Buying a dog

[MickyD]

1 minute ago, Rudy said:

He’ll have you for that 

I’d just invite a few thieving gypsy bastards round and offer your dog for a bit of baiting practice.

[Dimron]

1 hour ago, gonzo said:

Doesn't half clear the cobwebs this gaff.

 

Just shown Diesel the picture... "Work hard at your recall pal and I'll take you for a run on the beach"

Really good first session in the garden today today, got it quickly but bits of grilled chicken always helps 🙂

He has virtually no recall but is being to get a quick whistle and "come here"

Little and often is the trick now

[glennboltw]

21 hours ago, Dimron said:

Just shown Diesel the picture... "Work hard at your recall pal and I'll take you for a run on the beach"

Really good first session in the garden today today, got it quickly but bits of grilled chicken always helps 🙂

He has virtually no recall but is being to get a quick whistle and "come here"

Little and often is the trick now

I used Lambs liver as a treat, it was like coke for a dog!

[Youri McAnespie]

20 minutes ago, glennboltw said:

I used Lambs liver as a treat, it was like coke for a dog!

Fuck knows why but eating chicken livers used to make me priapic.

It must've been through all the chemicals they put in their chips.

[Dimron]

1 hour ago, glennboltw said:

I used Lambs liver as a treat, it was like coke for a dog!

Used to buy died liver sticks in net bags from the market, don't see them anymore. They were ideal.

He's doing good, came to my command without any build up at lunchtime, too early to trust him though

[glennboltw]

24 minutes ago, Dimron said:

Used to buy died liver sticks in net bags from the market, don't see them anymore. They were ideal.

He's doing good, came to my command without any build up at lunchtime, too early to trust him though

Recall is always difficult (well the trust) I used a long lunge line before I had full confidence in letting my off. 

[Dimron]

2 hours ago, glennboltw said:

Recall is always difficult (well the trust) I used a long lunge line before I had full confidence in letting my off. 

I'll probably do something similar, He is only just responding to voice commands but we'll get there

[Escobarp]

Struggle with mine on the lead when out sometimes. Nowt seems to stop him when he’s in the mood to pull. 

[gonzo]

2 minutes ago, Escobarp said:

Struggle with mine on the lead when out sometimes. Nowt seems to stop him when he’s in the mood to pull. 

Our peg uses a halty lead for ours on street walks. Works a treat. 

I dont even take a lead out with me half the time

[Escobarp]

8 minutes ago, gonzo said:

Our peg uses a halty lead for ours on street walks. Works a treat. 

I dont even take a lead out with me half the time

😂😂 I’m the same have him off the lead apart now from near main roads don’t think that’s helping his training tbh! Tbf most of it is fields so he’s fine and his recall is good for a pup  

Is the Halty the one that goes round his snout?

[Dimron]

23 minutes ago, Escobarp said:

Struggle with mine on the lead when out sometimes. Nowt seems to stop him when he’s in the mood to pull. 

I recall he/she is still a pup, takes time... they eventually go into a teenage phase where they know the rules but try to ignore them.

I have always used a simple slip lead with good effect, you can quickly communicate to the dog with gentle tugs and combined with a pocket of treats you're on a win win.

Personally I don't believe flippy leads should be used until the dog has earned it.

 

[Escobarp]

1 minute ago, Dimron said:

I recall he/she is still a pup, takes time... they eventually go into a teenage phase where they know the rules but try to ignore them.

I have always used a simple slip lead with good effect, you can quickly communicate to the dog with gentle tugs and combined with a pocket of treats you're on a win win.

Personally I don't believe flippy leads should be used until the dog has earned it.

 

Yes just over 6 months. Seems to pull on way back from a walk with me and a lot of the time on the rare occasion she takes him out. 
 

sometimes walks like a dream and shows he knows how to do it. Now and again he’s almost unmanageable. If can sort this out he’s pretty much there in terms of training I would say.
 

Other than he’s no guard dog he’s scared of his own shadow. Ran from a dog on the tele last night 

[gonzo]

17 minutes ago, Escobarp said:

😂😂 I’m the same have him off the lead apart now from near main roads don’t think that’s helping his training tbh! Tbf most of it is fields so he’s fine and his recall is good for a pup  

Is the Halty the one that goes round his snout?

Yeah apparently I'm the reason he pulls

Yeah the halty goes round the neck and nose in two loops. Really does work even though I hate putting it on him. 

[bolton_blondie]

Mine legged it all the way home once. Little fucker. I had to run and everything 🙄

Edited January 31, 2022 by bolton_blondie

[Escobarp]

1 minute ago, gonzo said:

Yeah apparently I'm the reason he pulls

Yeah the halty goes round the neck and nose in two loops. Really does work even though I hate putting it on him. 

Will give it a go as need to nip it in the bud before he gets much bigger as he’s strong as an ox and will end up tipping her over. And it will all my fault same as everything 

[Rudy]

45 minutes ago, Escobarp said:

Will give it a go as need to nip it in the bud before he gets much bigger as he’s strong as an ox and will end up tipping her over. And it will all my fault same as everything 

Have you looked at doing clicker training? 

[Tonge moor green jacket]

18 minutes ago, Rudy said:

Have you looked at doing clicker training? 

Each to their own, but we did that, and it indeed works, but we didn't want the reward of food to be the main reason for coming back. 

Esco- she used to put one of ours on a halty, but upgraded to a canny collar. It works in a similar way, but is supposed to be kinder and doesn't put pressure on one particular side.

Have a look at both.

[Rudy]

Just now, Tonge moor green jacket said:

Each to their own, but we did that, and it indeed works, but we didn't want the reward of food to be the main reason for coming back. 

Esco- she used to put one of ours on a halty, but upgraded to a canny collar. It works in a similar way, but is supposed to be kinder and doesn't put pressure on one particular side.

Have a look at both.

I don’t use food for a reward. He just knows now with the clicker. Apparently it’s hereditary in collies and how they train herding

[only1swanny]

Cockapoo will come back. 

 

Big un will just run if he can see you.. won't leave sight but won't come back 

[glennboltw]

I find a head collar called a Dogmatic is the best to use, my Rottie more or less stopped pulling instantly, the only problem I find with the Haltis is thay they can ride up into the dogs eyes..... Take a look at the Dogmatic. 

[BlessingKaku]

On 27/12/2021 at 11:05, Rudy said:

Want another dog now. My faithful beagle passed away this year, I miss the daft sod like crazy. Still have the collie but I quite miss having two dogs (leave the jokes) around the place 

I’m all for getting a rescue dog but with the sprog our wife ain’t having it so that’s a non starter 

Ive always fancied a Rottweiler but again non bastard starter. 
 

The family we have got from before aren’t in the trade anymore so I really don’t know where to start looking or what to look out for

Lab

Golden retriever

Cockapoo

Labradoodle 

These are what I’m getting the ok for 

Long time lurker here... was wracking my brains trying to figure out where I'd heard someone was after a dog recently, and then realised it was you on here.

Some pals of ours' dog just had a litter of Labradoodles end of December, they're from a really good home and both parent dogs are great. Caved in and getting one ourselves.

If you're still in the market for one DM me and I'll dig out their online listing.

[Escobarp]

Cheers for the tips chaps I will have a look at them. 
 

as an aside he’s been to daycare today. Owner said he took him on a walk into the woods and he walked perfectly and said he was a dream. I didn’t have the heart to say he doesn’t do that for me!
Clearly the wee shit is fucking at it 

[Rudy]

4 hours ago, BlessingKaku said:

Long time lurker here... was wracking my brains trying to figure out where I'd heard someone was after a dog recently, and then realised it was you on here.

Some pals of ours' dog just had a litter of Labradoodles end of December, they're from a really good home and both parent dogs are great. Caved in and getting one ourselves.

If you're still in the market for one DM me and I'll dig out their online listing.

Cheers mate think we’re gonna go for a golden retriever but cheers 

[gonzo]

Jumping up is my dogs biggest issue. 

Again probably all my fault because hes loves a big cuddle and a scrap with his old man when I get in from work.

However when he knocks my mother in law over and brakes her glasses its not so fun

Likewise he jumps up at random people he sees thinking they want to play and normally scares them to death.

Any tips chaps? 

Ive tried bumming him but it makes him worse.

[Escobarp]

39 minutes ago, gonzo said:

Jumping up is my dogs biggest issue. 

Again probably all my fault because hes loves a big cuddle and a scrap with his old man when I get in from work.

However when he knocks my mother in law over and brakes her glasses its not so fun

Likewise he jumps up at random people he sees thinking they want to play and normally scares them to death.

Any tips chaps? 

Ive tried bumming him but it makes him worse.

Mine does the exact same.
 

Although I’m the bummee. Quite enjoyed it I’m ashamed to say