Introducing Pup To Lamping

[ghostie 76]

Hi All,

hoping I can get some good advice from people here. I have just this week started to take my 9 month old Saluki x out at night. He started to become keen a month a go and chases bunnies out walking. I am very lucky in the fact that I live on a farm so have private land,and the field next to the house gets a fair few rabbits on it.

 

Tuesday and Thursday he came out with me when I gave my horses hay so I took him on the field and shone the torch over the field ( I don't have a lamp yet!) and have slipped him on easy ones which he's chased, but they all went in the tree plantation and into cover.

 

Tonight I took him out onto the field, he ran one rabbit into the cover but we found an easy one towards the road, I slipped him onto it and he turned it back round, it ran under the electric fence onto the track-but he really hesitated at the fence before going under it( he has been zapped before so is a little wary now!)- and then the bunny came back under the fence and he missed it! Was gutted for him as he got quite close.

 

I decided to go out onto a footpath and he had a run across a drilled field on a bunny but didn't get close enough. Went a little further onto a large hilly field and a bunny got up not far from us and ran uphill, he was a little slow seeing it before he gave chase so that one got away too. I then decided to take him home as looked a little tired, he had a longish walk this morning and he chased a hare and roe deer while he was off the lead!

 

I'm sorry for writing an essay here! I hope people don't think I'm stupid and I will stress that he is my first lurcher and I have never been lamping before, I bought him as a pet originally but would really like to have some fun working him. I just want to know how often I should take him out... little and often- perhaps on the field next door- or once a week for a proper session. I know the season is supposed to be ending but I have tons of rabbits on my own land and wonder if I should let the penny drop for my pup before leaving him for next season. I'm not experienced but I do think he may need to mature mentally and physically so I am trying not to do too much, and am trying to use the little common sense that I have! Lol

 

Any help is much appreciated!

[robwelsh 354]

He only young. Let him be a pup.

[poacher28 120]

sounds like to me you are on the right path with what your doing to bring your pup on, not forgeting he is only young and next season he will be perfect age, stick at it and take your time im sure you and your pup will both be walking home with a few rabbits in the bag soon enough

[firstlight 72]

hi mate time is the key this is my pup at 9 mths these the ones you sould be looking for when you lamp the field

http://youtu.be/kFl8y5OIa7Y

Edited March 30, 2013 by firstlight

[pip1968 2,490]

as firstlight said find the ones sitting tight ie squatters and walk ye dog right up,its surprising how close you will get

[baw 4,360]

sounds like to me you are on the right path with what your doing to bring your pup on, not forgeting he is only young and next season he will be perfect age, stick at it and take your time im sure you and your pup will both be walking home with a few rabbits in the bag soon enough

Sounds to me he is on the right track to ruining it. I've never read such a catalogue of basic errors. Running rabbits near tracks, electric fences, shining torch over fences into fields!!!!!

 

Forget the seasons nearly ended mate, that don't count for pups. Your on a farm for fucksake, you have the best opportunity. Wait till the young rabbits are 3/4 grown in a month or 2, get the dog a slip lead and get yourself a lamp. Pick rabbits that you'd practically catch, middle of the field type, they will sit out there if you don't harass them. Walk the dog right upto them or as close as possible. Don't slip the dog unless you know for a fact he has seen it. Make a slight hissing sound as you approach it so the dog knows to look for something. Don't over run it, if it catches one, plenty of praise, call it a night. Build it up to a few gradually always ending on a catch. No more than 3 blanks, if nothing after 3 attempts call it a night. Do the same maybe twice a week through the summer, he'll turn out fine.

[firstlight 72]

you a spot on mate you no what you are on about

as firstlight said find the ones sitting tight ie squatters and walk ye dog right up,its surprising how close you will get

[haymin 2,465]

@ Ghostie top advise from baw slow doon plenty time thumbs

[gnipper 6,412]

Get a lamp then get between the rabbits and where they want to run to like the plantation or cover. Watching a couple of lamping DVDs or YouTube vids should give you a rough idea.

[ghostie 76]

 

sounds like to me you are on the right path with what your doing to bring your pup on, not forgeting he is only young and next season he will be perfect age, stick at it and take your time im sure you and your pup will both be walking home with a few rabbits in the bag soon enough

Sounds to me he is on the right track to ruining it. I've never read such a catalogue of basic errors. Running rabbits near tracks, electric fences, shining torch over fences into fields!!!!!

 

Forget the seasons nearly ended mate, that don't count for pups. Your on a farm for fucksake, you have the best opportunity. Wait till the young rabbits are 3/4 grown in a month or 2, get the dog a slip lead and get yourself a lamp. Pick rabbits that you'd practically catch, middle of the field type, they will sit out there if you don't harass them. Walk the dog right upto them or as close as possible. Don't slip the dog unless you know for a fact he has seen it. Make a slight hissing sound as you approach it so the dog knows to look for something. Don't over run it, if it catches one, plenty of praise, call it a night. Build it up to a few gradually always ending on a catch. No more than 3 blanks, if nothing after 3 attempts call it a night. Do the same maybe twice a week through the summer, he'll turn out fine.

 

I am not a 'he', I'm female. Lol And the rabbit wasn't near the fence when I slipped him on it Thank you though that is sound advice and I will follow it

 

Thanks everyone for your input. I won't over do it, I'll go steady. He is primarily my pet, but he has such a great trainable attitude that I thought it would be nice for him to do a job and I don't want to let him down, just try my best for him.

 

Thanks again

[baw 4,360]

 

 

 

sounds like to me you are on the right path with what your doing to bring your pup on, not forgeting he is only young and next season he will be perfect age, stick at it and take your time im sure you and your pup will both be walking home with a few rabbits in the bag soon enough

Sounds to me he is on the right track to ruining it. I've never read such a catalogue of basic errors. Running rabbits near tracks, electric fences, shining torch over fences into fields!!!!!

 

Forget the seasons nearly ended mate, that don't count for pups. Your on a farm for fucksake, you have the best opportunity. Wait till the young rabbits are 3/4 grown in a month or 2, get the dog a slip lead and get yourself a lamp. Pick rabbits that you'd practically catch, middle of the field type, they will sit out there if you don't harass them. Walk the dog right upto them or as close as possible. Don't slip the dog unless you know for a fact he has seen it. Make a slight hissing sound as you approach it so the dog knows to look for something. Don't over run it, if it catches one, plenty of praise, call it a night. Build it up to a few gradually always ending on a catch. No more than 3 blanks, if nothing after 3 attempts call it a night. Do the same maybe twice a week through the summer, he'll turn out fine.

I am not a 'he', I'm female. Lol And the rabbit wasn't near the fence when I slipped him on it Thank you though that is sound advice and I will follow it

 

Thanks everyone for your input. I won't over do it, I'll go steady. He is primarily my pet, but he has such a great trainable attitude that I thought it would be nice for him to do a job and I don't want to let him down, just try my best for him.

 

Thanks again

I did wonder if you were female when you mentioned the horses. If your needing shown the ropes give me a shout I'm a good horseman too

[troter58 1,711]

 

 

 

 

sounds like to me you are on the right path with what your doing to bring your pup on, not forgeting he is only young and next season he will be perfect age, stick at it and take your time im sure you and your pup will both be walking home with a few rabbits in the bag soon enough

Sounds to me he is on the right track to ruining it. I've never read such a catalogue of basic errors. Running rabbits near tracks, electric fences, shining torch over fences into fields!!!!!

 

Forget the seasons nearly ended mate, that don't count for pups. Your on a farm for fucksake, you have the best opportunity. Wait till the young rabbits are 3/4 grown in a month or 2, get the dog a slip lead and get yourself a lamp. Pick rabbits that you'd practically catch, middle of the field type, they will sit out there if you don't harass them. Walk the dog right upto them or as close as possible. Don't slip the dog unless you know for a fact he has seen it. Make a slight hissing sound as you approach it so the dog knows to look for something. Don't over run it, if it catches one, plenty of praise, call it a night. Build it up to a few gradually always ending on a catch. No more than 3 blanks, if nothing after 3 attempts call it a night. Do the same maybe twice a week through the summer, he'll turn out fine.

I am not a 'he', I'm female. Lol And the rabbit wasn't near the fence when I slipped him on it Thank you though that is sound advice and I will follow it

 

Thanks everyone for your input. I won't over do it, I'll go steady. He is primarily my pet, but he has such a great trainable attitude that I thought it would be nice for him to do a job and I don't want to let him down, just try my best for him.

 

Thanks again

I did wonder if you were female when you mentioned the horses. If your needing shown the ropes give me a shout I'm a good horseman too

babe magnet baw one sniff and he is on it

[baw 4,360]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

sounds like to me you are on the right path with what your doing to bring your pup on, not forgeting he is only young and next season he will be perfect age, stick at it and take your time im sure you and your pup will both be walking home with a few rabbits in the bag soon enough

Sounds to me he is on the right track to ruining it. I've never read such a catalogue of basic errors. Running rabbits near tracks, electric fences, shining torch over fences into fields!!!!!

 

Forget the seasons nearly ended mate, that don't count for pups. Your on a farm for fucksake, you have the best opportunity. Wait till the young rabbits are 3/4 grown in a month or 2, get the dog a slip lead and get yourself a lamp. Pick rabbits that you'd practically catch, middle of the field type, they will sit out there if you don't harass them. Walk the dog right upto them or as close as possible. Don't slip the dog unless you know for a fact he has seen it. Make a slight hissing sound as you approach it so the dog knows to look for something. Don't over run it, if it catches one, plenty of praise, call it a night. Build it up to a few gradually always ending on a catch. No more than 3 blanks, if nothing after 3 attempts call it a night. Do the same maybe twice a week through the summer, he'll turn out fine.

I am not a 'he', I'm female. Lol And the rabbit wasn't near the fence when I slipped him on it Thank you though that is sound advice and I will follow it

 

Thanks everyone for your input. I won't over do it, I'll go steady. He is primarily my pet, but he has such a great trainable attitude that I thought it would be nice for him to do a job and I don't want to let him down, just try my best for him.

 

Thanks again

I did wonder if you were female when you mentioned the horses. If your needing shown the ropes give me a shout I'm a good horseman too

babe magnet baw one sniff and he is on it

early doors yet.......give it time..... Prick

[shaaark 10,694]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

sounds like to me you are on the right path with what your doing to bring your pup on, not forgeting he is only young and next season he will be perfect age, stick at it and take your time im sure you and your pup will both be walking home with a few rabbits in the bag soon enough

Sounds to me he is on the right track to ruining it. I've never read such a catalogue of basic errors. Running rabbits near tracks, electric fences, shining torch over fences into fields!!!!!

 

Forget the seasons nearly ended mate, that don't count for pups. Your on a farm for fucksake, you have the best opportunity. Wait till the young rabbits are 3/4 grown in a month or 2, get the dog a slip lead and get yourself a lamp. Pick rabbits that you'd practically catch, middle of the field type, they will sit out there if you don't harass them. Walk the dog right upto them or as close as possible. Don't slip the dog unless you know for a fact he has seen it. Make a slight hissing sound as you approach it so the dog knows to look for something. Don't over run it, if it catches one, plenty of praise, call it a night. Build it up to a few gradually always ending on a catch. No more than 3 blanks, if nothing after 3 attempts call it a night. Do the same maybe twice a week through the summer, he'll turn out fine.

I am not a 'he', I'm female. Lol And the rabbit wasn't near the fence when I slipped him on it Thank you though that is sound advice and I will follow it

 

Thanks everyone for your input. I won't over do it, I'll go steady. He is primarily my pet, but he has such a great trainable attitude that I thought it would be nice for him to do a job and I don't want to let him down, just try my best for him.

 

Thanks again

I did wonder if you were female when you mentioned the horses. If your needing shown the ropes give me a shout I'm a good horseman too

babe magnet baw one sniff and he is on it

early doors yet.......give it time..... Prick

I gotta be honest, the banter you two have between you has me in stitches! , and is better than half the usual posts on here lol

[baw 4,360]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

sounds like to me you are on the right path with what your doing to bring your pup on, not forgeting he is only young and next season he will be perfect age, stick at it and take your time im sure you and your pup will both be walking home with a few rabbits in the bag soon enough

Sounds to me he is on the right track to ruining it. I've never read such a catalogue of basic errors. Running rabbits near tracks, electric fences, shining torch over fences into fields!!!!!

 

Forget the seasons nearly ended mate, that don't count for pups. Your on a farm for fucksake, you have the best opportunity. Wait till the young rabbits are 3/4 grown in a month or 2, get the dog a slip lead and get yourself a lamp. Pick rabbits that you'd practically catch, middle of the field type, they will sit out there if you don't harass them. Walk the dog right upto them or as close as possible. Don't slip the dog unless you know for a fact he has seen it. Make a slight hissing sound as you approach it so the dog knows to look for something. Don't over run it, if it catches one, plenty of praise, call it a night. Build it up to a few gradually always ending on a catch. No more than 3 blanks, if nothing after 3 attempts call it a night. Do the same maybe twice a week through the summer, he'll turn out fine.

I am not a 'he', I'm female. Lol And the rabbit wasn't near the fence when I slipped him on it Thank you though that is sound advice and I will follow it

 

Thanks everyone for your input. I won't over do it, I'll go steady. He is primarily my pet, but he has such a great trainable attitude that I thought it would be nice for him to do a job and I don't want to let him down, just try my best for him.

 

Thanks again

I did wonder if you were female when you mentioned the horses. If your needing shown the ropes give me a shout I'm a good horseman too

babe magnet baw one sniff and he is on it

early doors yet.......give it time..... Prick

I gotta be honest, the banter you two have between you has me in stitches! , and is better than half the usual posts on here lol

Lol cheers mate, I wish it was banter, trotter really is a prick