how long do you give a dog

[rock 64]

reason i ask is i have 18 month russell out of good stock,great busher but has been to ground three times, and came away twice,its with heavy heart i ask this as ive put a lot of work into this dog, and quite took to the dog had him since six week old,had him out tonight we my black bitch who droppedin a drain with no collar this blackun does not bay so collard the russell up and he entered got a mark of 1 meter after 10 mins he came away so as you can imagine gutted,also im not into working more than one to ground at the same time but needed to be to locate my bitch

[rossthedog 76]

if you have given him 18months mate i cant see why another 6 months till end of season wont hurt with the work rate picking up now something may click hes saved you a lot of grief on this dig by locating your bitch so hes earnt a bit of a reprieve, but you know what you want and what you expect its ok asking for opinions but i would imagine you have made up your mind what to do good luck with whatever route you follow.

[Carraghs Gem 1,675]

Id give him this season and if hes not going to ground by march consider your options then

[Forager 14]

he may not of liked sitting behind your bitch

some dogs don't stay when there's another dog in front of them

give him until the end of season unless he fails big time before then

 

forager

[rock 64]

after sleeping on it decided to give him till end season to see if he clicks

[christian71 3,187]

after sleeping on it decided to give him till end season to see if he clicks

 

Thats it mate, many young dogs come off while learning there job, as long as they want to go straight back in

[The Breeder 156]

after sleeping on it decided to give him till end season to see if he clicks

[hack 301]

christian has it spot on they can lose the quarry underground they can dig in the main thing is that the dog want,s to go back

[skycat 6,173]

Many dogs won't stay behind another dog, especially if the dog is male and young and the bitch older and experienced: what did you expect him to do? Latch on to her tail and start ragging her?

[Big bald beautiful 1,231]

i would keep him and try him solo

why didnt you collar up the black bitch and just dig to that?

[BOLSTER 808]

How many time's you tried him ?have you took him out mooching alone ? give him the best chance's you can and see how he works out, just be honest with yourself

 

 

Good luck i hope it work's out for you

[BOSCO 90 11]

seen many a terrier passed on at this age because of similar reasons only to turn out great workers at 3 , 3,1/2 ,years old ., so sometimes its worth sticking it out a bit longer

[rock 64]

Bolster its his 3rd time also bbb the drain used to be blocked so no no need for leads

[Bosun11 537]

I'd also pack the bushing with him in for at least the season, concentrate all his work below ground. Let him know that this (for the time being) will be his vocation.

[sallie 67]

and as they say patience is a virtue, dont give up. I have a dog that didnt go to ground until she was 3.5 plenty of time.