Lamping technique

[UNFIT 0]

I find it depends on the rabbit and dogs as already sed,some rabbits you can see that are sitting we just keep the lamp on and walk up but thats with my pup whos spotting sitters aint good yet,my mates dog the father of mine is spotting perfect so we can slip him at the rabbits and he goes in for one out the seat doesrnt happen every time as people no as for not having the dog on a slip i dont think its that hard its just what if theres quarry in the field that you dont want to chase and is useless if your lamping with more than one dog

it can be used with 2 dogs if they are taught it from a pup, take a look at a team of collies rounding up sheep ,one can be doing its job when the others look on ,. ,but if i was seriously after rabbits NOT THAT OFTEN ,i would use one dog at a time ,i only own one dog ,i was referring to all the dogs i have owned ,they have all been taught the same from pups .

[Guest fence_hopper]

if you know the game proper ,and the dog does as well ,you dont even have the dog on the lead ,you can show it the rabbit and turn the lamp of, time it right and the dog will run steady to the rabbit in the dark and when you put the lamp on again it will be on it ,this will only be achived with practice ,all my dogs can be sent into the next field even if they cant see what i can ,they know i have sent them on some thing .it is down to training and the dogs intelligence .

 

hit the nail right on the head. never use a slip with my dog point and shoot put the beam on turn it of and he goe's in the direction switch the light back on and he'll be a couple of feet away. realy handy when theres no wind, but the dog will only be able to do this with exsperience.

[storm323 191]

I find it depends on the rabbit and dogs as already sed,some rabbits you can see that are sitting we just keep the lamp on and walk up but thats with my pup whos spotting sitters aint good yet,my mates dog the father of mine is spotting perfect so we can slip him at the rabbits and he goes in for one out the seat doesrnt happen every time as people no as for not having the dog on a slip i dont think its that hard its just what if theres quarry in the field that you dont want to chase and is useless if your lamping with more than one dog

it can be used with 2 dogs if they are taught it from a pup, take a look at a team of collies rounding up sheep ,one can be doing its job when the others look on ,. ,but if i was seriously after rabbits NOT THAT OFTEN ,i would use one dog at a time ,i only own one dog ,i was referring to all the dogs i have owned ,they have all been taught the same from pups .

i cant see how the other lurcher would stand their while the other was coursing and i would NEVER run to dogs on a rabbits

[UNFIT 0]

I find it depends on the rabbit and dogs as already sed,some rabbits you can see that are sitting we just keep the lamp on and walk up but thats with my pup whos spotting sitters aint good yet,my mates dog the father of mine is spotting perfect so we can slip him at the rabbits and he goes in for one out the seat doesrnt happen every time as people no as for not having the dog on a slip i dont think its that hard its just what if theres quarry in the field that you dont want to chase and is useless if your lamping with more than one dog

it can be used with 2 dogs if they are taught it from a pup, take a look at a team of collies rounding up sheep ,one can be doing its job when the others look on ,. ,but if i was seriously after rabbits NOT THAT OFTEN ,i would use one dog at a time ,i only own one dog ,i was referring to all the dogs i have owned ,they have all been taught the same from pups .

i cant see how the other lurcher would stand their while the other was coursing and i would NEVER run to dogs on a rabbits

i run 2 dogs if some one else is with me on rabbits to get them fit early on in the season ,go and watch a farmer work his sheep dogs then you will see how 2 or more dogs can be worked loose .i just let them run when they want ,after all its only rabbits .and a bit of fun .and a bit of meat for a curry or 2 Edited September 1, 2009 by UNFIT

[Guest vin]

dark,windy,drizzle... and the rest is down to you and dog.

[lofti 579]

this is a great topic

with my pups who are just getting used to lamping

for me its got alot to with conditions

if there is moon and not much wind and rain id keep the beam on just

in front of the seated rabbit walking up to it.

if its good conditions flick the lamp off and get closer to it.

 

 

lofti.

[silkmen 3]

When you are lamping and you see a rabbit a bit too far to slip the dog, do you leave the beam on and walk to the rabbit? (Trying to keep it squatted) or do you switch the lamp off and walk to the rabbit? (Trying not to scare it).

 

I have seen both techniques work, but I prefer to switch the lamp off and sneak up close enough to slip the dog. My idea is that I’m not scaring everything else around and I can get myself between the rabbit and the way I think it going to run or find shelter.

yep i do the same mate seems the logical way and it works best for me

unless a big titted bird gets in the beam then i some how decide to keep the lamp on as i wouldnt want her getting a clean gettaway not with out homing in for a good look as close as i can 1st