Gotta get a handle on this pup

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Bigriver05
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Gotta get a handle on this pup

Post by Bigriver05 » Mon Feb 18, 2013 7:28 pm

I have a 9 month old setter who is built to run. He makes 600 yard casts already and does hold it together somewhat in the timber. Whenever I get near fields or a power line he just lets it go and disappears. I am looking for advice on handling him without taking it out of him. I have not touched him with electric yet . I am gonna run him in coverdog puppy stakes this spring as long as I can get a hold on him. He is pointing and holding grouse already which is nice to see.

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Re: Gotta get a handle on this pup

Post by Sharon » Mon Feb 18, 2013 7:33 pm

I wouldn't use an e collar for that problem. Correct the dog when he's ripping down a line and he'll have no idea why he is being corrected.
You could introduce a "turn command " starting in the back yard but......

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Re: Gotta get a handle on this pup

Post by Neil » Mon Feb 18, 2013 7:37 pm

Continue yard work, including proper intro to e-collar. Get a Garmin and put a pattern on him. You are right to be concered, you can take it out, but it is hard to put it back. Make it fun for you both.

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