edy123 0 Posted April 7, 2010 Report Share Posted April 7, 2010 Hi all I'm new to this game I'm ment to be picking a patterdale up from my local rescue kennels, will be used mainly bushing and ratting. The staff at the kennels say dogs round about 2years if I was to try him to ground aswel would that be a good age to start him any information Will be much apprechiated cheers. Quote Link to post
terrier410 53 Posted April 7, 2010 Report Share Posted April 7, 2010 Hi all I'm new to this game I'm ment to be picking a patterdale up from my local rescue kennels, will be used mainly bushing and ratting. The staff at the kennels say dogs round about 2years if I was to try him to ground aswel would that be a good age to start him any information Will be much apprechiated cheers. if you are new to this game what would you be after(to ground.?) Quote Link to post
edy123 0 Posted April 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2010 Hi all I'm new to this game I'm ment to be picking a patterdale up from my local rescue kennels, will be used mainly bushing and ratting. The staff at the kennels say dogs round about 2years if I was to try him to ground aswel would that be a good age to start him any information Will be much apprechiated cheers. if you are new to this game what would you be after(to ground.?) I have had lurchers in the past but neva been on with terriers few off mates have lurchers so will be out bushing with them as for try him to ground would be with Charlie. Was just looking for some tips that's all Quote Link to post
snowman 37 Posted April 7, 2010 Report Share Posted April 7, 2010 two years is a ideal time to start mate in my opinion but dont expect to much to soon from the dog do u now if it comes from a working background? dont forget a locater mate atb Quote Link to post
edy123 0 Posted April 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2010 (edited) two years is a ideal time to start mate in my opinion but dont expect to much to soon from the dog do u now if it comes from a working background? dont forget a locater mate atb Thanks a lot for that snow man very helpful.I have no info on dogs back ground as its from rescue kennels, dog looks well also good stamp about it for size will get picture up when I get him cheers atb. Edited April 7, 2010 by edy123 Quote Link to post
terrier410 53 Posted April 7, 2010 Report Share Posted April 7, 2010 Hi all I'm new to this game I'm ment to be picking a patterdale up from my local rescue kennels, will be used mainly bushing and ratting. The staff at the kennels say dogs round about 2years if I was to try him to ground aswel would that be a good age to start him any information Will be much apprechiated cheers. if you are new to this game what would you be after(to ground.?) I have had lurchers in the past but neva been on with terriers few off mates have lurchers so will be out bushing with them as for try him to ground would be with Charlie. Was just looking for some tips that's all understand now. good luck in your new venture i now hunt with beagles, only 3 years in and learning every day.still got one old terrier though. Quote Link to post
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