LAMPER 0 Posted March 26, 2005 Report Share Posted March 26, 2005 Was out today with the Pup doing a bit of retrieve training in some woods when i noticed him showing interest in a hole.. Now the Pup was NO way encouraged to do this,as something like that would do more harm than GOOD. He just did it naturaly, finding the Hole himself and then showing the mark. All i did was stand and observe and wait until he came away by himself. I didn't make a big deal of it or give him any praise,I just walked away with a bit of a smile on my face encouraged myself by what id just seen. All the good ferreting Dogs that ive seen in the past have always shown interest and gave a type of mark at an early age. These also generaly turn into the type of Markers that give good positive marks that are easy to read. Theres a long way to go yet,but today, i could see some real promise....fingers crossed he'll be alright all the best...lamps Quote Link to post
Guest diesel Posted March 26, 2005 Report Share Posted March 26, 2005 them marking dogs are 1 very handy tool... if you want numbers.... Quote Link to post
Tarmac 1 Posted March 27, 2005 Report Share Posted March 27, 2005 excellent! i recently had the same with my young lurcher, he's very keen on holes, and marks them without encouragement, as you said that would do more harm than good.. its only a small step but it gave me a positive feeling.. Quote Link to post
Brummy 9 Posted March 29, 2005 Report Share Posted March 29, 2005 Bet your well pleased with the little fella. I must say he's a very well built pup, looks nice and strong Quote Link to post
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