darren m Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 any one use pet rabbits for steadying up there dogs we,ve got a spare cage now the ferrets are in the shed , put them on the lawn and get the dog used to them , while giving the sit commands etc anyone tried just a thought cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guinea Fowl Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 I cant find the video now, but there is one on youtube where the guy use 5 rabbits and it looks like it is working really well. When you chuck the dummy just behind the rabbit it is only natural for the rabbit to sit dead still, and will bolt just as the dog gets to it. So in my opinion it will work well, but i am no expert! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 I'd imagine you want to be quite sure of your dog or just not use your daughters favourite pet rabbit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul1966 Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 I've got a dvd on training labs. the trainer had a large pen with wild rabbits in it for training steadiness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren m Posted September 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 the dog will be on a lead to start until i was 100% sure and even then i would be at its side giving the sit comand and a stern NO or leave it A rabbit pen would be great but alas i dont know anyone who as one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackley Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 the dog will be on a lead to start until i was 100% sure and even then i would be at its side giving the sit comand and a stern NO or leave it A rabbit pen would be great but alas i dont know anyone who as one there is a rabbit pen for hire just off Junc 27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 (edited) I have a pen, but mostly use it for the Spaniel's than the lab's. Still use it for steadying the lab's up though. Edited September 7, 2009 by lewis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren m Posted September 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 there is a rabbit pen for hire just off Junc 27 Ackley - do you have any more details on that Lewis - this is for my spaniel pup also , my lab never needed it once he realised that chasing and not catching was pointless he was cured thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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