Startign a young lurcher

[ben0777317 0]

Just wondered what peoples opinions are on the best way to get a young lurcher working on rabbits....?

[Casso 1,261]

Just wondered what peoples opinions are on the best way to get a young lurcher working on rabbits....?

 

 

For me it depends on what your going to do with him,before you do anything , have an understanding bond made with the dog,, if its a lamping dog i'd start him on the lamp, dont over tax him, keep an eye on him after a couple of runs, praise him when he comes back after knocking off the lamp,,,If its mostly for day work ,, bit of training in the field before entering ,what he will do at home may not happen when out, hunting is the ultimate distraction to running dogs, and trying to train in the field after entering is like trying to hold back the tide, many ways to start, ferreting, mooching, dont matter the dog will cop on with enough work, That's what works for me anyway, best of luck,,

[ben0777317 0]

Just wondered what peoples opinions are on the best way to get a young lurcher working on rabbits....?

 

 

For me it depends on what your going to do with him,before you do anything , have an understanding bond made with the dog,, if its a lamping dog i'd start him on the lamp, dont over tax him, keep an eye on him after a couple of runs, praise him when he comes back after knocking off the lamp,,,If its mostly for day work ,, bit of training in the field before entering ,what he will do at home may not happen when out, hunting is the ultimate distraction to running dogs, and trying to train in the field after entering is like trying to hold back the tide, many ways to start, ferreting, mooching, dont matter the dog will cop on with enough work, That's what works for me anyway, best of luck,,

Thanks for the advice. Really want the dog for daytime rabbits, she's pretty obedient. She has gone after a few but never catches anything. Just wondered if I was doing anything wrong...

[Casso 1,261]

Just wondered what peoples opinions are on the best way to get a young lurcher working on rabbits....?

 

 

For me it depends on what your going to do with him,before you do anything , have an understanding bond made with the dog,, if its a lamping dog i'd start him on the lamp, dont over tax him, keep an eye on him after a couple of runs, praise him when he comes back after knocking off the lamp,,,If its mostly for day work ,, bit of training in the field before entering ,what he will do at home may not happen when out, hunting is the ultimate distraction to running dogs, and trying to train in the field after entering is like trying to hold back the tide, many ways to start, ferreting, mooching, dont matter the dog will cop on with enough work, That's what works for me anyway, best of luck,,

Thanks for the advice. Really want the dog for daytime rabbits, she's pretty obedient. She has gone after a few but never catches anything. Just wondered if I was doing anything wrong...

Day time rabbits are difficult for an inexperienced dog, theres a lot of numbers talked about on here which dont help young lads, i have very rarely caught any rabbits during the day unless bolted with ferrets, If you could tag along with someone in your area who mooches regular, they would help to ease your mind, just try and enjoy the dog and been out with her, a lads first dog is a learning curve for both of you, you'll look back on it in a few years and laugh about it, best of luck with her

[Cochyn 0]

Just wondered what peoples opinions are on the best way to get a young lurcher working on rabbits....?

 

How old's the dog mate? I've got a young bitch that is already finding her feet lamping but misses more than she catches in the day, (mainly due to her strike not being quite right). I'm not too bothered as I can see she's improving. I'm very careful that I don't knock her confidence though.

[ben0777317 0]

Thanks again for the advice! The dog is just coming up to a year. i haven't been out really with the intention of catching anything yet. Just walks in places where there are rabbits and got a terrier and springer that flush quite a few. Be nice if she'd catch one or two!

[Water Badger 26]

top advise from the lads above i just take mine out with other lads hes like a kid watches what the older ones do and then copies if you have access to other dogs moouch together if not try and find some people in the area on here i am lucky i now bush every weekend with three people i met on here its great dogs learn off on and another and so do i (cant comment on the others) probably find me a pain in the ass by me and the dog are learning loads good luck