what age should a dog start

[ladybitch 0]

What is the best age to start lamping after losing my husband a friend recomended i start hunting as i love the counrty life not sure if i even got the right dog he is called goffa and is a 10 month old bedlington whippet( given to me ) HELP PLEASE

[sandymere 8,263]

It will depend on size and individual development but a 10 month beddy/whippet should be able to do some work this winter. Start gentle with a few runs then build up gradualy, give easy slips and look to develop a confident, obedient dog rather than catch lots this season..

[fraggle 4]

wait till he is atleast one mate before working him hard,spend more time socialising and training him at ten months he is still a pup, but in another breath at 10 months take him ferreting with you and the odd night lamping let him watch some other dogs work if you know anyone. He is still a pup and growing at that age.

 

Beddlington whippets are cracking dogs and much loved by many workers, and much hated by others lol. Me i love them.

 

Just take it easy with him introduce him gently and keep remebering he is just a pup, come next years season he will be more than ready.

[ladybitch 0]

It will depend on size and individual development but a 10 month beddy/whippet should be able to do some work this winter. Start gentle with a few runs then build up gradualy, give easy slips and look to develop a confident, obedient dog rather than catch lots this season..

 

thanks for that i am building his strength up by long walks and am feeding him working dog food god what a numpty you must think i am but its better than sitting in on my own and its a good sport to get into.

[Dunkanon 380]

Good for you, have a beddyxwhippet myself and have found him to be a pleasure to train, like everyone has said really just spend time with the dog, work on his obedience, jumping etc, personaly i dont take the hunting aspect of a pup too seriuosly, just let the dog develop naturally. When hes ready, try him on some easy runs, preferably where the bunnies are out in plenty of space. (not like where i live..lol) If you get the chance try and upload a pic of him, would be nice to see. Happy hunting.