logman 0 Posted September 15, 2006 Report Share Posted September 15, 2006 Just got back in from an hour or so out with the lamp, not that unusual, you might think? Well tonight was the night that i finally bit the bullet and left Sophie in the kennel and took out Mia, my Saluki/Grey pup,well 13months old. Things didnt get of to an ideal start,Sophie was less than amused at being left with the terriers and proceeded to howl like a Banshee when i took Mia away.As i was only going to try a couple of local spots i set off on foot, and i have to admit, i almost returned home without even switching on the lamp due to the noise Sophie was making-I felt terrible Anyway, i got to the first set of fields and have a sweep around with the lamp after just staring at fleeing rabbits a couple of times, somthing clicked for Mia and she gave chase,(always a releif) These first bunnies were missed, but then came the first surprise of the night,No hunting up After a quick peer in to the hedge,she just comes trotting back. Now to say that this dog has been a lttle disodient up until tonight would be an understatment of massive proportions(until she was about 6 months old i thought she was deaf....seriously) So after this amazing feat of not buggering off,im already over the moon even without any bunnies to her name yet! The next small patch of land i wanted to try is a short walk down the road and on my way i passed a field which always holds a bunny or too.We pick one up in the beam thats ventured a little far from home and after much twisting and turning, shes got it Now, at this point im expecting her to shake it to pieces and take off with it around the field(a favourite trick withh any toys) So i climb on the hedge to go too her, flick the lamp on too see where im jumping, and there she is rabbit in mouth(alive) and she hands it to me. Thats right, the first one live to hand To prove this wasnt a fluke she also did the same with numbers 2 and 3! As you can see im over the moon,aswell as totally shocked by her apparent transformation. Called it a night then, no baterries in the camera But ill get some pics up tommorrow! Happy Days Quote Link to post
jumby 11 Posted September 15, 2006 Report Share Posted September 15, 2006 well done mate pleased for you Quote Link to post
scouse moocher 0 Posted September 15, 2006 Report Share Posted September 15, 2006 Well done mate, sense of achievment when a young does what you ask of them ant Quote Link to post
skinnyrat 0 Posted September 16, 2006 Report Share Posted September 16, 2006 well done,sounds like things are coming together Quote Link to post
HBG 350 Posted September 16, 2006 Report Share Posted September 16, 2006 well done mate,i bet it took a while for the excitement to die down when you get home,i can never sleep when things go that well with youngsters,i usually end waking the full house up to tell them the crack well done again Quote Link to post
logman 0 Posted September 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2006 Hardly slept at all :11: Still well chuffed Have to take the older bitch Sophie out tonight, she was not impressed at last nights activity! Quote Link to post
ROZ 0 Posted September 16, 2006 Report Share Posted September 16, 2006 Weldone mate.nice to here success stories. The weather here is still abit calm you could here a pin drop Quote Link to post
Guest MOLLY Posted September 16, 2006 Report Share Posted September 16, 2006 Brilliant. YOU have obviously done something right, not just Mia MOLL. Quote Link to post
danny boi 0 Posted September 16, 2006 Report Share Posted September 16, 2006 wel done mate sounds like youve got the makings of good little dog! just to digress a little (until she was about 6 months old i thought she was deaf....seriously) is this common with saluki crosses i have heard some people that think they are very stubburn to say the least?? well done again! good hunting dan Quote Link to post
macker 5 Posted September 16, 2006 Report Share Posted September 16, 2006 enjoyed that read sounds like you will have plenty of fun this season Quote Link to post
Guest nitevision Posted September 16, 2006 Report Share Posted September 16, 2006 well done to both of you,sounds like some good hunting . Quote Link to post
logman 0 Posted September 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2006 Cheers for all the positive replys Got the camera sorted, i reckon shes as proud as i am AND BEFORE YOU ASK, NO THERE NOT MY LEGS Quote Link to post
maty j 6 Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 well done mia! hope my bitch picks it up as quickly as yours seemed to. goodhunting. Quote Link to post
mad moustache 0 Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 nice bitch are you going to use her on the bunnys day time as well ? Quote Link to post
logman 0 Posted September 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2006 nice bitch are you going to use her on the bunnys day time as well ? Not too many of them around here mate, but would love to see her have ago, you never know. wel done mate sounds like youve got the makings of good little dog! just to digress a little (until she was about 6 months old i thought she was deaf....seriously) is this common with saluki crosses i have heard some people that think they are very stubburn to say the least?? well done again! good hunting dan Shes the first dog with Saluki blood in it ive owned so i cant give a very informed opinion on that one mate, all i can say is taht in her case its been like banging my head against a brick wall during her (attempted) training.However, once out in the field, so far she has been a different dog. From other Salukis i have seen and her, i think that the hunting instinct in them is the strongest of all sight hounds. You considering one then? Quote Link to post
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