Yesterday - no dog training as it was my FIL's funeral.

Thursday - had a site visit about 100 yards from 'our' pond so had a little session there. Catja went in OK to a retrieve about 2 metres in but one that was about 5 metres out fazed her. Topaz to the rescue.

Repeating closer again and then subsequent further ones had her swimming out with speed - but i am not sure if she is doing it because she 'must' rather than because she wishes to.

I might have to invest in a a pair of chest waders so can get out there with her.

Lunch time a quick trip out for some memories and marks in the field margins. A cock pheasant got up downwind of from within the rape which is now about four feet high. Catja watched it away and then went to investigate. One could watch her progress by the swaying stalks. Out of interest I tried the stop whistle - and she did; so at least she responds to the sound as a command and not any visual cues as well.