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  1. Allan P
    Cheers Phil , probably end up more of a nightmare but we'll give it a go.
  2. Allan P
    I'll be doing that alright, be an early morning start.
  3. Allan P
    I'm not expecting miracles I'll give it a go with her , nothing to lose really and might have a bit of a laugh at the very least.
  4. Allan P
    Good shout, I'll give that a go and see how we get on. I think breaking the training down like that and taking my time is the way to go. Just want to try different things with this pup not just lamping and ferreting like I've done previously.
  5. Allan P
    I'm trying to train the the pup to be steady using gundog techniques, its going ok in the garden LOL. Sit, stay , heel off lead, retrieve and stop whistle that sort of thing. She's just under a year old and I've not really done much with her apart from the obedience and stock breaking. I understand its so different when in the field with distractions etc . I'm in no rush with her and I'll see how she and myself progress because I've never ran a long net out at night either, plenty of times ferreting but never at night. I'll be using 2 x 50yards quickset in one basket from les Nelson. Probabl
  6. Allan P
    I guess so be a good learning opportunity for her , its not like I'm depending on the rabbits to live.
  7. Allan P
    TBF I thought as much, I'll definitely be having a go through the day I like the sound of that.
  8. Allan P
    I've got a lurcher pup I'm bringing on and i don't really want to go down the lamping route with her like I have with previous dogs, I'm at the point now its quality of the catch more than the quantity if you get my drift. What I'm thinking is a bit of mooching/bushing and possibly some night time Long netting with her. Do you guys use a dog for long netting at night, is it useful or more a hindrance using a dog or is just fables from some of the old time writers and I'm a total romancer?
  9. Allan P
    My older dog turning into an anti, hasn’t caught anything for years.
  10. Allan P
    Very responsive on recall ?
  11. Allan P
    Thanks Mooch, she’ll get a fair crack and the signs are looking good. You are 100% right about him not continuously breeding his own dogs but he likes to be involved because he’s dog daft. Enjoy your season mate and if you bump into Jeff give him my regards?
  12. Allan P
    Tbh I’ve never had a Lurcher so agile and so responsive, early days yet though. I will see how she goes this season and if anyone is interested or even if they’re not I’ll post an honest account of how things pan out.
  13. Allan P
    Exactly my way of thinking. Get past the spin which tbh he doesn’t really need to do and give one go ?
  14. Allan P
    I’ve never met Jeff but spoke to him on the phone, so can’t comment how he chooses to live his life and wouldn’t anyway. Yes he is eccentric but thank god we are all different it would be a pretty boring world if we are all the same. I have a bitch from his ‘type’ not directly from him though but he likes to still be involved with what’s going on. I don’t buy into his sales pitch but I like the way his dogs look and are put together. She has a good temperament and is intelligent and quick learner. The only problem I have had with her is she is a bit nervy but she is getting there and improv
  15. Allan P
    I think with the majority of the young dogs up for sale it’s the owners that have failed and not the pup. Obviously there can be other circumstances ,however a lot comes down to the owners.
  16. Allan P
    Does anyone rub down their dogs after exercise, will this help reduce stiffness and soreness? Do you put coats on your dogs after a nights lamping or just put them in the kennel. Is there any more preventative measures that can be used to help.
  17. Allan P
    I’ve heard that they are still in their prime, but are they missing their edge? Do they get smarter with age. Do some types seem to age quicker? I think the the bigger Bull crosses struggle because of the size and weight on joints etc.
  18. Allan P
    Seen a few posts about how much exercise a pup should get etc and I’ve always had my pups out and about early. But they are how can say ‘past their best’ around 4/5 years. Is that normal, is breeding, type or stock management and even diet a factor? Im interested to hear from people who work their dogs continuously on a regular basis.
  19. Allan P
    Long line and light leader and get amongst them.
  20. Allan P
    Was just out on local land.She’s coming on ok mate, little bit spooky still but growing in confidence. I’m off until August 20th so will spend quite a lot of time with her now.
  21. Allan P
    Took advantage of the rain and had a little walk out early doors this morning. Nothing serious just getting her out and about and getting used to the countryside.
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  23. Allan P
    Think it was added a few years back but not 100% sure. I’m happy with my pup so far but unlike you my standards are fairly low just like a bit fun with my dogs and don’t take things to seriously. I lost my ego a long time ago mush and certainly wouldn't need a dog to try and boost it when I did have one. Good luck with your dogs and your out look on life.
  24. Allan P
    Huskies bring Prey drive, stamina, tough feet and weather proof coat maybe Mr Burrell was onto something when he added Husky.
  25. Allan P
    Does eating cow shite count?
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