hender 39 Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 Hi ive got a 14 month old short legged jack russell he digs rabbitt holes,chases them through bushes and is very keen,hes always chasing things.I took him ratting for the first time the other day and he didnt seem interested in the rats,im new to it so would apreciate any advice or tips on entering my dog to rats. thank you Quote Link to post
Toka 10 Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 see if you can team up with someone else who uses their dog/s. it may help to give your dog an idea as to what to expect... keep taking him out after them and he will pick it up. having a rag of one that has been caught helps them sometimes... stick with it!! atb Quote Link to post
vduben 55 Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 get a live mesh trap and leave it in there, let you dog see it and keep egging him one with encouraging tones and words, get him soo worked up that hes screaming trying to get the rat, open the trap door and bobs ya uncle, if he aint bothered then just keep at it, going with seasoned dogs will help to Quote Link to post
paulk73 151 Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 as above but dont let the rat out of the trap for the dog, cos that would be illegal hide the trap with the rat in, and let the dog find it using his nose. let him get interested in the rat running backwards and forwards, then take him away. next time you get a rat in a cage same again with the trap, but hide it in a different place. cover it with junk, branches timber old carpet. whatever is at hand. when he gets interested in the place the rat is, move the junk. this will reinforce marking. the dogs interest in getting to the rat should increase each visit. the dispatch a rat and let him have a rag of it. once he gets going there will be no stopping him. Quote Link to post
hender 39 Posted July 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 see if you can team up with someone else who uses their dog/s. it may help to give your dog an idea as to what to expect... keep taking him out after them and he will pick it up. having a rag of one that has been caught helps them sometimes... stick with it!! atb When i went ratting with my dog i was with about 7 other dogs all seasoned ratters but my dog just stood there not semming very interested im going again next week,do you think giving him a dead one will encourage him? p.s thanks for everyones replies very helpful Quote Link to post
paulk73 151 Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 yes mate. he was probably just over awed by the whole experience. take him on his own next time, and see if there is a difference. Quote Link to post
Toka 10 Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 it is sometimes difficult for a new dog to fit into a pack...there is a definite pecking order in a pack and sometimes a new dog will take a bit of time to find his feet... yes a rag on a rat already caught by one of the other dogs will probably help. the important thing is to keep him at it...all of a suddent it will all click into place and he will be away. atb Quote Link to post
c1j1r 62 Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 alright mate dont worry about it wer gonna hav a busy day on the weekend he,ll get more chance then.he,s settleing down with all the other dogs aswel now he,ll come good mate.its was a good day anyway that ratman is nuts isnt he lol Quote Link to post
paulk73 151 Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 how about some pics next time boys?? Quote Link to post
hender 39 Posted July 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 alright mate dont worry about it wer gonna hav a busy day on the weekend he,ll get more chance then.he,s settleing down with all the other dogs aswel now he,ll come good mate.its was a good day anyway that ratman is nuts isnt he lol alright cam just figured out this was you,yeah mate was a good day just thought id write on here see if id get any tips.was a good laugh,good day out and the rat mans nuts funny as f**k though.i'll see you tuesday mate Quote Link to post
c1j1r 62 Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 how about some pics next time boys?? ill make sure one of us does a write up next week mate with pics.and hender see ya on tuesday boyo Quote Link to post
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