slip or work loose [RUNNING DOGS]

[rocky1 942]

just been ready a tread about people working dogs loose ,would like 2 how many people ,work on the slip and how many work loose,by this i mean on the lamp not day ,alb and happy new year,,,gaz

Edited December 26, 2010 by rocky1

[lamping_dave 24]

I use all 3 depending where I am and what I am running them on!!

[rocky1 942]

what land you run them on the most and then vote

[mike1458 14]

I use the slip, but that's only because my dog will go off without my say so. But hey, we cant all have 100% dogs

 

ATB Mike

[HiLost 32]

I lamp my 2 off the slip I find it increases the bond and understanding you have with the dog it makes you much more of a team, of course it takes time and graft to get a dog obedient running off the slip you cant just do it on the first outing, I like to get a dog running the beam well from a slip first, then what I do is give it some runs off the slip towards the end of the night when the edge is off the dog, a tired dog is always a more obedient one. Then on each subsequent outing, I just start letting them run off the slip earlier and earlier until eventually its dispensed with alltogether

[HiLost 32]

I also voted out of a vehicle because when I get the chance to do that I enjoy that too. I dont have a 4x4 though so 99% of my lamping is on foot but its definately the way to go if you want lots of running and good bags

[dai dogs 1,404]

i run one loose and keep one on the slip.

[HiLost 32]

thats a good way to do it if you have enough running for 2 dogs, that way you can swap them over throughout the night and they both get a turn

[no1 jibber 31]

I lamp my 2 off the slip I find it increases the bond and understanding you have with the dog it makes you much more of a team, of course it takes time and graft to get a dog obedient running off the slip you cant just do it on the first outing, I like to get a dog running the beam well from a slip first, then what I do is give it some runs off the slip towards the end of the night when the edge is off the dog, a tired dog is always a more obedient one. Then on each subsequent outing, I just start letting them run off the slip earlier and earlier until eventually its dispensed with alltogether

 

 

so you run everything doubled up? or can you tell the dog which ones turn it is lol.

[robo-christ 40]

because of all the f****n pheasants around here i have to keep mine on the slip

most horrible obnoxious animals that feckin exist (not including the stuck up their own arse toff c**t's who shoot them),hopefully the travelers put a bigger dent in the population next year.

[lurcherman 28]

my vote was slip and driving this season ive been on foot mostley so i run from a slip last season was running from the motor, what ive found with running from a slip is (expecially with a young dog ) you can pick your position and place you and the dog it the correct position, and with a dog run from a slip it gets used to been slipped chase his quarry ether hit/miss and then back to slip wich in turn gives the dog a natural insentive to retrive his catch, but after 4-6 seasons a dog thats nos his job and has spent alot of time in the field can usually be run loose due to him noing his trade inside out i.e positioning ect ect, IMO.

 

 

[HiLost 32]

so you run everything doubled up? or can you tell the dog which ones turn it is lol.

 

No I dont run everything doubled up I have 2 lurchers that both work off the slip thats what I meant. I never even mentioned taking them out together did I? As it happens I run them singlehanded and alternate what nights I work them individually depending on the weather and what injuries etc each of them has. I just assumed I wouldnt have to write that they are worked seperately as I thought most people lamped one dog one rabbit? but of course this is THL and some people do tend to need every little thing explaining to them

[HiLost 32]

my vote was slip and driving this season ive been on foot mostley so i run from a slip last season was running from the motor, what ive found with running from a slip is (expecially with a young dog ) you can pick your position and place you and the dog it the correct position, and with a dog run from a slip it gets used to been slipped chase his quarry ether hit/miss and then back to slip wich in turn gives the dog a natural insentive to retrive his catch, but after 4-6 seasons a dog thats nos his job and has spent alot of time in the field can usually be run loose due to him noing his trade inside out i.e positioning ect ect, IMO.

 

very true the slip is a must for me when training a young dog, you need to be able to pick and choose the best rabbits for it and the best time to slip it. on the first few outings the pup wont see the rabbit til it moves so thats the best time to slip but as they get more experience, you can slip them as soon as you know they have seen the rabbit when you feel the pull on the lead, eventually they start to spot squatters and its great when that penny finally drops cos once they have picked a few their training is pretty much complete and you can start sending them down the beam to whatever distance cos they learn to trust you that there is something there even if they cant see it. Thats what lampings all about, a trust bond between handler and dog. you provide the light, they provide the game

[Guest crobinc840]

I do both, if I have friends with me and they bring their dogs I use the slip and we take turns. If I'm by myself I don't have them on leads because I'm dealing with the nets and ferrets. The pup is tethered before the ferrets are put in so she has a chance to have a look at the warren and see what's going on.

[cookie 2 8]

on the slip when im out lamping cause he f*****g stalks the rabbits other wise but owt else and he takes off!! working loose when im havin a walk aboot