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[yeti 84]

im after some advice lads iv got a 5/8 3/8 bull greyhound she his just 8 months old but she will not retrieve. she brings rabbits back about 10 yards off you then when you go near her she goes further away iv done all the basic stuff like walking away .food in the pockets, all that plus she will not chase balls so we can practice any retrieves or rabbits skins cheers any advice would be helpful

[taz2010 1,297]

im after some advice lads iv got a 5/8 3/8 bull greyhound she his just 8 months old but she will not retrieve. she brings rabbits back about 10 yards off you then when you go near her she goes further away iv done all the basic stuff like walking away .food in the pockets, all that plus she will not chase balls so we can practice any retrieves or rabbits skins cheers any advice would be helpful

persist with the rabbit skin mate make it fun for her still young mate might take a bit more time

[Casso 1,264]

im after some advice lads iv got a 5/8 3/8 bull greyhound she his just 8 months old but she will not retrieve. she brings rabbits back about 10 yards off you then when you go near her she goes further away iv done all the basic stuff like walking away .food in the pockets, all that plus she will not chase balls so we can practice any retrieves or rabbits skins cheers any advice would be helpful

 

 

what sort of bond do you have with her , apart from patting her what sort of contact do you have with her, has she ever retrieved, a lot of questions asked on here dont have a simple answer,every case is different, seems to be sort of block between you's,,she doesn't sound like a high drive bitch,,what age did you get her at and was she well socialised,,i've always used play as a relationship builder between me and the mutt, but if she dont have much drive it might take a while to kick in,,i would encourage more contact between you and her on a daily basis,also try feeding some of her grub by hand ,it can help to overcome fear in some mutts,,she wants to retrieve its just that final few yards and thats usually effected by the owner,,keep working on your bond , i sense a little fear in her,,best of luck,keep every thing light hearted,,

Edited November 3, 2010 by Casso

[DottyDoo 500]

im after some advice lads iv got a 5/8 3/8 bull greyhound she his just 8 months old but she will not retrieve. she brings rabbits back about 10 yards off you then when you go near her she goes further away iv done all the basic stuff like walking away .food in the pockets, all that plus she will not chase balls so we can practice any retrieves or rabbits skins cheers any advice would be helpful

 

 

what sort of bond do you have with her , apart from patting her what sort of contact do you have with her, has she ever retrieved, a lot of questions asked on here dont have a simple answer,every case is different, seems to be sort of block between you's,,she doesn't sound like a high drive bitch,,what age did you get her at and was she well socialised,,i've always used play as a relationship builder between me and the mutt, but if she dont have much drive it might take a while to kick in,,i would encourage more contact between you and her on a daily basis,also try feeding some of her grub by hand ,it can help to overcome fear in some mutts,,she wants to retrieve its just that final few yards and thats usually effected by the owner,,keep working on your bond , i sense a little fear in her,,best of luck,keep every thing light hearted,,

 

 

 

[yeti 84]

im after some advice lads iv got a 5/8 3/8 bull greyhound she his just 8 months old but she will not retrieve. she brings rabbits back about 10 yards off you then when you go near her she goes further away iv done all the basic stuff like walking away .food in the pockets, all that plus she will not chase balls so we can practice any retrieves or rabbits skins cheers any advice would be helpful

persist with the rabbit skin mate make it fun for her still young mate might take a bit more time

cheers taz

[yeti 84]

im after some advice lads iv got a 5/8 3/8 bull greyhound she his just 8 months old but she will not retrieve. she brings rabbits back about 10 yards off you then when you go near her she goes further away iv done all the basic stuff like walking away .food in the pockets, all that plus she will not chase balls so we can practice any retrieves or rabbits skins cheers any advice would be helpful

 

 

what sort of bond do you have with her , apart from patting her what sort of contact do you have with her, has she ever retrieved, a lot of questions asked on here dont have a simple answer,every case is different, seems to be sort of block between you's,,she doesn't sound like a high drive bitch,,what age did you get her at and was she well socialised,,i've always used play as a relationship builder between me and the mutt, but if she dont have much drive it might take a while to kick in,,i would encourage more contact between you and her on a daily basis,also try feeding some of her grub by hand ,it can help to overcome fear in some mutts,,she wants to retrieve its just that final few yards and thats usually effected by the owner,,keep working on your bond , i sense a little fear in her,,best of luck,keep every thing light hearted,,

yes pal got her at 6 month old she has never retrieved good some times right to my hand but the more she caught it seems she wants to keep to her self she has caught 14 rabbits and 2 long ears she is coming on leap and bounds watching the lamp and every thing jumps no bother good recall has well just the retieves that getting me down cheers for the advice bud :thumbs:cheers casso Edited November 3, 2010 by yeti