Domestic Rabbits

[emason323]

We are moving to a bigger house and in the next couple of months we will be looking at getting a dog. I raise domestic rabbits and my question is can i use them to train a dog?

[upperlimits]

i have used domestics to train my really young pups,but they seem to catch them fairly quick,unless you have some runners.

[emason323]

No runners I was just curious about the body scent and the urine. I figured general shape is close. Besides searching this forum where is the best place to start learning about training? Is there a number one book or video i should be looking for?

[riverroadbeagles]

You can use them but what I do is just live trap a wild cotton tail take dog to open area so he can see rabbit run when you let them go usually only takes a couple of times before they will take off after it. Just make sure your dog is ready to start. I usually will do this at 4 to 5 months of age. This time of year rabbits are easier to catch.

[Zac]

rabbithuntingonline.com
This is a good forum with alot of knowledgeable people and alot of info on rabbit huntin.

[emason323]

Thanks for the responces. I kind of figured theres nothing like using the real thing. I'll definately check out that website and any other info anyone wants to pass along.

Mason

[Mike M.]

If you leave them on the ground for a while ( couple weeks) and let their legs build up you would be surprised at how good they run.Ive used them for training pups as old as 6 months.