matmorgan 49 Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 i have just spent the last 16 months training exercising feeding and nerturing my bitch.to be honest i could have guessed she would be no world beater a few months ago but to end up with a dog that just isnt really interested in game is gutting to say the least.i could exept a dog that isnt the best as long as its an honest tryer but to just sling the brakes on and not really bother makes me proper angry.not one for putting dogs to sleep and dont really like shifting them about but whats the point in having a hunting dog that dont want to hunt.shes gotta go i think.just gotta find a goodpet home now .ireally have given this dog chance after chance to come around but she just seems less interested every time i go out.looks like ill be starting again.has anyone else had dogs that just dont want to know. Quote Link to post
keymac88 8 Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 what dog pal Quote Link to post
graham4877 1,181 Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 i have just spent the last 16 months training exercising feeding and nerturing my bitch.to be honest i could have guessed she would be no world beater a few months ago but to end up with a dog that just isnt really interested in game is gutting to say the least.i could exept a dog that isnt the best as long as its an honest tryer but to just sling the brakes on and not really bother makes me proper angry.not one for putting dogs to sleep and dont really like shifting them about but whats the point in having a hunting dog that dont want to hunt.shes gotta go i think.just gotta find a goodpet home now .ireally have given this dog chance after chance to come around but she just seems less interested every time i go out.looks like ill be starting again.has anyone else had dogs that just dont want to know. No but we've had two dog that were not doing it for the last owner, then after some time with us they come good, very good! and the last owner was pissed!! All i would say is its 16month some dog don't get their till 2/3 years old! so stick with it! Ask your self Is it something i'm doing with the dog? are you pushing it to much? I DON'T MEAN THAT TO SOUND BAD IF YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN!!!! Quote Link to post
matmorgan 49 Posted February 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 what dog pal 16 month lurcher to lurcher bred mate.atb.mat Quote Link to post
matmorgan 49 Posted February 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 i have just spent the last 16 months training exercising feeding and nerturing my bitch.to be honest i could have guessed she would be no world beater a few months ago but to end up with a dog that just isnt really interested in game is gutting to say the least.i could exept a dog that isnt the best as long as its an honest tryer but to just sling the brakes on and not really bother makes me proper angry.not one for putting dogs to sleep and dont really like shifting them about but whats the point in having a hunting dog that dont want to hunt.shes gotta go i think.just gotta find a goodpet home now .ireally have given this dog chance after chance to come around but she just seems less interested every time i go out.looks like ill be starting again.has anyone else had dogs that just dont want to know. No but we've had two dog that were not doing it for the last owner, then after some time with us they come good, very good! and the last owner was pissed!! All i would say is its 16month some dog don't get their till 2/3 years old! so stick with it! Ask your self Is it something i'm doing with the dog? are you pushing it to much? I DON'T MEAN THAT TO SOUND BAD IF YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN!!!! know what you mean bud Quote Link to post
HAMMERDAN 25 Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Give it time mate, you've put 16 month training into her, dont let your time and effort go to waste. Quote Link to post
HiLost 32 Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 lifes too short to keep anything but the best you can mate, bad dogs cost as much to feed as good ones but will give you a hell of a lot more sleepless nights, failed dogs are a depressing thing but we have all had them, dont beleive the keyboard heros who say otherwise, if you have a certain standard of what you expect from a dog, you will always come across ones that dont hit the mark. it sounds to me like you have done everything you can right by this dog and its just not come up to scratch. if you want to give it one more chance then have it checked over by a greyhound vet first to make sure theres no underlying injury or problem but to be honest If they have a good heart they will bust a gut to keep on running even when injured or sore so if the dogs just not interested at all maybe its not got what it takes. they cant all be world beaters despite what most on the internet would have you beleive. you can put 110% in with a pup best of feeding, good training, careful entering, but as soon as you let that lead go, its completely down to the dog whether or not it repays the favour, if a dog doesnt have the desire to kill again and again and run through the pain barrier to please both its own desire and instinct, and yours, then its better to find that out now than waste another 16 months of your time and sanity 4 Quote Link to post
matmorgan 49 Posted February 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Give it time mate, you've put 16 month training into her, dont let your time and effort go to waste. but how long do you give a dog that shows absolutely no promise.dont get me wrong she's caught game in the build up but she will throw in the towel 20 yards from the hedge and thats only if she goes after it in the first place . Quote Link to post
merle24 61 Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 i have just spent the last 16 months training exercising feeding and nerturing my bitch.to be honest i could have guessed she would be no world beater a few months ago but to end up with a dog that just isnt really interested in game is gutting to say the least.i could exept a dog that isnt the best as long as its an honest tryer but to just sling the brakes on and not really bother makes me proper angry.not one for putting dogs to sleep and dont really like shifting them about but whats the point in having a hunting dog that dont want to hunt.shes gotta go i think.just gotta find a goodpet home now .ireally have given this dog chance after chance to come around but she just seems less interested every time i go out.looks like ill be starting again.has anyone else had dogs that just dont want to know. Matt give me a ring mate,, i will take the bitch back if you want she can keep her sister company,, . Her mother was a slow starter as i have said,,,she was best from 3 to 7 years old,, shes 10 now and was out running stuff keen as even not last nigh but the night before,,, there is a fair dose of deerhound blood in the line,, which are renowned slow starters,, but beleave me when they come good they come good,, they are a dog for life,,,,,, Matt i wil take her back no messing,, but i would urge you too keep hold of her mate,,, leave here off till next season and let the bitch mature,, not just in body but in mind. Quote Link to post
graham4877 1,181 Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 i have just spent the last 16 months training exercising feeding and nerturing my bitch.to be honest i could have guessed she would be no world beater a few months ago but to end up with a dog that just isnt really interested in game is gutting to say the least.i could exept a dog that isnt the best as long as its an honest tryer but to just sling the brakes on and not really bother makes me proper angry.not one for putting dogs to sleep and dont really like shifting them about but whats the point in having a hunting dog that dont want to hunt.shes gotta go i think.just gotta find a goodpet home now .ireally have given this dog chance after chance to come around but she just seems less interested every time i go out.looks like ill be starting again.has anyone else had dogs that just dont want to know. No but we've had two dog that were not doing it for the last owner, then after some time with us they come good, very good! and the last owner was pissed!! All i would say is its 16month some dog don't get their till 2/3 years old! so stick with it! Ask your self Is it something i'm doing with the dog? are you pushing it to much? I DON'T MEAN THAT TO SOUND BAD IF YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN!!!! know what you mean bud Look's a smart dog mate, has it some beddy in it? as they work with you and not for you! How many kill's has it had ? maybe give it some easy kill, you've put 16month in give it time then you can say i have tried i give it everything! or you could get a new pup n put 16month in to it and end up the same as now!! Quote Link to post
scent 509 Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 had a lurcher this seasonthat would chase foxes all day but just would not tackle them .I had to get rid as its all foxes i hunt but gave him chance after chance but i had to bite the bullet in the end. Quote Link to post
matmorgan 49 Posted February 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 i have just spent the last 16 months training exercising feeding and nerturing my bitch.to be honest i could have guessed she would be no world beater a few months ago but to end up with a dog that just isnt really interested in game is gutting to say the least.i could exept a dog that isnt the best as long as its an honest tryer but to just sling the brakes on and not really bother makes me proper angry.not one for putting dogs to sleep and dont really like shifting them about but whats the point in having a hunting dog that dont want to hunt.shes gotta go i think.just gotta find a goodpet home now .ireally have given this dog chance after chance to come around but she just seems less interested every time i go out.looks like ill be starting again.has anyone else had dogs that just dont want to know. Matt give me a ring mate,, i will take the bitch back if you want she can keep her sister company,, . sound mate.was gunna give you first shout anyway.ill be intouch. Quote Link to post
matmorgan 49 Posted February 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 i have just spent the last 16 months training exercising feeding and nerturing my bitch.to be honest i could have guessed she would be no world beater a few months ago but to end up with a dog that just isnt really interested in game is gutting to say the least.i could exept a dog that isnt the best as long as its an honest tryer but to just sling the brakes on and not really bother makes me proper angry.not one for putting dogs to sleep and dont really like shifting them about but whats the point in having a hunting dog that dont want to hunt.shes gotta go i think.just gotta find a goodpet home now .ireally have given this dog chance after chance to come around but she just seems less interested every time i go out.looks like ill be starting again.has anyone else had dogs that just dont want to know. i can show the dog more game than 3 dogs could run in a night.i pick and choose my slips because im lucky enough to be able to.shes caught a few.the other night she caught 4 then quit.two nights later same thing caught a couple then quit.shes very fast and is in no way out classed by her quarry.that is of coarse if she wanted it No but we've had two dog that were not doing it for the last owner, then after some time with us they come good, very good! and the last owner was pissed!! All i would say is its 16month some dog don't get their till 2/3 years old! so stick with it! Ask your self Is it something i'm doing with the dog? are you pushing it to much? I DON'T MEAN THAT TO SOUND BAD IF YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN!!!! know what you mean bud Look's a smart dog mate, has it some beddy in it? as they work with you and not for you! How many kill's has it had ? maybe give it some easy kill, you've put 16month in give it time then you can say i have tried i give it everything! or you could get a new pup n put 16month in to it and end up the same as now!! Quote Link to post
matmorgan 49 Posted February 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 had a lurcher this seasonthat would chase foxes all day but just would not tackle them .I had to get rid as its all foxes i hunt but gave him chance after chance but i had to bite the bullet in the end. gutting isnt it.im only chasing bunnys with her. Quote Link to post
matmorgan 49 Posted February 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 i have just spent the last 16 months training exercising feeding and nerturing my bitch.to be honest i could have guessed she would be no world beater a few months ago but to end up with a dog that just isnt really interested in game is gutting to say the least.i could exept a dog that isnt the best as long as its an honest tryer but to just sling the brakes on and not really bother makes me proper angry.not one for putting dogs to sleep and dont really like shifting them about but whats the point in having a hunting dog that dont want to hunt.shes gotta go i think.just gotta find a goodpet home now .ireally have given this dog chance after chance to come around but she just seems less interested every time i go out.looks like ill be starting again.has anyone else had dogs that just dont want to know. i can show the dog more game than 3 dogs could run in a night.i pick and choose my slips because im lucky enough to be able to.shes caught a few.the other night she caught 4 then quit.two nights later same thing caught a couple then quit.shes very fast and is in no way out classed by her quarry.that is of coarse if she wanted it No but we've had two dog that were not doing it for the last owner, then after some time with us they come good, very good! and the last owner was pissed!! All i would say is its 16month some dog don't get their till 2/3 years old! so stick with it! Ask your self Is it something i'm doing with the dog? are you pushing it to much? I DON'T MEAN THAT TO SOUND BAD IF YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN!!!! know what you mean bud Look's a smart dog mate, has it some beddy in it? as they work with you and not for you! How many kill's has it had ? maybe give it some easy kill, you've put 16month in give it time then you can say i have tried i give it everything! or you could get a new pup n put 16month in to it and end up the same as now!! i see your point mate but ive seen my fair share of dogs and some times you just know if you know what i mean.atb.mat Quote Link to post
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