how to train my lurcher to retrieve ?

[fox assasin 16]

hi lads, i was wondering how do you train a lurcher to retrieve

i have seen lads on you tube and there dogs come straight back to them

how would i get my lurcher to do that

 

any help would be great

[fcuktheban 140]

How old is it? I taught mine by retrieving a ball indoors to start off with and then outdoors then switched to rabbit skin dummy indoors/outdoors. Praise on anytime the dog comes straight back on recall helps too.

[Guest born to run1083]

same here I started from minuite my pup come through the door, started with balls and toys and even a rabbit in the garden pulled it about then made her bring it back, few weeks had it nailed, still do it now everyday keep her sharp till her first season starts

[DogMagic 461]

An extendable lead helps. Throw the dummy far enough away but so that the dog can still reach it. He chases and catches, so far so good = give plenty of praise. Then give your "come here" command. If he ignores you gently pull him back using the lead and giving the come here command again and when he is back to you give plenty more praise. Repeat this and see if he comes back without needing to be pulled. Sooner or later he will do. Keep it fun, if he looks like he is getting bored then pack up and find another game for a while or feed or let him sleep or whatever and go back to it later on. Once hes got it right on the extendable lead try without the lead and increase the distance.

[blade 5]

i had trouble many years ago with puppy someone suggested using fishing rod with rabbit skin cast out when puppy picks up skin give tug when it brings back give treat started with short casts then long it worked for me turned out to be really good dog