jackgrant 0 Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 (edited) Hi, around 6 months back i have got my self a bull terrier / greyhound cross bitch. She is 2 and very eager to please and i want to work her (rats, rabbits), but i have a few problems. She just only seems to be keen when she wants and if shes not she stays close to me and wont go to far away. I personally would like some advice on how to start her off as it is also my first working dog that i havent had since she was a pup. Thanks for any help, Jack. Edited March 31, 2011 by jackgrant Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scalesntails 118 Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 Hi, around 6 months back i have got my self a bull terrier / greyhound cross bitch. She is 2 and very eager to please and i want to work her (rats, rabbits), but i have a few problems. First of all, like all staff's she is very keen to chase anything that moves and as soon as she goes she is overly focused and will not come back. I just want some advice on getting her recall improved. I personally would like some advice on how to start her off as it is also my first working dog. Thanks for any help, Jack. Although some people say they can train their dogs to do it, it is unlikely your dog is going to listen to you once it is chasing its prey. The trick is to only slip it when there is "nothing" around that can get you into trouble. My dogs recall is spot on. 1 whistle and they all return immediately but if they see a rabbit their ears stop working. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jackgrant 0 Posted March 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 (edited) yeah thats pretty much the same thanks. Edited March 31, 2011 by jackgrant Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The one 8,509 Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 Go back to basic's and dont let her off the lead in a field till shes mastered the recall Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j j m 6,560 Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 welcome to the forum bud Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jackgrant 0 Posted March 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 been trying to work her for a while but she's not really that keen so i just take her out for a mooch about with my mates when theyre working there dogs and sometimes she gets the odd rabbit when she can be bothered. i rescued her thou when she was still young she got badly abused but she's fine now except in kitchens for some reason, so am now on the look out for a pup who i can work while she mooches about and stays close to me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DOVEY182009 12 Posted March 31, 2011 Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 Waite untill next season then get her out on the lamp with a pall who knows the score. Also Well done for taking on a misstreated dog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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