BlackStreak 498 Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 If it were me I would start by correcting the excited behavior while the dog is on the lead. Whether the dog is waiting it's turn to run or is just having to watch a rabbit run because you didn't release it. Work on the dogs manners and behavior while it's on the lead and do not slip it untill the behaves itself. To do this, you will need to get the dogs attention, not just wait for it to calm down. If you start bumping rabbits and the dog waits for you to release it like a gentlmen, then let it go. If it whines then correct the dog and do not turn it loose. If it spins, correct the dog and make it sit or stand in a calm manner. If the dog just sits but is all tense and not really surrendering to you then I would wait till the dog really relaxes and surrenders before proceeding. Once your get the dog calm and corporative on the lead under these circumstances, then i would start releasing it. After a run or two, bump a rabbit and do not release the dog and watch it's behavior. If it gets excited then get the dogs attention emmediatly and make it calm down and surrender before proceeding. This is how i would address the problem. Quote Link to post
JAE B 545 Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Calm down only joking it's a pup that's been tried to soon only your self to blame ???? He is 15 month old ?a any dog or bitch that's bred for lamping should be more than capable of running 7 rabbits at 15 mth IMO Quote Link to post
jcm 2,327 Posted August 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 If it were me I would start by correcting the excited behavior while the dog is on the lead. Whether the dog is waiting it's turn to run or is just having to watch a rabbit run because you didn't release it. Work on the dogs manners and behavior while it's on the lead and do not slip it untill the behaves itself. To do this, you will need to get the dogs attention, not just wait for it to calm down. If you start bumping rabbits and the dog waits for you to release it like a gentlmen, then let it go. If it whines then correct the dog and do not turn it loose. If it spins, correct the dog and make it sit or stand in a calm manner. If the dog just sits but is all tense and not really surrendering to you then I would wait till the dog really relaxes and surrenders before proceeding. Once your get the dog calm and corporative on the lead under these circumstances, then i would start releasing it. After a run or two, bump a rabbit and do not release the dog and watch it's behavior. If it gets excited then get the dogs attention emmediatly and make it calm down and surrender before proceeding. This is how i would address the problem. Cheers for that he also constantly pulls on the slip so I think I'll put him on a choke leader and address that problem then I'll also try calm the dog down Quote Link to post
Stud dog 632 Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Calm down only joking it's a pup that's been tried to soon only your self to blame ???? He is 15 month old a any dog or bitch that's bred for lamping should be more than capable of running 7 rabbits at 15 mth IMO Calm down only joking it's a pup that's been tried to soon only your self to blame ???? He is 15 month old a any dog or bitch that's bred for lamping should be more than capable of running 7 rabbits at 15 mth IMO Calm down only joking it's a pup that's been tried to soon only your self to blame ???? He is 15 month old a any dog or bitch that's bred for lamping should be more than capable of running 7 rabbits at 15 mth IMO What breed is this pup looks really heavy set thing if it's not fit as can be it mite be struggling to get back on terms. I had a bitch that would yap chasing I tried an tried an it still did it one day the bitch was in pursuit of a bunny all over back of it an wouldn't pick it up the bitch is now in a pet home if you try to sell it on or past it to a friend who intended to work it the it ends up on the dog peddlers circle if I was you get it as fit as you can try it couple more time if no change the get it a pet home ATB an sorry about other posts I was abit pissed lol Quote Link to post
WILF 46,687 Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Out of interest, what age was the dog when you first give it a run at rabbits on the lamp ? Quote Link to post
jcm 2,327 Posted August 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 That was the dog first time on the lamp ever he is 15 month old Quote Link to post
jcm 2,327 Posted August 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Calm down only joking it's a pup that's been tried to soon only your self to blame ???? He is 15 month old a any dog or bitch that's bred for lamping should be more than capable of running 7 rabbits at 15 mth IMO Calm down only joking it's a pup that's been tried to soon only your self to blame ???? He is 15 month old a any dog or bitch that's bred for lamping should be more than capable of running 7 rabbits at 15 mth IMO Calm down only joking it's a pup that's been tried to soon only your self to blame ???? He is 15 month old a any dog or bitch that's bred for lamping should be more than capable of running 7 rabbits at 15 mth IMOWhat breed is this pup looks really heavy set thing if it's not fit as can be it mite be struggling to get back on terms. I had a bitch that would yap chasing I tried an tried an it still did it one day the bitch was in pursuit of a bunny all over back of it an wouldn't pick it up the bitch is now in a pet home if you try to sell it on or past it to a friend who intended to work it the it ends up on the dog peddlers circle if I was you get it as fit as you can try it couple more time if no change the get it a pet home ATB an sorry about other posts I was abit pissed lol He is quite a heavy set dog any way but I wouldn't say he was to far away from a good fitnes level the thing is with the dog is he will always be here I'll not be getting rid of him regardless of the outcome as my partner is realy atatched ti him I have another dog that I run so it's not as if he is my only dog if you know what I mean but I'm going to up some more bike work and hopefully get him as fit as possible see if that will help, hopefully it will 1 Quote Link to post
WILF 46,687 Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 That was the dog first time on the lamp ever he is 15 month old Fair play, then exactly as I said before......if it was his first time do t give him 7 mate, just give him 1 ......as easy a catch as you can find him then just go home. I reckon your trying too much too soon, nothing to do with fitness. Baby steps all the way, you will have the dog a good long time so your not in a rush. 1 Quote Link to post
neems 2,406 Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 I got the dog very fit,then only took him out during the day for a while,give a few easy catches,then back on lamp a few more easy ones and the problem stopped. that was a couple of years ago,so there is hope Quote Link to post
jcm 2,327 Posted August 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 Cheers lads I'll take it easy and see how it goes. Quote Link to post
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