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Cavanshooter · 2016-01-09 17:22:00

Well, I recently bought a springer she is about 6 months old now. Every time I let her out she runs straight for the nearest ditch. I know it is good she is hunting but how do I control her she won't come back when you call her. This is my first dog I'm training myself. Any tips on how to keep her under control would be…

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Controlling a springer

09-01-2016 06:22PM

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Cavanshooter

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Well, I recently bought a springer she is about 6 months old now. Every time I let her out she runs straight for the nearest ditch. I know it is good she is hunting but how do I control her she won't come back when you call her. This is my first dog I'm training myself. Any tips on how to keep her under control would be appreciated. Tanks

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#2 09-01-2016 07:45PM

Tommyaya4

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Lad I wouldn't let the pup out near a feild without basic manners best bet is take her home and practise recall and sit in the back garden or use a long lead to train recall

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#3 09-01-2016 08:18PM

Cavanshooter

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Ok I will try that before I let her out

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