Do dogs still get used for ratting

I think my wee Toro would make a brilliant Ratter, would love to try her at it , but haven't a clue where to begin , anyone any ideas ?

Stick her in a barn n hope for the best
I'm sorry hun i dont know xx

I'm sure she'd come out with sommit, I'd need to make sure she didn't eat it lol x

I didn't even think of that bit

Oh but she would lol, maybe not such a good idea, might scrub that one, just thought it would give her an interest, now it looks like it'd give her an unhealthy interest, thanks for your in put Jem lol xx

I gave you no input hun but thanks for making me feel special

You have probably saved the wee one from having rat pie and me from having to pick up rat pie pooh lol x

There arent many dogs that would eat Rats, so I wouldnt worry about that. A stable yard, straw/hay store is always a good place, but be aware Rats bite hard, mind you Terriers usually only get bitten once learning!!

I know people that use whippets for ratting.

I know my lot would not catch them. Near to us an old michelin factory was demolished a few years ago. It must have been infested with rats. Of course the rats made for the houses, garages and sheds of the nearby houses. One day I saw one in our garden so sent 5 whippets out to dispatch it.

Silly idea that was the whippets took one look at the rat and came running back indoors!!!!!!!!!!! LOL

My Friend had a rough haired JRT and owns stables and horses, and they have rats, so her OH took Mitch down one evening and he caught one got bitten mind but only the once as Dawn said. He is now a lovely ratter for them and keeps the yards and hay stores clear.
He had no previous experience it was instinct for him. He doesn't eat them either he takes them to Julie or Alan as if to say look what iv'e caught for you Alan doesn't mind Julie tells him to take them to Alan.