Little Ted's First Day Out

[Guest Rabbiteer]

Had my first day out today with my good friend Butch Dingle. Whilst I have been away he was able to secure permission on a 200acre golf course. We arrived and received our area to work from the head groundsman and headed off for a few hours with the ferrets.

 

It was the first time that I have been able to get my whippety/collie X out so I was really nervous about having him running about the greens and fairways. We tipped up to the 2nd hole checked the direction of the wind and let Little Ted off the lead. The hope was he would hunt up in to the wind and I would start to see how he marks. Bearing in mind I have never really had the chance to do this it was a steep learning curve for us both.

 

I should not have worried and if he continues to mark like this I dont care if he never catch's a rabbit in his life, because thats my job and what I use nets for.

 

 

I also spent a bit of time with him trying to calm him down and stopping him running aroundlike a loon.

 

 

Im sure he knew what was going on more than me at times............................................

 

 

And at the end of the morning we hard a few bunnies to show for it. Im pretty sure with Little Ted showing me which holes to ferret we would not have had so many.

 

 

And a big thanks to Butch Dingle for the invite to his new permission.

 

 

Happy Hunting

Edited December 14, 2007 by Rabbiteer

[stubby 175]

good pics

[the fezz 44]

well done mate , teds will soon get the hang mate

its a good feeling seeing a young dog starting to work, this time next year he will now more than you

[maty j 6]

spot on Nik, looks like Ted did well and enjoyed himself

[Kay 3,709]

God i cant believe how little Ted has changed , he is all grown up now and doing a great job

[OldTrapCollector 377]

He's coming on well Nik, I bet you're pleased.

 

I bet it's nice to get into green DPM for a change from desert cam for you too!!

 

OTC

[mole trapper 1,693]

Good to see your back safe and sound, reiterating what kay said, cant believe how much the pup has grown.

 

Regards MT.

[Guest The Big Fish]

Hey little bloody ted is in action at last Good going Nik, we have taught you the ways of the force, but much to learn, you still have, hmmm yes, much to learn

[Hob&Jill 258]

Hey little bloody ted is in action at last Good going Nik, we have taught you the ways of the force, but much to learn, you still have, hmmm yes, much to learn

 

We had the anti's on our case today

[bunny bouncer 0]

Teds looking realy good Nik

fair play to you

stu

[Guest Frank]

..Great stuff, well done to you and Ted.

[Giro 2,648]

ha ha little weirdos

[Guest The Big Fish]

have the kids broke up from school already

 

It would seem so, the little shits

[Guest Rabbiteer]

cheers all for your kind words.............................

 

I didnt have any anti's luckily enough, but I was nearly killed by a few fast moving golf balls.

 

I think at times I was in more danger from the golfers than I was in the last four months.........................

 

Here's hoping I dont spoil my dog..................

 

have missed you all,

 

Nik

[Guest The Big Fish]

Soon my filmstar friend, soon! have a nice relaxed holiday, then when you get back, a hunting we shall go...