prince123 0 Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 just started rabbiting fort id ask for some tips so i no wat do really. i am using a lurcher for this so advice on this would be great cheers Quote Link to post
iceman001979 1,316 Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 go into luchers longdogs and hounds and write that get lots off replays Quote Link to post
artful212 394 Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 go into luchers longdogs and hounds and write that get lots off replays hes in the [bANNED TEXT] section walk about wif da dog checkn for rabbit spots then ask for permission 4m farmer [bANNED TEXT] type lurcher is it Quote Link to post
prince123 0 Posted October 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 go into luchers longdogs and hounds and write that get lots off replays hes in the [bANNED TEXT] section walk about wif da dog checkn for rabbit spots then ask for permission 4m farmer [bANNED TEXT] type lurcher is it hes a 13 month old 1/2 wippet 1/4 greyhound 1/4 collie [bANNED TEXT] i fort that would be the best choice as he will be quick with a bit of brains. do u think so [bANNED TEXT]? Quote Link to post
its ma baw 51 Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 go into luchers longdogs and hounds and write that get lots off replays hes in the [bANNED TEXT] section walk about wif da dog checkn for rabbit spots then ask for permission 4m farmer [bANNED TEXT] type lurcher is it hes a 13 month old 1/2 wippet 1/4 greyhound 1/4 collie [bANNED TEXT] i fort that would be the best choice as he will be quick with a bit of brains. do u think so [bANNED TEXT]? First things first..... make sure you feed and water him and give him shelter...... Nice cross, should do you fine. At 13 months he must have had some kind of training so I'd get a good book and read up my friend cos right now, he'll probably know more about hunting than you Quote Link to post
prince123 0 Posted October 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2009 well mate i sed i was new to this not how to look after a dog no afence mate but i aint stupid Quote Link to post
GET THEM OUT (.)(.) 39 Posted October 31, 2009 Report Share Posted October 31, 2009 well mate i sed i was new to this not how to look after a dog no afence mate but i aint stupid when did he say you was stupid ? you ask for advice you got it, if your not willing to learn and listen then why ask ? there is a big difference in the ways you feed a pet dog, and a working dog, , just think before replying, and it also a good idea to read the rules for this site, atb Quote Link to post
peefa 0 Posted October 31, 2009 Report Share Posted October 31, 2009 If the answer feed and water him and give shelter is all the advice you want to give why bother. And if as the other guy says what you were really saying was that there are different ways to feed and water a working dog why did he not explain that. And also you seem to think thats what he meant why did you not explain. Got to be honest i aint been on here long but i notice every time someone asks a question or makes a comment they get a cocky remark. WHY Quote Link to post
Wild_and_Irish 11 Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 If the answer feed and water him and give shelter is all the advice you want to give why bother. And if as the other guy says what you were really saying was that there are different ways to feed and water a working dog why did he not explain that. And also you seem to think thats what he meant why did you not explain. Got to be honest i aint been on here long but i notice every time someone asks a question or makes a comment they get a cocky remark. WHY Because this is THL, what else do people do on here? Quote Link to post
Gripper 1 Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 go into luchers longdogs and hounds and write that get lots off replays hes in the [bANNED TEXT] section walk about wif da dog checkn for rabbit spots then ask for permission 4m farmer [bANNED TEXT] type lurcher is it hes a 13 month old 1/2 wippet 1/4 greyhound 1/4 collie [bANNED TEXT] i fort that would be the best choice as he will be quick with a bit of brains. do u think so [bANNED TEXT]? First things first..... make sure you feed and water him and give him shelter...... Nice cross, should do you fine. At 13 months he must have had some kind of training so I'd get a good book and read up my friend cos right now, he'll probably know more about hunting than you read a book Quote Link to post
donkdaniel 236 Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 good luck mate best advise i can give you as im new to lurchers is try and get in with some tidy helpfull boys who havn e a lot more work with dogs under their belt than me or u just a bit of common sense and better than reading a book good luck man Quote Link to post
bullmastiff 615 Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 I didn't/don't have experienced guys to learn from, I'm sure it's quicker to learn that way but if you can't get out with others then just get out there with your dog and learn the old fashioned way, by your mistakes/successes. Here's a few tips I've learnt for myself so far or gleaned from reading other members posts on here. I'm still fairly new to Lurchers myself so if I've made any mistakes then hopefully someone will correct me. Windy, raining nights are the best nights to get out - The sound of the rain on the grass seems to cover any small noise's you make and keeps the rabbits heads down and the wind makes it easier for you to approach from downwind (wind into your face) so they can't smell your scent. If a Rabbit squats down into the grass, don't turn the lamp off as you get closer. I've done this a few times now and when I turned the lamp back on, the Rabbit was using the darkness to escape. Just keep the spot to the side of the rabbit (not on it) as you approach, if it gets up and runs then the dog is still sighted on it and will have a chance of turning it from the hedge. If the Rabbt stays put then get up nice and close but circle round so your facing the same way as the rabbit. They start running in the direction their facing before turning for the hedge. By being behind the Rabbit it helps the dog get on it straight away. Don't forget, just because you have seen the Rabbit, doesn't mean the dog has, I've hissed Roo onto a Rabbit and had him run the beam straight past the rabbit and keep going straight until I've called him back, this is just my inexperiance not Roo's fault. I should of realised he hadn't seen it as he wasn't straining on the slip. I've learnt from this and now continue walking towards it until either the Rabbit moves or Roo see's it. Don't leave the lamp on all the time, get into the field then sweep it with your lamp, (there's no reason to sweep the other end of the field looking for quarry), keep the beam down and search a semi circle of about 100yds, then turn your lamp off and walk on a bit then lamp on and have another sweep. etc. etc. Don't bother with Rabbits close to the Hedge, your dog won't be experienced enough to catch them and you will just teach the Rabbits to fear the lamp, plus the dog could get frustrated. So just ignore them and get them next time. Hope a few of these help you out. All the best with your dog and good luck. Quote Link to post
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