steffan1991 0 Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 hi, ive got a five year old lurcher that i have had from a pup, i have braught her up just as a rabbiting dog in the day and night, i have taught her not to bother sheep and she never have but all of a sudden now she just cant help her self, i would hate to get rid of her for it as she is a brilliant working dog but its starting to look that way have anyone had this problem befoure and is there a cure? any help would be appreciated, thanks. Quote Link to post
RossM 8,119 Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 Back to basics mate Quote Link to post
Chid 6,509 Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 the thing with stock breaking , its an on going training session to keep them refreshed... but at 5yr old if one of mine started im afraid it would be pts as im around stock everyday and couldnt risk a dead animal 1 Quote Link to post
Snifferboy 659 Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 Did it get hold of a sheep? Or did you call it off before? As RM said back to basics, get in amongst them as much as possible, may pay to have the dog on a long lead or rope and recreate the scenario and as soon as it takes chase give a good yank back and reprimand appropriately… Worth a good try before giving up on it... Quote Link to post
lurcherman887 178 Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 How much you want for it mate lol Quote Link to post
Ideation 8,216 Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 Shock Collar? Got to be worth a try as last resort? 12 Quote Link to post
jamie mc 168 Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 Stick it in with a tup. Quote Link to post
steffan1991 0 Posted January 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 ive gone back to basics, tried and tried and as soon as i start to re gain my trus in her, i will turn my back and shes off again, and yes she has allready cost me for one sheep, i think shes got the taste for it now i dont know what to do about her, she knows its wrong but still cant resist when i turn my back, i did put her on the hunting life not long ago free to a good home but i got messed around a bit so i thaught i would give her one last try, shes too good to loose lol Quote Link to post
steffan1991 0 Posted January 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 arnt shock collars banned in wales ideation? ? Quote Link to post
Chid 6,509 Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 Stick it in with a tup. and make it worse? could start attacking them out of fear doing that Quote Link to post
Ideation 8,216 Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 So go over the border and use it. . . . Quote Link to post
RossM 8,119 Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 So go over the border and use it. . . . Or just don't tell any c**t? 3 Quote Link to post
Ideation 8,216 Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 If it's already killed a sheep. . . . I'd say your chances are pretty slim. So you have a couple of options. Pts One last try with a collar, give her hell. A friend managed it. If she is that good, and really worth it. Never let her off a lead near sheep. Ever. 3 Quote Link to post
steffan1991 0 Posted January 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 So go over the border and use it. . . . i think i will lol Quote Link to post
Its_grim_up_norf 577 Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 If it's already killed a sheep. . . . I'd say your chances are pretty slim. So you have a couple of options. Pts One last try with a collar, give her hell. A friend managed it. If she is that good, and really worth it. Never let her off a lead near sheep. Ever. this ^ My mate has a saluki grey. nightmare around sheep, always has been, no amount of training has stopped her doing it. So whenever hes around sheep shes on a lead. she walks calmly beside him on a lead, doesnt even look their way. But its as if as soon as the lead comes off, she thinks its game time if there is anything within the vicinity that she classes as 'fair game' she'll have it. sheep are the biggest she's gone for. fine with dogs, cracking on rabbits, even big fast ones So all he does is lead her up in a field with sheep. provided you're not a sheep farmer or running permission in fields where sheep will be while your dog runs, no major issue in my opinion. if shes a good worker dont PTS. 1 Quote Link to post
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