Pup Or Experienced Dog

[ferret20 1]

im new to the lurcher side of hunting and was wondering if it would be better for me to start off with a pup or an experienced dog to learn the basics with any help would be much appreciated

thanks

[RussBoy 77]

Pup mate. Just get other peoples mistakes with older dog. Pup aand bring it up bonding to you

[sawyer 94]

Yea, i agree get a pup and learn together.

Edited March 11, 2014 by sawyer

[ferret20 1]

thanks mate was thinking about that only thing is i can do all the recall training but will he come right as he wont have seen any other dog hunting before will the instinct to chase be there in the genes

[RussBoy 77]

If from working parents hunting an chasing should be natural. Just dont start dog too young. Get obedience and socialising done in 1st year then your half way there

[RussBoy 77]

If from working parents hunting an chasing should be natural. Just dont start dog too young. Get obedience and socialising done in 1st year then your half way there

[sawyer 94]

Sometimes watching older dogs is good for them and will learn them but your pup will still learn without it. When its old enough you show it a bunny and it will chase it

[ferret20 1]

thanks lads for the reply's ill get a pup train him well what would be the ideal age for them to start working?

[sawyer 94]

All pups are diffrent mate and everyone will give you a diffrent answer but i always like to leave them until at least a year old.

[ferret20 1]

thanks a million sawyer and russboy nice to no i can get a bit of help and advice from people

[RussBoy 77]

No probs mate. All the best

[the big chief 3,099]

Pup mate i have done the older dog thing you just buy the previous owners problems so just look for a pup what you like and cater to ya needs

[ferret20 1]

thanks for the replys i was just wondering what time a dog should be fed during the day before a night out lamping

[Irishman 117]

Defo go for a pup mate outa the best breeding you can put your hands on even if you have to pay for it be worth it in the end. If you have the room maybe take two in they rare each other up. If you plan to go lamping just give the dog an extra handfull the night before you go wudnt give them anything that day it would just lie heavy in ther gut.

[ferret20 1]

thanks irishman ill look into getting two as ive plenty of room would you feed the dog when u come home from lamping or wait till the next night as usual

Edited March 11, 2014 by ferret20