madabouthunting 1 Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 i went out with me dog on monday night this was her 1st time on a lamp this rabbit was just sitting there she didnt have a scooby what to do the rabbit started running and the dog just stood there and watched after what seemed a life time of standing she went after it no joy in picking up ??? i went out with her last night to she if she was really not with the lamping the same fields but later the first rabbit we came across i got within 5 feet from it and it made a bolt for it i slipped her and she was on it like a flash but still no pick up she had 7 good runs from one field but no pick ups she made a 100% imprvement from the night before she on a rest today cant wait till wednesday night Quote Link to post
bullmastiff 615 Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 Is there someone in your area with an experienced dog that can go out with you, sounds like it's just unsure of what it's supposed to be doing? Quote Link to post
madabouthunting 1 Posted August 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 (edited) i am not sure this is my first dog i am new to this as well lol Edited August 10, 2010 by madabouthunting Quote Link to post
atuddy 179 Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 keep at it mate the dog will soon PICK IT UP. how old is the dog mate? Quote Link to post
Wxm 1,638 Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 i went out with me dog on monday night this was her 1st time on a lamp this rabbit was just sitting there she didnt have a scooby what to do the rabbit started running and the dog just stood there and watched after what seemed a life time of standing she went after it no joy in picking up ??? i went out with her last night to she if she was really not with the lamping the same fields but later the first rabbit we came across i got within 5 feet from it and it made a bolt for it i slipped her and she was on it like a flash but still no pick up she had 7 good runs from one field but no pick ups she made a 100% imprvement from the night before she on a rest today cant wait till wednesday night has she worked in the day? Quote Link to post
madabouthunting 1 Posted August 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 see would run rabbits all day but just not picking up in th day Quote Link to post
BenBhoy 4,706 Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 sorry, didn't quite get that, does she course and catch during day? best bet mate like someone said, id find someone in your area and go with them. gotta be someone on here willing to help. sounds like she'll get it pretty quick if already improved. just keep your patience that most important thing, far too many potential dogs are given up on too soon. best of luck. Quote Link to post
CarraghsGem 92 Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 get an experienced dog out with her. should be someone here local who can help Quote Link to post
all.rounder 3 Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 it will come to her its only a matter of time.good luck and enjoy Quote Link to post
salclalin 240 Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 Think about it Mate,Did you Master your job after the First Day.Practice Makes Perfect.The Penny will Drop.Some dogs take Longer than Others.Keep at it. Quote Link to post
nat 8 Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 our whippet used to do a similar thing he wouldnt chase the rabbit until it bolted, no matter how close u got. so i left him a bit and did some coursing during the day,and a bit of work on the lure, he knew what to do in the daylight then when we went bak to the lamp he knew his job atb Quote Link to post
rogue 9 Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 i went out with me dog on monday night this was her 1st time on a lamp this rabbit was just sitting there she didnt have a scooby what to do the rabbit started running and the dog just stood there and watched after what seemed a life time of standing she went after it no joy in picking up ??? i went out with her last night to she if she was really not with the lamping the same fields but later the first rabbit we came across i got within 5 feet from it and it made a bolt for it i slipped her and she was on it like a flash but still no pick up she had 7 good runs from one field but no pick ups she made a 100% imprvement from the night before she on a rest today cant wait till wednesday night How old is she mate Quote Link to post
longnetter 32 Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 Think about it Mate,Did you Master your job after the First Day.Practice Makes Perfect.The Penny will Drop.Some dogs take Longer than Others.Keep at it. Thats spot on there, lack of experience . Take your dog out, give her a few runs, try to pick easy rabbits, don't overwork her, rest her and keep her fit . As you said 100% improvement, just enjoy watching her come on, you'll be on here crowing about that first rabbit in no time :thumbs:Sounds like a decent dog in the making you've got there ATB Quote Link to post
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