fowler__88 Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 hi i have a 4 month old cocker from working bread i went out and bought a new puppy dummy thought id go see if he would retrive the first few throws would come back get near then do a circle around me even with much encoragment then after i had thrown it a few times he would just go up to the dummy smell it and run back just like he was bord of it,i know hes only young but just thought he would be interested any advice would be great just 1 more question what is the right age to take him in the rabbit pen cheers ash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busdennis Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 hi everything you do with you PUPPY should be play orientated and dont worry about a perfect retrieve because its not going to happen for a long time, just build up a relationship with your pup while protecting its soft mouth. forget any ideas about rabbit pens until youve got the basics right, stop stay sit etc etc etc, the age will depend on the dog and owner but remember its a cocker and not a lab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegleg31 Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 he's still a pup,start off with an old pair of socks or a tennis ball.keep it all fun if he looks bored stop.get him really interested in retrieving by making noises,playing with it.don't worry about him running round you at this age as long as he's enjoying himself.you can always correct this when he's confident in retrieving.DON'T take the dummy/socks/ball off him straight away make a fuss of him while he's got it let him play with it and don't try and make him sit when retrieving at this age. let him enjoy being a puppy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fowler__88 Posted January 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 i do asociate all retrieving with play jus i wasnt sure what to do because my ess was alwas so fixed on retrieving but i will try the sock idea cheers lads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busdennis Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 my ess was alwas so fixed on retrieving but i will try the sock idea cheers lads hi different dog and a different breed. My cockers 3 now and will retriver like a champion labrador, but at 2 was so puppy like couldnt/woundnt retrive anything, just go with the flow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fowler__88 Posted January 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 had him in the house making him realy excited and playing with my newborn doughters teddy lol he did retrieve it well only did 10 mins so he didnt get board thanks for the advice lads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegleg31 Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 i always use a pair of my worn socks with a pup.has my scent on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyB Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 Some good advice been given to you there,Do not try to push him to hard to quick let him enjoy his puppy hood, Three basic commands is all you need to concentrate on, The serious stuff usually starts around the nine month onwards stage, good luck kenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGD Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 i always use a pair of my worn socks with a pup.has my scent on That's cocker owners for you, not big fans of soap and water Don't bore the wee dog IMO, ten minutes is far too long. Give a couple fo retrieves, get him really keen on going out and be in no hurry to take from him, then stop when he is really keen on another retrieve. Build on that, but get it into him before he discovers that hunting is better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegleg31 Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 That's cocker owners for you, not big fans of soap and water Don't bore the wee dog IMO, ten minutes is far too long. Give a couple fo retrieves, get him really keen on going out and be in no hurry to take from him, then stop when he is really keen on another retrieve. Build on that, but get it into him before he discovers that hunting is better. cheeky sod i'm looking for a couple of springers to bring on this year :o ,i want something around 6/12 months though so i can get stuck straight into training Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGD Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 cheeky sod i'm looking for a couple of springers to bring on this year :o ,i want something around 6/12 months though so i can get stuck straight into training And praise be to God the man has realised what a real dog looks like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LYDIA24 Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 EVERYONE HAS DIFFERENT OPINIONS ON THE TYPE OF DOG THEY WANT BUT WGD SEEMS TO THINK HIS IS THE ONLY OPINION THAT MATTERS, DONT TAKE ANY NOTICE DO IT YOUR WAY MY COCKER RETRIEVES JUST FINE DROPPING HER DUMMY AT MY FEET, JUST A LITTLE PATIENCE AND YOU WILL GET THERE, I THINK YOU HAVE REALY GOT TO GET ANY DOG SO INTERESTED IN THE DUMMY OR WHATEVER YOU ARE THROWING FOR THEM, TO MAKE IT INTERESTING , MAKE A FUSS ABOUT HIM EVERY TIME HE BRINGS BACK WHATEVER YOU THROW FOR HIM , DONT WORRY HE,LL SOON GET THE MESSAGE JUST LIKE WGD MIGHT GET IT THAT OTHER PEOPLES OPINIONS EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE DIFFERENT TO HIS MAY BE RIGHT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROBLATCH Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 time and patience are the essence.he is a baby and let him be just that.as mentioned if he wants to play with the dummy let him but at the same time your own knowledge tells you for how long. cockers imo are very inteligent dogs almost in a way that you dont train them, they train you. remember you have years ahead with him and beleive me he will surprise you with things you havent taught him. take your time with him and give him little but often, dont try to through a days training at him in 10 mins. i have a six yr old cocker bitch and she still pulls things from her hat that has me gobsmacked. he will get there it just takes time. good luck with him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGD Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 MY COCKER RETRIEVES JUST FINE DROPPING HER DUMMY AT MY FEET good luck with a lively runner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ROBLATCH Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 good luck with a lively runner howay lads encouragement is what is needed. the guy is having a go afterall ( more than what some do ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utectok Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 (edited) good luck with a lively runner Edited January 4, 2011 by utectok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lloyd90 Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 EVERYONE HAS DIFFERENT OPINIONS ON THE TYPE OF DOG THEY WANT BUT WGD SEEMS TO THINK HIS IS THE ONLY OPINION THAT MATTERS, DONT TAKE ANY NOTICE DO IT YOUR WAY MY COCKER RETRIEVES JUST FINE DROPPING HER DUMMY AT MY FEET, JUST A LITTLE PATIENCE AND YOU WILL GET THERE, I THINK YOU HAVE REALY GOT TO GET ANY DOG SO INTERESTED IN THE DUMMY OR WHATEVER YOU ARE THROWING FOR THEM, TO MAKE IT INTERESTING , MAKE A FUSS ABOUT HIM EVERY TIME HE BRINGS BACK WHATEVER YOU THROW FOR HIM , DONT WORRY HE,LL SOON GET THE MESSAGE JUST LIKE WGD MIGHT GET IT THAT OTHER PEOPLES OPINIONS EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE DIFFERENT TO HIS MAY BE RIGHT What was the need for that ? good luck with a lively runner buurnnnnnnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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