Training A Whippet To Hunt

[roosika 110]

a whippet will hunt any way but does any one know how to train it to come back after killed the game and train then to work

[CorkyJohn 808]

Try working on obedience & basic training before even thinking about letting the dog see game

[steve66 3,558]

Must admit , found mine could me quite hard headed when he wants but does come back

[AirgunGuy 362]

Try a dummy with a rabbit skin and reward it with a bit of meat when it retrieves

[B.P.R 2,798]

basic obedience...the staple of any working dog.... recall...retrieve...socialisation...etc....

 

im certain my whippet works for me....always wants to please.....

[beast 1,884]

as the man said, you need to get the obedience side of things all sussed before you even think about going hunting else the dog will just feck off and chase rabbits without a second glance at you. all summer to get some training done, ready for a bit of work in september, no rush

[Casso 1,261]

A lot has been said about obedience and training which is fine but the one thing I would add is not to fall out with the dog over little issues, jumping up or similar actions which can lead to the dog having negative associations with coming into your space

You want the dog to fully embrace coming to you with a free spirt and eager to make contact that's the basis of a good natural retrieve