mattj 0 Posted November 30, 2010 Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 just wondered if anyone could give any advice got a lurcher bitch 4 years old dam,saluki greyhound x whippet sire, whippet. just started workin her a bit alongside a mates terrier seems to be pickin it up pretty well but as soon she gets on back of a rabbit she barks like mad. is there anyway of stopping this? Quote Link to post
Guest deerhound hunter Posted November 30, 2010 Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 might be a bit hard at 4 year old,hope you find away Quote Link to post
jedandlevo 8 Posted November 30, 2010 Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 a freind ov mine had a dog that used to do the same thing what he done was took a few ferreted rabbits and let the dog chase them 1 by 1 ov course lol and when it caught it, it used to rip them to bits so he used cheses to hand feed (treat) the dog making it calm and gentlel when takein treat he said it was just to much excitment to catch quarry also you could take it for a long walk so its tiered then try it with a skin and see what its reaction is then try your own methods. i always find its better to slove a problem with my dog when its tired seems to take more in atb jedandlevo Quote Link to post
mattj 0 Posted November 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 a freind ov mine had a dog that used to do the same thing what he done was took a few ferreted rabbits and let the dog chase them 1 by 1 ov course lol and when it caught it, it used to rip them to bits so he used cheses to hand feed (treat) the dog making it calm and gentlel when takein treat he said it was just to much excitment to catch quarry also you could take it for a long walk so its tiered then try it with a skin and see what its reaction is then try your own methods. i always find its better to slove a problem with my dog when its tired seems to take more in atb jedandlevo thanks for the advise, i'll give that a try! was thinkin of doin a bit of ferretin with her see if that calm her down any Quote Link to post
jedandlevo 8 Posted November 30, 2010 Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 a freind ov mine had a dog that used to do the same thing what he done was took a few ferreted rabbits and let the dog chase them 1 by 1 ov course lol and when it caught it, it used to rip them to bits so he used cheses to hand feed (treat) the dog making it calm and gentlel when takein treat he said it was just to much excitment to catch quarry also you could take it for a long walk so its tiered then try it with a skin and see what its reaction is then try your own methods. i always find its better to slove a problem with my dog when its tired seems to take more in atb jedandlevo thanks for the advise, i'll give that a try! was thinkin of doin a bit of ferretin with her see if that calm her down any could do mate but bolting rabbits might make it worse each to there own tho gd luck Quote Link to post
harrylongears 19 Posted November 30, 2010 Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 just wondered if anyone could give any advice got a lurcher bitch 4 years old dam,saluki greyhound x whippet sire, whippet. just started workin her a bit alongside a mates terrier seems to be pickin it up pretty well but as soon she gets on back of a rabbit she barks like mad. is there anyway of stopping this? once a dog starts yapping mate thats it its spoilt u carnt stop it ive never nown it if truth be known a lot of dog men would soon have the dog in the free ads but shes a pet dont worry about it.good hunting Quote Link to post
3 Turns 326 Posted November 30, 2010 Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 MAYBE AFTER A FEW KILLS IT MIGHT STOP SINGING.MAYBE NOT THOUGH.ATB . S/W CROSSES ARE NOT THE WORST OFFENDERS THEYRE USUALLY SILENT ASSASSINS.COLLIE X TERRIERS ARE USUALLY THE WORST. GOOD LUCK. Quote Link to post
mattj 0 Posted November 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 MAYBE AFTER A FEW KILLS IT MIGHT STOP SINGING.MAYBE NOT THOUGH.ATB . S/W CROSSES ARE NOT THE WORST OFFENDERS THEYRE USUALLY SILENT ASSASSINS.COLLIE X TERRIERS ARE USUALLY THE WORST. GOOD LUCK. Thats what i was hoping the land shes been workin is very hard lots of bushes not much running space think it maybe frustration. Quote Link to post
3 Turns 326 Posted November 30, 2010 Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 MAYBE AFTER A FEW KILLS IT MIGHT STOP SINGING.MAYBE NOT THOUGH.ATB . S/W CROSSES ARE NOT THE WORST OFFENDERS THEYRE USUALLY SILENT ASSASSINS.COLLIE X TERRIERS ARE USUALLY THE WORST. GOOD LUCK. Thats what i was hoping the land shes been workin is very hard lots of bushes not much running space think it maybe frustration. GOOD CHANCE OF IT MATE.TRYN TAKE YOUR DOG OUT SINGLE HANDED.SOME DOGS SING WHEN AROUND OTHER DOGS PACK MENTALITY.THE DOG WILL BE FRUSTRATED AT FIRST BUT MAYBE WHEN ITS HAD A FEW ITLL STOP. ATB. Quote Link to post
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