James Doyle 59 Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 Hi all........ i recently bought a new pup he is 7 months old and a 3/4 whippet 1/4 greyhound i was just wondering wat age to start him lamping?? Thanks James Quote Link to post Share on other sites
landytom 0 Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 Hi all........ i recently bought a new pup he is 7 months old and a 3/4 whippet 1/4 greyhound i was just wondering wat age to start him lamping?? Thanks Jamesid sart showing him a few bunnys this season mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bradder2k8 7 Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 (edited) id'e wait abit mate dont rush into anything he's got all the time in the world you will no when he's good and ready Edited August 5, 2009 by bradder2k8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
James Doyle 59 Posted August 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 ye hes seen a few already so wer not too bad thanks lads Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the great white hunter 1 Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 id start taking the dog out watching but i wouldnt run it till about 9 months old Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jordanmb 0 Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 i would take the dog watching with an experienced dog then if u can get close to a sitter let it ave a run just dont do it all the time and dont start it on long slips and 1 next to the edge or u will scar its lungs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Prince_Jimmy 0 Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 start him this season james Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 6,173 Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 Get the pup trained first: make sure you have a good recall in different situations: like on his own, in open fields, and even when there are other dogs around. A dog without a good recall will do your head in if you get it out on the lamp with loads of bunnies around! With a very fast type of lurcher like yours I'd make sure he is well used to getting around in the countryside too: let him learn about hedges, brambles and barbed wire before he is actually chasing something, or you're likely to take him home in your arms and straight to the vet to be sown up! If he is steady and sensible then you could start him lamping at about 10 months old, but not if he is a flighty mad headed youngster. Ferreting is the best way to start a young lurcher as it teaches them to be sensible and patient, but if you don't have ferrets then you'll just have to get him out and about in the field letting him learn about scent and fieldcraft by himself. Don't be in a hurry: all good things come to those who wait! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scent 509 Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 spot on skycat as usual Quote Link to post Share on other sites
James Doyle 59 Posted August 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2009 (edited) start him this season james ye cheers for dat Buttons.htm Edited August 15, 2009 by James Doyle Quote Link to post Share on other sites
James Doyle 59 Posted August 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2009 Get the pup trained first: make sure you have a good recall in different situations: like on his own, in open fields, and even when there are other dogs around. A dog without a good recall will do your head in if you get it out on the lamp with loads of bunnies around! With a very fast type of lurcher like yours I'd make sure he is well used to getting around in the countryside too: let him learn about hedges, brambles and barbed wire before he is actually chasing something, or you're likely to take him home in your arms and straight to the vet to be sown up! If he is steady and sensible then you could start him lamping at about 10 months old, but not if he is a flighty mad headed youngster. Ferreting is the best way to start a young lurcher as it teaches them to be sensible and patient, but if you don't have ferrets then you'll just have to get him out and about in the field letting him learn about scent and fieldcraft by himself. Don't be in a hurry: all good things come to those who wait! thanks for dat skycat had him ferretin yesterday and he got on well so im happy enough Quote Link to post Share on other sites
billy the kid 1984 1 Posted August 15, 2009 Report Share Posted August 15, 2009 Hi all........ i recently bought a new pup he is 7 months old and a 3/4 whippet 1/4 greyhound i was just wondering wat age to start him lamping?? Thanks James start taking him out now mate.let him watch an older dog that knows the ropes for a few weeks then give him a run on his own Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sexy_Shot 5 Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 Sorry im a bit late at replying to this message but id show the dog this season, to get her into the lamping game, once she is not longer 'Lamp Shy' get her chasing down some titches ( little rabbits ) if the dog has the idea let it on another few, but dont run it too often it will spoil it Cheers Trevor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kinbow09 0 Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 i would wait till hes about 10 month just plenty of day walks and if he chases let him just dont push him too fast hes got all the time in world by the end of this season he should be picking up bunnys for joke have patience and he will do u well Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sh 08 17 Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 Dont all shout at me at once this is just the way i do it. If i want a dog for lamping why would you start it in the day ferreting teaching it to hunt up and mark a whole!!! i take my pups lamping first, i give it a few dropped bunnys at night so they get to grips with that. Then when they have done that then i take them ferreting. Thats just what i do and i works for me. Of course the pups recall and other training has been mastered Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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