jrt first day ratting, any tips?

[paulk73 151]

took my terrier at 6 months for a look. wasnt interested just watchedthe other dog. left it a month took him back on his own, and he was bang on em. now he loves it no stoping him.

 

 

 

paul thats the kind of advice I would of expected to see posted,well done mate,wirralman

im by no means an expert, and its only what ive experienced. everyone has their own ideas on whats right and whats wrong.

what i did was ask a couple of people who had more experience than me and was told,"dont expect too much till the dog is 12 months old"

in my opinion this was sound advice, as all dogs mature at different rates. and as well as not expecting too much. i get the feeling that what these 2 guys were saying was dont right it off too soon either. i know i was well keen to get my dog out and about. but waited til it had it adult teeth through. there is a big difference in a 3 mnth old pup and a 6 month old pup. mentally aswell as physically. if my dog wasnt interested when i took it back at 6/7 months old i would have taken it home and waited another couple of months and tried it again, theres no rush, and after all you reap what you sow. so if someone is prepared to right a terrier pup off at 12 wks cos it dosent kill a rat, thats up to them. but if you dont sow anything, your not going to have anything to reap.

and my bet is you would most probably end up missing out on some of the best workers because of being hasty. after all its not all about pure aggression, dont you also need a bit of brains and a dog that can measure the situation to make a good working terrier

[paulk73 151]

cheers wirral countryman. atb

[pitmanuk 2]

well thats a lot to take in...

 

i might just take him along to watch patch (2yr old jrt) doing his thing, if hes really up for it maybe try him on one. if hes looking scared try him in a few months.

 

will post a write up of the day on saturday night to let you know how it all went.

 

thanks all

[rock 64]

im with charlie hunter on this, ive seen and had terriers work rat at early age, terriers can and will kill from an early age its in there make up just make sure its fully jabbed up and take a 1st aid kit with you, also dont let the dog take to many nips as this will sicken a young un

[clarky1 2]

my pup 7-8 month not seen a thing 1st time this weekend 4 month ne gud far 2 young

[Cleanspade 3,322]

there is every chance that entering prematurely could ruin your pup. so if your of a mind to do so go for it. but bare in mind waiting and entering your terrier properly will give it every chance to become a good terrier. the quicker they start the better they become is nonesense. some of the very best workers mature slowly. so i'd say keep the little bugger under your arm and only let it go if your content to waste it

[charliehunter100 22]

there is every chance that entering prematurely could ruin your pup. so if your of a mind to do so go for it. but bare in mind waiting and entering your terrier properly will give it every chance to become a good terrier. the quicker they start the better they become is nonesense. some of the very best workers mature slowly. so i'd say keep the little bugger under your arm and only let it go if your content to waste it

 

well i no its true or i wouldnt say it would i??? im not talking about your average dog here im talking about getting the best of the best to run on out of a litter ive seen loads of terriers do this and become excellent workers how many times do i have to say it! proper terriers are born to it and its there from an early age if your clever enough to see it. i once had a fox in a trap and was passing the pig shed where my dogs were so i called in to check on them. anyway i was cleaning the pups that were now 10 weeks old and i accidently stood on a dog pups toe and the poor little fella was going mad so i picked him up and took him to the pick up to check him proper. he started sniffing the air and went towards the cage so i took off the blanket covering it and the pup started baying at the fox! he was really going for it but i dont think he knew what doing just instinct told him thats what he was meant to do. they mature alot quicker than most realise do terriers a hell of alot more faster than lurchers.

[steve 34]

this site just gets worse

Edited March 9, 2010 by steve

[charliehunter100 22]

this site just gets worse

at least i dont live in handsworth what a f*****g dump had a good game of spot the white man there the other day

[paulk73 151]

there is every chance that entering prematurely could ruin your pup. so if your of a mind to do so go for it. but bare in mind waiting and entering your terrier properly will give it every chance to become a good terrier. the quicker they start the better they become is nonesense. some of the very best workers mature slowly. so i'd say keep the little bugger under your arm and only let it go if your content to waste it

 

well i no its true or i wouldnt say it would i??? im not talking about your average dog here im talking about getting the best of the best to run on out of a litter ive seen loads of terriers do this and become excellent workers how many times do i have to say it! proper terriers are born to it and its there from an early age if your clever enough to see it. i once had a fox in a trap and was passing the pig shed where my dogs were so i called in to check on them. anyway i was cleaning the pups that were now 10 weeks old and i accidently stood on a dog pups toe and the poor little fella was going mad so i picked him up and took him to the pick up to check him proper. he started sniffing the air and went towards the cage so i took off the blanket covering it and the pup started baying at the fox! he was really going for it but i dont think he knew what doing just instinct told him thats what he was meant to do. they mature alot quicker than most realise do terriers a hell of alot more faster than lurchers.

cant understand why you didnt throw the terrier pup in with the fox if it was baying, i mean if it was really going for it, must have have been ready.

cos i dont know if you know this but terriers mature very quickly. a lot quicker than say, a lurcher for instance.

and racist aswell, as for having a game of spot the wh@te man, i think theres a few people having a game of spot the bell end on here. any one spotted one yet? lol

[Ideation 8,216]

there is every chance that entering prematurely could ruin your pup. so if your of a mind to do so go for it. but bare in mind waiting and entering your terrier properly will give it every chance to become a good terrier. the quicker they start the better they become is nonesense. some of the very best workers mature slowly. so i'd say keep the little bugger under your arm and only let it go if your content to waste it

 

well i no its true or i wouldnt say it would i??? im not talking about your average dog here im talking about getting the best of the best to run on out of a litter ive seen loads of terriers do this and become excellent workers how many times do i have to say it! proper terriers are born to it and its there from an early age if your clever enough to see it. i once had a fox in a trap and was passing the pig shed where my dogs were so i called in to check on them. anyway i was cleaning the pups that were now 10 weeks old and i accidently stood on a dog pups toe and the poor little fella was going mad so i picked him up and took him to the pick up to check him proper. he started sniffing the air and went towards the cage so i took off the blanket covering it and the pup started baying at the fox! he was really going for it but i dont think he knew what doing just instinct told him thats what he was meant to do. they mature alot quicker than most realise do terriers a hell of alot more faster than lurchers.

cant understand why you didnt throw the terrier pup in with the fox if it was baying, i mean if it was really going for it, must have have been ready.

cos i dont know if you know this but terriers mature very quickly. a lot quicker than say, a lurcher for instance.

and racist aswell, as for having a game of spot the wh@te man, i think theres a few people having a game of spot the bell end on here. any one spotted one yet? lol

[charliehunter100 22]

there is every chance that entering prematurely could ruin your pup. so if your of a mind to do so go for it. but bare in mind waiting and entering your terrier properly will give it every chance to become a good terrier. the quicker they start the better they become is nonesense. some of the very best workers mature slowly. so i'd say keep the little bugger under your arm and only let it go if your content to waste it

 

well i no its true or i wouldnt say it would i??? im not talking about your average dog here im talking about getting the best of the best to run on out of a litter ive seen loads of terriers do this and become excellent workers how many times do i have to say it! proper terriers are born to it and its there from an early age if your clever enough to see it. i once had a fox in a trap and was passing the pig shed where my dogs were so i called in to check on them. anyway i was cleaning the pups that were now 10 weeks old and i accidently stood on a dog pups toe and the poor little fella was going mad so i picked him up and took him to the pick up to check him proper. he started sniffing the air and went towards the cage so i took off the blanket covering it and the pup started baying at the fox! he was really going for it but i dont think he knew what doing just instinct told him thats what he was meant to do. they mature alot quicker than most realise do terriers a hell of alot more faster than lurchers.

cant understand why you didnt throw the terrier pup in with the fox if it was baying, i mean if it was really going for it, must have have been ready.

cos i dont know if you know this but terriers mature very quickly. a lot quicker than say, a lurcher for instance.

and racist aswell, as for having a game of spot the wh@te man, i think theres a few people having a game of spot the bell end on here. any one spotted one yet? lol

 

we got a big man here then have we??? fox is completely different to a rat you little dickhead so shut your f*****g mouth. i never replyed to your post as i thought you was ok and was listening to what i had to say but obviously you no it all thats why you have ended up with a plummer!! and im not racist but take a wander through handsworth one day and you will see what i mean. and i am not wrong terriers mature alot quicker than lurchers come back when your balls have dropped and you might no what i mean

[wirral countryman 2,110]

there is every chance that entering prematurely could ruin your pup. so if your of a mind to do so go for it. but bare in mind waiting and entering your terrier properly will give it every chance to become a good terrier. the quicker they start the better they become is nonesense. some of the very best workers mature slowly. so i'd say keep the little bugger under your arm and only let it go if your content to waste it

 

well i no its true or i wouldnt say it would i??? im not talking about your average dog here im talking about getting the best of the best to run on out of a litter ive seen loads of terriers do this and become excellent workers how many times do i have to say it! proper terriers are born to it and its there from an early age if your clever enough to see it. i once had a fox in a trap and was passing the pig shed where my dogs were so i called in to check on them. anyway i was cleaning the pups that were now 10 weeks old and i accidently stood on a dog pups toe and the poor little fella was going mad so i picked him up and took him to the pick up to check him proper. he started sniffing the air and went towards the cage so i took off the blanket covering it and the pup started baying at the fox! he was really going for it but i dont think he knew what doing just instinct told him thats what he was meant to do. they mature alot quicker than most realise do terriers a hell of alot more faster than lurchers.

cant understand why you didnt throw the terrier pup in with the fox if it was baying, i mean if it was really going for it, must have have been ready.

cos i dont know if you know this but terriers mature very quickly. a lot quicker than say, a lurcher for instance.

and racist aswell, as for having a game of spot the wh@te man, i think theres a few people having a game of spot the bell end on here. any one spotted one yet? lol

 

 

well said paul73 you beat me to it,the sad thing is he actually believes the utter sh*te he's written,wirralman

[charliehunter100 22]

there is every chance that entering prematurely could ruin your pup. so if your of a mind to do so go for it. but bare in mind waiting and entering your terrier properly will give it every chance to become a good terrier. the quicker they start the better they become is nonesense. some of the very best workers mature slowly. so i'd say keep the little bugger under your arm and only let it go if your content to waste it

 

well i no its true or i wouldnt say it would i??? im not talking about your average dog here im talking about getting the best of the best to run on out of a litter ive seen loads of terriers do this and become excellent workers how many times do i have to say it! proper terriers are born to it and its there from an early age if your clever enough to see it. i once had a fox in a trap and was passing the pig shed where my dogs were so i called in to check on them. anyway i was cleaning the pups that were now 10 weeks old and i accidently stood on a dog pups toe and the poor little fella was going mad so i picked him up and took him to the pick up to check him proper. he started sniffing the air and went towards the cage so i took off the blanket covering it and the pup started baying at the fox! he was really going for it but i dont think he knew what doing just instinct told him thats what he was meant to do. they mature alot quicker than most realise do terriers a hell of alot more faster than lurchers.

cant understand why you didnt throw the terrier pup in with the fox if it was baying, i mean if it was really going for it, must have have been ready.

cos i dont know if you know this but terriers mature very quickly. a lot quicker than say, a lurcher for instance.

and racist aswell, as for having a game of spot the wh@te man, i think theres a few people having a game of spot the bell end on here. any one spotted one yet? lol

 

 

well said paul73 you beat me to it,the sad thing is he actually believes the utter sh*te he's written,wirralman

ok you all carry on slaging me off i really dont give a f**k all i said was 12-14 week olds can kill a rat and all i get i this bullshit!! maybe you all doubt your own entering methods so have to question others?? it worked for me and id do it again simple as that

[oohmydog 82]

im with charlie hunter on this, ive seen and had terriers work rat at early age, terriers can and will kill from an early age its in there make up just make sure its fully jabbed up and take a 1st aid kit with you, also dont let the dog take to many nips as this will sicken a young un

Not sure how you make sure were and how deep your pup gets bitten ,If you have a child at 9 or 10 and give him a belt round the head there's every chance he start crying or sulk of,do the same to a 20yr old and he will give you a belt back if he as some fight in him ,its called maturing .You can have a 5 stone lad who looks like a piece of string who is bullied at school become a champion of the world when he its maturate LET YOUR DOGS BE PUPS BEFORE THEY BECOME A GLADIATOR