Saluki 9mth training help

[Carraghs Gem 1,675]

Ive given into temptation and slipped caine on a couple of easy bunnys, his instinct has kicked in and he has caught them easily.

 

at the moment once hes caught them he ignores me and does a victory lap around the field... Eventually he reluctantly surrenders his prize and ive been giving him the head afterwoulds as a reward

 

What can I do to improve his retrieve? Its not brilliant at the minute and I cant have him doing a victory lap every time he catches something its just not practical, I know hes young but will he grow out of this in time? also am I doing wrong by rewarding him with the head? Im almost afraid if I dont share some of his kill with him he will refuse to let me take the rabbit in future... or am I being a soft eejit?

[goldfish 185]

soft eejit giveing it the head never herd of that 1

[desertbred 5,490]

dont give the head he associates that with what he catches open it up and give him the heart and liver as a treat do it a couple of times dont let him play with the carcass, or alternative have a small bag of chicken liver nd heart in your pocket soon as he brings his catch back take it and give him the chicken innards

Edited October 16, 2012 by desertbred

[Chid 6,559]

dont give the head he associates that with what he catches open it up and give him the heart and liver as a treat do it a couple of times dont let him play with the carcass

and whats the differance with if he associates the head with what he catches???

 

gem if i was you id work on retrieve training and when he does come in make sure you give him lots of fuss and praise ...

[Bosun11 537]

Gem, plenty of pups 'do the dance' when they start, its simply excitment. Your pup, i'm sure, will settle with time, as long as your recall is good and you put plenty of gear infront of him.

I'd just add that though rewards do work, I've never used 'em in the field, the game itself is reward and I certainly wouldn't use rabbit heads Praise, once back to you with the prize is enough but keep it to minimal and move on to the next target. JMO but as a working lurcher, your dog is bred to do a job, that is to catch and carry to you. Treat it like a king back home once that job is done.

[Carraghs Gem 1,675]

Thanks for the advice lads, im feeling under pressure to turn this pup into the best he can be especially with his fancy breeding an all, ive never been so nervous about training a pup as the others were bog standard curs

[Bosun11 537]

And thats the point Gem... No pressure!

 

Your mindset will only transfer into the dog... Enjoy it, its the best way for you both to work together!!

[Millet 4,497]

You will have your work cut out with a saluki as the majority of them are head strong and do what they want.

[Carraghs Gem 1,675]

You will have your work cut out with a saluki as the majority of them are head strong and do what they want.

Dont I know it hes a little shit! He does what I tell him most of the time but hes constantly testing the boundarys

[Millet 4,497]

Whatever you do don't loose your temper with him..bite your lip and be patient the one's i have seen take a bit longer to mature and settle down compared to other breed's...if you do loose your rag you will end up with the dog following you home 100yrd's behind you..

[Carraghs Gem 1,675]

I was told that from the beginning, hard to tell him hes a good boy when hes just killed your best laying hen hes getting better with poultry now but never will be 100% trustworthy around them. Hardest part was training the husband how to handle him

 

[desertbred 5,490]

dont give the head he associates that with what he catches open it up and give him the heart and liver as a treat do it a couple of times dont let him play with the carcass

and whats the differance with if he associates the head with what he catches???

 

gem if i was you id work on retrieve training and when he does come in make sure you give him lots of fuss and praise ...

the head is one of the resons he doesnt want to give it up because he associates it with food not rocket science how many salukis have you owned or trained not as many as me I will wager

[jigsaw 11,866]

its her first, desert bred and shes trying to learn,everyone has to at some point,what she should do is send it down to me I'll try train it and after Ia few months I'll explain the dog is of no value to anyone and i'll keep it as a pet .........now how does that sound,lol

[Carraghs Gem 1,675]

Think desertbred was replying to chid there jigsaw

I think I will muddle through ok jigsaw thanks for your generous offer

If anything ever happens to me i'll leave caine to you in my will

[jigsaw 11,866]

ooopsss!!!!!sorry DB leave the dog and that knife of yours,lol and a few ''interesting'' photos too wouldnt go astray but I wont hold my breath as your 30 years younger than me so I think my will could be sorted before yours.lol

Edited October 16, 2012 by jigsaw