First Catch On The Lamp

[ferretman89 68]

After a few runs with the whippet he finally had his first catch on the lamp. Not the best conditions with it been a full moon but I just fancied a look out with him.

 

He's still not 100% sure on where to look but he's off the mark. A decent run for him across the field. Few turns and a decent start for the rabbit but he got it. Was chuffed to bits to see him finally catch one on the lamp.

 

Knocked the lamp off and waited for him to come back. Brought the rabbit back so far but started messing about with it. I sat and didn't loose my rag with him but still standing with it. In the end I walked away and he started to follow with it. In the end he dropped it and came towards me and I put the lead on and praised him

 

Just a shame about not bringing it back to my feet like he does with his toys and dummy but hopefully he will come good? Not the best pic but the only one of the night.

 

Edited November 15, 2013 by ferretman89

[jack44 187]

Fairplay fm89. I was out twice with my pup this week didn't get the chance to slip him going to wait for the right chance even tho its frustrating ha but he still young and he got to see my mates dog catch a few roll on the next dark windy night hope you have a good season with him atb

[poacherkev 64]

It's always a good feeling when they catch there first rabbit, how old is the pup ?

[ferretman89 68]

He's about 18 month now. Did a little bit with him last year but this is his first season. Coming on ferreting but thought I would give him a go on the lamp.

 

Pleased with his first catch on the lamp hopefully more to come. Never thought of taking him out with another dog, might see if I can get out with somebody

[bmull 189]

nice 1 :yes:

[ferretman89 68]

Been out again tonight just to get out the house. Did a couple of fields managed 2 slips and he caught one

 

A little bugger again to retrieve it I walked away and left him. He kept following me and eventually he came and dropped it. Keep doing what am doing and he might get better??

[poacherkev 64]

Been out again tonight just to get out the house. Did a couple of fields managed 2 slips and he caught one

A little bugger again to retrieve it I walked away and left him. He kept following me and eventually he came and dropped it. Keep doing what am doing and he might get better??

Try giving him a treat he will soon get the gist of it

[djwarner 16]

Good work lad and always a good feeling when your pup gets its 1st rabbit

Edited November 19, 2013 by djwarner

[ferretman89 68]

 

Been out again tonight just to get out the house. Did a couple of fields managed 2 slips and he caught one

A little bugger again to retrieve it I walked away and left him. He kept following me and eventually he came and dropped it. Keep doing what am doing and he might get better??

Try giving him a treat he will soon get the gist of it

 

Haha do that when am in the garden and out in the field chucking things for him and it works. As soon as he has a rabbit hes not interested lol. I am sure he will get the hang of it just have to keep trying i guess.

 

Just bought another dummy but one covered in rabbit skin, see if that helps at all.

 

Atb

[lurcherman234 0]

nice one mate the penny will drop eventually jus keep at it hope to get my youngster out this week fingers crossed all goes well

[ferretman89 68]

nice one mate the penny will drop eventually jus keep at it hope to get my youngster out this week fingers crossed all goes well

Hope so, but not the end of te world I guess lol.

What pup you got?

[lurcherman234 0]

saluki/deerhound/greyhound bout 18 months old had a few rabbits in daylight first time on lamp tonight cannot wait

[Joe67 239]

good stuff