Lack of Prey Drive

[old timer123 367]

20 weeks old an your worried bout prey drive ?? your havin a laff mate its a baby you wanna be in my shoes then youd be worried got a terrier 6 month old wouldnt even look at a greyling baby rat an earlier on took my 6 seasoned lurchers out an the lot chased a mixy rabbit an missed it lol lol lol if you had my dogs mate then youd be worried pal lol

[fcuktheban 140]

It helps getting the pup used to dealing with fur and smells by using a fur covered toy. Praise her when she plays with it. Don't push it at her just pull it away from her. You have plenty of time for her to get her confidence and drive going.

[redpat1 225]

It helps getting the pup used to dealing with fur and smells by using a fur covered toy. Praise her when she plays with it. Don't push it at her just pull it away from her. You have plenty of time for her to get her confidence and drive going.

She is definately used to Fur in her mouth and all the smells that go with it as I feed her a raw diet with the meat side made up mostly of rabbit.

she is not nervous around people or other dogs at all, thats why I thought it was strange that she legs it from birds and cats.

 

Pat

[troter58 1,711]

It helps getting the pup used to dealing with fur and smells by using a fur covered toy. Praise her when she plays with it. Don't push it at her just pull it away from her. You have plenty of time for her to get her confidence and drive going.

She is definately used to Fur in her mouth and all the smells that go with it as I feed her a raw diet with the meat side made up mostly of rabbit.

she is not nervous around people or other dogs at all, thats why I thought it was strange that she legs it from birds and cats.

 

Pat

your pup is still learning new smells and sights and will come good for you just do not rush it let the dog be a pup plenty time for the switch to come on atb troter

[Moll. 1,770]

Just about all of my pups have been like that, Keepa was scared of dead birds and rabbits

The best you can do for her is just get her out and about as much a possible, ignore negatives and reward positives

[Shazza 52]

Mine is 9 months old now and did exactly the same as yours, bolted away from a cat and was frightened by car headlights (fine with cars in the daytime).

I was a bit concerned but didn't make an issue of it. She's older now and wants to chase anything that moves, neighbours 2 cats have had a couple of close calls from her. Oh and the headlights is a thing of the past, i picked up a sitting bunny with my torch, once it bolted she switched on, now she perks up excitidly whenever she see's a light. I just hope she don't go running in front of a car to see whats there

[Guest born to run1083]

prey drive kicks in with dogs at different rates some progress early, others later, and that's one of the reasons why you can never compare one pup to another. once it starts to mature more it will soon fall into place

[skycat 6,173]

Don't forget also that your pup is right in the middle of her 'fear stage', where new things can spook pups really badly. Puppies go through a couple of fear stages, and the second is round about now: and can last from 5/6 months to 8/9 months depending on the breed.

 

This also coincides with the flight stage, where they are likely to run off. To be honest, I don't pay an enormous amount of attention to these stages, and most pups will barely show they are doing anything different to how they were before, but it is as well to be aware that pups react to different things very differently depending on their age. One of my OH's best dogs legged it back to the van when he was first taken out ferreting at about 5 months because a rabbit squealed in the net. He later went on to become a very useful dog indeed, and a top notch lamping dog in particular.

 

Don't make any big deal of her being frightened of stuff, try and distract her if something scares her, without coming over all reassuring and babying her. Just act casual and as if it is no big deal: dogs pick up concern or worry from their owners very easily, and if you act worried she may just think there is something to be worried about.

 

Casso's advice, is as usual, spot on

[Bogger 243]

there lying to you mate id be very worried sell it on here an get another one asap

[courseadog 231]

i would spend as much time as posable with pup and would gess it has alot of growing to do probably make 25/26 tts so dont run it till 11 to 12 months old .dont rush or you will f**k it up !!good luck mate

[redpat1 225]

The amount of knowledge on this forum never ceases to amaze me, once again thanks very much for your replies. I can see that it is all part of the growing process and I need not worry and just enjoy spending time with her.

Bogger, even if she turns out useless I couldnt part with her for no amount of money, she is a right character........................whats that, £500, SOLD

 

all the best

 

Pat

[Shazza 52]

I'm sure she'll do you proud mate, doubts?..... what doubts, next year you'll wonder why you were ever concerned

[boyo 1,398]

some real good advice on this post their right its only a baby just let it grow and mature and come on in its own time the best all round lurcher i have owned with incidently the highest prey drive of any dog ive owned in 40 odd years was sold to me at 10 months old because it lacked prey drive .boy did the bloke who let me have her make a bloomer she would take any and i mean any game big or small and her litter i bred of her at 6yr old were all the same . so as i said take your time and enjoy her as a puppy .because thats what she is .

[redpat1 225]

some real good advice on this post their right its only a baby just let it grow and mature and come on in its own time the best all round lurcher i have owned with incidently the highest prey drive of any dog ive owned in 40 odd years was sold to me at 10 months old because it lacked prey drive .boy did the bloke who let me have her make a bloomer she would take any and i mean any game big or small and her litter i bred of her at 6yr old were all the same . so as i said take your time and enjoy her as a puppy .because thats what she is .

Thanks mate, you know what its like when you are learning something new. She is just a pup and I will give her as long as she needs to fully mature. Still, cant wait till she is up and at em

[boyo 1,398]

patience patience pacience its hard sometimes i know but usually pays in the end .