fox dogs

[cathunter 8]

hi my name is paul and am new to this site and would like some advice (i'm an aussie), i,ve got two young bitches that i want to start on foxes (as in den work) but have no one to show me how to start them off. the first bitch is an aussie x jack and the other is her daughter, crossed to a show bred jack. how do you get them going to ground? and at what age to start them?as i think the mum is ready she is about 20months old and realy keen. i got told buy an old timer that i met once that you can use large purse nets to net a den, is this true and if so how would i go about it? any info would helpful thanks

[whippet 99 2,613]

i throw a bone down the hole lol

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Edited September 3, 2019 by grant_c

[jimb 30]

I would never take a young dogs word for it that a spot is empty .

I like to see a young dog enter if a place is empty or not and to run through and check every inch of it .

A dog that can mark on the chain comes with experiance

[Cleanspade 3,324]

take your terriers where you think the foxes are and allow them to walk loose where the foxes are working. let them use there noses to hunt/find them on top. through cover ect. collect as many dens as you can and allow your dogs to check these also. sooner or later if they have it in them they will go down and work the foxes. there are a few on the sites that make and sell good quality fox nets. its also advisable to use a locating system. never miss a chance to give your pups a rag at a carcass road kill will do for that good luck

Edited July 14, 2009 by Rabbitcatcher

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jimb said:

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Edited September 3, 2019 by grant_c

[Guest busterdog]

take your terriers where you think the foxes are and allow them to walk loose where the foxes are working. let them use there noses to hunt/find them on top. through cover ect. collect as many dens as you can and allow your dogs to check these also. sooner or later if they have it in them they will go down and work the foxes. there are a few on the sites that make and sell good quality fox nets. its also advisable to use a locating system. never miss a chance to give your pups a rag at a carcass road kill will do for that good luck

 

At last some one with a brain, must just be you and me left R C. Dogs given a chance WILL self enter all they need is working drive and a little curiosity and the rest is up to them and God.

Good luck mate if you get stuck send me two first class tickets and I'll sort it for you.

[Guest miller1989]

Before you go putting your dogs down any holes make sure youve all the gear your going to need as theres 50/50 that the fox will bolt!

 

 

Collar Locator

 

Spade

 

Medical bag

 

Water

 

Pitch bar

 

Thats my main list anyway,without them your not going to get to your quarry,and maybe a dead dog without these!

[MAIN MAN 277]

Before you go putting your dogs down any holes make sure youve all the gear your going to need as theres 50/50 that the fox will bolt!

 

 

Collar Locator

 

Spade

 

Medical bag

 

Water

 

Pitch bar

 

Thats my main list anyway,without them your not going to get to your quarry,and maybe a dead dog without these!

well said miller! it would be a good idea to take someone who is got plenty of experience to over look this biginer, alot can go wrong if you dont no what your at! good luck!!

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[Guest Countryboyo]

take your terriers where you think the foxes are and allow them to walk loose where the foxes are working. let them use there noses to hunt/find them on top. through cover ect. collect as many dens as you can and allow your dogs to check these also. sooner or later if they have it in them they will go down and work the foxes. there are a few on the sites that make and sell good quality fox nets. its also advisable to use a locating system. never miss a chance to give your pups a rag at a carcass road kill will do for that good luck

 

At last some one with a brain, must just be you and me left R C. Dogs given a chance WILL self enter all they need is working drive and a little curiosity and the rest is up to them and God.

Good luck mate if you get stuck send me two first class tickets and I'll sort it for you.

 

 

 

aint being funny lads but id like to know how youse teach your dog only to go to foxes because if you let a working terrier loose in some places youll end up in deep shit.....

 

Slurry pit?

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Edited September 3, 2019 by grant_c

[Guest busterdog]

take your terriers where you think the foxes are and allow them to walk loose where the foxes are working. let them use there noses to hunt/find them on top. through cover ect. collect as many dens as you can and allow your dogs to check these also. sooner or later if they have it in them they will go down and work the foxes. there are a few on the sites that make and sell good quality fox nets. its also advisable to use a locating system. never miss a chance to give your pups a rag at a carcass road kill will do for that good luck

 

At last some one with a brain, must just be you and me left R C. Dogs given a chance WILL self enter all they need is working drive and a little curiosity and the rest is up to them and God.

Good luck mate if you get stuck send me two first class tickets and I'll sort it for you.

 

 

 

 

aint being funny lads but id like to know how youse teach your dog only to go to foxes because if you let a working terrier loose in some places youll end up in deep shit.....

 

Then deep shit it will be.

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busterdog said:

 

Edited September 3, 2019 by grant_c