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Training pig dogs and a deer indicating dog are worlds apart. I can't comment on pig dogs, only deer.

Originally Posted by eltoro

With training dogs for deer stalking purposes there seems to be bugger all info around. I know so fullas on here do it cos they've posted pics and videos. I guess they successfully worked it out themselves or had someone they knew that showed them.

After reading these types of posts on NZ forums for years now, the best advice I can offer to anyone keen on starting a deer dog is to find a guy who has one up and running really well, and ask to tag along. I see so many people say they want to train a deer dog without actually knowing how a top dog works. Tagging along might change your mind - you do it for the love of dog work not as a short term solution to a lack of deer

Originally Posted by Pointer

you do it for the love of dog work not as a short term solution to a lack of deer

Well I come from a farming back ground and have spent lots of time with them certainly have a love for them.
Where I am there certainly is no lack of deer. We shot 2 10mins walk from the house a little while ago and you see them on the drive way often.
I just thought if I can then why not. But if I can't, oh well no biggie.

Originally Posted by Pointer

Training pig dogs and a deer indicating dog are worlds apart. I can't comment on pig dogs, only deer.

After reading these types of posts on NZ forums for years now, the best advice I can offer to anyone keen on starting a deer dog is to find a guy who has one up and running really well, and ask to tag along. I see so many people say they want to train a deer dog without actually knowing how a top dog works. Tagging along might change your mind - you do it for the love of dog work not as a short term solution to a lack of deer

Don't suppose you know anyone in Marlborough/Nelson area who has a good dog up and running?

Originally Posted by eltoro

Don't suppose you know anyone in Marlborough/Nelson area who has a good dog up and running?

Mate if you have an ear with Dave Wilson, then you are on the right track. Ask to go out with him and Moose

Originally Posted by Pointer

Mate if you have an ear with Dave Wilson, then you are on the right track. Ask to go out with him and Moose

Yeah I'm keen to visit him. Thanks for your help and advice!