Introducing Dogs To Bushing

[Dan Davies 7]

What's the best way to encourage your dog to work a hedge and bush... Seems like a dummy question but dogs can be very reluctant ? Any advice welcome!

[peterhunter86 8,627]

it was hard work getn mine to work i just got them out as much as i cud now ther working fine try bringing them were ther is plenty of rabbits evetualy they will workone of mine jackrussels was 3 when i started wiht him an hes on the ball now atb

[Dan Davies 7]

Will they hunt the hedge through instinct? Or should encouragement be given ? Or try not to force them in

[wi11ow 2,657]

you can make it easyer buy bred the right type of dog spaniels or beagles make it easyer if bred in to a terrier Sensory receptors in these breds help

[Bossie 90]

Have never had an issue with introducing dogs to bushing. Take them to where there are rabbits in bushes and brambles, job done.... When they do what you like, encourage them.

There will always be dogs that prefer that kind of work and those that rather work large fields but any driven dog should be able to bush to some standard.

 

Have seen a JR x of some sorts that was rather unwilling to bush, have watched that bitch a few times last season and I think it's because she just lacks drive and the desire to hunt.