morgwick 0 Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Hi there, we have recently adopted a lurcher puppy from a rescue centre. We got him when he was 12 weeks old and hes now 15 weeks. Would anyone have any useful tips for recall? Would you recommend using a whistle or a long training line? Also, we have a resident labrador as well and notice that Leo our Lurcher is often biting the labradors throat. Is this normal behaviour. Should anything be done to intervene as the labrador doesn't have an aggressive side to her. Many thanks Quote Link to post
desertbred 5,490 Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 the lurcher is a pup part of growing and learning is using the mouth the mother of the litter shows neck catching and throat griping the labrador will soon slap it down if it gets to toothy. use voice commands rather than a line or whistle but before any kind of training bond with the pup first when you have bonded then begin the training and voice commands when ever you are around the pup fuss it and talk with it using one word commands not sentences. 1 Quote Link to post
Casso 1,264 Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Hi there, we have recently adopted a lurcher puppy from a rescue centre. We got him when he was 12 weeks old and hes now 15 weeks. Would anyone have any useful tips for recall? Would you recommend using a whistle or a long training line? Also, we have a resident labrador as well and notice that Leo our Lurcher is often biting the labradors throat. Is this normal behaviour. Should anything be done to intervene as the labrador doesn't have an aggressive side to her. Many thanks Long walks with just the pup in quiet out of the way places , woods are great , The home can leave a pup feeling very enclosed and compressed with a lot of artificial stimulation and how a pup reacts this is by prey making mouthing biting tearing anything or everything in its environment , Long walks allow a clear mind, it also gives the pup an opportunity to tune you in , in a natural setting , let the pup roam , duck behind a tree or something and give recall ,this way will allow the pup to used its canine senses to hunt you down , it's a great way of bonding , it's not about fitness or training it's about the pup tuning you in , the pup will feel great to be out in that environment it feels flow and you will be given the credit for it , just you and the pup together is the way to bond canine fashion , 1 Quote Link to post
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