i've struggled to find any permission in my area ,most of the farmers are pretty suspicious of anyone with a lurcher or longdog.i managed to get 150 acres just down the road but nobody else wanted to know.last week i did a bit of brickwork for a farmer in hampshire & after a bit of a chat i swapped my days labour for permission on 600 acres of land.well chuffed!!! my dog is laid up after pulling a dew claw again [4 times this year] is this just unlucky? he was 2 when i got him & still clawed.would a vet do it now ,[he's 4] & is it an expensive job? cheers,Sonny.