My first lurcher

[LukeC 3]

Just got my first lurcher pup, so would any one have any handy tips for future training on the best way to get him to retrieve. And is it a normal thing for them to like digging, cos he's bloody good at it. Anyone's help would be grately appreciated.

[lamp+battery 98]

let him be a puppy is the best thing, throw a pair ov socks or balls etc for him and lots ov praise every time he brings them to you,

[joshc123 45]

I had some good adivce on here with retrving do it in your garden and start doing it when the younger the better just use a teddy or something like that and dont over do it , throw it no more than once a day that way he wont get bored of it. when he brings it back give him loads if praise or a treat. as for the digging i dont know none of mine have ever done it its propbaly just cos its a pup it'll most probaly grow out of it.

[BEARINATOR 2,869]

Some pups love digging mate, I've sent you a message about purdeys progress dvd that shows you a pup getting taught

 

As Joshc and Lamp+battery have said just throw a soft toy and let it play fetch with it

[Chid 6,537]

A good training tip

Don't do to much at once with the dog and use simple one word commands and don't get p!ssed off if everything seems to be going wrong just keep calm

[LukeC 3]

That's great cheers guys, he's seems to be picking things up quick and loves bringing stuff to me. Whether its a lump of mud or the misses sleepers ( which dosent tend to go down that well lol ) thanks again guys really appreciate it : )

[BEARINATOR 2,869]

Luke I'll post your disc on monday mate

[broonball 38]

Bear is there any chance u could send me 1of them? I'm thinkin altho my pups come on a bit it would be an enjoyable watch and educational. I will give u the cost when we meet. Cheers john

[BEARINATOR 2,869]

Bear is there any chance u could send me 1of them? I'm thinkin altho my pups come on a bit it would be an enjoyable watch and educational. I will give u the cost when we meet. Cheers john

 

John, just give me your address mate, stuff charging for a copy of a dvd unless you wanted 20 copies :laugh:

[LukeC 3]

That's great thanks a lot