puppy training!

[martnmagik 68]

hi all im new on here but not to working lurchers or ferrets. i have kept and worked lurchers for over 10 years but have never had a pup untill now could any one please give me some tips for training beyond the basic sit, stay, come etc she is 10 weeks old and does all of the above well.

[Catcher 1 639]

Are you trying to take the piss.

[martnmagik 68]

Are you trying to take the piss.

why would i be taking the piss?

[Catcher 1 639]

Owned lurchers for ten years.And dont know how to bring up a pup.

[martnmagik 68]

Owned lurchers for ten years.And dont know how to bring up a pup.

[martnmagik 68]

Owned lurchers for ten years.And dont know how to bring up a pup.

yes mate thats what im trying to say..... i took on my dads 2 dogs when he past away and with neither of them being bitches ive never had a litter so therfore no pups.

[KittleRox 2,147]

your doing well enough for now mate,just keep up the same commands for a few weeks,you,ve got plenty time for other stuff,

 

reread it mate ,you can do retrieving now as well

Edited November 20, 2010 by roxy

[Catcher 1 639]

What age are you

[martnmagik 68]

your doing well enough for now mate,just keep up the same commands for a few weeks,you,ve got plenty time for other stuff,

thank you...at least you gave me an answer rather than telling me im taking the piss.i no she is still very young i dont want to rush her im just trying to gather info to help us both in the future.

[martnmagik 68]

your doing well enough for now mate,just keep up the same commands for a few weeks,you,ve got plenty time for other stuff,

 

reread it mate ,you can do retrieving now as well

ha haha she will come but if given somthing she would rather lie down and chew it.. how do i overcome this?

[martnmagik 68]

What age are you

im 29 not that has anything to do with what i asked.... why do you ask?

[KittleRox 2,147]

your doing well enough for now mate,just keep up the same commands for a few weeks,you,ve got plenty time for other stuff,

thank you...at least you gave me an answer rather than telling me im taking the piss.i no she is still very young i dont want to rush her im just trying to gather info to help us both in the future.

nae bother,once she,s jagged take her different places and get her used to traffic, people, other dogs,in the car ,etc,

[KittleRox 2,147]

your doing well enough for now mate,just keep up the same commands for a few weeks,you,ve got plenty time for other stuff,

 

reread it mate ,you can do retrieving now as well

ha haha she will come but if given somthing she would rather lie down and chew it.. how do i overcome this?

at the risk of sounding daft ,not for the first time,lie on the floor and call the pup,it will get the pup curious and come to investigate,

[martnmagik 68]

your doing well enough for now mate,just keep up the same commands for a few weeks,you,ve got plenty time for other stuff,

 

reread it mate ,you can do retrieving now as well

ha haha she will come but if given somthing she would rather lie down and chew it.. how do i overcome this?

at the risk of sounding daft ,not for the first time,lie on the floor and call the pup,it will get the pup curious and come to investigate,

i agree it does sound daft but il give it a bash and see what happens.

[Catcher 1 639]

I find it hard to believe you have been around dogs from nineteen and still know nothing about them.