new to hunting,need advice with my new pup !

[raveygravey 0]

hi there guys,just bought a 13wk old pup well shal a sey a rescued the poor fing(hadnt been fed in god nos ow long and its obvisious hes ad sum boot)his mother wa a 1st x bulgrey father wa a bedlinton whippet x collie grey ive dun a bit ferretin wi a guy and hes got me interested in it so ad like to train me pup to mark sets and to catch the bolters and possibly av a go on lamp, hes timid at min but a no wi hard wk hes a gud chance at b cumin a gud hunter but am just unsure where to start wi im wats ya opinions lads much appreciate them

[44david44 43]

still a long way to go mate just the basics recall retive sit etc start all these things with him get him used to the ferrets etc then out watching at 6 months.

[bird 10,014]

he looks a nice pup, and well done for giving him chance in life. Just bond with him, let him know your his mate, and you not going to (boot) him like some wanker as before as you think.! Regards hunting with him take him round to your mates and let him look at the ferrets. When he starts to get used to you+house,try a little trainng only 5-10 min is plenty a day . just do the same as you have done with your other dog with training, the one thing that you will have to get right for any dog more so hunting dog is (recall) be it catching rabbits+bring'n back and just being in control recall is a must, but as its only a pup you can work on it as it getts bit older. regards lamping you got plenty of time yet, when he is older 12 months old, if you still have him then, pm and i will help you Ray

[byker83 29]

he looks a nice pup, and well done for giving him chance in life. Just bond with him, let him know your his mate, and you not going to (boot) him like some wanker as before as you think.! Regards hunting with him take him round to your mates and let him look at the ferrets. When he starts to get used to you+house,try a little trainng only 5-10 min is plenty a day . just do the same as you have done with your other dog with training, the one thing that you will have to get right for any dog more so hunting dog is (recall) be it catching rabbits+bring'n back and just being in control recall is a must, but as its only a pup you can work on it as it getts bit older. regards lamping you got plenty of time yet, when he is older 12 months old, if you still have him then, pm and i will help you Ray

yet agen top advice from bird ......do you no were the pup as come from pal? because iv got a pup the same age ish the same way breed and the spit of yours could be from the same litter!! not the best pic

Edited July 27, 2011 by byker83

[coney clucky 93]

still a long way to go mate just the basics recall retive sit etc start all these things with him get him used to the ferrets etc then out watching at 6 months.

take nice and easy wi pup if he nervous like you say spend as much time as possible to get strong bond with it and make great fuss over every little thing it does on your command ie sit stay and retrieve and get rabbit pelt dummy and get it retrieving it rember mate slow but steady progress is the key and if pup is getting bored stop and try again later when he wants to play again when 6 months old take him out with experiance dog to watch it work never be tempted to slip at that age just let him watch for a couple of month mate maybe toss the odd dead bunny for him to retrieve id be tempted to let him have ago at a few easy bunny at eight months old and see how he goes remeber take every step forward slow and steady mate pups are so easy to spoil and once spoilt its hard to change them all the best mate and its good looking pup

[Casso 1,261]

hi there guys,just bought a 13wk old pup well shal a sey a rescued the poor fing(hadnt been fed in god nos ow long and its obvisious hes ad sum boot)his mother wa a 1st x bulgrey father wa a bedlinton whippet x collie grey ive dun a bit ferretin wi a guy and hes got me interested in it so ad like to train me pup to mark sets and to catch the bolters and possibly av a go on lamp, hes timid at min but a no wi hard wk hes a gud chance at b cumin a gud hunter but am just unsure where to start wi im wats ya opinions lads much appreciate them

 

nice pup, as the birdy man says bond with the pup, through play, physical contact ,give him something to bite on , not on your arms,,through play a bond is formed, and when your dog is on the same wave length as you, he wants what you want,

, marking setts will just happen ,if he's reading you ,and you him, it just develops if you encourage him ,,training falls into place if there is trust, patience and understanding, a group mind is formed between the 2 involved,a partnership

,if you try that approach you wont go to far wrong,,training should be just an activity to two of you enjoy,, only after he is completely comfortable with you,,

[Cannyboy 34]

never try and teach him to mark the burys mate as he will just end up false marking every hole to please you, just let him do hes own thing and you will learn to read hes reaction to differant burys if theres anything at home.

[raveygravey 0]

hi guys well thanks 4 all ya advice i introduced him 2 ferrets yestoday and e wasnt botherd at all gona keep taking him round tho like ya say get him use to been round em. also been 2 wolley horse lurcher n terrier show today 2 get im use 2 been round people n other dogs.went 4 a walk round the horses as a friend was there with her horse and he was good as gold.started with basic training got im off lead walking with me i can get him to sit just need 2 work on stayin now.

[markmccann 2]

dave sleight has a couple of dvds out called Purdys Progress and Lurcher Fieldcraft...shows you all about rearing and training a lurcher pup..a lot of good tips on them,hope this helps and good luck with the pup