Marvin 193 Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 Was out yesterday with the pup and a bloke off this site, and we got to talking about would i be letting him go to ground when he is older, maybe about 18 month to 2 years, as the dog is a pet too i was a bit put off doing this but thought that the odd rats and rabbits would do but i keep thinking it over and one part of my head says don't the other part says do, has any one else on here had the same dilemma in their head, i know its a while away yet like but just gives me plenty of time to think Quote Link to post
OldNog 432 Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 Its your dog so its up to you but if its bred to work then it should be used to work i say. Plenty of other breeds to lie on the sofa with. Quote Link to post
marshman 7,756 Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 If the dogs got the minerals the choice won't be yours. One day you'll be walking him and all of a sudden he'll have gone in an earth you didn't know was there lol. 1 Quote Link to post
mick c 411 Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 just get it to ground when older and then make your mind up from there Quote Link to post
sheaba 30 Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 If he wants to work let him.. Quote Link to post
vduben 55 Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 just try him, what can go wrong? collar him up and let him go Quote Link to post
northern terrierwork 74 Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 no never if they dont do ground work for me they dont stay simple.. Quote Link to post
foxdropper 17,098 Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 If you are only half hearted then the answer is no .Its not a matter of having to dig the dog out but wanting to .If it does start and you arnt 100% on the idea then give it away to someone that is . 2 Quote Link to post
Work them hard 339 Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 just try him, what can go wrong? collar him up and let him go Mate theres always something that could go wrong when entering a terrier to ground, Everytime they enter we risk losing them its something you have to get your head round, its not a nice thought but it is the reality of terrier work. 4 Quote Link to post
Marvin 193 Posted January 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 just try him, what can go wrong? collar him up and let him go Mate theres always something that could go wrong when entering a terrier to ground, Everytime they enter we risk losing them its something you have to get your head round, its not a nice thought but it is the reality of terrier work. Thats my main dilemma, i noticed Alli liked your comment and i recall he has had his fair share of trouble recently losing dogs, like i said previously Marvin is also a family pet Quote Link to post
alan626 305 Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 get ur self a westie mate 2 Quote Link to post
bulljack 480 Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 get ur self a westie mate good advice lol :laugh: Quote Link to post
MAIN MAN 277 Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 You dont seem to want to comit to the earth game mate! there is allways a risk of the dog being harmed or lost we all know that when we go out, my addvice would be no untill your confident enough and happy with the idea.. all the best with your dog. Quote Link to post
Marvin 193 Posted January 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 You dont seem to want to comit to the earth game mate! there is allways a risk of the dog being harmed or lost we all know that when we go out, my addvice would be no untill your confident enough and happy with the idea.. all the best with your dog. yeah think it is just a lack of knowledge thing really, maybe similar to the two replies prior to yours mate Quote Link to post
Marvin 193 Posted January 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 get ur self a westie mate Why Quote Link to post
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