Pup Out In The Field

[Declan. 318]

Just a quick question, when in the house my pups all over me like a rash lays with me, won't leave me alone but when we're out in field he's always 100+ yards away and just ain't interested in me what so ever, recall is fine but as soon as he's back he's gone again. He's 10 1/2 months, just wondering if it's a problem I need to nip in the bud or him just being a puppy?

 

Cheers Dec.

[king 12,038]

He's with you in the house all day around you.when out he's exploring his surroundings picking up scent.listening.looking etc.i hate having a dog around my feet when out.he won't catch nothing walking by your side mate.

I had a staff yrs ago that would walk right behind me all day.i might aswell of walked on my own lol

[terryd 8,972]

be surprised king mine has nailed 2 rabbits this year squatting in the hedge row with in a yard he has sussed he can flatten the cover on them and now he never rules out the fact there could be one a foot or two away

Maybe teach a wait command declan if your happy for him to work ahead so you can stop him till you catch up and its handy for other things anyway

[king 12,038]

be surprised king mine has nailed 2 rabbits this year squatting in the hedge row with in a yard he has sussed he can flatten the cover on them and now he never rules out the fact there could be one a foot or two away

Maybe teach a wait command declan if your happy for him to work ahead so you can stop him till you catch up and its handy for other things anyway

 

Rabbits are very thin on the ground where I am terry.i want him to work ahead of me finding his own stuff.

I prefer that that as he is trotting along silent were as I'm noisy with feet etc.

I suppose a dog will work to a degree on his own merit depending on terrain land etc.

Hardly any Arable land here just rough ground.which is a shame but that's the way it is I suppose.

[terryd 8,972]

 

be surprised king mine has nailed 2 rabbits this year squatting in the hedge row with in a yard he has sussed he can flatten the cover on them and now he never rules out the fact there could be one a foot or two away

Maybe teach a wait command declan if your happy for him to work ahead so you can stop him till you catch up and its handy for other things anyway

Rabbits are very thin on the ground where I am terry.i want him to work ahead of me finding his own stuff.

I prefer that that as he is trotting along silent were as I'm noisy with feet etc.

I suppose a dog will work to a degree on his own merit depending on terrain land etc.

Hardly any Arable land here just rough ground.which is a shame but that's the way it is I suppose.

 

 

 

I know what you mean. If I am honest I like mine close because am not confident what will happen around the corner at the moment. Same boat as you there but after the next season I think we will be fine then i can relax

[Maximus Ferret 2,065]

Some pups do work too far ahead, mostly ones with lots of sighthound in them. If the recall is good, what I do is take the pup out on it's own a lot then whenever he starts getting too far ahead I give a whistle and start walking in the opposite direction. I keep on doing this until he starts to keep an eye on where I am and then still keep doing it occasionally. Good luck with him pal.

Edited March 14, 2016 by Maximus Ferret

[tb25 4,627]

I let mine walk on a head of me..the pup does go a little further out in front than I would like though. Bit of a pain if there's a deer in the next feild ..there both always hunting up and thats how I like it..seem to get more runs that was than if they was staying to close.saying that some times you can nearly step on a hare when out mooching. All fun and games.. Not good for my heart sometimes though.

[king 12,038]

I let mine walk on a head of me..the pup does go a little further out in front than I would like though. Bit of a pain if there's a deer in the next feild ..there both always hunting up and thats how I like it..seem to get more runs that was than if they was staying to close.saying that some times you can nearly step on a hare when out mooching. All fun and games.. Not good for my heart sometimes though.

Maybe not good for the heart tb.but I bet you love it lol

[tb25 4,627]

Things have certainly got more interesting with this pup king that's for sure..lol,

[jeppi26 1,855]

Wish mine would f**k off from under my feet when out he won't even follow the older dog does my head in tbh just hope he grows out

[matt1979 766]

I like to see a pup wandering a bit shows a level of confidence in my eyes. Obviously got to get the recall sorted first mind. All dogs that I have seen work well have had a level of independence about them when out without being out of control. Far more caught ahead of you then by your side in my experience, even though I like to think I am stealthy atb

[dustyj 63]

Just keep walking the opposite way the pups going hell twig on eventually

[Maximus Ferret 2,065]

I like to see a pup wandering a bit shows a level of confidence in my eyes. Obviously got to get the recall sorted first mind. All dogs that I have seen work well have had a level of independence about them when out without being out of control. Far more caught ahead of you then by your side in my experience, even though I like to think I am stealthy atb

I agree. What I don't like is a dog that gets further and further ahead 'til it's working completely on it's own, often clearing the ground before more experienced dogs arrive.

[matt1979 766]

 

 

I like to see a pup wandering a bit shows a level of confidence in my eyes. Obviously got to get the recall sorted first mind. All dogs that I have seen work well have had a level of independence about them when out without being out of control. Far more caught ahead of you then by your side in my experience, even though I like to think I am stealthy atb

I agree. What I don't like is a dog that gets further and further ahead 'til it's working completely on it's own, often clearing the ground before more experienced dogs arrive.

True, often found pups are a bit keen initially but soon learn to work as a team though given a bit of guidance atb

[terryd 8,972]

I new a young lad a few years ago who had a lurcher he got as an adult was about 5 maybe. She would stick with in 15-20 yards like glue unless she caught a scent and the rare occasion she did go slight ahead he would call her and she would drop back into that radius. Unless he made it obvious he wanted her all the way in. Some one had trained her well it was like there was an invisible fence 20 yards out from him and that was perfect I thought. Not sure how you would achieve that