help new pup

[yorkshirelad2 24]

I am getting a lurcher pup in a couple of weeks. I use to have a bull cross but got him off some travellers (big mistake) they had run him too hard and was not interested in anything i gave him to a woman as a pet. And am now wanting to bring one on as a pup. There is someone in notts that is selling some saluki greys any advise would be great on what the first thing you do when getting a pup. I am going to buy some books and get some advice at the chatsworth game fair. But any info on here would be welcomed.

[yorkshirelad2 24]

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[jolong 1]

what do you want to use the dog for mate

[yorkshirelad2 24]

rabbits long eared type too. Maybe fox at a later stage. All rounder to be honest. cheers

[Lennard 10]

First...check if you can tune your life to a pup. Do you have an idea of the work and time involved to get a well socialized and trained dog. Get some good books and read around on the net.

 

Some advice: be patient, calm and sweet. Don't hit it when it pisses you off. Smile when you step in dog pee for a few months. Get up early. Work on socializing, house breaking and being left alone from the first week. Don't overrun it or do things to early.

 

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[Guest gaz100604]

First...check if you can tune your life to a pup. Do you have an idea of the work and time involved to get a well socialized and trained dog. Get some good books and read around on the net.

 

Some advice: be patient, calm and sweet. Don't hit it when it pisses you off. Smile when you step in dog pee for a few months. Get up early. Work on socializing, house breaking and being left alone from the first week. Don't overrun it or do things to early.

 

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true, my pup got a slap around the head last night cos he growled at the little girl , this morning he cowered down in front of me, poor little b*****d.they do try your patience at times alot of work involved i been out in rain saturday night for a 4mile walk feeding cleaning up after em vet bills its hard going at times but well worth it if they turn out to be good uns

[yorkshirelad2 24]

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[Guest smashygadge]

give it some good one on one plenty of nice walks day and night,obviously when its got its legs.and bond with it.and the dog will give you the respect you give it.well somthng ive always beleived.i always start my pups with ferrets at around 6 month theirs no running get them marking holes they soon get the liking for it if its not a shy dog.and learn the quarry your looking into doing i spent the most of my pups first months wandering at nights with me lamp and pup, studying and watching quarry without so much as a slip until i saw he was game .good luck and enjoy yourself

[yorkshirelad2 24]

give it some good one on one plenty of nice walks day and night,obviously when its got its legs.and bond with it.and the dog will give you the respect you give it.well somthng ive always beleived.i always start my pups with ferrets at around 6 month theirs no running get them marking holes they soon get the liking for it if its not a shy dog.and learn the quarry your looking into doing i spent the most of my pups first months wandering at nights with me lamp and pup, studying and watching quarry without so much as a slip until i saw he was game .good luck and enjoy yourself

Cheers mate someone did say go out with him at an early age with him an the lamp and kick some rabbits up in front of him to let him see them to get him keen did"nt know if that was right or not. Cheers

[Guest smashygadge]

give it some good one on one plenty of nice walks day and night,obviously when its got its legs.and bond with it.and the dog will give you the respect you give it.well somthng ive always beleived.i always start my pups with ferrets at around 6 month theirs no running get them marking holes they soon get the liking for it if its not a shy dog.and learn the quarry your looking into doing i spent the most of my pups first months wandering at nights with me lamp and pup, studying and watching quarry without so much as a slip until i saw he was game .good luck and enjoy yourself

Cheers mate someone did say go out with him at an early age with him an the lamp and kick some rabbits up in front of him to let him see them to get him keen did"nt know if that was right or not. Cheers

 

 

 

just keep him looking and watching the beam worked wonders with mine.

he can run any piont that beam goes now and im no one with 20 years experience me my dog taught each other.i think i went out with an experienced guy a couple of times in 12 month to see his dogs run.now he rings me to go out so somthings working.

its as i say its about enjoying it.and you learn alot more with your eyes than in a book even tho they help.i read one called lurchers and longdogs abit old but intresting.

also if you can get out with some lads for a few nights out thats a help 2.

but from 5/6 month old i had mine with me and me ferret pottering round little 5 holers most days within months he was doing the work for me.anyway why call yourself yorkshirelad if in derby mate

[yorkshirelad2 24]

give it some good one on one plenty of nice walks day and night,obviously when its got its legs.and bond with it.and the dog will give you the respect you give it.well somthng ive always beleived.i always start my pups with ferrets at around 6 month theirs no running get them marking holes they soon get the liking for it if its not a shy dog.and learn the quarry your looking into doing i spent the most of my pups first months wandering at nights with me lamp and pup, studying and watching quarry without so much as a slip until i saw he was game .good luck and enjoy yourself

Cheers mate someone did say go out with him at an early age with him an the lamp and kick some rabbits up in front of him to let him see them to get him keen did"nt know if that was right or not. Cheers

 

 

 

just keep him looking and watching the beam worked wonders with mine.

he can run any piont that beam goes now and im no one with 20 years experience me my dog taught each other.i think i went out with an experienced guy a couple of times in 12 month to see his dogs run.now he rings me to go out so somthings working.

its as i say its about enjoying it.and you learn alot more with your eyes than in a book even tho they help.i read one called lurchers and longdogs abit old but intresting.

also if you can get out with some lads for a few nights out thats a help 2.

but from 5/6 month old i had mine with me and me ferret pottering round little 5 holers most days within months he was doing the work for me.anyway why call yourself yorkshirelad if in derby mate

just moved to derby mate yorkshire lad all my life. Never forget your routes when your from gods county (lol)

[Guest smashygadge]

give it some good one on one plenty of nice walks day and night,obviously when its got its legs.and bond with it.and the dog will give you the respect you give it.well somthng ive always beleived.i always start my pups with ferrets at around 6 month theirs no running get them marking holes they soon get the liking for it if its not a shy dog.and learn the quarry your looking into doing i spent the most of my pups first months wandering at nights with me lamp and pup, studying and watching quarry without so much as a slip until i saw he was game .good luck and enjoy yourself

Cheers mate someone did say go out with him at an early age with him an the lamp and kick some rabbits up in front of him to let him see them to get him keen did"nt know if that was right or not. Cheers

 

 

 

just keep him looking and watching the beam worked wonders with mine.

he can run any piont that beam goes now and im no one with 20 years experience me my dog taught each other.i think i went out with an experienced guy a couple of times in 12 month to see his dogs run.now he rings me to go out so somthings working.

its as i say its about enjoying it.and you learn alot more with your eyes than in a book even tho they help.i read one called lurchers and longdogs abit old but intresting.

also if you can get out with some lads for a few nights out thats a help 2.

but from 5/6 month old i had mine with me and me ferret pottering round little 5 holers most days within months he was doing the work for me.anyway why call yourself yorkshirelad if in derby mate

just moved to derby mate yorkshire lad all my life. Never forget your routes when your from gods county (lol)

 

 

well i hope you find it as nice their for the sport well you must be hence the new pup all the best i remmember starting out myself.and best thing ive ever done good luck

[yorkshirelad2 24]

give it some good one on one plenty of nice walks day and night,obviously when its got its legs.and bond with it.and the dog will give you the respect you give it.well somthng ive always beleived.i always start my pups with ferrets at around 6 month theirs no running get them marking holes they soon get the liking for it if its not a shy dog.and learn the quarry your looking into doing i spent the most of my pups first months wandering at nights with me lamp and pup, studying and watching quarry without so much as a slip until i saw he was game .good luck and enjoy yourself

Cheers mate someone did say go out with him at an early age with him an the lamp and kick some rabbits up in front of him to let him see them to get him keen did"nt know if that was right or not. Cheers

 

 

 

just keep him looking and watching the beam worked wonders with mine.

he can run any piont that beam goes now and im no one with 20 years experience me my dog taught each other.i think i went out with an experienced guy a couple of times in 12 month to see his dogs run.now he rings me to go out so somthings working.

its as i say its about enjoying it.and you learn alot more with your eyes than in a book even tho they help.i read one called lurchers and longdogs abit old but intresting.

also if you can get out with some lads for a few nights out thats a help 2.

but from 5/6 month old i had mine with me and me ferret pottering round little 5 holers most days within months he was doing the work for me.anyway why call yourself yorkshirelad if in derby mate

just moved to derby mate yorkshire lad all my life. Never forget your routes when your from gods county (lol)

 

 

well i hope you find it as nice their for the sport well you must be hence the new pup all the best i remmember starting out myself.and best thing ive ever done good luck

more sport then you can wave a shitty stick at round here mate over run wi rabbits an fox. Plenty in Yorkshire when am back up too. Cheers mate took all that on board. All the best.

[mooshka 22]

Some good advice here.. but don't forget the insurance...

 

Good luck.

[billybear 32]

i found that taking them out with a tennis ball or a puppy dummy really helps with the bonding process quality time with you and the dog make sure this is done in little spells always keep them wanting more 3 or 4 runs with ball or dummy is all they must have in a day. never let them play with that ball unless you are wanting the retrieve because it will turn into his ball and it should be a game that will get him retriving to you perfectly and if he starts running past you with it which he will then stand with your back against a wall that will stop him going past you.

 

Good luck mate if you enjoy it half as much as your dog will then you in for some fun