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[Sam Berrisford]

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I am a new lurcher owner and have a 6 month old rough coated Hancock bitch called Meg. She is as beautiful as you would expect with a great nature. I have done my best at this early stage to teach her basic behaviour, but I am not sure about recall. Sometimes she blanks me completely and I have just spent half an hour in a 20 acre field trying to get her to come to me. Any advice on this, and any advice generally about training her would be very welcome. Thanks in advance.

 

[flash1993]

Hi Sam

Im pretty new to the lurchers , hunting etc myself only having them for around 2 half years :thumbsup:

In the time when my dog(s) are pups i find feed time is a great bit to get your bond going with her as u feed her simple (say her name ) after noo time she will link you 2 to meal time (in a sense ) . So when out give her a call if she dont come in straight away dont worry she is a pup and will find everything new and exciting ! when she finally come back 2 u make sure she is praised good (not just a dull good girl ) make her feel like your her new buddy !! :thumbsup:

This all may seem like im talking from my ... but its worked 4 me when training my dog 4 working ( (w00t) i race him now )

I have a pup myself she is coming on a treat :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Best of luck mate ! i hope some of the others would give u a abit of advice 2 ..... there is so so many people who work there dogs on here u see :- ....

ATB Josh :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

 

[jinnyfizz]

I am a new lurcher owner and have a 6 month old rough coated Hancock bitch called Meg. She is as beautiful as you would expect with a great nature. I have done my best at this early stage to teach her basic behaviour, but I am not sure about recall. Sometimes she blanks me completely and I have just spent half an hour in a 20 acre field trying to get her to come to me. Any advice on this, and any advice generally about training her would be very welcome. Thanks in advance.

What does she do if you just turn your back and walk away, Sam?

She will be very intelligent because of her breeding so I expect she's testing you out at the moment :lol: They all go through a "teenage" phase!

Whenever she is coming towards you (whatever the circumstances - in the house or outside) use the word and/or action you want her to associate with coming to you. That way (like Josh says) you are instilling a certain sound/action into her brain when she is coming to you of her own accord.

Very soon you will be able to use that word and she should return to you straight away :thumbsup:

 

[andy67]

alo if shes staying out of range try squating down to her level . some dogs feel intimidated by sumone towering over her . collie crosses can be temprimental so patience and calm are good tools when training them . just my thoughts but im no expert . only had em 30 years so still learning . :teehee: good luck whatever u try .

 

[gabbitas31]

Good advise by Jane and Josh, :thumbsup: i would add a little treat each time she comes back when called,( being a lurcher she will love her food) :lol: they soon learn, " i come back, i get fed", :lol: , start as you mean to go on, and don't give up when they ARE at that teenage stage, (that is the most trying time, and a lot of people give up at this stage,) just enjoy her when she's young. Good Luck. :thumbsup: di

 

[Sam Berrisford]

alo if shes staying out of range try squating down to her level . some dogs feel intimidated by sumone towering over her . collie crosses can be temprimental so patience and calm are good tools when training them . just my thoughts but im no expert . only had em 30 years so still learning . :teehee: good luck whatever u try .

 

[Sam Berrisford]

alo if shes staying out of range try squating down to her level . some dogs feel intimidated by sumone towering over her . collie crosses can be temprimental so patience and calm are good tools when training them . just my thoughts but im no expert . only had em 30 years so still learning . :teehee: good luck whatever u try .

Thanks for sharing knowledge, experience and wisdom - Andy 67, Josh, Tina and all other lurcher lovers who responded to my post. Great advice. Someone should write a book! Any more training tips very welcome.

Best wishes, Sam