would you run your dog ......

[Trigger 26]

i run my dog on plough in orchards potato fields almost anywhere theres quarry, except for hop fields because of the wires.

[tattey 7]

just to add,its not something i do consistently as the fields don't stay ploughed for long its just the odd occasions is what i meant really

 

 

Yes pal, and we all know what you mean, as i think if something is getting up, it is getting run, your not on your own...

just didnt want the bullshit to start with people thinking i run the f**k out a dog on plough all night,cheers mate

 

 

iv done it befor and if i had to probs do it again

[moonlighter 1,163]

most day time coursing involves ploughed fields..thats where most of the hares lie in the day time in the fens. once in been weathered down a bit its not too bad, though it does suit saluki crosses

[Guest binks]

yeh i would but as been said if its been weatherd not baked were i am u cnt be picky and iv seen dogs come a cropper on cow grazing its a risk that comes with a true working dog (just my opinion tho)

[kenny14 656]

Sometimes it cant be helped..

agree but would you willingly slip the dog or not

IMO it depends on the dog you're running. I've had dogs that I couldn't run on plough cos they'd run full tilt at everything, and would've injured themselves badly eventually. Others have been fine, just going steady away but still more than fast enough.

[fieldsman 51]

Sometimes it cant be helped..

agree but would you willingly slip the dog or not

not my dog think to much of him to break his neck lost a dog on plough many years ago learnt my lesson

 

mate you can slip a dog in a cow field you dont no where it will end up iv'e seen them run down the a17

Ive seen my own on the a17 and Ive had one killed on the a17 to far away to call of.But dogs running at speed can come to grief anywhere I was told of a dog that died running a rabbit along a ditch and as it struck a reed entered its mouth went through the roof into its brain died instantly .Yes I do run on plough, in lincolnshire its almost impossible not to.I dont think ploughed fields are the most dangerous places to run a dog or even the most testing if dogs are walking plough from early on in their lives it becomes second nature to them.I think woodland with trees that have been cut to thin it out and stumps left is possibly one of the most dangerous natural places.

[Strong Stuff 2,171]

No, because I fecking hate walking across them!

[runforyourlife 361]

Great post, and most agree, well done watchman, your worries are no more, lol. I did see and read with interest tho, people saying that they would "never" run on rape stubble! That interested, i have never had a problem when my dogs have "strayed" on to this....??

[ryno 11]

Great post, and most agree, well done watchman, your worries are no more, lol. I did see and read with interest tho, people saying that they would "never" run on rape stubble! That interested, i have never had a problem when my dogs have "strayed" on to this....??

i agree totally with the above ,a very interesting thread well done!

[watchman 256]

Sometimes it cant be helped..

agree but would you willingly slip the dog or not

IMO it depends on the dog you're running. I've had dogs that I couldn't run on plough cos they'd run full tilt at everything, and would've injured themselves badly eventually. Others have been fine, just going steady away but still more than fast enough.

good point about the dog your running and its style,also i think saluki types would not have to much trouble running on it as someone has said also smaller more agile dogs would probably fare ok where as my lumbering bullx probably not so good shite feet and generally heavier than other types,i dont know just saying

[The one 8,473]

I'd say yes as we dont have bad ploughings here they just sow straight into the stubble and the dog can cope with that

[Guest my balls your mouth]

dogs are only flesh and bone, i wouldnt risk running anything on a heavy ploughed fields buts that just because of personal expeariance, i once has a dog run from a stubble field on to a rough ploughed field only when she hit the plough full flight she tumbled and broke her neck. so if theres any kids reading this if u want to keep your dog injury free dont bother them and dont listen to the idiots on here either

[feed the bear 13]

dogs are only flesh and bone, i wouldnt risk running anything on a heavy ploughed fields buts that just because of personal expeariance, i once has a dog run from a stubble field on to a rough ploughed field only when she hit the plough full flight she tumbled and broke her neck. so if theres any kids reading this if u want to keep your dog injury free dont bother them and dont listen to the idiots on here either

 

You didn't run the dog in plough though, it went in it from the stubble. You ain't gonna stop it I'm afraid, comes with the territory of running in the winter.... Inevitably the quarry will use everything it can to evade capture and if that means dragging your dog though plough, fences, gates, trees, rivers..... then it will. If you don't want this to happen, do what most on here do...... just write about hunting!!!

[craigyboy 1,274]

dogs are only flesh and bone, i wouldnt risk running anything on a heavy ploughed fields buts that just because of personal expeariance, i once has a dog run from a stubble field on to a rough ploughed field only when she hit the plough full flight she tumbled and broke her neck. so if theres any kids reading this if u want to keep your dog injury free dont bother them and dont listen to the idiots on here either

what a load of shite if theres any kids out there they'd do well not to listen to your shite,just cos youve had a bad experience,doesnt mean everyone will,jesus where do you go lamping lancashire cricket ground injuries are part and parcel of having a running dog,i slip my dogs on plough and never had any problems and my theory on this is because theyre fecking fit,so any kids out there dont listen to shite get your dog fit and do with it what your supposed to do with it....work it

[weasle 1,119]

dogs are only flesh and bone, i wouldnt risk running anything on a heavy ploughed fields buts that just because of personal expeariance, i once has a dog run from a stubble field on to a rough ploughed field only when she hit the plough full flight she tumbled and broke her neck. so if theres any kids reading this if u want to keep your dog injury free dont bother them and dont listen to the idiots on here either

what a load of shite if theres any kids out there they'd do well not to listen to your shite,just cos youve had a bad experience,doesnt mean everyone will,jesus where do you go lamping lancashire cricket ground injuries are part and parcel of having a running dog,i slip my dogs on plough and never had any problems and my theory on this is because theyre fecking fit,so any kids out there dont listen to shite get your dog fit and do with it what your supposed to do with it....work it

That about sums it up for me,A dog that is fit and worked hard,seems to get less injurys,how many times i have had to give a dog time of,for some reason,only too take it back out and have it pull a muscle or go lame.This time of year being the worst as far as im concerend,with dogs that arnt fully hard.