help with lurcher

[Jamie m 668]

hi all i just got a lurcher on sunday 8 month old dog pup unwanted and never had any field training , comands are good not sure about sire or dam hes definantly got whipet with some saluki at the moment hes 23 inch tts not seen him run as dont want him disapearing into the sunset, should i just carry on with basic comands for a few weeks while he gets used to me , im new to lurchers i have a terrier but i think this is going to be esier as far as obideance goes,imgoing ferreting this week should i take him along as a spectator only

[sh 08 17]

Dont take the dog out ye mate get to no the dog, make sure he listends to you make sure he understands the word NO/LEAVE. Where about do you live mate. Show confidence in your dog before you let the dog run off and make sure the dog is confident with you. he's a pup still mate. take it steady if you need anymore advice just pm me

[sandymere 8,263]

Sounds a good sort. You are unlikely to do a lot of work till next autum now so i'd take time to get the basic training right, stock breaking , fitness & growing up through the summer. In part it will depend on what you want to do ie lamping or ferreting etc as to how you prepare. I got an 8 month old last year and spent the summer getting it right and it's paid off this winter. You might get in a couple of sessions in, I lamped a couple of eves at the end of last season, but in truth it was forgotten by this season and the summers prep was what counted in that I had a very fit and well trained youngster ready to learn and robust enough to do the job.

Good luck s

Edited February 23, 2010 by sandymere

[poacher3161 1,766]

Get the dog used to you by spending plenty of time also grooming him regular you can form a bond were he will get used to you handling him alot.