roll or bump

[pig mad]

whats the difference?

[AmberLamps]

Bump = Short roll. When you're bumping a dog you're not evaluating the dog, you'd do it to get one started or let one get the feel of actual contact.

Roll = well, a roll This is where the fun begins, because it's here you're evaluating your dog, schooling him, seeing if he's got what it takes to be a show dog, or not . It's here where he will show you what style he is, or how game he is if you want to check it. A roll is essentially a sparring session, there is no set time limit and you're free to pick your dog up whenever you want.

[skipper]

If I were to bump a dog it would be to know were he stands maturity wise. You don't even need contact to be honest. Just face him and you'll most often know. If not A quick bump will let you.

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[pig mad]

so would you bump a pair of 8 month old pups?

[pig mad]

would 5 min be classed as bump?

[AmberLamps]

If I were to bump a dog it would be to know were he stands maturity wise. You don't even need contact to be honest. Just face him and you'll most often know. If not A quick bump will let you.

Of course you need contact, it's all about the contact.

Allowing your dogs a back yard barkoff is telling you nothing about those dogs, other than they'll show aggression when faced with other dogs; although usually a good indication, it's not a clear indication that he's on, actually going over and taking hold is, and that's why you need contact because you'd be a fool to judge a dog on how it acts.

[skipper]

They are telling me they want contact. That is all I need to know to actually start schooling. I'm not saying I know anything about their qualities. That would be pretty stupid. But face them and if you are unsure let them bump. You see I don't see the point of a bump. Other than just know if they want to do it. Imo they don't need to take hold to tell me that. If they are at proper age and you feel they are eager to hunt. Take them to school rather than bump em. I don't want potential injuries from something that doesn't give me more than that they wants it. I rather take em straight to school.

[Ez Country]

so would you bump a pair of 8 month old pups?

No, give em until their b-day at least. The big problem with doing things at a young age is the risk of ruining them is increased. Need to be very mindful of their teeth, and even if they enjoy it that young don't push em to hard to fast.

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