foyrious 13 Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 my bedlington greyhound pointer cross (pippa) ran her first bunny tonight on the lamp and OH MY GOD, i just had to tell someone. She was right on its tail for about 30 secs, turning like an old pro until the bunny took a straight line over a hill and was gone. My dog is only just 8 months but is 23.5 inch to the shoulder. I was wondernig what peoples views are on running young dogs, and what age would usually be a good time to start. Pippa is immature, but ferrets really well and really impressed me tonight. The food and treats when we returned made sure she knows she has done good... WELL DONE PIP... Quote Link to post
poacher9991 10 Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 WELL DONE MATE KEEP RUNNING HER NOW KEEP HER AT IT Quote Link to post
ferret_uk 4 Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 Well done mate keep her running its up to you when you run her mate she is your dog no one else knows the dog as well as you so if you think she is ready then go fro it mate. all the best ferretuk Quote Link to post
cúagusgiorraí 57 Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 Personally I would wait till it was older. Too many missed bunnies could cause her to give up. I would wait till she was mature and give her plenty of garaunteed catches. It is easy to ruin a good dog by starting too early. Quote Link to post
foyrious 13 Posted February 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 cheers lads , sorry didnt reply sooner but ive been working too hard. I AM only picking her out sitters, but as we all know, once they 'get up', it can go either way. She has ran two more since, but that was in the daytime ferreting and both had the same ending- pippa getting right up there arse until they found a gap in the hedge to safety. I know the dangers of running young dogs and this is why i'm doing it properly, i just wanted to hear OTHER peoples views and maybe someone who has had an amazing pot-filler at pippas age. Quote Link to post
foyrious 13 Posted February 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 Personally I would wait till it was older. Too many missed bunnies could cause her to give up.I would wait till she was mature and give her plenty of garaunteed catches. It is easy to ruin a good dog by starting too early. please dont read this as being cocky because its not meant that way, but ive always been taught that theres no such thing as a 'guaranteed catch'. Quote Link to post
sue 1 Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 well done and good luck with her and hope she comes on well for you Quote Link to post
bsb 0 Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 Personally I would wait till it was older. Too many missed bunnies could cause her to give up.I would wait till she was mature and give her plenty of garaunteed catches. It is easy to ruin a good dog by starting too early. please dont read this as being cocky because its not meant that way, but ive always been taught that theres no such thing as a 'guaranteed catch'. early next season get her out on them fresh bunnys that are sitting out in the middle of the fields you dont want to feck up a good dog by starting her too early youve got her for many years to come theres no rush Quote Link to post
TerrierLad 0 Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 My beddy terrier had its first chase last night, only difference was it was through cover so she didnt get it but shes been keen for months and this is the icing on the cake for me. i know shes going to be a little bunny killer. For a beddy shes very racy, look at the pic. Sorry for stealing your thunder but i havnt found a conveinient place to post. but i know exactly how chuffed you are mate! keep her at it! Quote Link to post
lurcherchavvy 3 Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 keep at it mate.....my pup is now about 7 months old looked game on her first 2 or 3 runs on lamp and she caught one took her out the other night gave her one run and she caught it in a few turns...taking her again tonight so hopefully she will carry on but once they start picking the rabbits up they will only get better Quote Link to post
cymruguy69 5 Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 There is a way to get a guarnteed catch!! Catch a bunny ferreting! Then take that bunny to a completely diffrent field! where it doesnt know its surroundings! It wont go far then your dog can just pick it up and hopefully retrieve it! It's called a dropper! My pup will be having them at 8 months! Start ferreting at 10 months and on the lamp at 12!! Hope this helps!! Just my opinion! Lamping a 8 month old pup is asking for trouble!!! Quote Link to post
tia.kins 56 Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 Sitters appear to be the ideal run for young dogs......i dont hold this opinion. Like you have stated, they get up and normally feck off quick time!! Most sitters the dogs dont see until they move.....So you send a dog unseen onto a bunny thats gonna give it a run for its money.........no wonder alot of lamp dogs struggle for confidence Pick an unsure bunny that is clearly visible, well sat out and heading for home slowly or dicking around......makes sure the dog is sighted....then give him a run! I think the odds will be in the dogs favour ....You may have to wait a while (new season) for these bunnies.......but they are ideal bag fillers. Fat Preggers doe rabbits are easier too......but unsporting:) Quote Link to post
Paul in North Lincs 15 Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 I've took my pup out all this season with experienced dogs...and let her watch....and have given her a few easy slips....in fact shes notched up about 27 upto now. I dont think it does em any harm...as long as they have a steady and controlled introduction to the game....... at 7 months they are still very immature mentally.....but still taking in things like a sponge! ........even though they may have the physical attributes to catch... My pup is just over a year old now and having overcome an annoying habbit running of with the catch..... she has, IMO got the making of a decent dog. Kick the arse out of a pup...and you have problems you cant correct later on. good look with her........... Quote Link to post
foyrious 13 Posted February 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 (edited) My beddy terrier had its first chase last night, only difference was it was through cover so she didnt get it but shes been keen for months and this is the icing on the cake for me. i know shes going to be a little bunny killer. For a beddy shes very racy, look at the pic. Sorry for stealing your thunder but i havnt found a conveinient place to post. but i know exactly how chuffed you are mate! keep her at it! anyone with a dog as good-looking as that deserves to steal my thunder. lol. thats a fine animal. mines a beddo x but all my pics seem to be too big to upload. i'll try and sort one out i can post coz its doing my head in. thanks everyone 4 the comments, ive not had chance to run her again yet, but will be doing as i thought she was very unlucky on her first couple of runs. trust me, youll know when she catches and theres no danger of me spoiling her coz im v.cautious, hense the reason for this whole post.... Edited February 22, 2008 by foyrious Quote Link to post
foyrious 13 Posted February 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 Sitters appear to be the ideal run for young dogs......i dont hold this opinion. Like you have stated, they get up and normally feck off quick time!! Most sitters the dogs dont see until they move.....So you send a dog unseen onto a bunny thats gonna give it a run for its money.........no wonder alot of lamp dogs struggle for confidence Pick an unsure bunny that is clearly visible, well sat out and heading for home slowly or dicking around......makes sure the dog is sighted....then give him a run! I think the odds will be in the dogs favour ....You may have to wait a while (new season) for these bunnies.......but they are ideal bag fillers. Fat Preggers doe rabbits are easier too......but unsporting:) exactly... only experienced dogs know to run the beam until they spot the quarry so moving bunnys are really the best option.... without looking foolish dragging your dog the length of the field with it looking every which way but forwards.lol. ive seen this done too many times so i'll be getting it right first time(i hope) Quote Link to post
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