Rabbithunter 456 Posted July 4, 2008 Report Share Posted July 4, 2008 take it at a pace that your pup is comfortable at......... my pup took part in the marking of a roe buck the other day, with was succesfully shot with the .243 by the way........... i hardly ever have my pup on the lead, and if he takes intrest in live quarry, then fair play..... if he isnt intrested, then he aint ready...... Today, we were flushing for the keeper. and the pup was just intresed in playing around, but an experienced dog flushed an animal for the gun's and he took an interest. The pup is starting to use his eye's a lot more now though Quote Link to post
polecat 1 Posted July 4, 2008 Report Share Posted July 4, 2008 Most dogs dont fully mature till around 18mnth mark with regards to entering pups theres been some good advice offered already, In my opinion the first year of a dogs life should be spent training it. Nothing wrong with taking it on ferreting days all part of its schooling just wouldnt run a dog to hard till he's a year or more. Put the work in early you'll get it back in spades when the dogs older. never a truer word said it sounds like you know your dogs ,its what iv been telling my mate ..but fools rush in ah ha them words are like my father telling me as a youngster and a truer word has never been said till this day far to many good dogs spoilt before there time sad relay and this is a good topic for a change Quote Link to post
sulurian 3 Posted July 5, 2008 Report Share Posted July 5, 2008 Take it from one who has spoilt a good dog (me) that pushing to early only leads to regret , hindsight is a wonderful thing ,I wish I had listend but was to eager and paid the price on my FIRST lurcher..Time and patience my friends..rewards follow.. Quote Link to post
snoopdog 1,256 Posted July 5, 2008 Report Share Posted July 5, 2008 they should be started straight away .... Quote Link to post
Jack NUFC 1 Posted July 5, 2008 Report Share Posted July 5, 2008 (edited) . Edited January 5, 2009 by ferretingkid Quote Link to post
rob reynolds uk 3 Posted July 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2008 having a rag on a dead rabbit is not what i call pushing a dog on is it really ,its just having fun at that age and it dont really know the differance its just fun to the dog ,a dog thats at a age that wants to hunt is not the same as a dog that just wants to chase some thing and when it catchs it up, just runs along side it not knowing what to do with it ..good sign its not ready ..seen it ....people learn far more by there mistakes or see it with there own eyes and iv seen it .. Quote Link to post
Guest markbrick1 Posted July 5, 2008 Report Share Posted July 5, 2008 having a rag on a dead rabbit is not what i call pushing a dog on is it really ,its just having fun at that age and it dont really know the differance its just fun to the dog ,a dog thats at a age that wants to hunt is not the same as a dog that just wants to chase some thing and when it catchs it up, just runs along side it not knowing what to do with it ..good sign its not ready ..seen it ....people learn far more by there mistakes or see it with there own eyes and iv seen it .. how do you make a pup catch are chase somthing when it isnt ready???????????????????? Quote Link to post
snoopdog 1,256 Posted July 5, 2008 Report Share Posted July 5, 2008 time has flown by snoop, have you got a recent piccy? i bet your looking forward to this season, best of luck time has certainly flown mate .. the pup was ten months yesterday ...this pic of him was took a couple off weeks ago ........ best off luck to you to mate Quote Link to post
sulurian 3 Posted July 5, 2008 Report Share Posted July 5, 2008 having a rag on a dead rabbit is not what i call pushing a dog on is it really ,its just having fun at that age and it dont really know the differance its just fun to the dog ,a dog thats at a age that wants to hunt is not the same as a dog that just wants to chase some thing and when it catchs it up, just runs along side it not knowing what to do with it ..good sign its not ready ..seen it ....people learn far more by there mistakes or see it with there own eyes and iv seen it .. how do you make a pup catch are chase somthing when it isnt ready???????????????????? I assume r /reynolds means mentally and physically ready , not just "willing" Quote Link to post
snoopdog 1,256 Posted July 5, 2008 Report Share Posted July 5, 2008 having a rag on a dead rabbit is not what i call pushing a dog on is it really ,its just having fun at that age and it dont really know the differance its just fun to the dog ,a dog thats at a age that wants to hunt is not the same as a dog that just wants to chase some thing and when it catchs it up, just runs along side it not knowing what to do with it ..good sign its not ready ..seen it ....people learn far more by there mistakes or see it with there own eyes and iv seen it ..every pup or young dog is different mr renynolds thats why you original question is un answerble ...and theres always going to be a few mistakes along the way thats how we learn ......... Quote Link to post
rob reynolds uk 3 Posted July 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2008 how do you make a pup catch or chase somthing when it isnt ready???????????????????? you dont ..thats just it ,it should be in the dogs makeup and it will show its self as it get older and when its ready .. Quote Link to post
Guest markbrick1 Posted July 5, 2008 Report Share Posted July 5, 2008 you dont ..thats just it ,it should be in the dogs makeup and it will show its self as it get older and when its ready .. so when my pup won a simulated coarsing 2 day final when she was 5 months old what made her do it me??????????are when she won the best of the best at 10 months old of lurcherworld did i make her do that?????????sre catch her 1st rabbit at 4 months old,like i said just let them follow watch and do what they want?in reason Quote Link to post
sulurian 3 Posted July 5, 2008 Report Share Posted July 5, 2008 .. so when my pup won a simulated coarsing 2 day final when she was 5 months old what made her do it me??????????are when she won the best of the best at 10 months old of lurcherworld did i make her do that?????????sre catch her 1st rabbit at 4 months old,like i said just let them follow watch and do what they want?in reason hell of a dog to win 2 day event at 5 months!!!!! what is it saluki/cheater x Quote Link to post
Guest markbrick1 Posted July 5, 2008 Report Share Posted July 5, 2008 well she did and both days 30 plus good dogs in it,mark Quote Link to post
whin 463 Posted July 5, 2008 Report Share Posted July 5, 2008 mines are enterd from the the time they are 12 wweks they see dead roe rabbs hares netted rabbs see there mother working then i stop them a bit , but realy its up to each individual and what type of dog you have and to be truthful if you dont no hunting or only a beginner youve got along way to go by a book by the so called experts yull learn something and with trail and error if yu havea brainyoull do fine if not take another hobby up being truthul why would any body give hard one secrets to strangers of the internet 25 years of expierencethese internetsnever change best dog best coulor etc etc Quote Link to post
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