Nutty dog

[Polkey 70]

Ok, took my dog along some public foot paths around some new fields today next to a new place im moving into just to have a mooch. Now where we normaly walk there is never anything apart from the odd hare. It was clear right away that there was a lot more about from all the rabit runs through the brush and the fact that my dog was running around going nuts. Never seen him so excited before, he was picking sent up all over the place and seemed to be darting around like a mad man. Me being very new to this and it being our first season I was wondering if this is normal and will he settle down and be more focused. He went past a rabbit that bolted between us into some brush and didnt notice, I called him back having stopped knowing if I moved forward I would bolt it and the dog would never see it. He came back and I moved forward towards him bolting the rabbit towards him. My hearts was bursting with excitement but it was over as quick as it started as the rabbit threw him of and bolted down a hole. Is there anything I can do to settle him or is it just time and experience for us both? Was great fun though and dog loved it, going to be a great move!

[tubba 38]

Only time will tell mate patience is a virtue.

[wig887 88]

i agree it's early day's for you both gaining experience enjoy it !!

[blackpack 70]

i agree it's early day's for you both gaining experience enjoy it !!

as said early days for both of you, if there is so much game about then try him on the slip and single one out if you can

[KittleRox 2,147]

how,s it bred and how old?

[matty73 4]

Ok, took my dog along some public foot paths around some new fields today next to a new place im moving into just to have a mooch. Now where we normaly walk there is never anything apart from the odd hare. It was clear right away that there was a lot more about from all the rabit runs through the brush and the fact that my dog was running around going nuts. Never seen him so excited before, he was picking sent up all over the place and seemed to be darting around like a mad man. Me being very new to this and it being our first season I was wondering if this is normal and will he settle down and be more focused. He went past a rabbit that bolted between us into some brush and didnt notice, I called him back having stopped knowing if I moved forward I would bolt it and the dog would never see it. He came back and I moved forward towards him bolting the rabbit towards him. My hearts was bursting with excitement but it was over as quick as it started as the rabbit threw him of and bolted down a hole. Is there anything I can do to settle him or is it just time and experience for us both? Was great fun though and dog loved it, going to be a great move!

 

you said it yourself where you normally walk theres isnt much about so when the dog has come across all these new scents and lots of it all over the place its bound to get excited mate its nowt to worry about the dog will settle down as it gains experience on how best to catch if its only young dog let it burn off a little excess energy before going where you want it to hunt and just keep at it like all things in life practice makes perfect but the main thing is you and the dog are having fun

[Polkey 70]

Thanks for the replies, the dogs 7/8 whippet 1/8 beddy almost 2 years old and yes we are def having a lot of fun. Thanks for the advice

Edited September 30, 2010 by Polkey