Bit of help please

[Guest lurcher#1]

Thanks everyone ,believe me im not pushing her,i have only been lamping a few times but as people are saying i dont want her getting bad habbits at a young age,i will use much of advice given and hopefully shel come round.

Also, could anyone give me a few pointers in lamping tips /tricks general guidelines,ive learned a little from books about lurchers but as you know these cover lamping briefly,such as windy/dark nights and downwind.

anything else?

Rich

[Guest lurcher#1]

nice one ,wil do

[comanche 3,109]

Pretty little dog. Just a thought . You say she retrieves in training sessions and comes when whistled. Why not take her out in the garden or even better a safe open space with no bunnies.Council tennis courts are usually deserted at night ( :whistling:So I've been told. ) Chuck your dummy in the dark.Spot it in the lamp and send pup for it . Once she's confident at this try a few variations. Send her down the beam ,let her go only a few yards ,shut off the light and at exactly the same time give a subtle whistle to get her back .Keep it varied .Sometimes let her do a retrieve,sometimes send her down the beam , shut off and get her back before she reaches the dummy.With luck you should be able to send her down a beam even if there is no dummy at the endof it. don't confuse the dog or over do it.A few minutes at a time are better than a boring and possibly confusing marathon.Always finish on a high note like a cracking long range retrieve by lamplight and lots of praise. Like most people (most of whom probably know a lot more than I do !.) who've offered advice have said "you still have a young dog".Remember there is no rush ,You have all summer to get her ready for next winter.Whatever method you use Good luck .

[Rabbithunter 456]

whistle her back. wouldnt give a f**k about scaring other rabbits.. hopefully she'll soon learn... but there is nothing worse than a dog that runs on/hunts up....... its a pain in the arse, and is a hard habit to kick

[Guest lurcher#1]

pain in the arse ,tell me bout it,will try recall and retrieving in the dark more often and see how that goes,

just got back with her after a quick lamp this evening ,over my fields,only 1 rabbit out ,i slipped her ,she missed it but after much whistling she eventually came back,i will persevere slowly