coconutdog 0 Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 Just wondering if anyone can give me advice on how to train my 2 lurcher pups to walk in at heel off the lead.When i normally let them off the lead they will run about mad and not listen to me at all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest hunterside Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 Just wondering if anyone can give me advice on how to train my 2 lurcher pups to walk in at heel off the lead.When i normally let them off the lead they will run about mad and not listen to me at all. its hard to train 2 pups at the same time do it separatly but you will probebly fined yer self getting rid of 1 . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
romany52 313 Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 Train on the lead for heelwork, one at a time, keep the lead slack, every time the dog gets to far forward about turn, opposite way to the dog to begin with. After a few turns it doesn't have a clue where it's going so is less inclined to lead. Once it gets the hang of it , do right and left turns and about turns across the dog. If its in the right position but to far away from you take a side step away from the dog, tugging it in as you go, but don't stop walking. Praise it often when it's in the right position. Once it's 100% on the lead it should be so off the lead. It helps if you work around the perimeter of an imaginary square. The more the dog is confused about where it is going ,the closer it will stay to you. Mike. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tiff 36 Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 multiple pups on at the same time are a nightmare, do yourself a favor and either work and kennel them seperately, or get rid of one (I've made that mistake and regretted it!). Your "finished product" will be far superior than trying to fight the two at the same time. Or if you have a partner or kid that can take responsibility for the second? Just keep them apart as much as possible. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
romany52 313 Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 multiple pups on at the same time are a nightmare, do yourself a favor and either work and kennel them seperately, or get rid of one (I've made that mistake and regretted it!). Your "finished product" will be far superior than trying to fight the two at the same time. Or if you have a partner or kid that can take responsibility for the second? Just keep them apart as much as possible. Your right there mate, the trouble with multiples is they imprint on each other instead of you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tiff 36 Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 We had gone about 5 years without bringing any pups on, and then last year we knew we needed to restock, and were dumb enough to bring 7 pups on in a 9 month period because each pup fit what we needed so we took each opportunity without REALLY thinking about the final number. I seriously thought I was going to die, cause we have to stockbreak heavily (I have goats, chickens, ducks, horses and we live near cattle), obedience, jumping, recall, running off the rig etc ... and this was with 2 terriers, salukiX, a staghound, a stag/bullX, a bullXterrier and a guard dog. Luckily only one hasn't made the grade, the others are all meeting and exceeding expecations. But the risk to my sanity makes me now try and talk anyone out of the same stupid move we made! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
k99yle 53 Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 Train on the lead for heelwork, one at a time, keep the lead slack, every time the dog gets to far forward about turn, opposite way to the dog to begin with. After a few turns it doesn't have a clue where it's going so is less inclined to lead. Once it gets the hang of it , do right and left turns and about turns across the dog. If its in the right position but to far away from you take a side step away from the dog, tugging it in as you go, but don't stop walking. Praise it often when it's in the right position. Once it's 100% on the lead it should be so off the lead. It helps if you work around the perimeter of an imaginary square. The more the dog is confused about where it is going ,the closer it will stay to you. Mike. Very informative post. This makes perfect sense. Thanks. Kyle Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Helen 2 Posted June 14, 2010 Report Share Posted June 14, 2010 You need to make yourself very interesting to the pup I train with a ball more than treats when the pup is in the right position you reward with the ball. This method works very well and also helps with recall it is quite involved but there is lots of info out there. This is the way service dogs are trained it really works. My 12 week pup heels on and off lead does automatic sits, downs in motion does short sendaways can track 30 metres and will retrieve to hand but it is a Poodle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bedwhippet 164 Posted June 14, 2010 Report Share Posted June 14, 2010 i just got a pup and its already doin it without any training. maybe thats just the dog but cant go wrong with what people already told you thanks bedhwippet Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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