Can gun dogs mark for rabbits?

[sjb york 1]

Hi all

as the topic says would say a springer or lab be able or trained mark rabbit sets and indicate where the most activity is? For it then to be ferrited or gassed or drop traps to be installed.

 

cheers

Sam

[Catcher 1 639]

Hi all

as the topic says would say a springer or lab be able or trained mark rabbit sets and indicate where the most activity is? For it then to be ferrited or gassed or drop traps to be installed.

 

cheers

Sam

 

 

Yes no probs but.In fact there as good as any hunting breed and beter than some.

[Lab 10,979]

Yes 100%.........i dont go for rabbits but all my dogs will mark holes. Just using there noses mate....

[Mooch. 177]

My lab x will pass by unused holes but will try to climb down recently used ones. You can't get a more positive mark than that!

[sjb york 1]

That sounds great!

 

I am in need of a dog for work that will mark holes but not savage bunnys in view of the public. I'm thinking about getting a springer becouse they can work for a good length time.

 

What's the best way to go about training a dog to mark sets? Are there any good books that I could be reading?

 

Cheers

Sam

[Mooch. 177]

 

Trust your dogs nose.

[sjb york 1]

Well that answers my topic question!

 

Great photo!

[j davies 8]

Hi all

as the topic says would say a springer or lab be able or trained mark rabbit sets and indicate where the most activity is? For it then to be ferrited or gassed or drop traps to be installed.

 

cheers

Sam

my 5 year olsd one makes holes and when i putt ferret down he watchess them all the time ferret comes out and if he stays by hole i no there is one more in there he has never faild in the last 3 years since he got it right one of the best dogs cockers are you get the nose and the hunting ability to

[pistolpete 4]

Hi all

as the topic says would say a springer or lab be able or trained mark rabbit sets and indicate where the most activity is? For it then to be ferrited or gassed or drop traps to be installed.

 

cheers

Sam

Our two labs have pretty much done this from when they were very young ( we live in the middle of nowhere ) it keeps them occupied and active until the season starts

[Ideation 8,216]

That sounds great!

 

I am in need of a dog for work that will mark holes but not savage bunnys in view of the public. I'm thinking about getting a springer becouse they can work for a good length time.

 

What's the best way to go about training a dog to mark sets? Are there any good books that I could be reading?

 

Cheers

Sam

 

When it comes to marking you can't really 'teach' or 'train' it. Just expose the dog to a lot of holes, especially ones you have seen rabbits drop into. And if possible, let it watch some being bolted out. Don't praise the dog too much as this could lead to false marking.

 

Finally - another type of dog might be a more useful ferreting partner and ANY (well almost) dog can be trained to not 'savage' rabbits. In fact i would go so far as to say most working dogs do not unless a bit useless.

 

One last thing, if you intend the dog to grab / hold the rabbits in the net, then you wont be able to use it for shooting as successfully.

[Fat-Ferret 857]

That sounds great!

 

I am in need of a dog for work that will mark holes but not savage bunnys in view of the public. I'm thinking about getting a springer becouse they can work for a good length time.

 

What's the best way to go about training a dog to mark sets? Are there any good books that I could be reading?

 

Cheers

Sam

 

When it comes to marking you can't really 'teach' or 'train' it. Just expose the dog to a lot of holes, especially ones you have seen rabbits drop into. And if possible, let it watch some being bolted out. Don't praise the dog too much as this could lead to false marking.

 

Finally - another type of dog might be a more useful ferreting partner and ANY (well almost) dog can be trained to not 'savage' rabbits. In fact i would go so far as to say most working dogs do not unless a bit useless.

 

One last thing, if you intend the dog to grab / hold the rabbits in the net, then you wont be able to use it for shooting as successfully.

 

Why do you say the springer couldnt be used as successfully for shooting if it holds netted rabbits?

[Ideation 8,216]

That sounds great!

 

I am in need of a dog for work that will mark holes but not savage bunnys in view of the public. I'm thinking about getting a springer becouse they can work for a good length time.

 

What's the best way to go about training a dog to mark sets? Are there any good books that I could be reading?

 

Cheers

Sam

 

When it comes to marking you can't really 'teach' or 'train' it. Just expose the dog to a lot of holes, especially ones you have seen rabbits drop into. And if possible, let it watch some being bolted out. Don't praise the dog too much as this could lead to false marking.

 

Finally - another type of dog might be a more useful ferreting partner and ANY (well almost) dog can be trained to not 'savage' rabbits. In fact i would go so far as to say most working dogs do not unless a bit useless.

 

One last thing, if you intend the dog to grab / hold the rabbits in the net, then you wont be able to use it for shooting as successfully.

 

Why do you say the springer couldnt be used as successfully for shooting if it holds netted rabbits?

 

 

Whilst it may be possible to train the dog the difference between holding rabbits in the net and 'chasing', i think it could definatly encourage it. Possibly if the rabbit was held perfectly every-time, the dog may treat it as shot game, but i think most dogs if left to 'work' a set above ground would be encouraged to grab / give chase of rabbits in cover. You would of course be able to shoot over the dog, but i have personaly never tolerated a gun dog that 'chases' anything, it's annoying and a recipe for a shot dog. jmo.

[sjb york 1]

Thanks for the replys!

[sjb york 1]

Do you think somthing like a lurcher might be more suitable?

[tus 22]

i use my springer for both the only thing is if he can fit in the hole, he trys to get the rabbit before the ferret