some advice from beddy lurcher owners

[wharrier 39]

Got a 6 n half month old beddy whippet pup her retrieving and recall was sound untill about 2 weeks ago now they've both gone tits up on recall sometimes she comes other times she just stands 10 yards away n looks at me really p!@+ing me off is this the norm with beddy types r just mine also she's standing at 18tts at moment how much bigger can I expect she's a first cross cheers paul

[shaunpauls7 131]

I own a beddyxgrey and do find him a bit head strong at times when on a sent but as he has matured he is spot with his retrieving and recall.I would maybe try going back to basics to bring her back on

 

atb shaun .

[darbo 4,779]

she is just going through a adolecent stage that most pups go through. just take your time and be patient. beddy crosses can be stubborn. i have got a pure beddy who was as stubborn as a mule as a young dog.as he matured things got a lot easier. seen plenty of beddy/whippets size ranged from 16-19 tts. good luck with the pup.

[the big chief 3,099]

i agree with shaun buddy start again butt this time have a bag of treats with you give it one [bANNED TEXT] it does what you wont this x can be very head strong throw the dumy then cut the dog off then give it the treat you will be back in no time mate

[troter58 1,711]

is it a first cross or 3/4 mate mine was very head strong at that age come good now and dont hit the dog no matter how much it fucks you off that will only set you and the dog back atb with your pup mine as made 22inch at 17 mths is sister is 19inch atb troter

[Casso 1,261]

its not just beddy's bud its every mutt under the sun when they reach the stage where they're drive is pulling them one way and your trying to pull the other, you've got to make yourself more attractive to the pup and i dont mean putting lipstick on,,

a dog is never trained by 6 months old, how could it be,

everything must be light hearted and fun and relate to the drive in your dog, its the drive that informs and the associations made through drive will become the strongest pull to your pup,

use two retrieve items , using the stimulation of the second to bring the pup in with the first,

call the dog up for the recall and either feed out of hand or throw a toy ,or ball

Play tug with the pup,

dont correct the pup for any sort of contact,

Dont lose your cool with the dog , he feels what you feel ,

and dont panic it can be fixed,best of luck

Edited November 13, 2011 by Casso