More Advice Please

[Mitchell1982 35]

I was out ferreting today with me jack, I say ferreting was really just a walk as there was nothing home, just as I was walking back home the dog started marking up when I got to him it was a fox earth, ive seen it befor but the dog normaly dossent bother with it, this time was different he started digging at the mouth of the opening and baying he dug enough to start squeezing in but I pulled him out and stuck him on his lead, is this the onset of my dog going to ground????? Or is it inquisitiveness??? Will my dog eventually go to ground totally of his own accord???? And if he did would a short legged jack be able to hold his own till I got to him (obviously something I want to avoid but I dont know where every earth on every field is) help please

[.WARREN. 288]

probably fox was at home,get a locater just incase he ever enters

[Big bald beautiful 1,231]

Yes...buy a locator system or keep the dog on a lead.also make sure it's rabbits or foxes that are home

.if I doubt keep well away

[bobby blackheart 1,209]

get a reliable locator for the dog-remember you can only dig foxy under the protection of game birds act you could always put a hopper or 2 down and a few birds

[BIG G wheton machine 1,594]

hey mitchel1982 I think you just started this new thread cause you wanted to see a fair dig lol

[Mitchell1982 35]

get a reliable locator for the dog-remember you can only dig foxy under the protection of game birds act you could always put a hopper or 2 down and a few birds

[Mitchell1982 35]

How would that help bobby?

[gonetoearth 5,144]

Got better then

[Barrie 1,325]

Hi Mitchell

 

As Bobby suggests... first of all you'll need to familiarise yourself with the law, especially if you're not to fall foul of it.

 

As you're based in England, you'll need to carry with you written permission from the landowner, as well as complying with all sorts of other regulations.

You should find all that you need to know at...... http://www.terrierwork.com/huntingact.htm

 

And when the right time comes.... be properly prepared and enjoy it.

 

Y.I.S. - Barrie

Edited November 8, 2013 by Barrie

[Mitchell1982 35]

hey mitchel1982 I think you just started this new thread cause you wanted to see a fair dig lol

im not sure what you mean dont forget ive never dug a fox n dont know what im doing the dog looked pretty game for a pop at one though and now im going to have to lead him up all the time till I can aford a collar..... My main concern is how do I know my dog is strong enough to take on a fox if he enters when he's bushing for me(wich is what I use him for) ill get the collar for insurance but theres to many unanswered variables for me to feel comfortable with him off his lead wich I need to do for him to work!

[Mitchell1982 35]

Got better then

he picked right up as soon as he started on the antibiotics was his first walk in a week n half the farmers field back on to my house and just took him for a mooch to see if he'd mark anything

[Hot Meat 3,109]

Ain't you got a ferret locator pal? Can use insulation tape to attach the transmitter onto dogs collar and use ferret finder receiver to find dog... ideally tho you want somebody to take you out and let you see a few digs,give you an idea as to what goes on...

[Mitchell1982 35]

Already on that one, soon as he did it I thought off the ferret collar thing..... My point is though one my dog isnt at full health yet and I dont particularly want him going down at all it's just with the nature of the work I have him doing, are these sign's he's gunna go down as he gets older(he's only just 1yo) and will a small jack hold his own till I get him out???

[Accip74 7,112]

Hi Mitchell, don't worry too much about your dog, he will be capable & if it gets too much for him,he will act accordingly.....like the others have said, get a locator & know the law & be prepared.....your dog should be fine mate....ATB

[Mitchell1982 35]

Ive seen the post's in the pic of diggin dog thread is all and there all thick set mean lookin terrier's is the fact that he's game for a bit enough?