FIRST SEASON DOGS QUESTION

[Guest Chip]

Just a question regarding the first working season for a dog.

with out going into getting dogs entered/started i was wondering what the opinions were on how much you give a dog in its first season.

assuming a dogs started are you of the mind that its on its way now so theres no need to hold it back now.

or give dog a handfull of digs then hold off til the following season?.

or only hold a dog back after starting til the following season if it say came away?.

ive read and heard in the past comments (from abroad ) like its had 10 digs already god help the first fox it comes across.

and one dog in particular that i was following the progress of as i liked the dog had had 50 digs in its first season..

as a lot of us can be either too cautious or expect too much from young dogs i thought it would be a good question to ask particularly to those been around years and dug alot .

Edited July 22, 2009 by Chip

[paul the poacher 2]

looking forward to the replies as its sumat iv thought about myself but dare not ask cos id be set upon by the knobs that wait for a beginner to ask questions

[jpnixon 7]

I'd of the opinion that when you have the dog started then the first season should be an easy one then the following season you can work away with him but in saying that it doesnt always work out the tway you want so just make sure that the dog is well healed before taking him out again is probably the best advice I have ever had.

[Tassa 64]

Everybody will have diff opinions on this one. IMO if the dog was started i would dig it regularly in handy earths for the first season. The dog would only get one dig that particular day leaving the young dog as keen as mustard. If theyv'e taken a bit of stick they should be allowed plenty of time to heal and would never be worked sore no matter what. Thats the problem with a lot of lads in that they get a young dog started and continually work the dog sore therefore the dog eventually walks due to no fault of their own but the owner.

[jaykay 2]

Everybody will have diff opinions on this one. IMO if the dog was started i would dig it regularly in handy earths for the first season. The dog would only get one dig that particular day leaving the young dog as keen as mustard. If theyv'e taken a bit of stick they should be allowed plenty of time to heal and would never be worked sore no matter what. Thats the problem with a lot of lads in that they get a young dog started and continually work the dog sore therefore the dog eventually walks due to no fault of their own but the owner.

 

 

Maybe the dog just has the jacking gene. reverse gear built in. If he's got heart he'll stay doing it, if he's weak hearted you have to take it easy with him. Every dog is different, you have to play it by ear and know what you have. Alot of lads like to think they have the dogs bollox, they're only kiddin themselves in the long run.

[jpnixon 7]

Everybody will have diff opinions on this one. IMO if the dog was started i would dig it regularly in handy earths for the first season. The dog would only get one dig that particular day leaving the young dog as keen as mustard. If theyv'e taken a bit of stick they should be allowed plenty of time to heal and would never be worked sore no matter what. Thats the problem with a lot of lads in that they get a young dog started and continually work the dog sore therefore the dog eventually walks due to no fault of their own but the owner.

Thats what i meant aswell you worded it better Tassa lol

[Tassa 64]

Everybody will have diff opinions on this one. IMO if the dog was started i would dig it regularly in handy earths for the first season. The dog would only get one dig that particular day leaving the young dog as keen as mustard. If theyv'e taken a bit of stick they should be allowed plenty of time to heal and would never be worked sore no matter what. Thats the problem with a lot of lads in that they get a young dog started and continually work the dog sore therefore the dog eventually walks due to no fault of their own but the owner.

 

 

Maybe the dog just has the jacking gene. reverse gear built in. If he's got heart he'll stay doing it, if he's weak hearted you have to take it easy with him. Every dog is different, you have to play it by ear and know what you have. Alot of lads like to think they have the dogs bollox, they're only kiddin themselves in the long run.

 

If you've chosen the right pup their will be no jacking gene.

[waz77 15]

All dogs can be sickened if you abuse them

[Hepher 86]

WHY ALL EASY DIGS ON IT'S FIRST SEASON? IF THE DOG HAS HAD ENOUGH HANDY 1S DURING A SEASON WHY NOT TRY THE DOG SOMEWHERE THAT'LL TAKE A LIL MORE THAN 60 MINS TO DIG HIM OUT? IF HE'S HAD ENOUGH HANDY 1S UNDER HIS BELT WITHOUT FAIL HE KNOWS YOUR'E GONNA COME FOR HIM SO WHY NOT A TRYING DIG TO FINNISH HIS/HER SEASON? A DOG WILL BE AT LEAST 2-2 1/2 BY THE END OF IT'S 1ST SEASON OF FULL WORK, WHY WAIT ANOTHER 7 MONTHS TO SEE IF IT WILL JACK WHEN IT DOES'NT GET IT ALL IT'S OWN WAY?

 

EDITED TO SAY, COSTS THE SAME TO FEED A BAD UN.

Edited July 23, 2009 by Hepher

[the duke 54]

i like to start my dogs off at about 12 months showing them as much as i can week in week out but get them out reasnobly quick this gives them the experience of different setts,conditions,quarry ect then the next season he has to earn his keep no excuses. after all u cant call a dog a good un til hes bin tested

[jaykay 2]

Maybe the dog just has the jacking gene. reverse gear built in. If he's got heart he'll stay doing it, if he's weak hearted you have to take it easy with him. Every dog is different, you have to play it by ear and know what you have. Alot of lads like to think they have the dogs bollox, they're only kiddin themselves in the long run.

 

If you've chosen the right pup their will be no jacking gene.

 

 

Thats some statement to come out with. Are you telling me that you can pick the worker out of a litter at 8 weeks old. Because i can gaurantee you they all wont work.

[Tassa 64]

Thats some statement to come out with. Are you telling me that you can pick the worker out of a litter at 8 weeks old. Because i can gaurantee you they all wont work.

 

True but if you pick a pup out of a two clinkers of terriers your chances of a good terrier are increased. But if you buy a pup out of the paper or dare i say it of this site will then its your own problem if they don't work out.

[david2363 42]

Good post that p***y.

[BILLYRIPSHIT 0]

WOW SOME INTERESTIN FACTUAL HEAR IM GETTING THE CAPTAIN J LUCAS BOOK OUT AGAIN JUST 2 CHECK IM NOT MAKING ANY MISTAKES AGAIN .CUMON WEE GNASHER YE CHAMPION SOCK IT TO THEM .

[ASBO 8]

Everybody will have diff opinions on this one. IMO if the dog was started i would dig it regularly in handy earths for the first season. The dog would only get one dig that particular day leaving the young dog as keen as mustard. If theyv'e taken a bit of stick they should be allowed plenty of time to heal and would never be worked sore no matter what. Thats the problem with a lot of lads in that they get a young dog started and continually work the dog sore therefore the dog eventually walks due to no fault of their own but the owner.

youve got it spot on there tassa 100% bud my opionion anyways