RossR 14 Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 My 1 year old whippets not coursing or keen to chase rabbits, she was when she was smaller but all of a sudden is not interested what so ever!! Any ideas on whats happened or how i can get her a bit more interested. She has been shown rabbits and had her retrieving different game but just wont course? Thanks Quote Link to post
AirgunGuy 362 Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Keep at it mate. Are you lamping her or moochin about? Quote Link to post
RossR 14 Posted July 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Keep at it mate. Are you lamping her or moochin about? Had her on the lamp once and she had a few runs but wasn't full out just a bit wary but its her first time so can understand! but moochin abut and she wont course? she sees them and just stands? Its my first pup and really need some help! thanks Quote Link to post
rob284 1,679 Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 When did you start running her, if you have pushed her too hard (which is easy to do) you might have put her off, as 12 month is still young. 3 Quote Link to post
bullyson 1,951 Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Just be patient and the penny will drop.. Has she seen another dog chasing rabbits ?? From what ive read you say she was chasing when she was younger but not now. Maybe she was overmatched too young ? Hope the penny drops for you pal. Atb. Keith Quote Link to post
rob284 1,679 Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Get it out ferreting 1 Quote Link to post
RossR 14 Posted July 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Just be patient and the penny will drop.. Has she seen another dog chasing rabbits ?? From what ive read you say she was chasing when she was younger but not now. Maybe she was overmatched too young ? Hope the penny drops for you pal. Atb. Keith When did you start running her, if you have pushed her too hard (which is easy to do) you might have put her off, as 12 month is still young. I started taking her walks along the riverside near my house when she was about 6 months and was just letting her mooch her self. ive not done nothing serous with her. She has seen my dads lab and pointer catch and retrieve rabbits with mixy? first time on the lamp was about 9 months but not had her out since Quote Link to post
RossR 14 Posted July 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Get it out ferreting was going to this year, thought it might get her more interested when the rabbits hit the nets Quote Link to post
AirgunGuy 362 Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Where abouts are you mate? I've a young whippet that just had his 1st season and done well. If you're near me then you're more than welcome to bring her out and she can see another dog run. She's still young...the penny will drop and she'll go ;-) 2 Quote Link to post
RossR 14 Posted July 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Where abouts are you mate? I've a young whippet that just had his 1st season and done well. If you're near me then you're more than welcome to bring her out and she can see another dog run. She's still young...the penny will drop and she'll go ;-) scottish borders mate! i hope so! will just give her time and get her with the ferrets come september and let her mooch about a bit more! Quote Link to post
socks 32,253 Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Is the dog carrying an injury or unwell ......... Quote Link to post
RossR 14 Posted July 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Is the dog carrying an injury or unwell ......... nope the dogs fine was at the vet the other week for a check up and was a healthy weight and nothing wrong? and shes still fine Quote Link to post
Saluki246 1,053 Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Did she keep running daytime rabbits from 6 months old none stop, say several runs, one after the other and missing them all? Quote Link to post
AirgunGuy 362 Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Where abouts are you mate? I've a young whippet that just had his 1st season and done well. If you're near me then you're more than welcome to bring her out and she can see another dog run. She's still young...the penny will drop and she'll go ;-) scottish borders mate! i hope so! will just give her time and get her with the ferrets come september and let her mooch about a bit more! A bit far but I'm down that way fishin on the Tweed now and again. Try her again Sept when she will be the right age to start. If you're lampin get as close to the rabbit as possible before you slip her and try giving her easier slips where she's got plenty space to chase and gives her a better chance of catching. Once she gets her 1st kill she will hopefully click. Keep us posted on how she does and best of luck with her ;-) Quote Link to post
RossR 14 Posted July 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Where abouts are you mate? I've a young whippet that just had his 1st season and done well. If you're near me then you're more than welcome to bring her out and she can see another dog run. She's still young...the penny will drop and she'll go ;-)scottish borders mate! i hope so! will just give her time and get her with the ferrets come september and let her mooch about a bit more! A bit far but I'm down that way fishin on the Tweed now and again. Try her again Sept when she will be the right age to start. If you're lampin get as close to the rabbit as possible before you slip her and try giving her easier slips where she's got plenty space to chase and gives her a better chance of catching. Once she gets her 1st kill she will hopefully click. Keep us posted on how she does and best of luck with her ;-) i will let you's know! thanks for the help! i will just keep her retreiving in check and hopefuly it all goes good in sept and she gets her first! cant wait!!! thanks again guys! Quote Link to post
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