a little help with my springer

[melba 0]

i have a 6 month old springer puppy that i am training up for the gun, a few weeks ago her training was going really well, she would come to the come whistle most the time and generally stay tight to me. But recently i have noticed she is more interested in running off and exploring than focusing on me when i give the come whistle in the garden she comes every time but in the field she wont listen, i give her 3 chances and act on the third (i.e. catching her and checking her) which is what i have been advised to do. just curios if you have any advice that may help, thank u

[ROB.BOB 21]

if she ignores you after the first, act.

otherwise they learn that they can ignore it without concequense, as she gets bigger she'l be miles off by the third whistle

[TIGGER9 1]

Put her on a long line to start with i had similar problems with my springer it definitly helped, also dont chase her if she refuses to come back and get a good dvd they usually have a lot of tips and info. Good luck Cheers Ash

Edited October 11, 2009 by TIGGER9

[j davies 8]

i have a 6 month old springer puppy that i am training up for the gun, a few weeks ago her training was going really well, she would come to the come whistle most the time and generally stay tight to me. But recently i have noticed she is more interested in running off and exploring than focusing on me when i give the come whistle in the garden she comes every time but in the field she wont listen, i give her 3 chances and act on the third (i.e. catching her and checking her) which is what i have been advised to do. just curios if you have any advice that may help, thank u

 

 

do you take her to the same place every time if you do she noes the area try a new one mate or it might be your over doing it i dont do mine til they are a year old they are to young to lern all they want to do is play at her age

[buddylove 6]

i have a 6 month old springer puppy that i am training up for the gun, a few weeks ago her training was going really well, she would come to the come whistle most the time and generally stay tight to me. But recently i have noticed she is more interested in running off and exploring than focusing on me when i give the come whistle in the garden she comes every time but in the field she wont listen, i give her 3 chances and act on the third (i.e. catching her and checking her) which is what i have been advised to do. just curios if you have any advice that may help, thank u

 

 

do you take her to the same place every time if you do she noes the area try a new one mate or it might be your over doing it i dont do mine til they are a year old they are to young to lern all they want to do is play at her age let a pup b a pup the man is right you would you send kid to work

to much to soon sounds like you are going to burn your fingers

[bullmastiff 615]

As long as you keep it fun and 'playfull' then their never to young to learn. It's a game to them but actually basic foundation training to you.

 

Just sounds like she's going through the 'teenager' age. Take her back to basics and keep it simple for now, she's just testing the boundries and seeing what she can get away with, she'll grow out of it soon enough.

As Rob.Rob stated, if they don't respond after the first command, then act immediately. Don't keep repeating yourself or you'll end up with a 'deaf dog'. Every action/command should have a consequence (Praise or disapline).

 

All the best with her.

 

Luke.

[upperlane2 4]

As long as you keep it fun and 'playfull' then their never to young to learn. It's a game to them but actually basic foundation training to you.

 

Just sounds like she's going through the 'teenager' age. Take her back to basics and keep it simple for now, she's just testing the boundries and seeing what she can get away with, she'll grow out of it soon enough.

As Rob.Rob stated, if they don't respond after the first command, then act immediately. Don't keep repeating yourself or you'll end up with a 'deaf dog'. Every action/command should have a consequence (Praise or disapline).

 

All the best with her.

 

Luke.

what age is she 6 months let her be a pup first 2 early 2 train play games with her no displine yet or ull destroy ur dog

[waidmann 105]

as above, as long as its a game carry on. short playfull training cannot start too early imo.

whether retrieve,recall etc repitition is the key to automation ( an army thing,and dogs are not different!!!).

just keep it fun and stop on the right note.

keep the pup tired and life is easy

[jackdean1230 2]

my dog isnt perfect as you can see in one of my posts , but some good good advice i got is bend down and tap your leg or clap make sure your dog knows you are happy and never go to your dog always make sure it comes to you that is if she/he's close to you and not fields away. a long line would be of some help.