whippets & training

[dalrulzion]

i have always had gundogs and traing them my self to a good standard

i wouldnt mind getting a whippet for when i do get out ferretting any of

the guys on here have whippets ? what is the best way to go about training

these great wee dogs? for ferreting and does anyone no of breeders up here in scotland

 

 

[washerboy]

I have a 10 yr old whippet and he was easy enough to train, I did all the basics in my yard. Sit, stay , lie down etc.

The main thing I find with running dogs is you must get them to come to hand in doors or in your garden before you venture out into the fields.

The first thing then I would do is stock break him/her .

They naturally want to chase anything that moves .

[Ollieollie]

Have a look on the hunting life

[daveboy]

Whippet/Bedlington cross. brilliant dog

[Ollieollie]

Whippet/Bedlington cross. brilliant dog

 

This will be my next dog

[Duckandswing]

I have a 10 yr old whippet and he was easy enough to train, I did all the basics in my yard. Sit, stay , lie down etc.

The main thing I find with running dogs is you must get them to come to hand in doors or in your garden before you venture out into the fields.

The first thing then I would do is stock break him/her .

They naturally want to chase anything that moves .

Exactly this. I worked on recall with my whippet more than anything else. Once Oates had gone, he had gone. Now he's pretty good. He basically understands that when his leash is on he has to wait. Once it's off, he can give chase.

 

Only thing I would have perhaps changed is had a cross with a thicker skin and more fur. He nicks himself all the time which can be a right pain.