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[priceyo 1]

hi there just wanting a bit of advice just getting into hunting rabbit after going out with m8s so i decided on getting me own pup and getting into it properly so got a bitch kelpie whippet x saluki g/h the pup is at 12 weeks but seems very timid how would i start preparing it for the hunting life training ect when would be the time to start it on the slip few people have said 12 months others say wait til 24 just a bit of advice would be very appriciated like i say am a bit of novice but got the bug do the dog just start nataurally or is there some kind of training that starts from young cheers lads n lasses

[airbourne 128]

bond with the pup first of all. do a little retrieving every day, don't over do it make it fun.12 months will be soon enough to start on the rabbits.

atb mate

[Shazza 52]

As soon as she's completed her vaccinations you need to get her out and socilaise her to the noisy big world or else first time she gets spooked she may bolt.

In the mean time you need to build a bond with her so all she thinks about is pleasing you. Start with retrieves and a bit of tug of war but don't bore her by overdoing it, plenty of praise and build her confidence. Then you can teach her some commands that will be useful like fetch, wait/stay and obviously to come when you call her.

 

You got the whole summer so just enjoy her.

[darbo 4,776]

if she is timid you need to bond with her gain her confidence socialise her in different situations.dont rush it there is plenty of time. she is only 12 weeks old atb with her.

[Mick C. 229]

Getting the dog to trust me would be number one priority

 

Then lead training and a few retrieves with a ball.

 

Be patient and time will do the rest.

 

Also i would introduce the dog to ferrets.

[sowhat 1,572]

As soon as she's completed her vaccinations you need to get her out and socilaise her to the noisy big world or else first time she gets spooked she may bolt.

In the mean time you need to build a bond with her so all she thinks about is pleasing you. Start with retrieves and a bit of tug of war but don't bore her by overdoing it, plenty of praise and build her confidence. Then you can teach her some commands that will be useful like fetch, wait/stay and obviously to come when you call her.

 

You got the whole summer so just enjoy her.

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[Catcher 1 639]

Hi mate.When iam training a new pup.I find a nice quite place away from the public.Your trying to keep its attention on you.I find the bond comes easyer Without everyday distractions and the dog pays a lot more attnention so most times it comes on quicke,As a few have said keep it fun take your time.And is you feel the need buy a few books..atb.Catcher

Edited February 1, 2011 by Catcher 1

[NOOK/ANNA 96]

Take your time an get a bond built up with her 1st pal before you start any serious training everything should be a game at this age. This can involve simple games or by just the 2 of you sitting in each others company alone. I find with timid pups your better letting them come to you at 1st. I find it's easier to do this by getting to their down eye level. Lying on floor stuff like that you might feel stupid but pups love this and i bet she will come out of her shell alot quicker. An with training you can make it part of your everyday routine like sit for feeding time is an easy one. I Don't think about entering pups to rabbits until 12 months mark.