introducing dog toground

[big toe 0]

Alright lads just lookinfor a bit of advice on what age to start entering my lakie x jack russel to ground she is 7 months now and dead game she has had a few rats

Edited July 6, 2008 by big toe

[Little Butch 16]

I've never been digging but 7months is a bit young I think

Butch

[dev 227]

TOO YOUNG!!! try her @ 12months or so,or even a bit older if you can wait

[Guest friedrice]

if they have got the right stuff in them ,id ay ten months on. but slowley does it . still young

[paul the poacher 2]

i myself would start it just by watching on a few digs pal then about 12 months let her have a taste its very easy to ruin a good dog ,ands twice as hard to make one.i know the feeling you got though your tempted to just try it well i wunt mate waiting can only help you would be gutted if you ruin the job all the best and let us know how she takes off .

[smasher 1,055]

Alright lads just lookinfor a bit of advice on what age to start entering my lakie x jack russel to ground she is 7 months now and dead game she has had a few rats

Alrght BIG TOE,by the start of the season your pup will be 9 months old,bring it along to get use to the other dogs and the smells and sounds,get it used to traveling the tubes after an experienced dog has checked their is nothing at home,its all part of the learning process,let him lookon as the other dogs do the work,he may want to join in but id hold off till he gets to about 12 to 14 months old,let him have look but dont give him to much to soon as they can be easily ruined.If he is keen by around 14+ months try him on his own in a handy earth.Alot of young terriers have been ruined by lads wth big egos'try not to be one of them take it slow,let the dog build its confidence and hopefully he'l serve you wel for years to come HAPPY HUNTING

[joe cash 0]

Hi BIG TOE haven't heard from ya in a while did ya get out for a walk today. that pup will let ya no when its ready to go get her a few more rats and rabbits get her useing her nose. Went out there with the terriers for a walk got one red lad got it .

[heshimus 1]

between 12 and 14 months, until then only schooling and alots of visual work, watching some grown up's do business...

 

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