BORDERSCOT 3,816 Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 Run various lurcher crosses,.from Lands End to John o'Groats,...and I have found danger in most counties... However,..in my opinion,...the most awkward terrain, is amidst old woodland debris and felled brash.. When hunting rabbits, (or whatever), in such places, the dogs need to use just enough speed to come to terms with their quarry,.but must also learn to lay back, and time their strike, to avoid collisions. I've seen several dogs that cannot seem to grasp the potential dangers and who sadly end up getting impaled, on branches....Working in dark woodland or Pine forest is always best avoided,..but sometimes you have to go with the flow and take on the job.. Facts are,..the running dog game has never been a safe option,...and due to the exciting makeup of the fabulous lurcher,..it never will be. I would agree with that Phil - clear fell is the worst we have to deal with here...and we have lots of it....and it can't be avoided...seen some shocking accidents over the years.... Broken dogs and hearts....but if you want a safe option take up origami... 1 Quote Link to post
greenman 221 Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 It's pretty rough in some parts down my way, needless to say I would never run my dogs on this terrain unlike the local 'caravan club' who regularly drive across these fields and tip their dogs out on sighting hare or fallow. Hare 015 (Small).jpg There known as Hampshire diamonds round here. There is a lot of land which is nigh on unrunnable if you've any respect for the dog, still accidents happen on 'safe' ground, I've had 2 dogs nearly bleed out whilst lamping being sliced by flints when turning, my vet reckons my bitch looks like a patchwork quilt, they won't get hurt if you leave them in the kennel, but they won't catch much either. 3 Quote Link to post
BORDERSCOT 3,816 Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 It's pretty rough in some parts down my way, needless to say I would never run my dogs on this terrain unlike the local 'caravan club' who regularly drive across these fields and tip their dogs out on sighting hare or fallow. Hare 015 (Small).jpg There known as Hampshire diamonds round here. There is a lot of land which is nigh on unrunnable if you've any respect for the dog, still accidents happen on 'safe' ground, I've had 2 dogs nearly bleed out whilst lamping being sliced by flints when turning, my vet reckons my bitch looks like a patchwork quilt, they won't get hurt if you leave them in the kennel, but they won't catch much either. Just about sums it up...... Quote Link to post
DEERMAN 1,020 Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 I've run me dogs on some rough stoney ground but I've seen more dogs kill themselves or seriously injure themselves on golf courses than anywhere else... Golf courses I stay away from ,everyone has big dangers 1 Quote Link to post
Bosun11 537 Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 I've run me dogs on some rough stoney ground but I've seen more dogs kill themselves or seriously injure themselves on golf courses than anywhere else... Golf courses I stay away from ,everyone has big dangers I'd agree with this also. Quote Link to post
paulus 26 Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 thick cover and un coppiced woodland are dangerous places for a dog on a mission Quote Link to post
weasle 1,119 Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Freshly cut maze fields are about the only things I won't have a slip on,give me the shivers looking at all them spikes. Quote Link to post
Big bald beautiful 1,231 Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Fresh cut rape , stalks like pencils . A few local cow fields , have drainage channels running across them .one even has an old bricked up well in the middle and rabbits bolt for this given the change. Quote Link to post
Keeps 403 Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 steep woodland is the worst place I've had to run my dogs, and most times, there were occasions where I did not dare look and had to shut my eyes.. but you get used to it, and after a while it seems quite normal.. 5 Quote Link to post
Born Hunter 17,783 Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Nothing too serious for me. Hard dried disked 'clayey' earth is a killer and even when it's rolled and broken up it remains razor sharp. Had a rabbit dislocate it's own leg on it the other night. Every night this season the dog has come back with bleeding feet either through bashed up nail beds or razor like slices around the hocks. But I imagine that's much the same all over the country. Only other real hazard as such round here are big lincolnshire dykes. But any dog with a modicum of brain will use that to their advantage. The ground is just starting to soften to have a good couple hours out but the fecking heat is the limiting factor right now. Last night it was 15 degrees and my bitch really needs it under 5 to keep a steady work rate. Quote Link to post
greenman 221 Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 steep woodland is the worst place I've had to run my dogs, and most times, there were occasions where I did not dare look and had to shut my eyes.. but you get used to it, and after a while it seems quite normal.. Bloody hell! I'll keep my Hampshire diamond mines thank you! Interesting thread this seeing the crap we run on! Still if a greyhound can get injured on a track there's not a lot of hope for our pot fillers wherever you run them. Quote Link to post
Country Joe 1,411 Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Rabbit burys can also be dangerous, I lost my Whippet, caught the rabbit at speed as it entered the bury, as he grabbed it down the hole, he went over, breaking his neck. After many years of rabbiting, never had this, but since talking to a few doggy men, this is not uncommon, most get up from the fall, but a few don't. 1 Quote Link to post
inan 841 Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Run various lurcher crosses,.from Lands End to John o'Groats,...and I have found danger in most counties... However,..in my opinion,...the most awkward terrain, is amidst old woodland debris and felled brash.. When hunting rabbits, (or whatever), in such places, the dogs need to use just enough speed to come to terms with their quarry,.but must also learn to lay back, and time their strike, to avoid collisions. I've seen several dogs that cannot seem to grasp the potential dangers and who sadly end up getting impaled, on branches....Working in dark woodland or Pine forest is always best avoided,..but sometimes you have to go with the flow and take on the job.. Facts are,..the running dog game has never been a safe option,...and due to the exciting makeup of the fabulous lurcher,..it never will be. Getting them out and about as a pup around such obstacles helps a lot Phil, imo. But as Stat ,an old friend once said to me," they're only safe when they are on the lead". 4 Quote Link to post
inan 841 Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Fresh cut rape , stalks like pencils . A few local cow fields , have drainage channels running across them .one even has an old bricked up well in the middle and rabbits bolt for this given the change. I won't intentionally run a dog in rape stalks, but once a dog is off, who knows where it will run its game? Quote Link to post
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