Mixed results last night

[nat 8]

Took the pup out last night just fr a hour. Not the best but not his worse night. First run was a ok start turned it twice on the last turn he grabbed the rabbit... But dropped it ignored it and carried on. Next run rabbit went straight into cover but my dad didn't get the red filter off when the rabbit started to run, maybe I'm just trying to make a excuse but the pup didn't seem to run properly with the filter on? The last 2 runs were good runs lots of turns and he wad really trying right up behind the rabbit but didn't strike. I'm worried he's going to get put off putting effort in and not getting a result but when we got back to car he's usually tired and jumps in but he fist want to leave so I don't think it's bothering him yet?

Edited September 8, 2011 by nat

[Guest Josy]

Dont use the red filter untill he is used to the white

[nat 8]

So I take it it does affect the way they run?

[Guest Josy]

So I take it it does affect the way they run?

 

Not the dog but the rabbits tend to run a bit better if the filter is left on.

[Terrier Sam 297]

I've got a similar problem atm. I've got a whippet. He's my first running dog. Due to one thing and another I haven't been able to give him the time out that he could do with. He runs well and retrieves live to hand when he catches and can be very soft mouthed but some runs he just seems to wait too long for the right time to strike. - Well, that's what I presume it is. I reckon that it's an easy thing to watch from the side lines and criticize like your in a pub watchin a footie game but when your new to it all and actually out there, I bet it's a different deal. I can see mine is improving and I'm not angry if he gets it wrong because he's young and as I said, It's only recently that I'm starting to have more time for him again. If I'm wrong I would like to know though because, like I say, he's my first running dog. From past experience with mates dogs, ferreting brings them on leaps and bounds - to let them run rabbits that you caught and even use your imagination of ways to slow the rabbit down a little for a start.

 

Also, there is still plenty of food around, the ground is still hard, most of the fields have now got very short grass and the rabbits are at their peak. It is frustrating when he misses things that he should maybe have caught but I try and keep all of the above in mind.

 

I hope this helps. Just my opinion and if I'm wrong, I'll do my best to change it.

 

ATB with your dog

 

Sam

[nat 8]

I'm going to take him ferreting Saturday hopefully That should build his confidence a bit. I'm not angry at him fr not getting any more concerned that soon he will be. This summer he's had 2 (not planned) young rabbits but fully grown he took them fine during day. Cheers Sam il see how he goes but like u say there's not that Many 'easy' rabbits for a dog at his stage. Hope ur whippet comes on for you

Nat

[bradas 2]

he will be ok jt dont give up on him like a lot ov ppl jt keep it goin