Merman Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 I've only just started pigeon shooting and I reckon that I've now got myself sorted so that I can stay well hidden, but what about the dog? He's a very pale Golden Retriever and isn't exactly hard to spot. My question is, do pigeons and corvids avoid dogs like they do people? If I either persuaded him to hide or left him at home (which I'd rather not do), do you think I'd have more luck? Unfortunately the wife won't let me dye him green. Thanks, Merman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new to the flock Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Unfortunately the wife won't let me dye him green. Thanks, Merman Gotta tell you, I have been down this road. and well it was not my wifes dog it was a very good friends Mothers. Devon and I were going hunting out on Long Point Bay and decided to take his Mothers new Lab, a very bright yellow lab. Having had a couple of drinks we decided we could come up with a very catching camouflage pattern if we ran down to the local chemist and picked up some hair dye. The long and the short of it....after we mixed several dyes together....... is we ended up with a dead grass green dog with brown branches.....painted in with a brush and brown dye.......and he looked superb . At least to us How were we suppose to know that she was trialing him the next day in an open class Well the next day he did well at the trial and his hair do was a hit, and we got to use him that evening in the marsh. And there was no way any birds saw him Although it has now been around 10 years and Vera still will not leave Devon and I together to watch the dogs. NTTF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlander Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Buy the dog a coat, tweed or one of those camo thingies Quite frankly I don't think it'll be much of a problem as long as you keep it under control, sitting still in a hide etc etc. T'other day I was standing under the only tree along a stream and a small one at that (the tree not the stream) with my black lab sat at my feet in full view. Pigeon flew straight towards us as I made like the trunk and snarled at the dog to keep still. Woody flew in and got shot. I believe it's the use of a face mask that makes such things possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul in North Lincs. Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 I wouldn't think pigeons have a natural fear of dogs..........Its down to movement.... If your mut keeps perfectly still in the hide then you shouldn't have too many problems...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browning Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Pigeon flew straight towards us as I made like the trunk and snarled at the dog to keep still. Woody flew in and got shot. I believe it's the use of a face mask that makes such things possible. Facemasks for dogs.....what will they think of next! Let me know where you got it from Highlander, my mates Mutt is very ugly, and badly needs one.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiercel Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Pigeon flew straight towards us as I made like the trunk and snarled at the dog to keep still. Woody flew in and got shot. I believe it's the use of a face mask that makes such things possible. Facemasks for dogs.....what will they think of next! Let me know where you got it from Highlander, my mates Mutt is very ugly, and badly needs one.... Highlander would lend you his but he is not allowed out without it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlander Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 Oh Oh it's getting so you have to check everything reads right before you post But at least you'll not see my face on crime watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merman Posted February 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 Thanks for that. I'll sit down with the little ****** and discuss the "sitting still and being quiet" idea with him, see how he feels about it. He does seem to prefer wandering off to sniff more interesting things at the moment. At the same time I'll bring up the concept of retrieving to see if he likes the sound of that. Merman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 Oh Oh it's getting so you have to check everything reads right before you post But at least you'll not see my face on crime watch Thank god for that, you know it upsets the horses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirky640 Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 when pigeon shooting i take my old camo jacket and drape it over my liver and white springer spaniel as i was sure the pigeons could see her on some ocations she loves it and just peeks out watching for doos so yes i think it dose help to camo up the dog a little, but wouldnt go as far as buying a coat for it as that would cost money cheers kirky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 Unfortunately the wife won't let me dye him green. Thanks, Merman Gotta tell you, I have been down this road. and well it was not my wifes dog it was a very good friends Mothers. Devon and I were going hunting out on Long Point Bay and decided to take his Mothers new Lab, a very bright yellow lab. Having had a couple of drinks we decided we could come up with a very catching camouflage pattern if we ran down to the local chemist and picked up some hair dye. The long and the short of it....after we mixed several dyes together....... is we ended up with a dead grass green dog with brown branches.....painted in with a brush and brown dye.......and he looked superb . At least to us How were we suppose to know that she was trialing him the next day in an open class :o Well the next day he did well at the trial and his hair do was a hit, and we got to use him that evening in the marsh. And there was no way any birds saw him Although it has now been around 10 years and Vera still will not leave Devon and I together to watch the dogs. B) NTTF After reading that post most people would be shocked at your behaviour. Having meet you, twice, I am not in the least surprised. NTTF, you are a bloody hooligan and a cad to boot LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 I've only just started pigeon shooting and I reckon that I've now got myself sorted so that I can stay well hidden, but what about the dog? He's a very pale Golden Retriever and isn't exactly hard to spot. My question is, do pigeons and corvids avoid dogs like they do people? If I either persuaded him to hide or left him at home (which I'd rather not do), do you think I'd have more luck? Unfortunately the wife won't let me dye him green. Thanks, Merman I would be a bit reluctant to send a dog to retrieve corvids they can be nasty ******** if they are not dead and could peck the dog's eye's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stokie Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 If the wife wont let you dye the dog .......You could always find a new wife Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobt Posted February 17, 2007 Report Share Posted February 17, 2007 I bought our old dog a neoprene bodywarmer thing, as he was starting to feel the cold when ducking, he never did wear it after the trial go. in cammo too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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