Recall Help

[outandabout 27]

Hi,

 

I own an 11 month old JRT. She is well trained in general and just starting to introduce her to working.

 

Trouble is, if she sees a bird or rabbit, she gives chase and won't come back. After the chase, she hunts around rabbit holes until she's had enough or I catch up with her.

 

When I walk her along the beach, or anywhere there is nothing to chase or hunt she is very good, attentive and recalls well.

 

Any suggestions?

 

Cheers, Steve.

[dymented 2,220]

welcome to the world of the working dog bud its down to time and effort thats all i can say

[outandabout 27]

Appreciate the reply, for now I'm taking her on the lead anywhere I think she might take herself hunting, and focusing on more recall training where there's no rabbit activity.

 

I think it's a good thing she's got a strong hunting drive though, at least she has promise I guess!

[TonyOrmy 128]

sounds like a game little russel there mate just keep getting her out you will soon be in tune with each other probabley wise to a collar aswell mate

[outandabout 27]

Electric collar you think?

[remyd 68]

It's just like a naughty teenager at the minute! It's looking good for you tho pal as she seems to have high prey drive you just need praise it when she comes back even if she's took 2 hour! She will settle down around 16-18 month. Keep with it and try not to lose your head with her RD

[outandabout 27]

Thanks to all for the advice, yeah very pleased with her desire to hunt - she's keen as mustard.

 

I'll be patient and not lose my rag with her, and keep her on the lead around problem areas!

 

Not a bad first dog all round though, very clever and well trained apart from this one problem.

 

Hopefully a good little terrier in the making as a couple of you have said. She's only interested in live game or holes where something's in residence. She's not interested at all in dead bunnies etc.