newbee 0 Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 new to hunting got my self a 5 month old bedlingtonxlurcher had him 2 weeks now basic commands getting quite good sit. come .so on so on how do i now get him to start and retreive got a rabbit skin wrapped round a bottle he will run after it now and again but when he gets to it he just leaves it cheers for any help Quote Link to post
the great white hunter 1 Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 keep at it mate it should work atb great white Quote Link to post
CI HIR 13 Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 Show him some rabbits and get him interested in chasing them.I like to take a pup out with an experienced dog lamping,this way he`ll have less distractions as everyone will be focusing on the beam.Good luck,can`t go wrong with a beddy cross. Quote Link to post
stormyboy 1,352 Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 Make it a big game. gee him up with the dummy until he really wants it. when he chases it praise him loads and run away.he'll probably run after you with the dummy. take it gently and praise loads. once he associates it with praise and fun he should love the game. Always stop and put dummy away while he still wants it-dont let him become bored with it. Quote Link to post
ferreterni 29 Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 5 months, still a baby, give it time and make it all fun and a game. All time spent with pup is time bonding and everything should fall into place as it gets older. any pictures to put up? Quote Link to post
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