Wookie Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 After a spell away from the farm due to puppy commitments, I decided I would take advantage of the nice weather and some early work finishes to go out and shoot some bunnies. For a change though, I decided to take Ted with me to get hime some proper work. So, after 30 minutes walking and one failed shot at a magpie (How do they know when you are pulling the trigger?), I was feeling a little bit glum. True, Ted had been walking very nicely at heel for over a mile, and it was also a lovely evening, but apart from two hares (off my quarry list) there was nothing about. Luckily, we ended up at a copse that always has some rabbits round it. I saw one, but it legged it into the long grass before I could get the .17 to my shoulder and Ted scented ad flushed another. Bless him, he ran all of two steps before stopping, so maybe that lesson took. Round the corner though was another story. A good sized doe was sunning on the lip of a ditch as I came round, so I dropped to the floor, put crosshairs on head and sent it on its way. As soon as I saw it drop, I called for Ted (sitting patiently about five yards behind me, which was another first as he is normally quite active) and sent him off. After a bit of faffing (insisting on hunting for the rabbit in the wheat when it was in the open, he saw it and collected it. Then dropped it and looked at it. Then picked it up again, brought it over to me and dropped it at my feet. No fuss, no fighting over it, nothing. Bless his little cotton socks. Anyway, here he is looking a bit proud of himself, and rightly so. Hell, I'm proud of him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 Nice one Owning a terrier you are always in awe of dogs that do what they supposed to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 Nice one Wookie! ZB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickyspringer Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 well done mate you must be proud as punch, good looking dog too, well done!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westcountryman Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 Nice one Owning a terrier you are always in awe of dogs that do what they supposed to. I couldn't agree more. It must be great to have a dog that is actually helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow mag Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 nice one. i wish i could get my springer to do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 Well Done Ted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookie Posted June 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 He was still looking pleased with himself this morning and worked well on his morning walk. I might get him out again tonight and see what happens, but I am still really wary of using the shotgun around him, even after seeing him work around the stands at my local clay shoot, so I might just stick with the HMR for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 sounds good the only thing to add is try and get him to bring game to hand otherwise when he eventually picks a runner you'll be cursing for ages as it pegs it off into the distance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 I couldn't agree more. It must be great to have a dog that is actually helpful. When they legalise domestic cat killing we will have our day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 When they legalise domestic cat killing we will have our day blimey you have a terrier who obeys the law Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westcountryman Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 blimey you have a terrier who obeys the law Mine doesn't always obey the laws of physics and never the rules of common sense. Couldn't live without him though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burti Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 Top one with Ted. Now you just need to get the Mrs and pup under control Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookie Posted June 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 Getting the puppy under control? Hey, Ralph's ten weeks old and can sit on command. You're right about the missus though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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