Terriers Jacking

[KawValley 131]

A bit of flirtpole, spring pole, handwalking/roadwork will improve a terrier's performance in the field greatly. I feel it's is the owner's obligation to condition a dog for any kind of work- other wise it's doing a disservice to the dog.

[lee micheal kennels 12]

A bit of flirtpole, spring pole, handwalking/roadwork will improve a terrier's performance in the field greatly. I feel it's is the owner's obligation to condition a dog for any kind of work- other wise it's doing a disservice to the dog.

 

 

that fairpoint that i agree with 100% any one use carpet mills for the terrier fitness,,?

[Ideation 8,216]

joball you sound like a fecking retard, as if ratting and rabbiting with terriers is some new craze that will doom the digging dog.

 

I think the fecking problem is more likely to be -

 

The Ban.

Money.

Unscrupulous breeders.

And wannabe digging men, who think they're 'the man'.

[Guest joball]

retard coming from you thats rich

[terrierxhound 26]

joball you sound like a fecking retard, as if ratting and rabbiting with terriers is some new craze that will doom the digging dog.

 

I think the fecking problem is more likely to be -

 

The Ban.

Money.

Unscrupulous breeders.

And wannabe digging men, who think they're 'the man'.

i think 90 percent of the people on here think joball is a retard but well said ideation

[Guest joball]

Yep use said it think

[reynardhunter 3]

idiots using them for ferreting dont help the working terrier

 

Lads can work their dogs how the f**k they want and its none of anyone elses business!

 

You will find the men working and breeding proper digging dogs dont let their pups go to people who wont dig to them and test them so all this "if ya dont dig ya terriers ya gonna ruin the breed" is bollocks! And if you buy from stock you know f**k all about and expect the pup to be a top dog then youre asking for failure! Its bullshitters and money men that ruin lines, not lads that just want to enjoy a bit of rabbiting!

go on my son

[hedz31 1,308]

plenty of walking ,a good healthy diet and keeping the dog at a proper working weight i suppose will help

Spot on i like to give mine abit of swimming and plenty ragging brushes and skins tied up at a height as well they enjoy a good workout on a skin

[unlacedgecko 1,467]

I'm getting my terrier pup in two weeks, when she is 8 weeks old. I am intending to use her for ratting and to ground for fox. I am very keen on her using her nose. I have recently read a book on using dogs to located deer after they have been shot. I was thinking of attempting to use some of the techniques mentioned to get her to scent. I have also been looking at ways of getting a dog fit. I like the idea of the power house road work keep. (do a google search if you are unfamiliar). Does any one train their dogs on a formal 'keep'? When I went to view my pup the sire was very well muscled. So much so, I asked if he had any bull blood. The look on the gentleman's face made it quite clear that the sire was bull blood free.

 

Busterdog, how would you advise getting a dog mentally fit?

 

Thanks,

 

Ug

 

 

[Terrierman Ireland 1]

plenty of walking ,a good healthy diet and keeping the dog at a proper working weight i suppose will help

Spot on i like to give mine abit of swimming and plenty ragging brushes and skins tied up at a height as well they enjoy a good workout on a skin

It is easier to put terriers into top condition if they have regular exercise throughout summer

Swimming is excellent but dont over do it i find they build to much muscle

gradually lean them up by reducing their feed in run up to season but dont over do it and feed quality

dogs can overheat easily regular drinks and strip that coat out in summer

[Guest busterdog]

I'm getting my terrier pup in two weeks, when she is 8 weeks old. I am intending to use her for ratting and to ground for fox. I am very keen on her using her nose. I have recently read a book on using dogs to located deer after they have been shot. I was thinking of attempting to use some of the techniques mentioned to get her to scent. I have also been looking at ways of getting a dog fit. I like the idea of the power house road work keep. (do a google search if you are unfamiliar). Does any one train their dogs on a formal 'keep'? When I went to view my pup the sire was very well muscled. So much so, I asked if he had any bull blood. The look on the gentleman's face made it quite clear that the sire was bull blood free.

 

Busterdog, how would you advise getting a dog mentally fit?

 

Thanks,

 

Ug

 

 

 

 

With good socialisation, to many lads in my experience keep dog as if they were chickens, they only get out of the kennels when they're needed. Spend some time with each dog in your yard to find out what makes it tick, each dog has slightly different quirks and ways, I.E some are bold as brass but alot are shy and quiet and you'll have to treat them with kitten gloves.

A dog is a pack "social" animal and will respond better to being part of your family.

[KevO 42]

A bit of flirtpole, spring pole, handwalking/roadwork will improve a terrier's performance in the field greatly. I feel it's is the owner's obligation to condition a dog for any kind of work- other wise it's doing a disservice to the dog.

 

 

that fairpoint that i agree with 100% any one use carpet mills for the terrier fitness,,?

 

 

A carpet mill is more of a muscle builder... You need one of these!

 

 

[Rory4 267]

agree with Kaw valley, got my terrier pup for digging, but she will be out mooching with the lurchers for hours and beside the bike whens she old enough. might even take her ferreting for hour to steady her up now and then! hopefully she will be an alrounder

[CarraghsGem 92]

A bit of flirtpole, spring pole, handwalking/roadwork will improve a terrier's performance in the field greatly. I feel it's is the owner's obligation to condition a dog for any kind of work- other wise it's doing a disservice to the dog.

 

 

that fairpoint that i agree with 100% any one use carpet mills for the terrier fitness,,?

 

 

A carpet mill is more of a muscle builder... You need one of these!

 

 

 

 

i was looking at that at kevs show, looks like it could come in handy

[steveS.Yorks 161]

Working terriers on rats and rabbits wont hurt anything if the said dog is willing to work fox in the first place,it does have a downside in that you arent in control of the terrier when its off the lead,a loose dog can get itself in allsorts of trouble.

 

When i was heavily into terriers/digging i would make sure the dogs were fit before working them,after the season the dogs would be rested and just enough exercise to keep them at a reasonable level of fitness,towards the new season i would do plenty of walking and off lead exercise in safe places to get them in shape,its not rocket science is it?

 

Ive known lads buy terriers from decent digging lines and use them for rabbiting,eventually the dogs have self entered to fox and totally lost interest in rabbits afterwards,if its in them and they get the chance to use it,a rabbit holds little for them afterwards,it just doesnt float their boat anymore,one of the best digging terriers ive ever seen started its career this way,never ever gipped or quit a fox in her life.