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Yes Skycat I've tried everything I've researched but can't seem to nail it. I've had him a year and a half and love him to bits. He's was a wreck when I got him. No hair on his backside or tail, very thin. Everytime I picked a brush up (not thinking) to scrub the back yard he'd hide in the shed and lean against the back wall shaking. Now he sleeps on my feet (as he is now), barks at passers by, wakes me up when the alarm goes off fir his breakfast. He came to work with me for the first time today and enjoyed it. He's finally got used to my kids who are now so happy they can stroke him and cudd

You out tomorrow lapin?

Skycat - horses and dogs are very different animals. You can't put the psychology of a fight or flight vegetarian into a meat eating hunter. If you could I wouldn't be having any issues. Hes twice the dog now than when I got him, his character is coming out all the time. A year ago I couldnt even put his lead on without him wetting the floor beneath him. He used to run and hide in a bush in the garden. Now he's a very happy, much healthier dog but we still have some bits to work through before we've learnt to work as a team. I know a lurcher would be better, or even a whippet, but he's my dog

OK cool will see how we get on, will make it friday though (i honestly thought it was friday when i typed that lol) that way we can make more of a night of it, even if it doesnt really work out you can keep him on the lead and go round some different places. Glad you said that, took him out at four this morning and were both about to collapse! But yes, very keen to make him a good hunting dog. If coursing was still legal he'd be deadly (if you could ever catch him again). Just a very nervous dog who needs a lot of figuring out.

No to the last question

Lapin - he comes to me in the house but he's really nervous. Even if he comes back, I got to grab his collar and he gets scared and runs off again. Was out sun morning at 4am and it took me 30 mins to catch him. Where I want to take him near where I work is wide open so can't rush it yet. Grand with larger stock.

Cheers hot meat, think your right. We both need to learn.

And if working 14 hours straight 7 days a week with just enough time for the odd coffee is lazy as f**k I'd love to see a grafter!

Liking that idea lapin. What time you thinking?

Ive been trying to get my ex racer to become a better hunting dog on rabbits near where I live. He's really quick off the mark and loves chasing. He's yet to nail one, but regardless of that, when he's loose I can never catch him again! I work with horses, and in our industry, there are people who you can send horses to who educate them or solve any issues, ie. stalls or jumping. Just wondered if there are such people for dogs? Because I sure as hell don't know what I'm doing!

I tried to post this in the snaring section but it won't seem to let me post. Just bought a pack of snares and wondered if anyone could advise me on setting them up. Any help greatly appreciated!

Hi, just had a friend tell me they have a few rabbits wanting rid of on some land. They're making holes in a field with horses in which could be pretty dangerous. If anyone can help give me a shout.

Nice bitch, looks a picture of health as well. Well done mate.

Some effort that pal. Where there's life there's hope.

Love that Collie x. After one myself when I can afford one.