Hunter99 2 Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 got a 10 and half month old pup retrieves rabbit back to you but when he gets to he wont leave go? he dont pull when u grab it but he just wont drop it on floor or give to your hand just stand there with it in his mouth .. any ideas how to get him to drop it? Quote Link to post
killing crew 2,708 Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 choke him and he will let go pal lol 1 Quote Link to post
paulus 26 Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 offering him something else Quote Link to post
Hunter99 2 Posted February 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 lmao choke him but harsh in it haha .. i will try and offer him something else lol still sure he will get the hang of it lol Quote Link to post
BIGLURKS 874 Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 Is he testing you my cocker used too try this hold on to it as long as he is not trying too play tug or pull away just have the patience too stand holding it till he eventually lets go then praise not sure why he done it but eventually got him out of it sort he is getting better any way 2 Quote Link to post
echo 24 Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 When you are at home,get a toy on a string and play with him.when he has a good grip on it,let go of the toy,hold onto his collar and tell him to drop.When he lets go give him a treat.You need to do this everyday for a few minutes a day for a couple of weeks When he catches a rabbit,hold it gently.Don;t put any pressure on it.Hold onto his collar and tell him to drop. 1 Quote Link to post
J.DOG 1,355 Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 Dispatch the rabbit then hold it abit until he settles down then he may be more interested in letting it go 1 Quote Link to post
beast 1,884 Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 (edited) as has been said, just hold the rabbit, dont pull it but give the dog plenty of strokes and praise whilst you are holding. and just patiently wait until pup chooses to let go. the thing is, the pup doesnt want the fun of the hunt and catch to end, and when you take it off him you are ending the fun. one thing you can try is once he drops the rabbit, throw it a few times for him to retrieve, this is a good reward for him and a good way to continue the fun Edited February 16, 2013 by beast 1 Quote Link to post
BIGLURKS 874 Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 as has been said, just hold the rabbit, dont pull it but give the dog plenty of strokes and praise whilst you are holding. and just patiently wait until pup chooses to let go. the thing is, the pup doesnt want the fun of the hunt and catch to end, and when you take it off him you are ending the fun. one thing you can try is once he drops the rabbit, throw it a few times for him to retrieve, this is a good reward for him and a good way to continue the fun can I ask why u advice too give praise and stroke while the dog is still holding the rabbit I've met a few trainers before and lots of there advice too me had been timing when praising a dog too achieve positive results Quote Link to post
the big chief 3,099 Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 got a 10 and half month old pup retrieves rabbit back to you but when he gets to he wont leave go? he dont pull when u grab it but he just wont drop it on floor or give to your hand just stand there with it in his mouth .. any ideas how to get him to drop it? one of mine does the same thing put ya hand under its belly and lift it up all ways lets go soon as ya do it give it a little treat and prase the dog will soon click 1 Quote Link to post
beast 1,884 Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 as has been said, just hold the rabbit, dont pull it but give the dog plenty of strokes and praise whilst you are holding. and just patiently wait until pup chooses to let go. the thing is, the pup doesnt want the fun of the hunt and catch to end, and when you take it off him you are ending the fun. one thing you can try is once he drops the rabbit, throw it a few times for him to retrieve, this is a good reward for him and a good way to continue the fun can I ask why u advice too give praise and stroke while the dog is still holding the rabbit I've met a few trainers before and lots of there advice too me had been timing when praising a dog too achieve positive results i've had a couple of mine mess around retrieving as youngsters, and i have found that if you make it enjoyable for the pup to put the rabbit in your hand, by stroking it etc and dont try to force it to let go then it is more likely to put the rabbit into your hand in the first place. (i find that if you are too anxious to get the bunny off them and into the bag they act worse, as if the fun suddenly stops when rabbit gets back to hand) and then when it CHOOSES to let go of its own accord you can reward with a treat or by chucking a toy or by even throwing the rabbit foor a fetch or two. i've just reread that and i know its not a very clear explanation but do you get my drift? Quote Link to post
Hunter99 2 Posted February 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 got him doing it now lol took only 5-10 mins out garden now he drops to my feet with a little praise 1 Quote Link to post
1Wally 204 Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 got him doing it now lol took only 5-10 mins out garden now he drops to my feet with a little praise Quick fix mate eh nice one. atb Quote Link to post
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