ghostie 76 Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 A few photos from my walk with my pup Toby ( I know I posted some the other day but oh well!) I took my pup Toby for a walk out today, I am trying to make sure that all the basics are in place at the moment, he can be a bit cheeky at times, looking at me when I call him and then proceeding to wander off, so I really need to get the recall spot on. He is good at sitting, waiting and coming to me. He is happy to pop over small obstacles, post and rail and ditches. We were doing a bit of retrieving today, I made him sit, threw his toy across the field, he would run to it when I said, pick it up bring it only so far then drop it and play with it abit but not bring it to me completely. Just wondering if people would advise me to use a rabbit dummy or similar.If that would make him more interested and give me advice on the retrieve. Thank you in advance, please don't be too harsh if I sound stupid- he is my first lurcher and he is my pet really but I would like to do a bit of mooching to start with and take it from there 1 Quote Link to post
paulus 26 Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 I never use a rabbit dummy. i use anything to hand from dead pigeons to sticks. ive even got a chunk of rubber on a rope. From what your saying hes getting the idea, Try taking him to a confined space, an entry or something so that when you throw the dummy and he has nowhere to go with it but back to you. plenty of fuss or treats,limit it to a few retrieves as it will go down hill if he gets bored. If you take him a run everyday you will already be mooching and the more he see`s and expierences the better a dog he will be Quote Link to post
LaraCroft 863 Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 Lovely dog ! Getting the recall sorted in an enclosed area, then build it up has always worked for mine. As for the rest, you'll get loads of great help and info here. 1 Quote Link to post
ghostie 76 Posted January 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 I never use a rabbit dummy. i use anything to hand from dead pigeons to sticks. ive even got a chunk of rubber on a rope. From what your saying hes getting the idea, Try taking him to a confined space, an entry or something so that when you throw the dummy and he has nowhere to go with it but back to you. plenty of fuss or treats,limit it to a few retrieves as it will go down hill if he gets bored. If you take him a run everyday you will already be mooching and the more he see`s and expierences the better a dog he will be Thank you for your advice, yes retrieving in a more enclosed space makes sense, he seemed to just be a little distracted earlier! Just out of interest, why don't you use a rabbit dummy? Quote Link to post
ghostie 76 Posted January 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 Lovely dog ! Getting the recall sorted in an enclosed area, then build it up has always worked for mine. As for the rest, you'll get loads of great help and info here. Thanks for your advice! Yes I am hoping to get lots of advice as am new to all this- usually hunt on horseback! Lol Quote Link to post
johnny boy68 11,726 Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 Whatever training you do just try to make it fun and don't over-do it. Nice looking dog. 1 Quote Link to post
derbylad1 293 Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 dummy, toy, ball....just use whatever is his favourite. if you want to back to real basics, go with what paulus has said and only 2 - 3 retrieves for each session. if after the third time it works, end on a high with lots of play and fuss. and if it feels like it isn't going to work today, tomorrow, whenever...then sack it and stop the session. try again anaother time. 3 Quote Link to post
FUJI 17,285 Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 Good advice from Paulus among others on the retrieving..I always like to start them off in an area where they feel at home and know quite well so little chance of any distraction..once thats mastered you can then move on to the next level ie: farm track where there is still the confinement of the hedgerows to keep them from going AWOL ..then from there into the open fields and then if need be over fences,hedges and gates if that's what you'd like the dog to do?...some dogs just retrieve naturally and some will just stand and look at you when you throw a dummy for them yet when they get out working will retrieve like a gun dog ...just try and make it fun,don't give the dog too much to sicken it and ALWAYS go home on an upper lol if possible...best of luck..Atb Andy 1 Quote Link to post
ghostie 76 Posted January 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 Really sound advice, thanks all Quote Link to post
LaraCroft 863 Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 Lovely dog ! Getting the recall sorted in an enclosed area, then build it up has always worked for mine. As for the rest, you'll get loads of great help and info here. Thanks for your advice! Yes I am hoping to get lots of advice as am new to all this- usually hunt on horseback! Lol Same here, although the snow has put paid to that at the moment too !. I mooch with my lot, and lamp them once a week or so, depending on work shifts. I like watching them work, and run, and I am happy if they have had a good time out whether they bring anything back for the pot or not 1 Quote Link to post
reggie5568 3 Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 Try purdeys progress its all in that dvd pal worked for me but as above make it fun Quote Link to post
paulus 26 Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 I never use a rabbit dummy. i use anything to hand from dead pigeons to sticks. ive even got a chunk of rubber on a rope. From what your saying hes getting the idea, Try taking him to a confined space, an entry or something so that when you throw the dummy and he has nowhere to go with it but back to you. plenty of fuss or treats,limit it to a few retrieves as it will go down hill if he gets bored. If you take him a run everyday you will already be mooching and the more he see`s and expierences the better a dog he will be Thank you for your advice, yes retrieving in a more enclosed space makes sense, he seemed to just be a little distracted earlier! Just out of interest, why don't you use a rabbit dummy? im to tight to buy one and a frozen rabbit is heavy and goes soggy in your pocket Quote Link to post
ghostie 76 Posted January 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Ah ok! Someone told me they saw some for £20! Seems a bit steep! He retrieved on both times of asking this morning ( I used his favourite soft toy!), he did a lap of honour before dropping it at my feet but that's fine for now so I gave him plenty of fuss and left it 1 Quote Link to post
ghostie 76 Posted January 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Try purdeys progress its all in that dvd pal worked for me but as above make it fun Thanks, I have purchased that now Quote Link to post
bird 9,872 Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 nice pup ,how is it bred .? it looks a big pup, if so just nice+ wasy with it (what ever) training you do with it , ive got a big pup 1x gsdx grey 5 month old 23in + heavy lol , these big pups take bit longer to mature 1 Quote Link to post
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.