Ireland's Finest! Posted March 7, 2011 Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 I hope too get a Jack Russell in the next few weeks for bolting/digging foxes out of earths. I've a little bit of experience in doing it but what would people say are the general do's and dont's? Any tips appreciated. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbiter Posted March 7, 2011 Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 dont rush your dog if its a young inexperienced dog,take your time with it,most of all,keep the dog winning,it will raise his confidence in doing his job,oh and one dog to ground at a time,you dont want a dog pushing the young one into the fox,he will take a beating from the fox and the dog behind him,that will surely ruin the dog... DAZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickyspringer Posted March 7, 2011 Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 know your area, know where earths are, one at a time, keep the dog enthusiastic and don't give dog harsh digs in early days, all input above was spot on, good luck with the pup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted March 7, 2011 Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 know your area, know where earths are, one at a time, keep the dog enthusiastic and don't give dog harsh digs in early days, all input above was spot on, good luck with the pup Would agree with this about knowing your area. We know all the badger sets that the dog isn't to go near; also you will be able to tell badger sets with the amount of debris outside the hole. We have always introduced a pup to foxes while working with an experienced dog, even if it is just to stand while the other dog is underground, when you shoot a fox let the young dog have a thrash at and praise it. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulpicide Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 Go on to the NWTF website and check our code of conduct and don't hesitate to pm me if you need more advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ireland's Finest! Posted March 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 Go on to the NWTF website and check our code of conduct and don't hesitate to pm me if you need more advice. Cheers for that, interesting website Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek.snr Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 make sure they are fox earths not badgersetts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADFEET Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 All good advice above, let the dog "go" on its own.......you wont make a dog enter that dont want to. Keep it calm and relaxed, none of this "hissing" on business....if it dont go the first time, then dont worry, keep trying. THE MOST IMPORTANT THING: GET A DOG BRED FROM DOGS THAT ARE DOING THE JOB....ask to see the parents working, and if the breeder is not willing then walk away. There will be many eager to part you from your cash, but decent working terriers are very rare.....be patient and wait for the right thing. Believe me, dont rush in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignoel Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 Keep it calm and relaxed, none of this "hissing" on business....if it dont go the first time, then dont worry, keep trying. THE MOST IMPORTANT THING: GET A DOG BRED FROM DOGS THAT ARE DOING THE JOB....ask to see the parents working, and if the breeder is not willing then walk away. There will be many eager to part you from your cash, but decent working terriers are very rare.....be patient and wait for the right thing. Believe me, dont rush in. this is top advise plenty of terrier breeders sadly out there ready to cash in and tell you there dogs are the muts nuts try and find a reputable terrierman and make sure to veiw the parents. DONT TRY AND RUSH A TERRIER he will let you know when he is ready Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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