Hot Meat 3,109 Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 (edited) Mostly terriers iv seen diggin at holes when marking, got one here that does it if you don't tell her after she marks, I genuinely don't mind it aslong as dog stops when you say so, lurcher don't dig when marking nice silent steady mark but can't say iv noticed diffrence in bunnys bolting between what dog marks, suppose it all depends his good the ferret is that's up the bunnys arse lol so a dog chews and digs at a burrow the rabbit will bolt the same and as quick as a burrow that there has been no noise at ? its all down to good your ferret is lolAye that's right you read it properly lol how comes I still get bolters whilst digging?? Or after a ferret makes contact under ground, or heaven forbid I take my kids with me and they aint as quiet as a chapel mouse lollol I'll say it again for you lol if your ferrets are any good job gets done regardless of who marked what way lol I'm not saying I never have to dig but I'm saying iv never noticed any diffrence wether a mutt dogs at a hole whilst marking or not Edited June 5, 2014 by Hot Meat Quote Link to post
Phil Lloyd 10,738 Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 (edited) Most dogs will readily help you to locate a beast.. lost in woodland. I just ask em,...Where is it ?....and off we all go,...ASAP... Edited June 6, 2014 by Phil Lloyd 7 Quote Link to post
nothernlite 18,080 Posted June 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 (edited) Mostly terriers iv seen diggin at holes when marking, got one here that does it if you don't tell her after she marks, I genuinely don't mind it aslong as dog stops when you say so, lurcher don't dig when marking nice silent steady mark but can't say iv noticed diffrence in bunnys bolting between what dog marks, suppose it all depends his good the ferret is that's up the bunnys arse lolso a dog chews and digs at a burrow the rabbit will bolt the same and as quick as a burrow that there has been no noise at ? its all down to good your ferret is lolAye that's right you read it properly lol how comes I still get bolters whilst digging?? Or after a ferret makes contact under ground, or heaven forbid I take my kids with me and they aint as quiet as a chapel mouse lollol I'll say it again for you lol if your ferrets are any good job gets done regardless of who marked what way lol I'm not saying I never have to dig but I'm saying iv never noticed any diffrence wether a mutt dogs at a hole whilst marking or not true had that myself bolting after a kill or dig but still think a bunnie will bolt quicker with silence than a noisey dog on a mark Edited June 5, 2014 by nothernlite Quote Link to post
skycat 6,173 Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 most dogs just slow a days ferreting up with all the extra digging your be doing. Quite the opposite: dog doesn't mark, you don't even net up. Good dog can anticipate a bolt, catch rabbits from holes you've missed etc etc. Why on earth would you be doing extra digging with a dog there? Oh, I know, if the dog is rushing around the holes, whining, pawing and convincing the rabbits that it's safer to stay below rather than bolt: but that sort of dog is no ferreting dog, and yes, it is worse than having no dog! 3 Quote Link to post
Hot Meat 3,109 Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 But what about a spade banging in the Sod lol don't you think that makes noise, or my 6 year old daughter lol iv been out with no dogs, and ferreted spots where the bunnys didn't want to bolt, been to other spots with terrier and terrierx and after a mark iv had bunnys bolt for there life's, that's thing with ferreting if you knew what was gonna happen it would get borin Quote Link to post
nothernlite 18,080 Posted June 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 But what about a spade banging in the Sod lol don't you think that makes noise, or my 6 year old daughter lol iv been out with no dogs, and ferreted spots where the bunnys didn't want to bolt, been to other spots with terrier and terrierx and after a mark iv had bunnys bolt for there life's, that's thing with ferreting if you knew what was gonna happen it would get borin true thats the beauty about it can be one of the most exciting and boring part about hunting long may it last Quote Link to post
slip lead 862 Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 The days the rabbits don't bolt are they just being lazy or do the think they might be more worried what's outside ??? Quote Link to post
kps1979 1,308 Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 My bitch's mark isnt the strongest, but if she pays attention around the hole there's something in there, http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad160/kps1/BEA16E69-CA21-4758-A047-5177C0C1DBA9-3773-0000063DF80ADA8A_zps044dffa2.mp4 3 Quote Link to post
krawnden 1,036 Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 most dogs just slow a days ferreting up with all the extra digging your be doing. In my opinion,...an educated dog, (one that fully understands what you are on),.. adds another dimension to the ferreting game,....I've often had to catch rabbits in places that would not allow a dog to be present,..still caught plenty,..still got paid,.but always travelled home bored, unfulfilled and totally disillusioned. Also in a situation where there is only one or two rabbits,.laying up within an enclosed area or fenced plantation,.munching the tops of valuable plants, causing immense financial loss,..your reliable marking dog, will save you hours of wasteful searching... Most dogs will readily help you to locate a beast lost in woodland. I just ask em,...Where is it ?....and off we all go,...ASAP... Cracking photo Phil. How's that merle bred? Quote Link to post
fitchet 788 Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 My bitch's mark isnt the strongest, but if she pays attention around the hole there's something in there, http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad160/kps1/BEA16E69-CA21-4758-A047-5177C0C1DBA9-3773-0000063DF80ADA8A_zps044dffa2.mp4 Old railway bank mate ?? Quote Link to post
kps1979 1,308 Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 My bitch's mark isnt the strongest, but if she pays attention around the hole there's something in there, http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad160/kps1/BEA16E69-CA21-4758-A047-5177C0C1DBA9-3773-0000063DF80ADA8A_zps044dffa2.mp4 Old railway bank mate ?? It's in a old wood yard, basically the banks just full of rubbish that's been tipped over the side, rabbits seem to like it though.. Quote Link to post
kps1979 1,308 Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 My bitch's mark isnt the strongest, but if she pays attention around the hole there's something in there, http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad160/kps1/BEA16E69-CA21-4758-A047-5177C0C1DBA9-3773-0000063DF80ADA8A_zps044dffa2.mp4 Old railway bank mate ?? It's in a old wood yard, basically the banks just full of rubbish that's been tipped over the side, rabbits seem to like it though..<a href="http://s931.photobucket.com/albums/ad160/kps1/?action=view¤t=BEA16E69-CA21-4758-A047-5177C0C1DBA9-3773-0000063DF80ADA8A_zps044dffa2.mp4" target="_blank"><img src="http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad160/kps1/BEA16E69-CA21-4758-A047-5177C0C1DBA9-3773-0000063DF80ADA8A_zps044dffa2.mp4" border="0" alt="Photobucket Pictures, Images and Photos" /></a> Quote Link to post
dogs-n-natives 1,182 Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 waiting for the bolt... Quote Link to post
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