teaching dog to run down the beam

[Mick C. 229]

psst WHEN THE lamp is flicked on.

 

Then a different sound when a rabbit is spotted.

 

Dont slip the dog until you know hes seen it.If he is keen you will feel him pull as you walk it up.

 

This is working for me with my pup.

 

MAKE SURE THE RECALL is second nature.

[matmorgan 49]

All that advice and no one has told you to make sure that the wind is blowing from the rabbit to yourself and your dog. The youngster might even wind him before the rabbit leaves it seat.

if he wants to get the dog to run the beam then sighting is the only sense he needs.scentint could cause the dog to go for non targeted rabbits.ie hunting up.good in the day but not on the lamp.

[matmorgan 49]

doh.j.darcy just said that.didnt read posts first

[neil cooney 10,416]

Each to his own but to me the youngster needs as much going in his favour to let him know his quarry is there. All his senses should be awake and used.

[hickymick 37]

first how old r the lurchers?try feeding em on lamp,try taking em out with a dog thats good on lamp,try taking em out with airgun nd let dogs watch then pick up the shot rabbits as they still move a bit,hope these help,most of these tips work,but not with all lurchers,sssshh too meny secrets,for now....oh do run them one at a time its easyier..poched rabbits taste better

[3 Turns 326]

SKOOL YOUR DOGS ONE AT ATIME. 2 UNEXPERIENCED DOGS IN A FIELD OF THE SLIPS CHARGING ABOUT IS A RECIPE FOR DISASTER.TRYING TO CONTROL THEM AND THE LAMP AND SLIPS ALL AT ONCE IS A FEET ITSELF.

ONE AT A TIME.ALL THE BEST.