how old should i start lamping my lurcher

[ritz 1]

i have a 8 month old lurcher and was woundering when to start her off

[saluki nip 73]

wens shes 12 month start putting her on couple of rabbits mate

[newcomer88 86]

I don't think the of little rabbit would hurt ... Just don't over do it a finish on a high

[ritz 1]

thanks

[GrCh 856]

get it out now mate.

[DogMagic 461]

12 months old mate

[stabba 10,745]

Alot depends on whether the dog/pup is put together well enough to manage a few runs....some are more than ready at that age and some are most definatley not..its at your discretion i,d say mate...atb stabba

[paulus 26]

somewhere to get an easy run at this time of year, otherwise wait untill the crops are down

[derbylad1 293]

Depends on a few things really mate. Her breeding, because certain breeds mature physically and mentally quicker than others. The land you run on, if its the sort thats hammered by others out and the rabbits are lamp shy, this will make it harder for the young bitch to catch. And some land is quite hard for dogs to catch rabbits full stop (ie golf course).

 

When you do start( and only you know when will be best), then little at a time, try and find easy rabbits and make it fun. If you find after a few runs she is struggling, sack it!! and try again when she is little stronger. Also, if she does catch (i know its feckin amazing!!) then stop, plenty of praise, lead on and go home ending on a high. Its al about building the confidence, you are not testing her at this stage, just giving her a bit of guidance of what the lamping game is all about.

 

Do you have anyone in the area that can show you the ropes?

 

Either way all the best with her and take ya time. Ask questions on here, because someone will always give you the answers and help from their own experiences.

[Floyd17586 454]

Id bring her out now mate.as bitches start working allot earlier than dogs

[ritz 1]

ye thanks thats her in the picture shes a bullhound cross collie/greyhound