Lamping Last Night

[Suzy Ross 236]

Don't think I've ever seen one, definitely never owned one ha. I can live with false markings and his hunting up has produced some exciting runs. The couple of quick bites at it as he's approaching is the biggest pain. He's not always done it, just the last year or 2. I've lost many a rabbit in the past with him dropping them and them running off. Not anymore, maybe as he's got older he's making sure after all that effort, they're going no where lol

[Gaz_1989 9,539]

Good write up. Enjoyed that

 

I'm off out tonight for a quick shine. Won't be giving my bitch many runs but will try to find my mate a few squatters for his pup.

 

This rain is hammering down. Just hope it's not so bad that the bunnys go in.

[Suzy Ross 236]

Thanks Gaz, some of the best nights I've had have been the worst weather wise. Drizzle seems to be good too. Dunno if it dampens their senses. Coincidently, some of the worst ferreting days have been in heavy rain. Not sure if its more to do with you remember the lay ups more when the rains dripping off your nose ha.

[Suzy Ross 236]

Good luck tonight Gaz, let us know how you get on.

[C Hall 552]

Decent night well done, did you ever track anything else with jasper or is he just used for rabbits?

[Suzy Ross 236]

Mostly rabbits, lost my last dog chasing a deer, freak accident, could have happened chasing anything so i try to avoid them. Hes ran a couple but he just runs beside them wondering what to do. He's "accidentally" took the odd hare, usually when ferreting and he's got bored. Never bothered with foxes, that's me not him, he's never been on one. I used to go for hares before the ban with a previous dog, but can't be bothered with the hassle now. I think this will be his last serious season, little past injuries are catching up on him.

[C Hall 552]

Mostly rabbits, lost my last dog chasing a deer, freak accident, could have happened chasing anything so i try to avoid them. Hes ran a couple but he just runs beside them wondering what to do. He's "accidentally" took the odd hare, usually when ferreting and he's got bored. Never bothered with foxes, that's me not him, he's never been on one. I used to go for hares before the ban with a previous dog, but can't be bothered with the hassle now. I think this will be his last serious season, little past injuries are catching up on him.

 

Sadly there bodys show the signs of graft and slow down as they get older

[nomoon 542]

Mostly rabbits, lost my last dog chasing a deer, freak accident, could have happened chasing anything so i try to avoid them. Hes ran a couple but he just runs beside them wondering what to do. He's "accidentally" took the odd hare, usually when ferreting and he's got bored. Never bothered with foxes, that's me not him, he's never been on one. I used to go for hares before the ban with a previous dog, but can't be bothered with the hassle now. I think this will be his last serious season, little past injuries are catching up on him.

sounds like hes earned his place by the fire,

[Hot Meat 3,109]

Cheers for that, I enjoyed that a decent read, was out ourselfs last night trying to get a mates young dog dog switched on, turned into a half decent night for the youngster just up to the young dog now to keep picking them up..

Edited November 1, 2013 by Hot Meat

[paulf 820]

good read that suzy ..

[nothernlite 18,268]

nice read and thanks for sharing sounds a handy dog

[Suzy Ross 236]

 

 

Mostly rabbits, lost my last dog chasing a deer, freak accident, could have happened chasing anything so i try to avoid them. Hes ran a couple but he just runs beside them wondering what to do. He's "accidentally" took the odd hare, usually when ferreting and he's got bored. Never bothered with foxes, that's me not him, he's never been on one. I used to go for hares before the ban with a previous dog, but can't be bothered with the hassle now. I think this will be his last serious season, little past injuries are catching up on him.

Sadly there bodys show the signs of graft and slow down as they get older

That's true, he got worked pretty hard from the age 2 to 5, problem with only having one dog I guess. It's more the stiffness the next day after lamping or that night after ferreting. I only run him every second day now and even then, it's only a dozen runs at most. This'll be his last serious season then he'll only be used as a steady head to bring on a pup.

[Suzy Ross 236]

 

 

Mostly rabbits, lost my last dog chasing a deer, freak accident, could have happened chasing anything so i try to avoid them. Hes ran a couple but he just runs beside them wondering what to do. He's "accidentally" took the odd hare, usually when ferreting and he's got bored. Never bothered with foxes, that's me not him, he's never been on one. I used to go for hares before the ban with a previous dog, but can't be bothered with the hassle now. I think this will be his last serious season, little past injuries are catching up on him.

sounds like hes earned his place by the fire,

Yea, he's there most days and nights ha.

[Suzy Ross 236]

Cheers for that, I enjoyed that a decent read, was out ourselfs last night trying to get a mates young dog dog switched on, turned into a half decent night for the youngster just up to the young dog now to keep picking them up..

That's great, nothing beats watching a young dog click to what he's meant to do, makes all the work worth while.

 

 

Cheers guys, much appreciated. He's off till Sunday morning, hope to give you a write up of the day, all going well.

[Hot Meat 3,109]

 

Cheers for that, I enjoyed that a decent read, was out ourselfs last night trying to get a mates young dog dog switched on, turned into a half decent night for the youngster just up to the young dog now to keep picking them up..

That's great, nothing beats watching a young dog click to what he's meant to do, makes all the work worth while.

 

 

Cheers guys, much appreciated. He's off till Sunday morning, hope to give you a write up of the day, all going well.

 

It ended up a great night for me, even tho I never had a mutt out, watching a mate whilst his young dog started getting them in the bag was rewarding to say the least, I don't know who was happiest lol his young dog for finally putting it altogether, him watching his young dog and realising all his hard work an effort had paid off, or me for getting to watch him and his dog becoming a team and really enjoying the night... sad I know but I still get the same buzz I did with my 1st dog..lol

Edited November 1, 2013 by Hot Meat