ady-b 94 Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 So heres my problem, I have a 15 month old saluki cross lurcher bitch who has been coming out lamping with my older bitch regularly since around 12 months old, she has seen many rabbits caught but I just cant get her started, she just will not chase. I have kept running dogs for many years but have never encountered this before. I have walked up to countless squatters and slipped her as the rabbit makes for home and she stands and watches it flee. I have tried running her along side her kennel mate but when slipped she will trot a few yards and stop and watch the other bitch work the rabbit., there have even been occasions when the older bitch has been twisting and turning the rabbit only feet in front and she just stands. If the older dog catches she will try to grab at the rabbit but just wont work it herself. I dont really want to give up on her as in other ways she is excellent, her obedience and other qualities are really good, but this refusal to chase is frustrating the hell out of me Has anyone else encountered this,or does anyone one have any ideas on how to overcome this problem. Cheers Quote Link to post
baw 4,360 Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 That's a strange one mate, some dogs obviously mature later than others but not chase atall or even have the incline!!!! Your not married to an anti who beats the dog with dead rabbits lol. Saluki cross eh Quote Link to post
ady-b 94 Posted January 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 I know mate just doesnt show any drive at all, see plenty of rabbits and squirrels during the day too and will just watch them, she is very babyish still but should be showing some sign by now surely!! Quote Link to post
wi11ow 2,657 Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 time and patience WAIT FOR THE PENNY TO DROP 2 Quote Link to post
baw 4,360 Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 I know mate just doesnt show any drive at all, see plenty of rabbits and squirrels during the day too and will just watch them, she is very babyish still but should be showing some sign by now surely!! I'd like to think there would be something. Does she chase anything, ball, rabbit skin, etc? As willow says just need to wait till she matures Quote Link to post
ady-b 94 Posted January 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 I know mate just doesnt show any drive at all, see plenty of rabbits and squirrels during the day too and will just watch them, she is very babyish still but should be showing some sign by now surely!! I'd like to think there would be something. Does she chase anything, ball, rabbit skin, etc? As willow says just need to wait till she matures she will chase a ball , a dummy and will chase her kennel mate and other dogs whilst playing so I suppose theres potential there. Im not into passing dogs around at all so would hate to give up and apart from that she really is a faithful young bitch Quote Link to post
baw 4,360 Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 As willow says, the penny will drop in time. I've never seen a dog as old as that watch rabbits run away, tbh, I've never had any dog any age watch something run away without trying to chase but it must happen. Just need to get her out as much as possible mate, hopefully watching the other dog she'll realize she is a dog too lol. Maybe if you run with it too lol, encourage her, give the other dog a lot of fuss when it chases. I'd say make a lot of noise to egg her own but she might be timid. Quote Link to post
troter58 1,711 Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 when you have tryed her is the other dog there mate try her on her own i had a young dog did the same but when took out on its own just me and the dog it started to run them worth a try or as said wait for the switch to flick on because it will belive me hope she goes for you .atb Quote Link to post
George (the ferret boy) 15 Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Probably cause shes watched the other dog catch them and she thinks she is no use I agree with Troter58 try her on her own atb Quote Link to post
baw 4,360 Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 when you have tryed her is the other dog there mate try her on her own i had a young dog did the same but when took out on its own just me and the dog it started to run them worth a try or as said wait for the switch to flick on because it will belive me hope she goes for you .atb Did yours just stand and watch mate? I've had dogs run half hearted, not taking the lead in a chase but stand and watch? Quote Link to post
nothernlite 18,260 Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 probably end up the best dog youve had well heres hoping good luck Quote Link to post
fitchet 788 Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Take her ferreting mate. A good friend of mine had a dog that wouldnt chase he took it out ferreting and the dog started grabbing them in the nets and eventually started on the bolters. Turnt out to be a hell of a rabbiter. All the best 2 Quote Link to post
Taz-n-Lily 62 Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 An ask to keep us up-to-date on your dog's progress. I've never heard of this before (but I am a novice). Very interesting thread. Quote Link to post
wi11ow 2,657 Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 the best bitch ive ever seen run on hares dint starte till she was 14 months old it was waiting for the penny to drop you must make it a game for her Quote Link to post
hounddog3 763 Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 i once had a greyhound dog done the same hares run past him the other dogs coursing the hell out of it he never put a strain on the slip 18 mths old. i seen a maxi rabbit one day he seamed intrested in it so let him off and he was mental after that never looked back so dont give up yet . Quote Link to post
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