ferretman121 1 Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 im just curious to know how people train there dogs to chase and kill rabbits? is most of it instinct or is there alot of training in it Quote Link to post
mrmen16 5 Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 all down to instincts mate just get the basics covered and once pup 7+ take it ferreting it learn alot from that or take out with experienced dogs lamping atb Quote Link to post
ferretman121 1 Posted February 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 what do you mean 7+ mate Quote Link to post
DazAllison 32 Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 7months plus mate but work on basic obedience training and stock breaking straight away Quote Link to post
mrmen16 5 Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 7 months mate best to leave them till 12 as they more mature but some dogs are ready by 7 months Quote Link to post
ferretman121 1 Posted February 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 (edited) cheers guys il keep this in mind Edited February 5, 2011 by ferretman121 Quote Link to post
mrmen16 5 Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 wa pup you got mate or thinking off getting? Quote Link to post
ferretman121 1 Posted February 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 looking around for a beddy whippet but got to wait a bit cuz one of my springers has got a pup atm Quote Link to post
mrmen16 5 Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 ah right do shooting yer? so looking for a small lurcher then? Quote Link to post
ferretman121 1 Posted February 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 yeah and ferreting and yeah would want a small dog not aloud a big one lol Quote Link to post
mrmen16 5 Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 collie x whippet nice dog mate not to big and ideal for ferreting Quote Link to post
ferretman121 1 Posted February 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 iv been told they are good dogs, i will have to have a propper snout round 2 weeks when my wee pup will be able to put up with another pupp Quote Link to post
mrmen16 5 Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 kennel the lurcher mate better on the lurcher gets them use to the cold weather Quote Link to post
ferretman121 1 Posted February 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 yeah i will do evenchally got to have them in the houae for a bit thought first dont ya, get them house trained and socialised Quote Link to post
mrmen16 5 Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 nah mine gone straight out in kennel easier and you can still house train them just bring them in for a hour a day to make a good bond and if dirty's you tell it off just socialise them with your other dogs daily Quote Link to post
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