yes youll be able to work with dog infact having a good dog on a big set helps quite a lot also mate its not really that complicated ferreting make sure everythings coverd and get a collar and shovel and away you go mate its just cost me over 300quid to get all the gear I need to go ferreting properly if your gunna do it may aswell do it right youll need a cage nets but stay away from the nylon nets either polly or hemp and a carry box I made my own for a 5er just as good as shop bought and get a mk3m finder if you want to keep the ferret you have and not lose there a very important piece of k