new springer

[iceman001979 1,316]

Just got my self a 4 month old springer and never had a bushing dog before but need one was on the look out for a good working bushing dog for about year now and could not get my hands on one.Anyway was offered the pup on the cheap and jumped at it(£40) just wondering if and one as any tips on how get the wee dog working will be bringing ferreting and out with the luchers.So any tips br help full thanks iceman

[jusar whippets 10]

Get the book "training spaniels" by Joe Irving mate, everything you need to know is in there

[stroller 341]

get the recall and stay commands in as fast as you can,an out of control springer can have all the game spooked right into the next county. get him to heel off lead and start on hand signals at an early age. the above book explains it

 

if you can get him not to chase rabbits then all well and good but it probably wont matter if he is just for lurcher work same with the retrieve.

 

springers are a lot of fun enjoy your dog

[samearl14 11]

put more effort into stay and recall rather than heel work. But recall is by far the most important! Also like has been said its best if once they've flushed they dont give chase.

Atb with it though

[samearl14 11]

I'd recommend the joe irving book aswell.