deerhunter25 18 Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 Hello, I have an 8 month old patterdale/lakeland x Parsons terrier. He stays in the house and is a great family dog. However, this was not the sole purpose of me buying him. I want to use him for rats and eventually foxes. When I take him a walk there will be heaps of rabbits running around in the field however he only sees and chases a few as he is more interested in marking his spot by pissing everywhere. I know im not wanting him for hunting rabbits but im questioning how strong his killer instinct is. Any advice? Quote Link to post
CorkyJohn 808 Posted June 27, 2013 Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 If ur wanting to use him for foxes keep him well away from rabbits....pain in the arse 1 Quote Link to post
wirral countryman 2,110 Posted June 27, 2013 Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 Did the dog come off working parents ?? a dog needs a good nose for finding stuff no matter what the intended quarry,I always watch my young stock when they cross a fresh line that you seen enter the cover and see if it stops in its tracks to follow,the best dogs have plenty of nose,starting on rats is always a good move and its just the right age for it now,good luck,WM 1 Quote Link to post
deerhunter25 18 Posted June 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 Thanks lads. His mum did a bit of bushing but he seems a bit soft? This could be due to the fact he is still very young? Quote Link to post
Johnsey 8 Posted June 28, 2013 Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 give him time he just a pup Quote Link to post
deerhunter25 18 Posted June 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2013 Thanks johnsey mate Quote Link to post
rob284 1,682 Posted June 29, 2013 Report Share Posted June 29, 2013 It does happen but it ain't often a dog out of none digging parents goes to ground. Time will tell. Should do rats though. Atb Quote Link to post
deerhunter25 18 Posted June 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 Yea il see how he goes. Iv been to a few likely barns for rats but tbh I think its faar to warm for them just now. Any advice on how to bring him on? Thanks Quote Link to post
rob284 1,682 Posted July 1, 2013 Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 wait, then when ya find one let him have a go when he is of age. Quote Link to post
deerhunter25 18 Posted July 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 Cheers Quote Link to post
deerhunter25 18 Posted July 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 anything you would recommend in the meantime? Quote Link to post
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