skycat 6,173 Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 DAve Sleight told me this trick many years ago, and it works and the dog has no idea what you have done so there's no conflict or hurting his mouth etc. Just pinch the flap of skin where the hind leg joins the body. Do it fast and only as hard as you need to, keeping hold of the rabbit with the other hand. The dog will startle and maybe turn his head round to see what 'stung' him, and as he does so his grip on the rabbit will relax, if only a bit. That is the time you whip the rabbit away from him and praise him. I've never known this not to work and after a bit you'll only have to move your hand towards his body and he'll let go. Try it and let me know the results! Quote Link to post
ribb 15 Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 spray the back of the hand you take the rabbit off it with ralgex works a treat Quote Link to post
smitty75 0 Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 spray the back of the hand you take the rabbit off it with ralgex works a treat Iwas told a trick with my whippet.that was when he would retrive the rabbit but wouldnt release let him keep it for 30 seconds put your slip back on then hold the rabbit and carry on looking with the lamp.my dog would release the rabbit becase of next run......worth ago works for me Quote Link to post
scent 509 Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 DAve Sleight told me this trick many years ago, and it works and the dog has no idea what you have done so there's no conflict or hurting his mouth etc. Just pinch the flap of skin where the hind leg joins the body. Do it fast and only as hard as you need to, keeping hold of the rabbit with the other hand. The dog will startle and maybe turn his head round to see what 'stung' him, and as he does so his grip on the rabbit will relax, if only a bit. That is the time you whip the rabbit away from him and praise him. I've never known this not to work and after a bit you'll only have to move your hand towards his body and he'll let go. Try it and let me know the results! Just pinch the flap of skin where the hind leg joins the body. ,spot on pal works every time Quote Link to post
Meriln2008 0 Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 (edited) 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. Sorry.......... I was assuming daylight training. wouldn't take a dog lamping if I knew would not deliver and release pretty quickly. >>>>> :sick: Edited March 20, 2009 by Meriln2008 Quote Link to post
Guest nip Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 kick him in the nuts soon let go Quote Link to post
salty81 8 Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 kick him in the nuts soon let gowhat the hell are you on mate think you need some help Quote Link to post
Guest nip Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 it works if you kick them hard enough nobrot Quote Link to post
scent 509 Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 it works if you kick them hard enough nobrot you deserve a kick in the nuts ass hole Quote Link to post
Guest nip Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 get a life it was a joke and if you didnt smile a bit your a sad person Quote Link to post
salty81 8 Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 get a life it was a joke and if you didnt smile a bit your a sad person Quote Link to post
Guest dances Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 im sure these will work for whippets but i wouldnt like to try it if it was bigger than a rabbit Quote Link to post
elmafud 12 Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 my mates dog does the same wont release so i showed him how to do it press both sides of his mouth he will release straight away wont hurt the dog in anyway then make a fuss of him. job done ............elmafud Quote Link to post
Guest reload Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 How many people teach a leave command? Its always hard with a dog and its first few rabbits to get the dog to give them up, but with a command it saves alot of head ache. Quote Link to post
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