just got a lurcher oh my god

[huntingryan 33]

just got a beautiful saluki/grey/collie he is great any advice for a first time lurcher owner.

[longnetter 32]

Considering the recent thread about the poor guy who's pup died.................find a good vet, get all his jabs done, don't take him out until he is fully protected and good luck mate.....any pics?

[gss 2]

just got a beautiful saluki/grey/collie he is great any advice for a first time lurcher owner.

take your time with it dont be in a rush to get it running spend plenty yime training it.sit stay retreving.the more time you spend training it and bonding with it the better the dog will be.DONT RUSH.and if you need advice this is the place to get it

[Bosun11 537]

Two great replys, simple and spot on..

 

I would add, read all you can, disregard most, stick with the programme, you'll only get out what you put in!

[gss 2]

just got a beautiful saluki/grey/collie he is great any advice for a first time lurcher owner.

oh aye forgot to say if at some point your training starts to go tits up{and it prob will} dont get angry with the dog stop training and just go for a walk then start again tomorow.and remember two 15minutes training sessions are better than one half hour session or ten minutes then ALWAYS try to end on a success plenty of praise for success and ignore if it gets it wrong atb

[toddsmaggie 3]

atb mate

[carrot19 0]

atb mate.

[foyrious 13]

Heel training is soo important.. a pup will stay/come back anyway due to pack mentality, but as it matures, it will explore further and further.. get the recall and heel training done while it is young and you'll have a much easier life and happier dog.. Also, feed at set times, AFTER youre breakfast, dinner and tea, and make sure it knows you are pack leader.. Also, after eating, take it out for a shite etc so it gets the routine.. easy way to housetrain. don't expect much, and only run it on bunnys when it's mature enough, then wait until next season to try other styff, otherwise you could end up with a frustrated pup on the chase which means it could 'open up' (bark), or get bored and show interest in other stuff (livestock)... training should be done in short bursts, but often, and REWARD any good behaviour with treats (small).. good lock

[Cleanspade 3,322]

make it your best mate. try and get a copie of the dvd. purdies progress. and take in the above advice. stock training is VERY important as is obedience. but most important enjoy. as you will only ever get one chance of owning your first lurcher

[kx100 66]

i know how your feeling mate as im getting my first lurcher on monday and its only 7 weeks old so i wont beable to work it till next season well done and good luck with your pup