Tarka Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 I dont suppose anyone on here near dorset (dorset/hampshire/wiltshire/somerset) works their terrier to ground on foxes and would be kind enough to let me and my young bitch tag along this season? cheers Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santlache Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 Hi Dan Your best bet is to go along and join your local Hunt or Working Terrier Club. The Jack Russell Terrier Club of GB and The Fell and Moorland Working Terrier Club are probably the two most active clubs and both have regional branches. Many aspects of terrier work are now banned under the Hunting Act, however, that doesn't mean to say the sport is finished and there are occasions when you can still legally enter a terrier and dig a fox that has gone to ground. However, as you are probably aware the anti-hunting types are still out in force and monitoring the situation, and because of this it is very unlikely you would be invited out with a Terrierman who doesn't know you or your background well for any legal terrier work. There is nothing to stop you training the dog yourself, most terriers will instinctively go to ground but a dog should never be forced or you will ruin it. Encourage them but let the dog do it in it's own time. Some will happily go down for the first time at 7-8 months but it can take up to two years. My best working bitch took 18 months but hasn't looked back since and I'm glad I persisted with her, as she's turned into a cracking little hunter and will take most quarry given the chance. Terriers are often overlooked but they are also superb dogs for flushing out all manner of quarry for shooting. If you have any trouble locating a Terrier Club or Hunt give me a shout. Cheers Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckfast d Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Great bit of advice there to follow indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyboots Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 you can still dig in northern ireland to be honest id say you will find it hard to get any terrier lads to take you out but the best of luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 mb are have you been down my way lately? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyboots Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 no mate havent been your way this year yet mayabe in a few months time i will be around that area, the lad i go down to that way is having a bit of grief with his wife so have to wait till he gets himself sorted out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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