one of the best videos yet. what an awesome dog! can't wait to get my lab on some birds!

Wow...That is an awesome video. Brings goosebumps from watching her work, and kinda that twist in my stomach knowing the bond between a dog and their owner. Didn't help with the end captions. My little sisters are gonna be devastated when Pete and Jade pass.

DDiB ~ No doubt in my mind Pritch will have an even better year when you put her on ducks in 2010.

Now Teal was something. Great shoulders and the chest spread told me she was quick, very quick. But what spirit! I've had nothing but black labs since 1981 and my oldest now, Tank, is just as amazing in his own way as all the rest.

Two weeks after treein' a bear, he's out in the shallows bringin' a greenhead and droppin' that bird right in my hand. Versatile? Sure, but really only wants to please me.

Dove season is less than a month away for me. You mentioned above, that it "should be a blast too." Dave, you're no doubt a better shot than I 'cause when I'm on dove, it's more like blast, blast, blast, blast!

Thank you for the video. Always appreciated.

I have seen this probably a dozen times and it gets better every time you watch it. They did a Waterdog episode that showed some of this from the video. It really makes you appreciate all the times spent with your dogs whether it be training hunting or just a ride in the truck to take the trash off. Good post Dave!

great video. there is nothing like the bond between us. really makes you grateful for what we have

What a great video and tribute to the Labrador Teal! Some great dog work too compared to my half-trained Labradors.

countitandone -- Don't worry...most doves head for my area of the field cause it's usually a safe haven. Tank sounds like a good one. Enjoy him. - Dave

Nothing harder than losin a dog, a man's best friend for sure. Rest easy, Teal.

Amazing video. Reminds me of our dogs. Ready for bird season.