At least once a week, but often twice, Iris and I go very early to our training less that fifteen minutes away. We have most of the elements we need–open pasture, willows, cattail-choked draws, and water! Year ’round, we can keep her in tune both physically and mentally. Iris loves her work, and I get great pleasure seeing her succeed. On top of that, her stylish retrieves are great fodder for future paintings.