Recall For Your Whippet
Are You Struggling with Recall?
Do you feel jealous watching other owners walking their dogs offlead. Wishing you could have that with your Whippet?
Maybe you have been told its just a breed thing. Whippets can't be trusted to go off the lead, so stop wasting your time.
But you'd much prefer to be enjoying calm walks without the risk of your Whippet disappearing or someone shouting at you after they have run over to them?
Independent Thinkers
Whippets, Lurchers and Sighthounds are bred to be impulsive and react fast to changes in their environment.
This can make recall a big challenge when they can move at speed, running from you when distracted. They may chase other dogs, people, prey or be distracted in general.
Making all that dancing and cheerleading you were taught at puppy classes pointless! They can't even see you as they career off into the distance.
It doesn't need to be this way though; you can train your Whippet recall, and enjoy freedom with your sighthound.
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Can you Teach a Whippet Recall?
One of the biggest frustrations that Whippet owners have is they can be fine with that recall as a pup, but once they hit adolesence, that recall can start to fail.
As their Whippet starts to develop a stronger prey drive, or becomes more sociable with other people and dogs they may range further or run to distractions.
Many people may say you can never teach a whippet recall, however that is because traditional approaches rely on lots of dancing, and making yourself the "most exciting thing ever", which sighthounds tend to find very unappealing! And it is often ineffective!
By training with Whippet Wonders options you will learn the keys to:
-Engagement
-A Reflexive Recall (no more dancing!)
-An Emergency Recall
-Teamwork for prey drive
Whippet Expert with over 14 Years Experience
5 Star rated with clients Worldwide
Experienced and Qualified in Dog Training and Behaviour
Rapid Recall Package
Enjoy Your Walks Again
Get your recall back on track or create strong foundations!
Here's what you get:
1 x Hour consult via zoom
1x 45 Min follow Up Session
Online Recall Course (Value £42)
Notes, sheets & videos
Ongoing support between sessions
All Tailored to you and your dog
Zoom sessions to be used within 3 months of booking. Course access for life.
Only £100 One Off Payment
-Intro offer
"I really feel well supported"
"Zara was really helpful, actively listening and giving clear and useful advice." Isabel R
Review - Kerstin
"Very good whippet trainer. I am attending an self paced online course which really works amazing.
I am really surprised how fast we are seeing results in recalling our whippet.
On top the course is really affordable and there is the option of private consulting for special problems/topics.
I was sceptic with the online course at first but I am really glad that I gave it a try. I can highly recommend Zara as Whippet trainer."
Why Whippet Wonders ?
Having lived with Whippets for 14 years all 4 of my Whippets have been offlead enjoying freedom and the world around them!
I realised quickly that dancing and cheerleading wasn't going to succeed in the face of distractions, instead I taught my Whippets I am a valuable team mate.
Working with Whippet Wonders you get breed experience, knowledge and you can get that anywhere in the world, ideal if you are in a location where the breed is less popular currently.
Whippets won't do because you tell them, they want to understand "What is in it for me?"
Arkle The Whippet working on choosing to watch and turn away from prey
This has taken practice and consistency!
Recall Training Options
Recall Package
1 x 60 Min Live Zoom Session
1 x 45 Min Follow up Session
Rapid Recall Online Course
Support between sessions
£100 - Intro Offer
Live Zoom Class
Saturday feb 21st 11am-12.30pm
Live Training with your whippet
Includes follow Up Videos
Learn foundations and how to handle distractions!
£35 One off Payment
Online Course
40+ Video Based Lessons.
Login & learn anytime to suit you
Foundations up to distractions
Includes Emergency Whistle recall and more.
£42 -One Off Payment
Me and my whippet x are taking part in an on line rapid recall course. The info has helped so much as well as the engagement games. We are now starting to get a solid recall. The course was reasonably priced and you can move at your own pace and go back to it at any point. Zara is also on hand for any additional tips you may need help with. Would recommend.
My dog Betty and I attended a Whippet Wonders workshop on Zoom to work on recall. As I live in France and haven’t managed to find an educator for Whippets, this was just what we were looking for! We learnt a multitude of games, in only an hour and a half, it was super well organised and animated by Zara. We received documentation by email shortly after the session explaining everything we’d learnt as well as a cute certificate. I really do feel that this session has had positive effects on Betty and myself and I can already see a massive improvement in her recall and her behaviour in general. Thank you Zara, we’ll be back for more! Highly recommended.
Zara's self paced courses are an invaluable resource for training and for understanding the needs of whippets. Concise and informative content presented in accessible video and ebook format
Stop Whippet Puppy Nipping
Puppy nipping can very often prove a big challenge with puppy owners. It can be frustrating, upsetting and painful! When your puppy is biting you it can feel personal and you can wonder if it will ever end!
It is important to know that puppies nipping and biting is a normal behaviour. Puppies use their mouths to explore the world! And it DOES end, but there is a lot you can do to reduce that nipping if it is making your day to day life difficult.
What to do if your puppy nips
Don’t be tempted to scold, shout at or even physically correct your puppy for nipping, this rarely teaches them anything other than the human is scary and you should avoid them! A lot of puppies nip because they are teething, so be sure to give them items to chew on frequently.
AVOID yelping, squealing or whatever noise you can think of! You may have heard your puppy will stop thinking they have hurt you, but usually, it just startles them into stopping the first few times. In certain dogs and breeds, it will simply motivate them to carry on more (Looking at you terriers!)
What to do if your puppy nips- Be Prepared
The more you are prepared for nipping, the easier it is to handle. My survival list to handling nipping is:
-Have a variety of toys out of reach of your puppy.
-Have a few kongs in the fridge or freezer ready.
-Have a few chews in the cupboard ready to get out.
When your puppy nips, try grabbing one of those exciting out of reach toys (Novel toys are ALWAYS better than the ones laying about all day) and take the toy and move it along the floor. A "live" moving toy is always better than hands, by moving it along the floor they will be less likely to grab your hand in excitement during tug.
If that doesn't work (or as a first port of call) see it as a sign your pup is bored or overtired so grab them a kong or chew to enjoy. This should immediately redirect them.
Prevention is better than rehearsal
Pups often nip from boredom, over excitement or teething. Redirecting in the moment is the best solution, but ideally, pups wouldn't get into the habit of using people as a toy!
Does your puppy have "legal chews"?
Pups teething NEED something to chew, it gives them relief. Giving them access to a chew regularly will help reduce the chances of them chewing you or the furniture! There are some great chews in the album in this group. Frozen kongs can be great for relief along with knotted fleece toys soaked in water and popped in the freezer too (under supervision of course)
Does your puppy nip at the same times each day?
If your pup is getting bitey and hyperactive at say 7pm every day, don't sit and wait for it to happen! Have your kong ready and give your pup it at around 6.45pm. Get them out of the routine!
Is your puppy getting enough sleep?
Puppies need around 18-20 hours a day sleep! Sleep helps them make better choices so make sure your puppy is getting sleep through the night and during the day.
Is your puppy getting too much exercise?
Yes! Puppies can get too much exercise. Young puppies really don't need much physical exercise, and higher energy activities done regularly will amp up the adrenaline and cortisol in them, making it harder for them to rest and sleep. Exercise IS good for puppies, just be sure they aren't overdoing it and aren't getting over-excited. The general rule is 5 minutes per month of age twice a day to avoid damage to their joints.
Is your puppy getting enough brain exercise?
Mentally tiring activities will help a puppy be more likely to sleep and keep a bit more chilled, resulting in better choices, and less nipping!
Does your pup have an outlet for playing tuggy games?
Playing tug of war is great for pups! It channels a whippets natural prey drive, gives them an outlet for biting and ragging! It will not make your puppy "dominant" or anything similar. It'll strengthen your relationship and thoroughly tire them out!
You can join hundreds of happy Whippet owners starting their pups training from scratch with our Puppy Package or School For Whippets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers To Frequently Asked Questions
I live in another country, can you work with me?
Whippet Wonders has worked with clients around the world. Everywhere from USA, Australia, Denmark, Italy, Spain, France and more! Zooms can take place from anywhere in the world and you can buy courses from anywhere too.
Don't you need to see my dogs "bad behaviour" In person?
During a zoom I don't need to see your dog doing the wrong behaviour, our goal is to set your dog up for success. This would be the same as if I were in person. If you have any relevant video clips, that is handy, but our focus is on solutions and moving forward!
Do you work with other Breeds?
I work with Whippets, Whippet mixes, Italian Greyhounds, Lurchers, Bedlington Whippets - anything that is a bit "sighthound-y". I can be persuaded to work with other breeds in some circumstances.
Do you charge extra for multi dog households?
There is NO extra charge for households with multiple dogs. We can cover the most pressing issues for your multidog household in each session.
What if my dog is not food motivated?
If your dog is not a super foodie, don't worry! Motivation is a tricky topic, but very often it is about how we use food and we will cover strategies during your 121 zoom session.
Would a course or 121 suit me best?
Self paced courses or the School For Whippets are ideal if you are motivated and able to work on your own. Perfect if you are pressed for time. While 121's can be ideal if you need a plan, structure or help with a specific problem. Get in touch if you are unsure.
