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[turnerboi 27]

i was foxing on sat with me mates two dogs failed in one earth put mine in and she minced around for a while but we dug it with her not face to face she kept going back to one spot baying bit of digging then mooch of round the bury back to spot bay dig mooch shes only on her 1st proper season and hasnt yet learnt to dig on to foxes

 

my mate sed she lacks drive

 

what u lads think shes only a pup tbh just under 2 years will try her again and see wat happens but shes bin a ok till now

 

i was in two minds wether to put this on hear as the lad which told me she lacks drive is a true terrierman and has had his fair share of exceptional dogs i dont wish to offend him and have the utmost respect for him as he has taught me alot

 

yis turnerboi

[top terrierman 90]

how many digs has she done before that.

[OldNog 432]

reminds me of when i was struggling to get mine going.....put her in a place where a fox had been run in early in the season. got a mark and could hear her baying, then a bit of scratching around and she would move off but keep coming back to the same place giving a bit of a bay. This carried on for about 10 mins so we dug to where we were getting the mark. Opened up and found her going at a tube far to small for her so we pulled her out and put a smaller older bitch in. This one got on about 2 -3 foot more and made contact. We opened up to find the older bitch hold of the brush of a real small fox up what could only be described as a rat hole! What we suspected mine of doing was getting as far as she could, trying to dig on and then trying to find another way round.

 

If thats what youres was doing, then i personnally think that shows the opposite of lacking drive but showing a bit of brain. Dont forget its still early season and are still some smallish cubs around and she is still young, keep trying her

[Attack Fell Terrier 864]

I'd give the bitch a chance mate, it's her first season. As long as she's showing an interest to work and shows improvements each time you take her out I'd give her the chance to prove herself, best of luck.

[Guest busterdog]

Both very good answers, i don't think i could add anymore other than you've got your own eyes and ears so make your own mind up, don't let someone else decide the fate of your dog, theres to much macho bullshit and far to many pissing competitions in the terrier game for me.

[jake824 517]

Both very good answers, i don't think i could add anymore other than you've got your own eyes and ears so make your own mind up, don't let someone else decide the fate of your dog, theres to much macho bullshit and far to many pissing competitions in the terrier game for me.

could nt be more true. just stick to one or two close friends and most of all enjoy the day out with your dogs. in time you ll be your own dogs critic and will know how and when theyre working. as you say she s young and they re not machines they all have off days. stick with it mate and take all the story s with a pinch of salt

[brog 670]

no more needs saying all the above is very good advice a.t.b brog

[hedz31 1,308]

i was foxing on sat with me mates two dogs failed in one earth put mine in and she minced around for a while but we dug it with her not face to face she kept going back to one spot baying bit of digging then mooch of round the bury back to spot bay dig mooch shes only on her 1st proper season and hasnt yet learnt to dig on to foxes

 

my mate sed she lacks drive

 

what u lads think shes only a pup tbh just under 2 years will try her again and see wat happens but shes bin a ok till now

 

i was in two minds wether to put this on hear as the lad which told me she lacks drive is a true terrierman and has had his fair share of exceptional dogs i dont wish to offend him and have the utmost respect for him as he has taught me alot

 

yis turnerboi

Early days yet for her pal definatly still deserves a chance,cant write a terrier of at that age and time in the game shes still learning and building confidence,in what way did the other 2 terriers fail ?? and how old were they or how many seasons did they have under there belt ??

regards hedz

[Rey27 83]

Early days yet bud keep at it!

[chrissy32 13]

i was foxing on sat with me mates two dogs failed in one earth put mine in and she minced around for a while but we dug it with her not face to face she kept going back to one spot baying bit of digging then mooch of round the bury back to spot bay dig mooch shes only on her 1st proper season and hasnt yet learnt to dig on to foxes

 

my mate sed she lacks drive

 

what u lads think shes only a pup tbh just under 2 years will try her again and see wat happens but shes bin a ok till now

 

i was in two minds wether to put this on hear as the lad which told me she lacks drive is a true terrierman and has had his fair share of exceptional dogs i dont wish to offend him and have the utmost respect for him as he has taught me alot

 

yis turnerboi

id be taking the safty catch off the round mouth for the two that walked

and for your,s id be giving the bitch a chance bottom line is two dog,s have been in befor her

so for me it,s hard to get any kind ov result from that

atb chris

[turnerboi 27]

well good news lads dug to the bitch in question yesterday at just under 5 foot shed worked her fox for a good hour in one spot then moved and settled with him in the other end of the earth didnt mooch about straight in and on and stuck with him the whole time was very pleased with her for a young un ticked away tidy with him for most of the time she usually tries to boss them about to much but she is learning was very happy with the outcome