Some really novice questions....

[bluebrindle 0]

Hello again everyone. I have some questions ( I know some of you will think they are very stupid but thats the title of the post!)

I have been taking my whippet out as previously discussed in the local area. Havent got myself sorted out with a lamp etc yet as not too sure how much I can devote myself to this and whether this is the best way to get my dog working and enjoying himself. I so far feel that we would both be better off working with ferrets but that is another animal to keep and as I don't do things by halves it would be a big commitment as I also am "horsey"

When we are out, I try to go at dusk I allow the whip to "hunt up" sometimes when he is back in view he rolls on the grass excitedly- does this mean he has found already?

We have come across a couple of myxi rabbits, one he took- I didn't want him to stay on it as it may carry more disease on top of the myxi- am I being a bit soft?

I earlier posted that he gave chase to a couple of Charlies who are wreaking havoc around our stable yard. He won't go near them now, any suggestions on a fair kind of control...I have a mare due to foal soon and don't want em around as they are positively bold as brass with the horses, on occasion turning up in the arena and "playing" with the horses when the horses are loose there. (don't answer that if it puts anyone at risk)

 

Last week I was out with the dog and althogh my recall is now good I allow him out of my sight, he came back really crying, limping so much I was convinced he had had a break of bone on the hill- got him into the light and head covered in blood. Ear a bit ripped, not a lot but bleeding plenty. Presumed that he either got into wire or go bit back by something...Cleaned him up (think he is a bit of a wuss as limping soon stopped on next scent) BUT any ideas? As a relatively new dog owner; do they run back crying as if to tell you what has happened?

 

Any tips for cleaning wounds? I used a babywipe firstly, then brought him home for a bath with some dettol in and then put on savlon ( I know some people will think I am very silly, looking back I should have used purple spray, which is iodine based)

 

Otherwise me and biy enjoying ourselves immensly- bought "the working whippet" book and read it from cover to cover. My concern on working him is that when I have been around to see him catch he is reluctant to give it up. The dog is the softest dog you could meet, really nervous of other dogs so this was a bit of a surprise. I expected a bunny delivered t my foot not a wrestle! What is the best way to teach him to give up his catch willingly?

 

Thank you all in advance, I have realised the need to find safe ground as my boy is perfectly able to jump wire etc but has a bad case of "mummies wounded soldier" when he gets a scuff.

 

I have been asked to race him so may go down this route but nothing get his tail wagging as much as bunnies to the extent that he is now referred to as "Mr Wabbbbbits"

xx

[lamping lurchers 34]

[bluebrindle 0]

sorry, I know it is a long and involved post but thought I'd get some good advice here...nobody I know is involved in running dogs except to race em..

[Gerry48 10]

Hello again everyone. I have some questions ( I know some of you will think they are very stupid but thats the title of the post!)

I have been taking my whippet out as previously discussed in the local area. Havent got myself sorted out with a lamp etc yet as not too sure how much I can devote myself to this and whether this is the best way to get my dog working and enjoying himself. I so far feel that we would both be better off working with ferrets but that is another animal to keep and as I don't do things by halves it would be a big commitment as I also am "horsey"

When we are out, I try to go at dusk I allow the whip to "hunt up" sometimes when he is back in view he rolls on the grass excitedly- does this mean he has found already?

We have come across a couple of myxi rabbits, one he took- I didn't want him to stay on it as it may carry more disease on top of the myxi- am I being a bit soft?

I earlier posted that he gave chase to a couple of Charlies who are wreaking havoc around our stable yard. He won't go near them now, any suggestions on a fair kind of control...I have a mare due to foal soon and don't want em around as they are positively bold as brass with the horses, on occasion turning up in the arena and "playing" with the horses when the horses are loose there. (don't answer that if it puts anyone at risk)

 

Last week I was out with the dog and althogh my recall is now good I allow him out of my sight, he came back really crying, limping so much I was convinced he had had a break of bone on the hill- got him into the light and head covered in blood. Ear a bit ripped, not a lot but bleeding plenty. Presumed that he either got into wire or go bit back by something...Cleaned him up (think he is a bit of a wuss as limping soon stopped on next scent) BUT any ideas? As a relatively new dog owner; do they run back crying as if to tell you what has happened?

 

Any tips for cleaning wounds? I used a babywipe firstly, then brought him home for a bath with some dettol in and then put on savlon ( I know some people will think I am very silly, looking back I should have used purple spray, which is iodine based)

 

Otherwise me and biy enjoying ourselves immensly- bought "the working whippet" book and read it from cover to cover. My concern on working him is that when I have been around to see him catch he is reluctant to give it up. The dog is the softest dog you could meet, really nervous of other dogs so this was a bit of a surprise. I expected a bunny delivered t my foot not a wrestle! What is the best way to teach him to give up his catch willingly?

 

Thank you all in advance, I have realised the need to find safe ground as my boy is perfectly able to jump wire etc but has a bad case of "mummies wounded soldier" when he gets a scuff.

 

I have been asked to race him so may go down this route but nothing get his tail wagging as much as bunnies to the extent that he is now referred to as "Mr Wabbbbbits"

xx

Hi thats about 100 questions, best thing to do is to go out with someone from your area with lurchers and watch how thy work there dogs, thats how you will learn, there must be a few from your area on this hear,sk them for some help.

[alan626 305]

first of all if ur going to race him and he is afraid of other dogs he might win every time because he is so scared he;s running for his life ,, i would try get better ground to work him on becaues horse paddocks is usally full of hidden objects ,, iwould stop wit the hunting for awhile [summer] and get him more socialised wit people and other dogs [parks playgrounds game fairs ect ] and then get back to hunting and make sure the dog knows the ground he running so there s no more mishaps good luck in the future mate

[bluebrindle 0]

I am sure you are right- we do a lot of socialising with dogs- people he is better with. We have spent a lot of time learning ground but he has that whippet hard wire to run to anything. Maybe the Summer could be the making of him - I just want to see him happy and utilising the body he was blessed with....(I know that sounds a bit wrong) Good advice there- thanks x

[bladetech 0]

the way yous guys are talking sound like antis

[3 Turns 326]

ALRIGHT MATE.

YOUR HEARTS NOT REALLY IN IT.

LET YOUR WEE DOG HAVE ITS FUN.

GET THE REAL DEAL IN TO COVER THE GROUND.

[DogMagic 461]

1) I advise you to get a lamp mate and go out as often as you can with it and both enjoy yourselves.

 

2) I advise you to get ferrets as well. They dont cost millions and they dont ask for much.

 

3) Rolling in grass is something dogs do, thats all it means.

 

4) Dont worry about myxi rabbits, they cant pass anything onto the dog or yourself and youle be doing them a favour by killing them.

 

 

5) Re the charlies, shoot them.

 

6) Last week I was out with the dog and althogh my recall is now good I allow him out of my sight, he came back really crying, limping so much I was convinced he had had a break of bone on the hill- got him into the light and head covered in blood. Ear a bit ripped, not a lot but bleeding plenty. Very likely he caught a fox and it didnt like getting caught.

 

7) Cleaning wounds: Lots of different methods and a lot depends on the wound. Purple spray is good so is cut n heal, tcp etc.

 

Allow him to have a moment of glory with his catch, dont take it off him straight away. And when you do, do it with lots of praise. Give a treat in return. If he refuses to let go, gently pinch the flap of skin between his back leg and ribcage.

Edited March 20, 2011 by DogMagic

[busman-pete 0]

1) I advise you to get a lamp mate and go out as often as you can with it and both enjoy yourselves.

 

2) I advise you to get ferrets as well. They dont cost millions and they dont ask for much.

 

3) Rolling in grass is something dogs do, thats all it means.

 

4) Dont worry about myxi rabbits, they cant pass anything onto the dog or yourself and youle be doing them a favour by killing them.

 

 

5) Re the charlies, shoot them.

 

6) Last week I was out with the dog and althogh my recall is now good I allow him out of my sight, he came back really crying, limping so much I was convinced he had had a break of bone on the hill- got him into the light and head covered in blood. Ear a bit ripped, not a lot but bleeding plenty. Very likely he caught a fox and it didnt like getting caught.

 

7) Cleaning wounds: Lots of different methods and a lot depends on the wound. Purple spray is good so is cut n heal, tcp etc.

 

Allow him to have a moment of glory with his catch, dont take it off him straight away. And when you do, do it with lots of praise. Give a treat in return. If he refuses to let go, gently pinch the flap of skin between his back leg and ribcage.

good advice dog magic exactly what i would have said. need a bullx for foxes so better to shoot em. am sure someone on the site would be happy for the permission to shoot ur charlies

[KenKeeping 13]

Ive found, that questions have to be asked even if they do sound silly in your head!

I am a complete novice at running a Saluki pure, and also the hunting scene.

I like to read the answers that the knowlegable guys on here give to the questions asked.

My Sal, Aladdin has only just started to chase.

He seems to be taking to it prety good! He might eventualy be on the same perticular spot as his prey one day, and not come back empty handed, lol

Everyone and everything has to learn, aint they, and Ime not rushing him anyway.

 

Your Whip sounds like a lot of running dogs Ive encountered in my short time around the scene, timid and a softy.

Give him his own time, dont expect all dogs to do exactly what others are doing, just cause you expect it of him/her!

 

At least you got recall sussed, Aladdin can be a B*****D as far as thats concerned, but there again, he's young and exitable at the moment!

 

A novice reply sorry, lol

I have a Ferret that I got from a guy that used to come around.

They dont take a lot of caring for, just give it a lot of attention when you can, and I have found that he is a great companion for the Sal!

They spend time together in the back garden, and are go good together, I recon it wont be long before the three of us will be out in the field!!!

A softer ferret I aint ever seen, lets you do anything with him, and I wouldnt be without him now.

 

Good luck with the foaling, I recon its a stressfull time when its due!

A

[bluebrindle 0]

Thanks- esp Dogmagic there is some really good advice there. Just to clarify I am just chasing rabbits- the foxes were a case of mistaken identity.I honestly don't think he would chase one that crossed his path whilst out as he keeps clear of the ones by the stables even when they casually wander past.

 

 

I was hoping to go out with a bloke in the area who lamps but he has been very ill recently.. so think that is for next season. Maybe he knows someone who can shoot those foxes as they will produce at least another four this year.

 

The ferrets I will think about...met some the other day- do they need to be "workers" or can they be trained?

 

Cheers all!

[runforyourlife 361]

 

 

why have you put this!! You have just posted the worst post on hunting life for quite a while, and you have the balls to post this on someone elses post.. At least he held his hand up, he knew that people like you would frown upon him.... Go sort your scratch out mate, and leave the younguns alone. In fact i bet your no more than 18 your self....

[baw 4,360]

Thanks- esp Dogmagic there is some really good advice there. Just to clarify I am just chasing rabbits- the foxes were a case of mistaken identity.I honestly don't think he would chase one that crossed his path whilst out as he keeps clear of the ones by the stables even when they casually wander past.

 

 

I was hoping to go out with a bloke in the area who lamps but he has been very ill recently.. so think that is for next season. Maybe he knows someone who can shoot those foxes as they will produce at least another four this year.

 

The ferrets I will think about...met some the other day- do they need to be "workers" or can they be trained?

 

Cheers all!

 

Ferrets are easily trained if you have an experienced ferret to show it the ropes. I like the cut of your jib, your alright mate. Ignore the idiots on here but you clearly aren't stupid so you'll do fine. All the best mate

[stewie 3,387]

 

 

why have you put this!! You have just posted the worst post on hunting life for quite a while, and you have the balls to post this on someone elses post.. At least he held his hand up, he knew that people like you would frown upon him.... Go sort your scratch out mate, and leave the younguns alone. In fact i bet your no more than 18 your self....

well said rfyl