new to lamping after advice

[rallynut]

Hi im new to lamping neither me or the dog i have has done either before but would like advice on how i should start,im still training my dog the basics and he is coming slowly but would like to introduce him to rabbits sonner than later,hes a very fast ****** too,

pics of him here

http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/ind...22777&st=15

So just after a little advice

Live in Carmarthen west wales.

[al4x]

buy a gun would be the best advice

[mark the hat]

make sure your battery is fully charged

[Billy.]

Hi im new to lamping neither me or the dog i have has done either before but would like advice on how i should start,im still training my dog the basics and he is coming slowly but would like to introduce him to rabbits sonner than later,hes a very fast ****** too,

pics of him here

http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/ind...22777&st=15

So just after a little advice

Live in Carmarthen west wales.

 

I wouldn't take a dog lamping. It hard enough keeping passengers quiet at times.

[al4x]

you've not met mine billy worst she does is snores too loudly otherwise is usually in the truck. In this case though i think he's talking of running Heinz on rabbits

[kent]

There aint much you can teach in training besides retrieving and recall to a sighthound on the lamp. If it retrieves well and is reliable on recall get out there and let it sort out the ways for itself, some learn neat tricks. One note, Lamping dogs should be discouraged from jumping its just way to dangerous at night. Carrying full written permision is also good or you will end up being arrested as far as the cops are conserned all lampers with dogs are poachers. oh, If you don't intend for the dog to do anything but lamp discourage it from putting it's nose down

[Paul in North Lincs.]

There aint much you can teach in training besides retrieving and recall to a sighthound on the lamp. If it retrieves well and is reliable on recall get out there and let it sort out the ways for itself, some learn neat tricks. One note, Lamping dogs should be discouraged from jumping its just way to dangerous at night. Carrying full written permision is also good or you will end up being arrested as far as the cops are conserned all lampers with dogs are poachers. oh, If you don't intend for the dog to do anything but lamp discourage it from putting it's nose down

 

I agree with most points - but not about jumping. IMO its essential. Ever tried lifting a dog over a 5 bar gate with 10 rabbits and a lamp pack on you shoulder....Its not my idea of cricket anyway.

 

The lurcher will learn how to strike and run its intended quarry with experience and practice. Be safe, illuminate the obstacle well, and jumping can be safe at night,

 

You as the lamper can also do certain certain things to assist developing a well rounded lamping dog.

 

1. do not slip your dog on things he has no chance of catching, ie rabbits close to hedge rows and a range. Continued misses will result in a young keen dog, getting fustrated. This can manifest in several unwanted traits (which are difficult to shift) like yapping (opening up), Hunting up an entire field once slip in the hope of a catch, or the dredded jacker, that loses interest and will no longer chase.

 

Many a dog is ruined by lack of understanding, and subsequently wind up in the dog homes!!!!

 

2. Do not run a novice dog at the same time as another. This can cause develop into possession related problems like running off with a catch, and nor returning, and causing a hard mouth. Not ideal if you are pot filling......Not forgetting collisions at speed can cause horrific injuries.

 

3. Try and position yourself between the quarry and where you anticipate it may run

 

4. Do not rush!! A dog will learn by its mistakes. Rome wasn't built in a day. Drill in the basic commands, recall retrieving, jumping.

 

I could go on and on having used lurchers longdogs and sighthounds for day and night time work for well over 20 years - If you want any more info, please fell free to drop me a pm

[Billy.]

you've not met mine billy worst she does is snores too loudly otherwise is usually in the truck. In this case though i think he's talking of running Heinz on rabbits

 

GB took his out the other night. Not only did it coat my car in a thin line of mud, but it leaped out the window as Gary was about to squeeze the trigger.

 

...Fox still got it mind you (170 yard headshot )

[al4x]

he's not told me about that did hear about the fox but not the nice steady springer