budharley 945 Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 Hi i have a 14 month old collie greyhound ive just entered him when he catches a rabbit he retrieves it to about 5 yard drops it and when i step near he picks it up and moves away he retrieved a dummy rabbit fine until now he has strted to do it with this what am i doing wrong and how can i fix this all advice appreciated thanks Quote Link to post
Joe1302 0 Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 Hi i have a 14 month old collie greyhound ive just entered him when he catches a rabbit he retrieves it to about 5 yard drops it and when i step near he picks it up and moves away he retrieved a dummy rabbit fine until now he has strted to do it with this what am i doing wrong and how can i fix this all advice appreciated thanks bend down so he feels superior and praise him when he comes to you with a treat and then ween him off once hes done it a dozen or so times. works with mine hopefully it helps. atb joe Quote Link to post
darencross 72 Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 HI MATE TRY TURNING THE LAMP OFF WHEN THE DOG HAS CATCHED A RABBIT TURN THE LAMP OFF CALL THE DOG AND AND WALK TO THE GATE OR THE MOTOR AND THEN TAKE IT OFF HIM. AND THEN MAKE A FUSS OF HIM DO IT A FEW TIME AND SEE IF THAT WORKS ALB MATE IT WORKED FOR ME. Quote Link to post
southern lamper 3 Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 When the dog has caught a rabbit and its starting to come back,leave it untill about 10 or so yards and turn around neel down and wait dont pay any attention to it.then you should find the dog will bring it back straight to you because it wants to show you what its got but you might hafto forfit a few other good runs on the lamp.because it normally takes a few times for the dog to co operate but its worth it mate.then when it brings the bunny back to hand praze your dog. hope this helps bud Quote Link to post
runforyourlife 361 Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 All good answers but never let the dog feel superior to you. Like what has already been said, turn lamp down, walk away. If he does drop it, then trys to pick the rabbit up again when you go for it, just stop,otherwise he will think it is a game, and carry on doing it.... be paitent.... Quote Link to post
budharley 945 Posted October 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2009 thanks for your replys ill let you no how we get on and get some pics up Quote Link to post
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