Hella Crawford 0 Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 Hi, I am new to this forum and would like to ask some advice. I have a 5 1/2 month old brindle lurcher bitch (Whippet, border collie, greyhound and labrador cross) She is very clever and will retrieve a ball and drop it. However, I have covered a toy with rabbit skin and want to train her to fetch and bring it back. So far she will pick it up, but then take it into another room and start eating the skin. Any advice on how I can get her to bring the 'rabbit' back to me, without eating it? Probably just perseverance! Thank you for any suggestions. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The one 8,507 Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 Hello and welcome mate ,have you tried her in the hall of your house where she should need to come past you ?. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j j m 6,559 Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 welcome bud Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 6,173 Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 Start with something that isn't edible. Most pups are better off retrieving toys, lightweight dummies at this age. The temptation to eat fur is too great for a young pup, and instinct tells it that this is a big prize which they must keep for themselves. Get the training done on less smelly or prized things, but make the whole deal very rewarding for the pup when it comes to you. Play tug with the pup when it gets to you. I've sent you a pm. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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