Blackntanman 3 Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 Lost my terrier bitch on wed morn whilst out with a mate and his dogs on a disused railway embankment. Chasing rabbit disappeared down a hole, got a rough, very rough idea where' she went but have had no luck finding her. Spent all day looking, got help from a couple of mates and dogs, no sign of her. Fire search and rescue came after a call from the mrs, they spent 2 hrs in horrendous conditions ( blizzard) searching using some high tech listening device but had no positive marks. I'm popping back to look before and after work - any tips? She has done this before and was dug out a day later and I know I wouldn't be in this mess if she had been wearing a tracker...big thanks to Andy and Dave for their continued help ! Quote Link to post
spade 224 Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 Where abouts in Lincs mate? Quote Link to post
stripes 401 Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 Keep going back through the earthdog and terrier discussion threads from january , and you will get all the tips and help you need, Far too many wannabee terrier owners putting terriers to ground without the experience, the right tools,, and most of all without a locator on the dog.. atb stripes. 4 Quote Link to post
BOLSTER 808 Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 A good marking lurcher would be a good idea to let run loose on the track, might hear things we cant ? Good luck. 2 Quote Link to post
BlackBuck 655 Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 Sound advice bolster a good marking lurcher is a god send . Hope u get the bitch back mate , good luck . Quote Link to post
Blackntanman 3 Posted February 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 Between Grimsby and Louth. Tried terriers and spaniels to get a mark up to now, seems to be too much fresh scent around to get anything conclusive. Was just out for a stroll with a mate of mine, not working her, momentarily took my eye off her when spaniel and my bitch took . Been told it might look a bit suspect if I collar her up while walking her down there as there are a few places shes not allowed to go in along that walk. But yes i agree, i wouldn't be in this position if she had been wearing one. 1 Quote Link to post
bobby blackheart 1,209 Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 have you run a terrier with a collar on through the earth? i would try that and get a mark-wish you luck.bobby Quote Link to post
gonetoearth 5,144 Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 (edited) Keep going back through the earthdog and terrier discussion threads from january , and you will get all the tips and help you need, Far too many wannabee terrier owners putting terriers to ground without the experience, the right tools,, and most of all without a locator on the dog.. atb stripes. so now you need a diploma to work terriers. The lad needs nourishment not punishment. What do you advise a terrier test or a european stranded terrier test lol Edited February 15, 2013 by gonetoearth Quote Link to post
stripes 401 Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 Keep going back through the earthdog and terrier discussion threads from january , and you will get all the tips and help you need, Far too many wannabee terrier owners putting terriers to ground without the experience, the right tools,, and most of all without a locator on the dog.. atb stripes. so now you need a diploma to work terriers. The lad needs nourishment not punishment. What do you advise a terrier test or a european stranded terrier test lol Not a diploma GTE just some common sense,, i wasnt punishing the fella but sometimes you have to be cruel to be kind,, its even more cruel on the terrier. Quote Link to post
TUFFTY 1,476 Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 http://www.fellandmoorlandwtceastmids.com/workingterriers.htm Quote Link to post
Blackntanman 3 Posted February 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 Tried terrier with collar on 1st day, no mark, just went in and out. Tried it again today and thought we had a mark, had a dig n pulled out terrier attached to a rabbit. Gutted! Dug out most of the obvious holes,enough to get my head right in, not getting anything. She ain't a dog that runs off, she's real good at recall. Quote Link to post
Blackntanman 3 Posted February 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 Rang F&MWTC on Fri and got some sound advice from Mick the nearest rep to me. Thanks Quote Link to post
dymented 2,220 Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 so you still haven't got it back yet ? Quote Link to post
Blackntanman 3 Posted February 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 No. Been looking everyday since last Wed. Absolutely no sign of her?!! Thought I had a good mark late yesterday, mates terriers looked keen around a hole. Stuck my head in and heard something digging, turned out to be a f**kn rabbit. Quote Link to post
foxing machine 144 Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 sorry to here that mate wat a night mare. i hope you get the dog back safe and sound mate atb fm Quote Link to post
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