jack_frost 0 Posted May 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 Yup i mean she is up the rabbits arse then she just stops and looks for another and the bunny just runs off i mean she is on it then just stops looks for another and cases that and yes few young ens about.And blurcher i have run her rabbits my terrier could have got its not she cant its she just stops and chases after another i dont get it i am hoping its a coming into season thing.Either way i will be patient and never scould her i am just at a loss. Quote Link to post
Guest anonymous Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 Yup i mean she is up the rabbits arse then she just stops and looks for another and the bunny just runs off i mean she is on it then just stops looks for another and cases that and yes few young ens about.And blurcher i have run her rabbits my terrier could have got its not she cant its she just stops and chases after another i dont get it i am hoping its a coming into season thing.Either way i will be patient and never scould her i am just at a loss. I've had male dogs that have been running at this time of year on the lamp and because there are that many young rabbits about, they start playing with there quarry knowing fine well there will be another chase no matter what. Never had one right up a rabbits arse though and chose another rabbit. Might be something to do with hormones but I'm doubtful. I reckon you give her a week or two off, make her really keen, take her to a piece of land with fewer rabbits, hold her on the slip and let her see a few disappear, then be chosey what you run her on. She'll soon appreciate a chase. Either that or you have too many rabbits on your ground and need to let me come out with you and err give you a hand come September Quote Link to post
BLUCHER 1 Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 THE ONLY TIME IVE KNOWN AN EXPERIENCED DOG SHY OFF WAS WHEN A MATES DOG NABBED A RABBIT AS IT WENT UNDER AN ELECTRIC FENCE AND THE DOG GOT A BELT, SURE ENOUGH THE DOG ASSOCIATED THE SHOCK WITH THE STRIKE ON THE RABBIT. HAS YOURS BEEN ANY WHERE NEAR ELECTRIC FENCES. Quote Link to post
Guest anonymous Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 THE ONLY TIME IVE KNOWN AN EXPERIENCED DOG SHY OFF WAS WHEN A MATES DOG NABBED A RABBIT AS IT WENT UNDER AN ELECTRIC FENCE AND THE DOG GOT A BELT, SURE ENOUGH THE DOG ASSOCIATED THE SHOCK WITH THE STRIKE ON THE RABBIT. HAS YOURS BEEN ANY WHERE NEAR ELECTRIC FENCES. There a thought......... Quote Link to post
jack_frost 0 Posted May 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 No blurcher no fences at all all open land i know what you mean by dogs remembering things but this is not the case here i am sure as it was a overnight thing i am at a loss,but i will be resting her for a week and then slipping her on a cert as she has seen a few run off i think this may work buddy and the land is heaving with rabbits come september if you fancy a night of it let me know. Quote Link to post
Guest anonymous Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 No blurcher no fences at all all open land i know what you mean by dogs remembering things but this is not the case here i am sure as it was a overnight thing i am at a loss,but i will be resting her for a week and then slipping her on a cert as she has seen a few run off i think this may work buddy and the land is heaving with rabbits come september if you fancy a night of it let me know. Think that's your best bet mate. You can sicken a dog off this time of year. I posted on another thread about running pups this time of year doing more damage than good. Just out of interest, what part of the country you from mate? Quote Link to post
hector 1 Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 alright ferret men had a bitch do the exact same thing mate about ten yrs ago turned out it was her eyesight mate close up to her was all a blur but at a distance she could see fine vet say something wrong with her iris in both eyes bitch went to a pet home mate atb Quote Link to post
jack_frost 0 Posted May 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 Will take her an get her checked from our vet just in case if it is that i will keep her as a pet as she is a bonny lass.And we are in norfolk buddy. Quote Link to post
Guest anonymous Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 Will take her an get her checked from our vet just in case if it is that i will keep her as a pet as she is a bonny lass.And we are in norfolk buddy. NORFOLK!!!!!!!! I'M on my way....................................... :secret: Quote Link to post
Guest anonymous Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 alright ferret men had a bitch do the exact same thing mate about ten yrs ago turned out it was her eyesight mate close up to her was all a blur but at a distance she could see fine vet say something wrong with her iris in both eyes bitch went to a pet home mate atb What age was she mate? Ferrets is only 2 I think. Quote Link to post
hector 1 Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 bitch would have been about same age and similar cross she was beddyxwippet male bred to beddyxghound bitch friend bred her only two ohter pups in litter they were fine if i remember corectly it was some type of infection in her iris that had damaged it atb mate Quote Link to post
Guest anonymous Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 bitch would have been about same age and similar cross she was beddyxwippet male bred to beddyxghound bitch friend bred her only two ohter pups in litter they were fine if i remember corectly it was some type of infection in her iris that had damaged it atb mate It just shows you mate how so many different experiences throws up so many answers to a problem. Surely the guy can do a test regarding placing something in front of the dog to see if it can see it up close? Or is it just if it is running? Quote Link to post
jack_frost 0 Posted May 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 I just took her for a walk in feild be hind house on lead did not slip her killed me that but did not and she was on every rabbit as fast as i could see them now she is laying in the sunshine in the garden feeling sorry for herself,funny thing is she has grey in her as well she is beddy/whippet xbeddy/grey will rest her for a while and let he think about what she is missing by walking her on a lead and pop into the vets just to be sure and really thanks lads and anonymous if you fancy it in sep let me know nice one danny. Quote Link to post
Guest vin Posted May 24, 2009 Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 this might sound even dafter ...but my lamp kit (the tiablo A9 with aspherical lens or the maglite upgrade) is so tight on the beam if you focus it in..the dog wont be seeing any other rabbits in the beam only the one your following.. if your using a striker..stick a plantpot on the end and narrow the beam down to a small spot and get rid of outer spread (they throw a light over half the field ).if she cant see em she cant be running em... anything is worth a try..and the plantpot and a bit of insulation tape will give you a way of testing. p.s...dont forget to chop the bottom off the plantpot..hehee. atb vin Quote Link to post
jack_frost 0 Posted May 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 Thats a top idea vin will try it ta. Quote Link to post
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