bode.boden Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 just bourght a cocker pup to train as a gun dog never trained gun dog before heard about starfire cd any idears where i can purchase from i know there are other methods but unfoutunatley at work all week so would find hard to introduce her to noise on dailey bases :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straightbarrel Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 ha ha...nice one y IP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eccles Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 just bourght a cocker pup to train as a gun dog never trained gun dog before heard about starfire cd any idears where i can purchase from i know there are other methods but unfoutunatley at work all week so would find hard to introduce her to noise on dailey bases :unsure: What noise are we talking about here 10 week is play time for a pup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogrun Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 just bourght a cocker pup to train as a gun dog never trained gun dog before heard about starfire cd any idears where i can purchase from i know there are other methods but unfoutunatley at work all week so would find hard to introduce her to noise on dailey bases :unsure: Hello there bode,dont worry about training quite yet, just bond with the dog for a couple of months dont forget you've got a cocker and you got alot of hair pulling to do before long so bond as much as you can but make sure its just you that bonds with him ,cheers butt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utectok Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 Gonna struggle to train a dog if your away all week? Seems like you need to do at least 10-15mins every other day Can you take the dog with you and play at lunch time?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bode.boden Posted December 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2011 thanks four info people but only asking queston because reading about on net some people start introducing noises at a earley age (under 10 weeks) like i said at work and dark when i get in can only be there for one feed time and beleave it is good time to start introduceing bangs (from a good distance ) sorry for sounding a bit dum but like i said first time at training? i beleave the starfire cd can help me because introduces sounds graduly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P~MX Posted December 19, 2011 Report Share Posted December 19, 2011 fella you don't want to rush your wee pup ! start him off with noises from a distance, take him to clay shoots and keep him in the boot for a few times then after a while let him keepin him on a lead, walk him away from the noise and slowly bring him back towards the shootin but not too close too soon, Slowly but surely and build ALL trainin up slowly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miserableolgit Posted December 19, 2011 Report Share Posted December 19, 2011 At ten weeks old all you want to be doing is getting to know the pup and for it to get to know you, it's surroundings and routine. There will be plenty of time for proper training when it's older - just let it be the baby it is for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eccles Posted December 19, 2011 Report Share Posted December 19, 2011 Get to know your pup first.If he is a bold pup just light clapping of hands etc rattling of his food bowl etc is enough to start with.If he looks scared cut noise down.Take him to meet people get him socialised first.When i start to get mine used to gunfire 6months plus but earlier if i think pup is up to it.I get a mate to stand 100y + with 410 i get the dog doing something he enjoys' then get mate to fire. usually the dog does not even notice shot.Then if dog ok carry on 10 to 20 closer then same as before if ok then a couple more shots at 80 yards then stop if ok.Repeat every other day bringing shot closer bit by bit. But always see how you dog is coping. Later when dog is having no probs you can start getting him to drop to shot. The first 6 months is spent on stop whistle, retrieving,hunting quartering,etc.Dont rush to the bang bit or you will soon have a gun shy dog on your hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Actionpigeons Posted December 19, 2011 Report Share Posted December 19, 2011 the best thing to do with a cocker is let it play and grow up. dont do very much at all untill it is at least 8 month old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bode.boden Posted December 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2011 hi mates getting a lot off do's and dont's got a good training book comeing so hopefully this might help again i thank you all for showing interest in me and my little bitch (tilly) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straightbarrel Posted December 19, 2011 Report Share Posted December 19, 2011 thanks four info people but only asking queston because reading about on net some people start introducing noises at a earley age (under 10 weeks) like i said at work and dark when i get in can only be there for one feed time and beleave it is good time to start introduceing bangs (from a good distance ) sorry for sounding a bit dum but like i said first time at training? i beleave the starfire cd can help me because introduces sounds graduly Keep up the good work bud and good luck. It's easier to train a dog than it is to be a consistantly bad speller! You make me and DM look good! All the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labstaff Posted December 19, 2011 Report Share Posted December 19, 2011 Which book did you go for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busdennis Posted December 19, 2011 Report Share Posted December 19, 2011 you could do a lot worse than buy Adrain slaters video on puppy training take a look at http://www.kipperridge.co.uk/ you acn see some sample clips on youtube good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bode.boden Posted December 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2011 Which book did you go for? training the working spaniel by janet menzies been told good book Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bode.boden Posted December 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2011 Keep up the good work bud and good luck. It's easier to train a dog than it is to be a consistantly bad speller! You make me and DM look good! All the best. well i am as near as perfect as you can get Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bode.boden Posted December 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2011 training the working spaniel by janet menzies been told good book Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bode.boden Posted December 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2011 you could do a lot worse than buy Adrain slaters video on puppy training take a look at http://www.kipperridge.co.uk/ you acn see some sample clips on youtube good luck cheers maty have a look at that cheers maty have a look at that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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