Sharonh 0 Posted March 12, 2017 Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 Hi folks just a quick one as I have recently bought my 1st Lurcher called Slip a brindle broken coat bitch who is looking like she will be at least 24tts so much bigger than I envisaged when I saw her dam. Im hoping to do some showing and possibly some obedience but looking at the test it does seem quite hard as well as using her for a spot of rabbit and possibly lamping....is this too big of an ask for her to do all this or should I just concentrate on one thing Any help or advice on where and what I should be doing would be brilliant Quote Link to post Share on other sites
just-A-snap 1,269 Posted March 12, 2017 Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 (edited) You will get all you want here, I have no doubt. Welcome and pleasant times Edited March 12, 2017 by just-A-snap 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Haiddheliwr 1,911 Posted March 12, 2017 Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 Hi. Welcome on board mate 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 6,173 Posted March 12, 2017 Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 The more different things you do with a dog, the more intelligent and able it will be. Learning new skills, new disciplines, broadens the mind. And if you are new to dogs it wouldn't hurt to take the pup to sensible training classes, yes, even those for pet dogs. Socialisation is key, and if the person who takes the classes is anything of an instructor they will be teaching you to teach your pup. Obedience competitions are very under subscribed amongst the lurcher fraternity. Give it a go, when the pup is old enough, but above all have fun with the pup, and get it out and about as much as you can. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The one 8,477 Posted March 12, 2017 Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 Hello and welcome mate , you will get plenty advice on here 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j j m 6,539 Posted March 12, 2017 Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 welcome mate 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Sharonh 0 Posted March 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 The more different things you do with a dog, the more intelligent and able it will be. Learning new skills, new disciplines, broadens the mind. And if you are new to dogs it wouldn't hurt to take the pup to sensible training classes, yes, even those for pet dogs. Socialisation is key, and if the person who takes the classes is anything of an instructor they will be teaching you to teach your pup. Obedience competitions are very under subscribed amongst the lurcher fraternity. Give it a go, when the pup is old enough, but above all have fun with the pup, and get it out and about as much as you can. I have had working spaniels for 20 years, hopefully trained to a decent standard for picking up and beating on some incredibly prestigious shoots. so going to do the same basic stuff......just never had a lurcher and finding it hard to imagine how sensible they are compared to cockers....I keep thinking I must be doing something wrong Quote Link to post Share on other sites
terryd 8,422 Posted March 16, 2017 Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 The more different things you do with a dog, the more intelligent and able it will be. Learning new skills, new disciplines, broadens the mind. And if you are new to dogs it wouldn't hurt to take the pup to sensible training classes, yes, even those for pet dogs. Socialisation is key, and if the person who takes the classes is anything of an instructor they will be teaching you to teach your pup. Obedience competitions are very under subscribed amongst the lurcher fraternity. Give it a go, when the pup is old enough, but above all have fun with the pup, and get it out and about as much as you can. I have had working spaniels for 20 years, hopefully trained to a decent standard for picking up and beating on some incredibly prestigious shoots. so going to do the same basic stuff......just never had a lurcher and finding it hard to imagine how sensible they are compared to cockers....I keep thinking I must be doing something wrong Until they see, smell some thing then try your stop whistle 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The one 8,477 Posted March 16, 2017 Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 The more different things you do with a dog, the more intelligent and able it will be. Learning new skills, new disciplines, broadens the mind. And if you are new to dogs it wouldn't hurt to take the pup to sensible training classes, yes, even those for pet dogs. Socialisation is key, and if the person who takes the classes is anything of an instructor they will be teaching you to teach your pup. Obedience competitions are very under subscribed amongst the lurcher fraternity. Give it a go, when the pup is old enough, but above all have fun with the pup, and get it out and about as much as you can. I have had working spaniels for 20 years, hopefully trained to a decent standard for picking up and beating on some incredibly prestigious shoots. so going to do the same basic stuff......just never had a lurcher and finding it hard to imagine how sensible they are compared to cockers....I keep thinking I must be doing something wrong Ive had russells for 20 years then two spaniels over 16 years then got a adult lurcher then my son and i got a lurcher pup each from the same litter and there like chalk and cheese as said theres a lot of knowledge on here and believe me i use it mine are both out in the back garden chewing on deers heads well mine is my sons launching his up and down the garden Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nelinopers 0 Posted March 16, 2017 Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 Hi was looking to get myself a lurcher pup does anybody know a good breeder I live in Scotland but will travel to the right breeder thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j j m 6,539 Posted March 16, 2017 Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 welcome mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
just-A-snap 1,269 Posted March 16, 2017 Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 Welcome and pleasant times 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nelinopers 0 Posted March 16, 2017 Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 Thanks guys Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nelinopers 0 Posted March 16, 2017 Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 Hi looking for a good reputable lurcher breeder any recommendations thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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