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[longdog13 36]

So at twelve months i took my pup out for his first look on the lamp last night, he's been out alot ferreting with me.

I found that last night the dog took to pulling back from the rabbits and others when they were heading for cover. About 15ft out when i was hoping for the strike i found he just went to a trot and about turned.

Now i'm thinking this is just likely to be lack of experience. His speed is awesome and he's certainly putting in some turns. Have others found this to happen?

 

Ps, it's been a good many years since i had a serious lamping dog.

[predatorman 54]

tricky one this! has he had a collision with a hedge in the dark? or are you giving him some slips where the rabbit can make safety without the dog putting a bend in it? seems strange the dog is giving up mid race. my advice? shut the dog off for a couple of weeks to get him keen again and only give the dog a slip when you can virtually guarantee the dog putting a bend in the quarry. sounds like the dogs either wary of the hedge or sickened with bad slips. if the rabbit is coming towards you and the dog is behind it, try dipping the beam of light in front of the rabbit, you could be blinding the dog on the way in.

best of luck

[oldsilver 0]

So at twelve months i took my pup out for his first look on the lamp last night, he's been out alot ferreting with me.

I found that last night the dog took to pulling back from the rabbits and others when they were heading for cover. About 15ft out when i was hoping for the strike i found he just went to a trot and about turned.

Now i'm thinking this is just likely to be lack of experience. His speed is awesome and he's certainly putting in some turns. Have others found this to happen?

 

Ps, it's been a good many years since i had a serious lamping dog.

what cross is this I have seen this happen to a couple of collie crosses that have been danted a little bit by some early hard rabits or a bit of a bump, sometimes they learn a bit quick for thier own good.

[iamduvern 62]

tricky one this! has he had a collision with a hedge in the dark? or are you giving him some slips where the rabbit can make safety without the dog putting a bend in it? seems strange the dog is giving up mid race. my advice? shut the dog off for a couple of weeks to get him keen again and only give the dog a slip when you can virtually guarantee the dog putting a bend in the quarry. sounds like the dogs either wary of the hedge or sickened with bad slips. if the rabbit is coming towards you and the dog is behind it, try dipping the beam of light in front of the rabbit, you could be blinding the dog on the way in.

best of luck

Good advice 

 

 

 

[longdog13 36]

tricky one this! has he had a collision with a hedge in the dark? or are you giving him some slips where the rabbit can make safety without the dog putting a bend in it? seems strange the dog is giving up mid race. my advice? shut the dog off for a couple of weeks to get him keen again and only give the dog a slip when you can virtually guarantee the dog putting a bend in the quarry. sounds like the dogs either wary of the hedge or sickened with bad slips. if the rabbit is coming towards you and the dog is behind it, try dipping the beam of light in front of the rabbit, you could be blinding the dog on the way in.

best of luck

 

 

Hi matey, Not had many slips mate, i'd say a total of maybe 6, in fairness to the dog the rabbits were on a sports field, so maybe the going was a litle quick and slippy for him, There were no bad experiences as this was his first night lamping, we were out maybe an hour or so. The bigger thing he ran beautifully, and again, left it at the hedge, plenty of bends had and bang on it right up until he realises the hedge is looking then stops and returns. I think experience and opportunity should be all he needs, Cheers for the reply

[longdog13 36]

So at twelve months i took my pup out for his first look on the lamp last night, he's been out alot ferreting with me.

I found that last night the dog took to pulling back from the rabbits and others when they were heading for cover. About 15ft out when i was hoping for the strike i found he just went to a trot and about turned.

Now i'm thinking this is just likely to be lack of experience. His speed is awesome and he's certainly putting in some turns. Have others found this to happen?

 

Ps, it's been a good many years since i had a serious lamping dog.

what cross is this I have seen this happen to a couple of collie crosses that have been danted a little bit by some early hard rabits or a bit of a bump, sometimes they learn a bit quick for thier own good.

 

His dam was whippet bull grey, the sire was 3/4 bull grey. He seems more than eager enough, i maybe have to be a little more selective on the runs i choose for him at the moment.