Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Gundog

The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, or Toller for short, is one of the most unusual breeds of gundogs in how the dog works. The hunter stays hidden in a hide and sends the dog out to romp and plays near the water, usually by tossing a ball or stick to be retrieved. Just like the fox the dog's activity and white markings pique the curiosity of waterfowl, which swim over to investigate. The act of enticing or luring game to approach is known as "tolling". When the birds are close, the hunter calls the dog back to the hide, then rises, putting the birds to flight, allowing him a shot. The Toller then retrieves any shot game. This is Florence who has been gundog training at workingundogs.co.uk. Mrs J parker has recently completed a Gundog Club Grade 2 training course with trainer Stewart North.