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08/10/2020

This was just too funny not to share!!! Hope you enjoy the Thursday Funny😂😂😂😂!

05/08/2020

Feeling a little nostalgic today so decided to share this.

The first photo of Stukka and the rather unfortunate looking individual whom she was allocated to. I got Stukka as a gift from a very good friend, immediately following my year as President of Round Table Southern Africa. I got her on Sunday morning, in the first meeting of the new President, hence me sporting the green blazer😂😂😂

Who would have thought that such an incredible bond could develop between us! She truly is a remarkable being and I look back to the day when she looked up at me and must have thought “oh well, hes not ideal, but Ill look after him” very fondly!

New adventures await and we cant wait to share them with you!

30/07/2020

Just a Thursday funny! We hope
You had a great week! Almost time for the weekend which could bring trips to the dam or other fun things...thats if you behaved yourself of course😉

19/04/2020

Here is a new blogpost for you guys!

I recently did some research on dehydration in dogs and thought I would share that information with you!

I hope it helps you!

If you enjoy the article please share it with your friends! It might just save a life!



http://thatsmypoint.co.za/2020/04/19/3-of-the-best-ways-to-check-for-dehydration-that-you-probably-didnt-know-about/?preview=true&frame-nonce=58a881b171

Having quite a lot of time on my hands I thought I would dedicate one article solely to dehydration. Having done some research on the topic I came to see just how incredibly dangerous it can be and how quickly things can go from bad to terrible! Now before we go any further, lets clarify what exactl...

16/04/2020

to when we could go out, hunt dassies and just be a hunting dog!!!

12/04/2020

Wishing you all a very Happy and Blessed Easter!

09/04/2020

Throw back thursday to when we could go hunting as and when we wanted to!

07/04/2020

A windy and cool day means “working” indoors. Lets just agree that she was there for motivational purposes?

04/04/2020

As I write this, we have just ended day 7 of the Covid19 Lock down in South Africa. 7 days of what should be a staycation or work from home setup. 21 days is a long time to be cooped up inside, it can lead to conflict between partners, or depression in those who are isolating alone. It can also lead to some confrontations and frustrations with the working dogs in our lives. So, here is an article about five activities which you can try to help your working dog work from home.



http://thatsmypoint.co.za/2020/04/04/5-activities-for-your-working-dog-during-the-covid19-lock-down-2/?preview=true&frame-nonce=7e82f06378

As I write this, we have just ended day 7 of the Covid19 Lock down in South Africa. 7 days of what should be a staycation or work from home setup. 21 days is a long time to be cooped up inside, it can lead to conflict between partners, or depression in those who are…

04/04/2020

As I write this, we have just ended day 7 of the Covid19 Lock down in South Africa. 7 days of what should be a staycation or work from home setup. 21 days is a long time to be cooped up inside, it can lead to conflict between partners, or depression in those who are isolating alone. It can also lead to some confrontations and frustrations with the working dogs in our lives. So, here is an article about five activities which you can try to help your working dog work from home.

http://thatsmypoint.co.za/2020/04/04/5-activities-for-your-working-dog-during-the-covid19-lock-down-2/?preview=true&frame-nonce=7e82f06378

As I write this, we have just ended day 7 of the Covid19 Lock down in South Africa. 7 days of what should be a staycation or work from home setup. 21 days is a long time to be cooped up inside, it can lead to conflict between partners, or depression in those who are…

01/04/2020

Stolen again, but couldnt help it and just had to post it here 😂😂😂 we will be posting an article on how to help your working dog “work” from home during these lockdown times in the coming days so keep an eye out for that one! Stay safe everyone!

27/03/2020

Yes, its stolen, but its just too good not to post again!! Stay at home, dont take this too lightly! We will be publishing some blog posts on how to keep the 4legged kids entertained and stimulated soon!

01/01/2020

We decided to take a walk into 2020, a new year and a new decade! Very excited about the adventures, challenges and adventures which await us!

We wish all of you all the best for the coming year! May the year be good to all of you, may the birds fly where you hunt and may the memories which you make last a lifetime!

Ps. Strive to be the human that your dogs thinks you are😉

31/12/2019

Just had to share this! Lets just call it a Tuesday Funny😂😂😂

13/12/2019

Dassies, again. What you dont see in this cropped clip is how long Stukka stands in that position before this point😂😂😂😂patience is something which she has more of than I do!

11/12/2019

When you catch a dove and you know you have to hand it over but you dont really want to...

05/12/2019

Yes, I know that its been a bit quiet lately. But, that's because the following article is a little longer than normal. Follow the link to check it out!

http://thatsmypoint.co.za/2019/12/05/a-summary-of-the-last-two-years/

As with most things in life, sometimes one must take a step back to evaluate what has been achieved in the past. Almost like comparing where your business is against the business plan which you set out with originally. Take stock, see what has worked and improve on that and then obviously see what h...

25/11/2019

The rainy season is here, we have been waiting for good rains for some time now, and the rains bring a very welcome relief from some very dry conditions. But African thunderstorms can be very loud and quite violent. Stukka doesn’t like these thunderstorms...

http://thatsmypoint.co.za/2019/11/25/thunder-and-lightning-its-all-very-frightening/

The rainy season is here, we have been waiting for good rains for some time now, and the rains bring a very welcome relief from some very dry conditions.  But African thunderstorms can be very loud and quite violent.  Stukka doesn’t like these thunderstorms.  Some of you may frown at this, a gu...

18/11/2019

I don’t like snakes. I am scared of them and extremely cautious around them! Pointers are inquisitive, they investigate anything and everything they don’t know, and snakes are no different. Problem is, humans tend to know which one of these reptiles is dangerous and will avoid them…dogs can’t make that distinction. And that is where it gets dangerous, curiosity killed the cat…in this case it may be your dog that doesn’t survive its own inquisitive nature.

http://thatsmypoint.co.za/2019/11/18/snakes-and-what-do-we-do-about-them/

I don’t like snakes.  I am scared of them and extremely cautious around them!  Pointers are inquisitive, they investigate anything and everything they don’t know, and snakes are no different.  Problem is, humans tend to know which one of these reptiles is dangerous and will avoid them…dogs ...

17/11/2019

Courtecy share! Please contact them if you have any info!

15/11/2019

...sounding a little bit more like a buffalo in full charge. I turned, just in time to see her hurtling towards me – flat out. Now, Stukka has that Hyena like trot which is fast enough as it is but seeing her coming at me at full tilt was something new...

http://thatsmypoint.co.za/2019/11/15/a-very-amorous-chocolate-lab/

What happens when a highly strung GSP bumps into a chocolate lab whilst out burning off some excess energy?  Chaos is what happens.  Absolute pandemonium.  Burning a little excess energy turns into a situation of burning off ALL the energy!  It also results in an unexpected test of how well your...

11/11/2019

Check out the latest blog post, all about the "excitement" associated with moving house...with a pointer 🤣😂🤣

http://thatsmypoint.co.za/2019/11/11/the-day-that-i-almost-gave-up/

So, moving to a new house is an incredibly stressful situation for humans and has even been compared to a divorce!  I can safely attest to this, although my move went very smoothly, and we did not tear each other to pieces over small irritations it was still very stressful!  From small administrat...

08/11/2019

I was so embarrassed. How does one explain this to your guests? All I could offer was an apology, and that I would replace what had been lost. Luckily for us, one of the other aspects of a braai is that we always have too much meat, so, nobody would go hungry...

Follow the link to read about this embarrassing situation

http://thatsmypoint.co.za/2019/11/08/the-opportunist-strikes/

Dogs are opportunists, its part of their genetic make up.  They have always had to be and will continue to be opportunists because it has been how they have survived for so long.  This is especially true when it comes to food.  And in this instance, Stukkas opportunistic instinct kicked in.  In ...

04/11/2019

You talk to your dog with your voice, your facial expression and with your eyes. They are pack animals and a pack has a certain hierarchy. Not negotiable, this is how it goes. Why am I writing about this? Well, because if your dog is not looking at you, he or she is probably not really paying attentions. Much the same in humans, why do we put so much emphasis on eye contact – because we gauge the other persons involvement in what we are communicating this way.

Click on the link below to read the rest of the article.

http://thatsmypoint.co.za/2019/11/04/the-importance-of-eye-contact/

You talk to your dog with your voice, your facial expression and with your eyes. They are pack animals and a pack has a certain hierarchy. Not negotiable, this is how it goes. Why am I writing about this? Well, because if your dog is not looking at you, he or she is probably not…

01/11/2019

This is a two-part post, one about an encounter with a herd of goats and the other about the importance of keeping an eye on your dog’s hydration. Especially after it has been burning energy like crazy.

Click on the link to read the article.

http://thatsmypoint.co.za/2019/11/01/keeping-your-pointer-hydrated-dehydrated-pointer-dog/

31/10/2019

I have just had one of the more pleasant experiences since I started this blog. And it has served to inspire me, so I thought I would share it with you.

I received a message from a reader today. This specific lady wanted my thoughts on Separation Anxiety. Whether Stukka struggles with this and what ideas I have to make that a little easier for her.

Follow the link to read about that...

http://thatsmypoint.co.za/2019/10/31/we-all-need-some-inspiration-sometimes-pointer-training/

I have just had one of the more pleasant experiences since I started this blog.  And it has served to inspire me, so I thought I would share it with you. I received a message from a reader today.  This specific lady wanted my thoughts on Separation Anxiety.  Whether Stukka struggles with this and...

31/10/2019

28/10/2019

New blog post up! Follow the link to see it!

http://thatsmypoint.co.za/2019/10/28/a-painful-tail/

26/10/2019

New blog post up! Go check out where Stukkas dislike of Scooters originates from.

http://thatsmypoint.co.za/2019/10/26/pizza-delivery/

Sometimes we get to learn new things.  Both of us.  And although this is focused on all the things which Stukka gets to learn as she grows up, I also learn things.  One such thing is that Stukka really doesn’t like motorbikes or scooters.  I mean she really doesn’t like them. I came to reali...

23/10/2019

The Speckeld pigeon ~ Columba Guinea (Kransduif in Afrikaans). This little chap was sheltering from the wind with a “dont mind me, just doing some morning stretches” kinda attitude😂😂😂😂 Often confused with Rock Pigeons, probably due to the fact that they ocasionally hybridise with the Rock Pigeon.

They are deceptively acrobatic in flight and no amount of Clay Pigeon practice can ever prepare you for the Top-Gun-like manouvering which you see when shooting these! And if its a windy day like we are having today, and you have a go at one going down wind it becomes a situation of give it about 10m lead and hope! We use 12ga 7,5s with low loads...you go through large amounts of ammo on these shoots😉

Still is the most fun that you can have with your clothes on though....

22/10/2019

Follow this link to see a step by step demonstration on how wing tips are attached to a training dummy

https://www.instagram.com/p/B34twI2lgoK/?igshid=m0cxjpyk36lw

22/10/2019

Our 25th blog post is up! Follow the link below to check it out!

http://thatsmypoint.co.za/2019/10/22/smells-like-a-bird-flies-like-a-training-dummy/

Introducing the smells of game birds to Stukka was a challenge to say the least, and once again I went about it the wrong way. Now, you might be forgiven for thinking that that’s all I seem to do, screw it up. And you wouldn’t be too far from the truth, however, that is one…

18/10/2019

Doing your own retrieves is no fun! Rather get that gun dog trained! Go have a look at what lengths we go to in order to retrieve downed birds...

http://thatsmypoint.co.za/2019/10/18/getting-some-wingtips-and-a-rather-humorous-retrieve/

At what age, or level of “education” do you introduce real birds to a gun dog?  As with most other things a “one size fits all” solution doesn’t exist.  You will have to gauge how well your dog has developed before doing this.  In our case Stukka is a late developer, she stayed a puppy....

14/10/2019

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14/10/2019

New blog post up! Follow the link to see! All about Stukka climbing fences and getting up to all kinds of other mischief!

http://thatsmypoint.co.za/2019/10/14/the-case-of-the-teleporting-garbage-bag/

What to do when a garbage bag which I personally put on one side of a wall suddenly appears on the other side of the wall less than 24 hours later? Well, some investigation is necessary, but I think we all know who the most likely culprit is. At this point in time, I was…

11/10/2019

Sometimes we meet interesting new creatures. Check out todays post to see what happened!

http://thatsmypoint.co.za/2019/10/11/chameleon-can-i-eat-it/

German Shorthaired pointers are incredibly inquisitive. Anything that moves will be investigated. No matter how slowly it moves…This was the case with a certain little chameleon which Stukka found one sunny afternoon. It was on one of our walks, we had crossed over the infamous fence onto neighbor...

07/10/2019

Injuries are bound to happen. Dogs often handle them much better than humans do...

Check out this article about Stukkas first one:

http://thatsmypoint.co.za/2019/10/07/the-first-injury/

Anyone who has ever been in the situation, where you suddenly find yourself looking at a dog which has somehow been injured will know the feeling.  Helplessness, frustration and a little bit of panic combine to create a feeling which I would say can only be described as dread.  Well, on one fatefu...

04/10/2019

What about loud noises? Will it bother her or will she be ok with them? Check out todays blog post to find out.

http://thatsmypoint.co.za/2019/10/04/loud-noises/

Dogs are generally scared of loud noises.  Some more so than others, but all dogs will get a fright when exposed to a loud noise.  It is an instinct which we all have, and it is there for self-preservation.  No getting around it, no denying it, just fact.  However, when one wants to hunt with…

02/10/2019

Check out the instagram page to see a video of Stukka trying to get to a Dassie

https://www.instagram.com/p/B3HToRBl0fE/?igshid=10586ztxonwp4

02/10/2019

What happens when Stukka corners a Dassie? Follow the link to find out...

http://thatsmypoint.co.za/2019/10/02/the-first-dassie/

The rock hyrax (Procavia capensis), also called rock badger, rock rabbit and Cape hyrax, is a medium-sized mammal native to Africa and the Middle East. Commonly referred to in South Africa as the dassie. They weigh between 4 and 5 kilograms in mass, with short ears and tail. They live in areas with....