Dogging in

[hanandhen]

I would really like to find somewhere local that I could take Henry dogging in round the boundaries, to start gettng him a bit steadier to the flush (at the moment, he flushes the first one then I lose him until the end of the drive ) How would you go about finding somewhere? The shoot I take him to is not local to where I live, so can't ask them, unfortunately.

[mark1]

I would really like to find somewhere local that I could take Henry dogging in round the boundaries, to start gettng him a bit steadier to the flush (at the moment, he flushes the first one then I lose him until the end of the drive ) How would you go about finding somewhere? The shoot I take him to is not local to where I live, so can't ask them, unfortunately.

OMG thought I was on the wrong forum then, phew 

[Victoria25]

 

[Helen]

any local gamekeeper you can contact?  I would also probably look on NOBs (there you go, that'll provoke another comment from Mark1  ) http://www.nobs.org.uk/ as well to see if there is anything local in your area. Dogging-in happens when the pheasants start to roam from their release pens which usually coincides with harvest (late aug/early sep)

[hanandhen]

Take your minds from the gutter, you 'orrible lot

Thanks Helen

[Emma xx]

Woops, shows how little i know about shooting etc.... i also got the wrong idea phew .

Good luck though, Hannah

[Loudon]

I would really like to find somewhere local that I could take Henry dogging in round the boundaries, to start gettng him a bit steadier to the flush (at the moment, he flushes the first one then I lose him until the end of the drive ) How would you go about finding somewhere? The shoot I take him to is not local to where I live, so can't ask them, unfortunately.

  R u sure that's the right terminology?

[Helen]

I would really like to find somewhere local that I could take Henry dogging in round the boundaries, to start gettng him a bit steadier to the flush (at the moment, he flushes the first one then I lose him until the end of the drive ) How would you go about finding somewhere? The shoot I take him to is not local to where I live, so can't ask them, unfortunately.

  R u sure that's the right terminology?

absolutely sure and the term "dogging-in" has been in use in this way for much longer than the more modern 'definitiion'. 

It's a bit of a shame that gundog owners aren't aware of the whole process 

[mark1]

I would really like to find somewhere local that I could take Henry dogging in round the boundaries, to start gettng him a bit steadier to the flush (at the moment, he flushes the first one then I lose him until the end of the drive ) How would you go about finding somewhere? The shoot I take him to is not local to where I live, so can't ask them, unfortunately.

  R u sure that's the right terminology?

absolutely sure and the term "dogging-in" has been in use in this way for much longer than the more modern 'definitiion'. 

It's a bit of a shame that gundog owners aren't aware of the whole process 

I know, I'm quite ignorant of things really. I used to own a Staffie and was never sure of all the terms used in dogfighting. 

[Helen]

I would really like to find somewhere local that I could take Henry dogging in round the boundaries, to start gettng him a bit steadier to the flush (at the moment, he flushes the first one then I lose him until the end of the drive ) How would you go about finding somewhere? The shoot I take him to is not local to where I live, so can't ask them, unfortunately.

  R u sure that's the right terminology?

absolutely sure and the term "dogging-in" has been in use in this way for much longer than the more modern 'definitiion'. 

It's a bit of a shame that gundog owners aren't aware of the whole process 

I know, I'm quite ignorant of things really. I used to own a Staffie and was never sure of all the terms used in dogfighting. 

I guess it is strange to some that cockers are still used for their original 'purpose' - I'm sure with the research you'll be doing over the next few years about dogs you'll know more about their origins and continued 'jobs'   

[Loudon]

I would really like to find somewhere local that I could take Henry dogging in round the boundaries, to start gettng him a bit steadier to the flush (at the moment, he flushes the first one then I lose him until the end of the drive ) How would you go about finding somewhere? The shoot I take him to is not local to where I live, so can't ask them, unfortunately.

  R u sure that's the right terminology?

absolutely sure and the term "dogging-in" has been in use in this way for much longer than the more modern 'definitiion'. 

It's a bit of a shame that gundog owners aren't aware of the whole process 

I know, I'm quite ignorant of things really. I used to own a Staffie and was never sure of all the terms used in dogfighting. 

I guess it is strange to some that cockers are still used for their original 'purpose' - I'm sure with the research you'll be doing over the next few years about dogs you'll know more about their origins and continued 'jobs'   

Sorry, like a little light hearted joke. I owned a single barrel at 17, side by side at 18 and over and under at 20 till I saw the light. So I know a little about gundogs and their different uses. I only shoot with a camera now. Our original cocker was pure show bred being out of a Glencora bitch by Colinwood Silver Lariot. What fun we had with him as he tried his very best but just wouldn't pick up but stood on the birds or game. Farmers and gamekeepers used to phone my old pop up to deal with fields full of rabbits (we had rifles too). I hardly ever see rabbits or hares in such quantity now. What's happened?

[Helen]

The answer to that one Loudon is myxomatosis 

Although at some stages of the year we seem to have a surfeit of rabbits in Wiltshire and I'm still amazed when I see a hare tearing along the plains (still some around, not as many)

[Loudon]

The answer to that one Loudon is myxomatosis 

Although at some stages of the year we seem to have a surfeit of rabbits in Wiltshire and I'm still amazed when I see a hare tearing along the plains (still some around, not as many)

Suppose done with best of intentions.

Tonight I am just in. Walked round Chaterhault with pal and dogs. Walked along old oaks saw mallards and a heron in R Avon, Fox, rabbit (1) and as many wee birds as you want. The white cattle were in their fields with the sheep. Best of all bats swooping around us. Don't know much about bats but my friend said they were pipisdrel (hmm, dunno spelling). Dusk about 11pm. Marvellous, great to be alive tonight.