Training Whistle

[MikeyMJL 128]

Alright lads. I've got a 1st x beddy whippet pup, 4 months old. Very happy with his progress so far, but he does go deaf when playing with other dogs. When I eventually get his attention he comes straight back, but could anyone recommend a gun dog whistle to use? Don't really know which pitch would be best. Cheers

[Casso 1,261]

Don't worry about whistles bud focus on him paying attention to you , the more he tunes into other things the less he focuses on you,

 

At that age I want him to feel that I'm his whole world

[terryd 8,731]

I use ACME Dog Whistle No. 210,5

[MikeyMJL 128]

I play a lot of tug of war with him, got a cracking retrieve already. When no dogs are around he doesn't venture far and comes back immediately when called. He's my first pup and he's come on really well. Just very playful with other dogs. I just thought it would be a good idea to grab his attention because I cannot whistle for shit!

[MikeyMJL 128]

I use ACME Dog Whistle No. 210,5

 

Cheers mate, any difference between that and the 211.5?

[terryd 8,731]

 

I use ACME Dog Whistle No. 210,5

Cheers mate, any difference between that and the 211.5?

 

 

different numbers for different pitches they are numbered so you can get the same whistle again. I find if some one on tv is using the same whistle the dog comes fly out the bed lol

[Chid 6,647]

 

I use ACME Dog Whistle No. 210,5

 

Cheers mate, any difference between that and the 211.5?

Different pitches ...

[Chid 6,647]

 

 

 

I use ACME Dog Whistle No. 210,5

Cheers mate, any difference between that and the 211.5?

different numbers for different pitches they are numbered so you can get the same whistle again. I find if some one on tv is using the same whistle the dog comes fly out the bed lol

I always find my dogs don't listen to anyone else's whistle , even if it's the same pitch

[MikeyMJL 128]

Cheers lads, will order a 210.5

[Squeamish5 309]

 

 

 

 

I use ACME Dog Whistle No. 210,5

Cheers mate, any difference between that and the 211.5?

different numbers for different pitches they are numbered so you can get the same whistle again. I find if some one on tv is using the same whistle the dog comes fly out the bed lol

I always find my dogs don't listen to anyone else's whistle , even if it's the same pitch

I've been wondering about this... (I look on the gun dogs section, and a few YouTube clips...) how is it that most people have the same brand whistle, and use the same commands, and yet their dogs know to listen for the right toot?

(I used a cheap whistle from pets at home, because the musicians in my family told me if it was poorly made it would have a unique pitch)

[terryd 8,731]

Thats true but i have definitely noticed mine if some one on tv is using the same whistle the old ears go up and his looking me

[Chid 6,647]

 

 

 

 

 

I use ACME Dog Whistle No. 210,5

Cheers mate, any difference between that and the 211.5?

different numbers for different pitches they are numbered so you can get the same whistle again. I find if some one on tv is using the same whistle the dog comes fly out the bed lol

I always find my dogs don't listen to anyone else's whistle , even if it's the same pitch

I've been wondering about this... (I look on the gun dogs section, and a few YouTube clips...) how is it that most people have the same brand whistle, and use the same commands, and yet their dogs know to listen for the right toot?

(I used a cheap whistle from pets at home, because the musicians in my family told me if it was poorly made it would have a unique pitch)

Everybody will blow the same whistle a slightly different way

[Squeamish5 309]

 

 

 

 

 

 

I use ACME Dog Whistle No. 210,5

Cheers mate, any difference between that and the 211.5?

different numbers for different pitches they are numbered so you can get the same whistle again. I find if some one on tv is using the same whistle the dog comes fly out the bed lol

I always find my dogs don't listen to anyone else's whistle , even if it's the same pitch

I've been wondering about this... (I look on the gun dogs section, and a few YouTube clips...) how is it that most people have the same brand whistle, and use the same commands, and yet their dogs know to listen for the right toot?

(I used a cheap whistle from pets at home, because the musicians in my family told me if it was poorly made it would have a unique pitch)

Everybody will blow the same whistle a slightly different way

Thanks. Yeah, that makes sense. I've recently had a coupla epiphanies with my little dog where I've realised that he's actually much more tuned in to subtleties than I'd thought.

[Blueboybilly 164]

I use the ACME 211:5

Tried other cheap whistles before that before settling with this because it was celearly the best.

Trained my whippet on it from 8 weeks old and his recall is impaccable.

The trick is (when training) - don't call him in when you know that he might not come in. Only call him in when you know he will come back to start with.. basically don't give him the option to fail

[MikeyMJL 128]

Cheers for the advice, I'm sure he will pick it up quickly. I've listened to the recordings and I prefer the 211.5. Local gun shop sells them so I'm picking one up tomorrow