frannie 0 Posted June 28, 2013 Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 Hi, Looking for information about how bushing dogs are trained, how they work and maybe some of the commands that are used? This great dog came to me as a rescue and was originally picked up as a stray in Ireland. It has become apparent that in his former life he was trained in some form of hunting? he has an extremely high prey drive, and brings his kills to hand (rabbits, pigeons and young fox), responds to whispers in the field, and will mark by barking, and sings(?) when he's been on deer through the woods. He is constantly hunting when out and if he gets on a scent there's no calling him back, which is an issue we are struggling with, apart from that he is a calm, loving family dog with an outstanding temperament in the home and an intelligent, agile hunter. Would love any advice on what commands he might have been taught to get him off the chase etc, and the whole working process in general. My experience with working dogs lies with HPR's so this is a whole new area for me! Any suggestions on what breeds he might have in him would be good too. My current thinking is something along the lines of Beddy, Staffy....... Thanks Quote Link to post
tsteve9999 456 Posted June 28, 2013 Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 Definately Bedlington in my opinion. When he's on something I doubt you could get him off it with a command, though some on here are much better trainers than me and may have an idea. And if he can bring fox back to hand alive he's a miracle dog in my mind,,,and you are in for some whacking great vets bills :laugh: 1 Quote Link to post
mushroom 12,352 Posted June 28, 2013 Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 Get used to preparing game for the dog to eat Quote Link to post
Bazil brush 474 Posted June 29, 2013 Report Share Posted June 29, 2013 Sounds abit mythical your thread! I'd just keep him on a lead and let only let him of at a safe palce.if its a pet you dont want the kids crying there pets been shot or run over. Quote Link to post
lamp it luke 29 Posted June 29, 2013 Report Share Posted June 29, 2013 hes probably been fecked off by his last owner for yapping and whining around game!! not a dogs best trait. Theres no way of stopping them other than a lead Quote Link to post
Blind Hawk 57 Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 Nice dog .......but when they wont come when called NO GOOD Quote Link to post
Westy76 546 Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 hes probably been fecked off by his last owner for yapping and whining around game!! not a dogs best trait. Theres no way of stopping them other than a leadI like my bushers to yap when on game lets me and the lurchers know were on. 1 Quote Link to post
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