need advice

[deerhound.1 3]

this is my frist pup just wondering what is the best way to cattle train it and what is the best age ?

[whippetlad1976 33]

get it out and about ALL STOCK AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE hope it helps

 

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[whippetlad1976 33]

to add get a long piece of rope if the pup ever shows interest in sheep cows etc just a quick pull on the rope/lead and a no or hey! will normally work but this being the hunting life plenty on here may do it different but thats what works with me

 

Edited August 12, 2011 by whippetlad1976

[Country Joe 1,411]

Same with me, find a field with Sheep, not Lambing time, put the dog on a long leash walk slowly up to the Sheep they will run, if the Dog lunges, and tries to chase bring him in, and with a firm no, give him a tap across his muzzle, not too hard, just a tap, repeat till he stops.

[lifelong cumbrian 1,816]

I do the same as Whippet lad and country joe. I would start from around 3 months on a short lead as cows might scare it then go onto a long lead when it gets a bit of confidence. I use a long piece of baler twine.

[simonrocco 175]

i do the same as these lads you need to get it walking through sheep and cattle all the time so it can get use to them i normally start taking mine through them at about 3 months old if you dont get them use to cattle and sheep you'll end up having problems pal good luck

[Moll. 1,770]

Also put him in unusual situations, like sheep trying to push through fencing (you know how they bounce on & off) sheep/cattle lying on their own away from the herd, these are usually triggers for dogs to chase

[Sexy_Shot 5]

walk it through on a long line after walking through on a short lead, done the trick with mine