crorider 174 Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 Out of curiosity, what's peoples opinions on the correct way to bring on a coursing dog? (Pre ban) I hear so much conflicting info on the subject. Some people say get them taking rabbits confidently first. Then show them some lamped leverets then double up on lamped hares, day hares until eventually running winter hares on their own. Then I also hear the complete opposite, never show them a rabbit or anything in the lamp and neverdouble tthem up or theyll end up jacking when the time comes to run strong hares. Having heard both ends of the scale from experienced dog men I'm wondering if each dog responds to different methods best or if it's more a case of some of these experienced dog men not really having a clue. Look forward to your replies Cheers Link to post
nans pat 2,575 Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 Just point n slip them.i start them at 7 or 8 months they should be killing single handed 12 or 14 mths.jmo Link to post
crorider 174 Posted August 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 So do you double up until you think they're ready? Link to post
riohog 5,714 Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 slow the hare down with a shot to the back legs with a catty , .preferably leverets june /july time 1 Link to post
nans pat 2,575 Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 So do you double up until you think they're ready? Aye. double up.or just slip in as it comes past handy.once there gubbing well there on their own. 1 Link to post
killing crew 2,708 Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 each dogs different. know your dog and where your at with it 2 Link to post
crorider 174 Posted August 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 But how do you know whether it should be started doubled up or on rabbits first without trying either or? Link to post
lurchers ireland 367 Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 most hare men would consider it a sin to lamp a hare never mind a leveret, double them up for a run or two so they get a good look at the hare and a kill to start them, depending on breed and size 9 months begin doing abit if you think they are ready, should be giving a good account of themselves single handed by then , a bitch will always start earlier and develop quicker 1 Link to post
goldfinch2007 2,332 Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 1st find a hare then try not to get caught 2 Link to post
boyo 1,398 Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 1st find a hare then try not to get caught easier said than done a lot of the time lol. 1 Link to post
Matt 160 Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 FFS.... what next?? How do you steal a car?? Listen people, coursing is illegal in Great Britain now. Putting 'pre ban' after asking the question makes no difference. If you must, then do it via PM, not on the open forum! Sorry, but locked up. Link to post
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