford F150 and suddenly found myself collecting shotguns and taking lessons from @Breaking Point. Last year, I began hunting with Enzo and have found this NY Woods and Water to be a great place to learn a lot and meet some great guys. All because of a little black furry puppy who is growing into a wonderful companion and to be a portal to new adventures! Edited October 29, 2024 by Joe T boo711, cervidchasers, grampy and 24 others 22 1 4
Otto Posted October 30, 2024 Posted October 30, 2024 I am so glad that Enzo gets to do what he was bred and born to do, and that you made that happen for him! Happy gotcha day, Enzo. Joe T, ATbuckhunter and Lawdwaz 2 1
mowin Posted October 30, 2024 Posted October 30, 2024 Great story Joe. I'm sure Enzo feels the same as you do. grampy, corydd7, Lawdwaz and 1 other 2 1 1
Lawdwaz Posted October 30, 2024 Posted October 30, 2024 Terrific story. Joe T, corydd7 and grampy 1 2
Breaking Point Posted November 1, 2024 Posted November 1, 2024 He is soooooo cute. 🥰 What a great dog Joe. I'm glad you make him happy by downing some birds for him. Joe T and grampy 2
grampy Posted November 1, 2024 Posted November 1, 2024 What a great team you and Enzo make Joe! What a great heartwarming story! Joe T 1
DKsWorld Posted November 14, 2024 Posted November 14, 2024 Congrats to Joe and Enzo. A dynamic, energetic team destined for greatness. Now, let's get on those birds.
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