when to start training my pup to the whistle

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hi all . when is the best time to start training my pup to the whistle.

[SSS]

In my opinion, you cant do it too soon. Basic training can be started young.

As soon as the pup listens to you is the best time.

You may get different answers but I am not a proffesional

Good luck :blink:

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thanks sss for your quick reply. i thought as much but didnt want to get it wrong you know. thankyou

[Sprocket]

I start training to whistle as soon as I get my new pups home -By this I mean getting it to sit for its food and at the same time adding either the word Sit or a single "sit whistle command".

I also coupee down and encourage the pup to come to me using several repeated whistles (to replicate a recall whistle).

When the pup is able to go into a field, I usually start the Quartering / directional change whistle using 2 peeps each time you get them to change direction.

I MUST STRESS THAT THE WHISTLE COMMANDS AT THIS AGE SHOULD BE VERY QUIET. PLEASE BEAR IN MIND THIS IS AN EARLY LEARNING/DEVELOPMENT STAGE AND NOT A FORMAL TRAINING ACTIVITY. EVERY THING AT THIS STAGE SHOULD BE GENTLE AND ADMINISTERED IN A FREINDLY/PLAYFULL MANNER.

Others may do it differently - but it is suprising how quickly pups learn these types of commands without any pending pressure.

Sprkt.

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thanks sprocket. my sprocker is already sitting , and basic fetching is coming along nicely. better get me a whistle now then any recommendations.

[Sprocket]

i usually use 210.5 whistle for Spaniel- Cost about £5 from coun trywide stores or gunshop.