That's just a pleasant diversion for a dog. I had an old dog that would point them in the fields or in the garage. I killed a couple in front of him; he would swallow them whole.
That's just a pleasant diversion for a dog. I had an old dog that would point them in the fields or in the garage. I killed a couple in front of him; he would swallow them whole.
My dog, the dalmation looking beast in the picture, is just point crazy. Always has been, he points everything, and at times it is a little frustrating. However, when in grouse coverts he is fairly focused, except when it comes to deer pointing, or turkeys.
I can always pretty well tell when it is a turkey point. The dog is unsteady, looks back at me, not focused, relocates repeatedly. A flock of 10-20 turkeys puts out a lot of scent and they'll point them from a long distance.
You have beautiful animals. If they point a few unwanted critters, that's not a big deal. Stomp the mouse flat and reward the dog for his hunting skills.
Mine gets bored throughout the hunt, when its an unproductive day. She fools with stink birds an all the like, she even pointed a budweiser can the other day...