DeanJones 1 Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 alrite lads just looking for abit of advice, i hav a 9 month old whippet collie hound bitch, i've brang her out a couple of times with more experienced dogs she chases the rabbit no bothers but wont pick up the rabbits any advice wat i can do to overcome this problem??? Quote Link to post
DottyDoo 500 Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 id try getting the dog to chase a ball, striking at a moving object aint easy, no matter how easy lurchers makes it look once they got the knack of it.... an if the dog is used to catching a rolling ball an the likes then its only a matter of time, but id say take dog ferreting an usually the urge to grab a netted rabbit will make a dog use its mouth Quote Link to post
DeanJones 1 Posted July 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 id try getting the dog to chase a ball, striking at a moving object aint easy, no matter how easy lurchers makes it look once they got the knack of it.... an if the dog is used to catching a rolling ball an the likes then its only a matter of time, but id say take dog ferreting an usually the urge to grab a netted rabbit will make a dog use its mouth she chases anything she see retrives balls n stuff straight back 2 the hand.. cheers for the advice mate Quote Link to post
DottyDoo 500 Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 id try getting the dog to chase a ball, striking at a moving object aint easy, no matter how easy lurchers makes it look once they got the knack of it.... an if the dog is used to catching a rolling ball an the likes then its only a matter of time, but id say take dog ferreting an usually the urge to grab a netted rabbit will make a dog use its mouth she chases anything she see retrives balls n stuff straight back 2 the hand.. cheers for the advice mate only a matter if time then mate, just let her gain some confidence Quote Link to post
Rabbiting man 1,191 Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 Is she a first x could be the Collie in the mix looks like it wants to heard the rabbit than pick it up keep at it she get there in time mate have ago with a rabbit skin all a rabbit skin dummy Quote Link to post
running addiction 207 Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 Plenty time yet mate she only 9month give her time the penny will drop! Quote Link to post
bazaar 0 Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 Had plenty collie cross over the years most of mine tried to catch them with their paws first few times They soon get the hang of it mate bit more experience. And all should be well All the best Quote Link to post
Rabbiting man 1,191 Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 And ont get f**ked off some dogs pick it up better than others and you mite find it will better a dog in the end Quote Link to post
SLiP tHe DoG ! 129 Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 (edited) ive had this problem recently with my dog shes slightly older than yours and bearded collie in both parents i done all the retrieving dummies etc but i coudnt see her commiting to the strike while on the lamp we got a few droppers in the net and took em up a nice big field , nailed them and straight back to hand alive without a scratch on them ! try the droppers it worked for me Edited July 3, 2011 by SLiP tHe DoG ! Quote Link to post
skycat 6,173 Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 If you are running the pup with older dogs it could be she's holding back behind the more dominant dogs. Take her out on her own at dawn or dusk in places where the rabbits are feeding further out. Better still, wait until the autumn and take her ferreting: bolted rabbits are easier to catch than those running for home. Use the summer months to concentrate on training and having fun: when its not too hot of course. Quote Link to post
fcuktheban 140 Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 Rabbit skin on a rope helps. Quote Link to post
simonrocco 175 Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 one of my mates had this problem what we did was got a dead rabbit put it on to a dog lead and pulled it round in front of the dog till it started picking it up then praised the dog every time it picked the rabbit up it soon came right and he's never had a problem with the dog since. good luck hope the dog comes right for you Quote Link to post
troter58 1,711 Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 the switch has not turned on yet mate take your time and let the pup be a pup it will start to do it when its ready plus run it on its own atb troter Quote Link to post
DeanJones 1 Posted July 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 (edited) Had plenty collie cross over the years most of mine tried to catch them with their paws first few times They soon get the hang of it mate bit more experience. And all should be well All the best thats exactly whats shes doing mate, hopefully she'll come good thanks Edited July 6, 2011 by DeanJones Quote Link to post
DeanJones 1 Posted July 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 Cheers for the advice lads i keep at the training for the summer happy hunting Quote Link to post
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