mad4it 693 Posted September 6, 2014 Report Share Posted September 6, 2014 I was wondering if any one used a lure machine for training there running dogs or lurchers, the reason I ask is I got hold of one from ebay which works fine after replacing the switch, I was wondering in if could be used for training I know greyhound trainers use one for getting there charges ready so with this I thault that they could be used to get a pup ready Quote Link to post
slip lead 862 Posted September 6, 2014 Report Share Posted September 6, 2014 (edited) Yes mad4it, used correctly, especially with youngsters, they are great tools to sharpen up your dogs. Start with short runs (50m) and depending on the size of the battery, and line, and maybe some of them little wheels, they use in simulated coursing, you could do anything from your own little flapping track, to a fancy simulated course. I moa the best way to get a dog match fit, other than behind it's intended game. If your happy just running them in straight lines, try a little hill, then build it up to as steep as your dogs can handle. Edited September 6, 2014 by slip lead Quote Link to post
mad4it 693 Posted September 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2014 thanks for reply I was thinking about making some wheels and doing a zigzag type of couse to simulate a rabbit to train my new pup up, what age do would you start them on it Quote Link to post
slip lead 862 Posted September 7, 2014 Report Share Posted September 7, 2014 At least 10 months, and only short straight runs. Good luck with ya pup. Quote Link to post
mad4it 693 Posted September 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2014 thank you I don't pick her up untell 11/10 I thought it would handy to have a lure machine Quote Link to post
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