mad at dogs
#2
RE: mad at dogs
No way!! We have 2 beagles and yes they are stubborn as hell when they are on a chase, but they are worth their weight in gold. You got to remember that every time they are out hunting or just walking they are learning something new. Maybe about what their limits and capabilities are. Also they learn and test you too, just to see where you stand so to speak. What sort of troubles are you having?
#3
RE: mad at dogs
Ya I know you are right. I have this two year old male pointer, I look at him and pics of him and think he is the best dog in the world. I am not a pro trainer by any means but I know I expect way to much of him. I just get so mad when younger dogs I am working are solid on point and he comes in and busts the covey before I can get in close.
#4
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: PA.
Posts: 5,195
RE: mad at dogs
ORIGINAL: birddog3412
Does anyone else get so mad at one of there dogs because of something they have done that you could just let them loose or give them away?
Does anyone else get so mad at one of there dogs because of something they have done that you could just let them loose or give them away?
its getting a lot better but i cant trust him around strangers.
#5
Typical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: The forests and farmland of Ohio
Posts: 625
RE: mad at dogs
I know a local coon dog hunter/breeder and if a dog does not perform he takes it to the humane society instead of selling it to someone else and ripping them off which I'm sure some lower end breeders do
#7
Spike
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Lawrenceville, GA
Posts: 51
RE: mad at dogs
Let them loose? No way, too cruel to the dog. Only a slob hunter would do that.
However, in certain circumstances I can see where I might give away a dog I didn't have much time invested in.
If it was a dog I had for a long time I would have him put to sleep if it was really bad (like biting a kid when not provoked). But for minor issues I would have to think it was my fault for not training correctly.
However, in certain circumstances I can see where I might give away a dog I didn't have much time invested in.
If it was a dog I had for a long time I would have him put to sleep if it was really bad (like biting a kid when not provoked). But for minor issues I would have to think it was my fault for not training correctly.
#8
RE: mad at dogs
I just get so mad when younger dogs I am working are solid on point and he comes in and busts the covey before I can get in close.
Perhaps a good shock collar as well so if he busts the birds you can teach him no then..