Shazza 52 Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 Hello all. I am new to the forum but have been mooching about for a few days. I am very interested in working dogs and have experience with training & working security german shepherds. I have plenty of time on my hands and really want to find something to do with dogs again as more than just pets. I would love to go out with someone to see what is involved and hopefully learn the ropes before i consider leaping in and getting a dog as i want to do it justice. I should be able to get permissions without too much trouble but there's no point setting stuff up til i know what i am doing and then have a dog ready. I have a lot to learn before thinking too far down the line and i would appreciate any useful help & advice you could give me. Thanks Quote Link to post
morton 5,368 Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 Youve made the right start with such a sensible post,state the area you live in and i am sure someone off this site will let you tag along and pick up a few guidelines,good luck. Quote Link to post
Penda 3,341 Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 what dog are you looking at getting mate? Quote Link to post
KittleRox 2,147 Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 Aye,running dugs is a wonderful hobby I would give it a miss mate,go on a x site and knock one oot,its much less hassle Quote Link to post
Paddy power 0 Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 I am sure thers plenty off people on here who wud show the ropes. I am alos new to this but I already no some people hope you get into and like it. Quote Link to post
undisputed 1,664 Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 Get yerself an xbox 1 Quote Link to post
Shazza 52 Posted January 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 Sorry i should have said i'm in Birmingham thanks. Roxy - it will be a hobby to me but i am serious about this hence why i haven't raced out to buy a dog and then asked what to do with it, it's a long-term commitment to the dog so i need to be sure on this. Quote Link to post
rocky1 942 Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 hope you find what you looking for Quote Link to post
KittleRox 2,147 Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 Aye, I,m just in one of them moods fuelled by domestic circumstances and vodka Quote Link to post
rolysmate 49 Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 Sorry i should have said i'm in Birmingham thanks. Roxy - it will be a hobby to me but i am serious about this hence why i haven't raced out to buy a dog and then asked what to do with it, it's a long-term commitment to the dog so i need to be sure on this. What sort of work are you looking at,mooching,ferreting or lamping or a combination as this could have some effect on what breeding you go for Quote Link to post
morton 5,368 Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 You are going about it in the right way,forgot to say ignore all the numpty,s,they will have little of use to be able to show you,learn first dog second the type of quarry,terrain and lifestyle will probably play a big part in the type of lurcher that will be best suited,there,s plenty of genuine people in your location i don,t think it will take you long to hook up. Quote Link to post
Shazza 52 Posted January 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 Haven't got to the point of looking at type of dog yet. I would be interested in mooching and lamping as my preffered choices though i would like to try both if there's someone local willing to show me. I admit to having an aversion to ferrets after i had a really nasty one that i rescued, put me off for life Quote Link to post
Paddy power 0 Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 Mate just get what ever dog you want and get a lamp and go out. Quote Link to post
Shazza 52 Posted January 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 Mate just get what ever dog you want and get a lamp and go out. Not all dogs are good for all jobs. When i get a dog i want a clear idea of what i want it to do and get one with a good chance of doing it. Not happy to pick up a dog and just try something out to later re-home the dog if i prefer doing something else. 2 Quote Link to post
malc1 544 Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 Mate just get what ever dog you want and get a lamp and go out. Not all dogs are good for all jobs. When i get a dog i want a clear idea of what i want it to do and get one with a good chance of doing it. Not happy to pick up a dog and just try something out to later re-home the dog if i prefer doing something else. pm sent Quote Link to post
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