Martin 65 0 Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 Hi my male whippet after making a catch comes back to hand but then holds tight to the rabbit and i have big problems getting him to let go,does anyone have any suggestion's on how to get him to let go easily thanks Quote Link to post
leegreen 2,181 Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 Hi my male whippet after making a catch comes back to hand but then holds tight to the rabbit and i have big problems getting him to let go,does anyone have any suggestion's on how to get him to let go easily thanks snap all its canines off and your bunnies just slip out Quote Link to post
Meriln2008 0 Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 Mine used to do same,but after a bit of perseverence they release. Try having a plastic bag of cubed cheese in pocket,Repeatadly shout 'DEAD' while offering piece of cheese and lifting rabbit upwards from him. If cheese doesn't work try something you know he really likes. >>>>> :sick: Quote Link to post
webby 31 Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 get down to the dogs level, hold the catch with him for 30 seconds then squeze a paw enough so he lets go. thats one way used for spaniel training Quote Link to post
leegreen 2,181 Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 Try having a plastic bag of cubed cheese in pocket,Repeatadly shout 'DEAD' while offering piece of cheese and lifting rabbit upwards from him.If cheese doesn't work try something you know he really like Repeatedly shout "DEAD", thats going to go down a treat whilst out lamping. On a serious note just tap the dog on the nose or pries the rabbit free with your fingers whilst saying leave or what ever command you choose, it will soon get the message. But don't forget if its he's first catches, loads of praise even when you are trying to get your bunny back. Quote Link to post
Martin 65 0 Posted March 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 Thank you to all of you for your suggestion's i will take them on board and try them,he has caught some where in the region of 200 hundred rabbits but still will not let go otherwise he's a good little dog thanks again Quote Link to post
leegreen 2,181 Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 Thank you to all of you for your suggestion's i will take them on board and try them,he has caught some where in the region of 200 hundred rabbits but still will not let go otherwise he's a good little dog thanks again Then I would be more prone to prizing them free forcing your finger to push he's lips into he's teeth whilst saying "leave" or your command and praising him when he does. I have a Whippet/Greyhound bitch that does this occasionally and I find forcing my finger pushing her gums into her teeth is quick and needs to be done less as the evening goes on. Quote Link to post
cramp 4 Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 SQUEEZ HIS BALLS IT WILL SOON LET GO Quote Link to post
Martin 65 0 Posted March 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 Hi my male whippet after making a catch comes back to hand but then holds tight to the rabbit and i have big problems getting him to let go,does anyone have any suggestion's on how to get him to let go easily thanks Is the catch live or Dead? Is it damaged? some times live then some times dead Quote Link to post
Martin 65 0 Posted March 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 Thank you to all of you for your suggestion's i will take them on board and try them,he has caught some where in the region of 200 hundred rabbits but still will not let go otherwise he's a good little dog thanks again Then I would be more prone to prizing them free forcing your finger to push he's lips into he's teeth whilst saying "leave" or your command and praising him when he does. I have a Whippet/Greyhound bitch that does this occasionally and I find forcing my finger pushing her gums into her teeth is quick and needs to be done less as the evening goes on. Thank you il give that a try i am going on Saturday with him Quote Link to post
sounder 9 Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 SQUEEZ HIS BALLS IT WILL SOON LET GO work every time for me Quote Link to post
hounddog 4 Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 blow in his ear and he will drop them Quote Link to post
JPTfellterrier 65 Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 myne does that,push there gum against the pointy edge of the teeth at the back of the mouth then when he lets go tell him hes a good lad Quote Link to post
Malt 379 Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 SQUEEZ HIS BALLS IT WILL SOON LET GO work every time for me Aye, I did hear that Mrs Sounder used to have a hell of a job getting the TV remote off you, until she learned that trick! Quote Link to post
Guest reload Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 (edited) SIMPLE, teach the dog a 'leave' command..........easily done some of the replys of pushing the dog gum against in teeth, and feeding cheese or even squeezing his bollock are not good Edited March 20, 2009 by reload Quote Link to post
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