Marking!

[Chicken_man 1,651]

A good marking dog is worth it's weight in gold, no matter what type of dog. They can come in all shapes and sizes and save hrs of unnecessary netting.

They are all different and mark in different ways also. Some are dead easy to read, others can take time to read.

My beddy/whip is a solid marker, no mistaking, as is my collie, the terrier however is very busy and can often miss, he marks with his head down the hole.

I've seen dogs scratching at entrance, pointing at entrance, subtle looks towards you.

Took a couple pics today while out for a wander (no ferret).

When I have them all out, they can get a bit competitive and sometimes take a step back while others work.

Please add your own pics/experiences.

Atb

 

[Chicken_man 1,651]

 

[torchey 1,328]

Years ago didn't really need a marking dog ,the rabbit numbers were good and it was a rarity nothing being home ...now though it saves a lot of wasted time.....got a little patter dale here who does a little bit of digging at the side of the whole and if she's really fired up she,ll start ripping chunks out of it lol

[Chicken_man 1,651]

[Chicken_man 1,651]

I had an old collie dog did exactly the same. And aye, I know what you mean about rabbit numbers in the past.

Atb

[darbo 4,776]

Cant miss the mark with this one started marking as soon as he had had his jabs and was up and about.

 

 

[terryd 8,426]

Mine started marking when he was only a few months

 

 

Hard graft with out a dog around here and I think the ferrets get into bad habits messing about when there nothing at home. Also if you know some thing is at home its ideal for starting young ferret

He rarely digs at the hole and is pretty quiet about it as a rule

 

[Chicken_man 1,651]

Like the beddy darbo, serving you well.

Terry that dogs a belter. Can't seem to see vid though.

[Chicken_man 1,651]

Do you lads praise the dogs when marking?

I don't, the rabbit is the reward.

[darbo 4,776]

Like the beddy darbo, serving you well.

Terry that dogs a belter. Can't seem to see vid though.

He was only a pup in the pic 9 now so age is catching up with him always been a very good marking dog

[rabbit demon 302]

If my beddy whippet sniffs a burrow its occupied but if you blink you would miss it. Literally a couple of seconds sniffing, Its that quick the mark. Shes constantly on the move and very serious when working. I used to say good girl when i realised she was marking at first, but no point giving her praise as she doesnt listen to me or anyone else. She gets on with her job fine and dont need told.

[LOL 212]

Wouldnt go out without a marking dog

[TOMO 26,193]

Same here LOL,, hate ferreting without the dog,,although we been getting good numbers this winter,,some places still are not that productive,,so you need a marker,,,my border terrier,,has her head right in the hole,,,and draws in great breaths of air,,and snorts,,like a trumpet,,,

 

The young lurcher has two marks,,,the typical head in the hole,,then just looking at the hole,,,,her other Mark ,,is going from hole to hole,,but staying on the same warren,,

 

When she does the looking at one hole "Mark".... put the ferret in there cos you can garrantee its going to conect streight away

[Chicken_man 1,651]

Nice dog lol.

Tomo, my border does exactly the same snorting, must be a trait :-)

Atb

[brainy 223]

My Russel dog marking , I think there's one in there