Ipswhip 17 Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 I have a 6 month old whippet and recently whilst walking him I have seen the odd bunny. However, he doesn't notice them as he is always too busy sniffing the ground. Is this common in young pups? Quote Link to post
scothunter 12,609 Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 yes mate,nothing to worry about.my dog who will chase a f***ing crisp poke used to do that as a pup;. he is just a puppy busy doing puppy things messing about and investigating every smell and noise.he will come good Quote Link to post
woz 260 Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 Yes really common....next time you spot something and you think your pup should see it too..get down on your hands a knees and take a look from the pups hight you'll be shocked how little you can see...if the dogs doesn't know what he's meant to be looking at you can't expect him to get excited..keep him fizzed up on close things..get him playing with toys n give a command the dog will accosiate with a toy..(crap explanation I know...sorry) 5 Quote Link to post
Ipswhip 17 Posted February 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 I appreciate your advice lads. I suppose at 6 months old I maybe expecting too much. Quote Link to post
troter58 1,711 Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 a little bit mate still a pup think you want to slow it down a bit and let it be a pup and enjoy the time together come end of summer get it on the green rabbits should be 12 months by then start it to young and you will break it and it could start yapping you got loads of time. atb 1 Quote Link to post
baw 4,360 Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 I have a 6 month old whippet and recently whilst walking him I have seen the odd bunny. However, he doesn't notice them as he is always too busy sniffing the ground. Is this common in young pups? No mate, very rare. I don't think I've ever seen a young pup sniff the ground...... Seriously, is this what your asking??? Jesus f**k. The answers in the thread header!!! I fear for these young dogs on here. Quote Link to post
jack68 629 Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 I have a 6 month old whippet and recently whilst walking him I have seen the odd bunny. However, he doesn't notice them as he is always too busy sniffing the ground. Is this common in young pups? No mate, very rare. I don't think I've ever seen a young pup sniff the ground...... Seriously, is this what your asking??? Jesus f**k. The answers in the thread header!!! I fear for these young dogs on here. Feck me baw leve the lad alone ne asked a question as he did not no, the pup is just sniffing the world around it the new smells etc...it will put its orn game up if it hunts..atb 2 Quote Link to post
baw 4,360 Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 I have a 6 month old whippet and recently whilst walking him I have seen the odd bunny. However, he doesn't notice them as he is always too busy sniffing the ground. Is this common in young pups? No mate, very rare. I don't think I've ever seen a young pup sniff the ground...... Seriously, is this what your asking??? Jesus f**k. The answers in the thread header!!! I fear for these young dogs on here.Feck me baw leve the lad alone ne asked a question as he did not no, the pup is just sniffing the world around it the new smells etc...it will put its orn game up if it hunts..atb I thought I was easy on the lad jack. If he's a kid I appolagise if not, what the f**k!!! Anyhow, the day I take advice from someone who goes around stealing others permission, old satan with be looking out his skates...... 1 Quote Link to post
skycat 6,174 Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 Puppies develop their long distance eyesight later than their other senses. Sense of smell is the most powerful sense at a very young age, and the only sense, apart from touch, that is present at birth. As the dog is primarily a creature of scent, it uses that sense of smell when investigating the world around it before eyes. It takes practice and maturity to learn to look for moving things in the distance. When your pup goes out for a walk with you, imagine that it is like a kid in a sweet shop, but a sweet shop that it can smell before seeing: that's the best analogy I can come up with. All those overpowering smells distract it from just about anything else while it is learning the world around it. Sure, some pups seem to get the 'spot the rabbit' thing earlier than others, and a lot will depend on the breeding and how you rear the pup. Getting it out and about early will help to develop all the senses, as will playing with the pup, throwing toys/dummies for it: make sure it actually sees you throw the thing, that it is looking in the right direction when you throw it! This can encourage the pup to look further afield. Apart from that, keep taking it out and letting it find its own feet, have patience and enjoy watching the pup develop: they all come on at their own pace. 8 Quote Link to post
jukel123 9,491 Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 I have a 6 month old whippet and recently whilst walking him I have seen the odd bunny. However, he doesn't notice them as he is always too busy sniffing the ground. Is this common in young pups? No mate, very rare. I don't think I've ever seen a young pup sniff the ground...... Seriously, is this what your asking??? Jesus f**k. The answers in the thread header!!! I fear for these young dogs on here. Bully. Quote Link to post
baw 4,360 Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 fucksake I feel bad now. Sorry pal, ignore my post. That better? 1 Quote Link to post
jack68 629 Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 I have a 6 month old whippet and recently whilst walking him I have seen the odd bunny. However, he doesn't notice them as he is always too busy sniffing the ground. Is this common in young pups? No mate, very rare. I don't think I've ever seen a young pup sniff the ground...... Seriously, is this what your asking??? Jesus f**k. The answers in the thread header!!! I fear for these young dogs on here.Feck me baw leve the lad alone ne asked a question as he did not no, the pup is just sniffing the world around it the new smells etc...it will put its orn game up if it hunts..atb I thought I was easy on the lad jack. If he's a kid I appolagise if not, what the f**k!!! Anyhow, the day I take advice from someone who goes around stealing others permission, old satan with be looking out his skates...... How could I give advice bow as you no it all already...x Quote Link to post
baw 4,360 Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 I have a 6 month old whippet and recently whilst walking him I have seen the odd bunny. However, he doesn't notice them as he is always too busy sniffing the ground. Is this common in young pups? No mate, very rare. I don't think I've ever seen a young pup sniff the ground...... Seriously, is this what your asking??? Jesus f**k. The answers in the thread header!!! I fear for these young dogs on here.Feck me baw leve the lad alone ne asked a question as he did not no, the pup is just sniffing the world around it the new smells etc...it will put its orn game up if it hunts..atbI thought I was easy on the lad jack. If he's a kid I appolagise if not, what the f**k!!! Anyhow, the day I take advice from someone who goes around stealing others permission, old satan with be looking out his skates......How could I give advice bow as you no it all already...x oh I know jack I know Quote Link to post
jukel123 9,491 Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 fucksake I feel bad now. Sorry pal, ignore my post. That better? That's better. It's nice to be nice. 1 Quote Link to post
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