Stock Training Pups

[Hunting loon 100]

We all know that to have a trusted working lurcher he / she must be broken to all stock but getting access to sheep can be difficult what do u guys suggest best ways to break pup to stock and to get access to stock ? I want to get all this sorted before hand so pups education goes smooth

[MickyB 327]

What would you do if you didn't have access to quarry? Jump the fence mate use a long line if your unsure just don't do it at lambing time, public footpaths' are useful tools as well

Edited August 20, 2015 by MickyB

[Hunting loon 100]

Yeah but just wonder if walking beside fence on footpath enough to break them

[CraignTod 278]

Alit of large open areas are public pathways as said above

[Hunting loon 100]

Brill lads that's great will defo try that when pups old enough

[terryd 8,430]

handy site for paths

http://wtp2.appspot.com/wheresthepath.htm

[dogger 100]

go to agricultural shows and get the pup in amongst the pens with the livestock or ask a farmer if you can put it in a pen with a sheep witha lamb it will never go near another one

[lurchers 2,821]

We used to put our pups in with the Rams 30 odd yrs ago they wouldn't even look at one after been in there for a minute.now I just walk them around my allotment with the chickens then on to the fields when they are about 4mths old to let them get used to the sheep and cows that way.

[Hunting loon 100]

That is a good idea but all the local agricultural shows are now over here

[white van man 3,310]

As said if you don't know any farmers then use public footpaths and a long line to start with. Walking up to a fence or gate is good to start with but it still provides a barrier and the dog will act totally different when it's on open ground. Sometimes you got to make a trip out in the car to find somewhere suitable but like you say it's a must!! What pup you got?

[Hunting loon 100]

Deerhound x

[white van man 3,310]

Nice. Big strong type so worth getting it in as early as possible with all stock. ATB with it.

[pernod 466]

Get it out amongst livestock as often as you can, in different situations.. sometimes just walking it through open fields with livestock just isnt enough. The dog has to realy get it into its head that sheep etc are a no go. There is a big difference between a field of sheep being ignored by a dog, than a single ewe that bursts out of bushes in front of a young dog out on the hill.......

 

 

Pernod

[Hunting loon 100]

Yes you are right that's why I want it done right

Edited August 20, 2015 by Hunting loon

[Hunting loon 100]

Stick a wooly coat or jumper on, get on all fours and when dog comes near you give it an upper cut

thanks for your comments they are so helpful mate