Do you think your couch potato is unable to turn into a racing dog? This simple whippet training exercise will change your mind and make you discover the other side of your whippet dog.
Tie a rope to a pole about two meter long, at the other end attach a plastic shopping bag, add a piece of fur or a white rag for extra excitement.Have a helper restrain your whippet while you start dragging the lure around your backyard, giving it an erratic movement. When your dog gets into a frenzy, ask your helper to let him go. Let your whippet catch the lure every now and then but to keep his interest alive don’t make it too easy. From your vantage point you can make the lure fly and your dog will express all his acrobatic abilities to catch it. Always make sure there are no obstacles and sharp objects in the area, you don’t want your whippet to get hurt in the excitement of the pursuit. Leave the game before your pet gets really exhausted, you want to keep him hungry for more. This game is an excellent introduction to lure racing and frisbee catching and is an easy, fun way to train your whippet dog.
To go back to whippet training main page, click here
|
