North Wales --- dig it --- 2 Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 Hi , I'm having problems with my 10 month lurcher in regards to jumping gates ( closed ones ) He will clear a fence with wire but when we come to a 5 bar gate etc he will hesitate and look for a opening or even push himself through a gap !! Any info would be great full ? ... My idea was to find a gate where it wouldn't be possible for him to push through a gap and encourage him to jump and if that's fails walk on so he will be forced to jump ??? Info people Quote Link to post
RossM 8,119 Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Hi , I'm having problems with my 10 month lurcher in regards to jumping gates ( closed ones ) He will clear a fence with wire but when we come to a 5 bar gate etc he will hesitate and look for a opening or even push himself through a gap !! Any info would be great full ? ... My idea was to find a gate where it wouldn't be possible for him to push through a gap and encourage him to jump and if that's fails walk on so he will be forced to jump ??? Info people Have you got any pictures of him jumping these open gates? 3 Quote Link to post
socks 32,253 Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 What's the big deal if he finds a gap instead of jumping ? There is less chance of an jury on frozen uneven ground if the dog pushes through a gap rather than jumps ... I teach all my dogs to jump but I let them find their own way over under or through an obstacle ... Sometimes they will choose to jump sometimes they will go under and sometimes they will find a gap to go through as long as they end up in the same field as me I'm happy ........... 12 Quote Link to post
nothernlite 18,077 Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 (edited) it will come ffs hes still a pup yet Edited July 30, 2013 by nothernlite Quote Link to post
baw 4,360 Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Was thinking the same northern, its only 10 months, you keep forcing it and it'll end up a nervous wreck. If it doesn't want to do it, it ain't ready. Quote Link to post
Lab 10,979 Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Forcing it over a 5 bar gate...? Leg break waiting to happen. I learn all my dogs to jump on a smaller gate which has rabbit netting on it so theres no possibility of them sticking a leg through and getting caught. Start small and work your way up......... 1 Quote Link to post
baw 4,360 Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 I know I pull your leg about buzz lab but I bet that f****r can jump 1 Quote Link to post
Lab 10,979 Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 I know I pull your leg about buzz lab but I bet that f****r can jump Who...the Lurchador?... He's jumped some fences mate.....5 bar gates the lot. I'm not talking jump up, feet on the gate stuff...he doesnt do that....it's leap straight over.... Done a few front flips, some twangs of wire but only ever been caught once but luckily i was right there.... Even jumped a deer fence once.... Well i say jumped he landed on top of it and done about 3 somersaults.. ..... Quote Link to post
baw 4,360 Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 I know I pull your leg about buzz lab but I bet that f****r can jump Who...the Lurchador?... He's jumped some fences mate.....5 bar gates the lot. I'm not talking jump up, feet on the gate stuff...he doesnt do that....it's leap straight over.... Done a few front flips, some twangs of wire but only ever been caught once but luckily i was right there.... Even jumped a deer fence once.... Well i say jumped he landed on top of it and done about 3 somersaults.. ..... he looks powerful. They all f**k up at some point. Over confidence half the time lol Quote Link to post
CBdogsA1 420 Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Bit young for the 5 bars IMO. Pup is still growing, maturing and could pick up an injury quite easy. 2 years to train, 2 minutes to waste ! 4 Quote Link to post
skycat 6,173 Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Have you ever noticed how many show jumping horses don't like the single gate? A gate is a scary and large object for a young dog to jump as well. Quite apart from which at 10 months the dog's joints are still maturing: I'd leave gates until he is properly muscled up and his skeleton has completely finished growing. It is a matter of confidence too: try to find a smaller gate, so he gets used to jumping wooden gates, but at a lower height. And always make sure that the landing is soft: not on to concrete or tarmac: if he jars his wrists badly at this age he can damage the growth plates which are the bony lumps round his wrists where the long bones grow from. Shoulders too take a real bashing when a dog lands from a height. It's all about building the dog up slowly, letting him know that he can do things, without over stretching him either mentally or physically. 5 Quote Link to post
North Wales --- dig it --- 2 Posted July 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 5 bar gate has been mastered with a person each side calling him on and he loves it ! Quote Link to post
nothernlite 18,077 Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 5 bar gate has been mastered with a person each side calling him on and he loves it ! done well doing that overnight sure your not milknhony lol Quote Link to post
North Wales --- dig it --- 2 Posted July 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Ha who put a 2 pence in you !! Quote Link to post
Big bald beautiful 1,231 Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 With Socks on this one... If the dog gets to the other side, what's the big deal. 1 Quote Link to post
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