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Whippet motivation

   
Gypsy

Anything for the- chase!!		 
 
Barked: Sun Oct 18, '09 4:27am PST 
I have had Whippet crosses in the past, but Gypsy is my first pure-bred.

I have used treats, toys, whistles, every thing I can think of to help "motivate" my 6 month old Whippet . The only thing she is truly interested in is a lunge whip with a fuzzy toy on the end. This is great fun; however, it does not get her to "stretch out" and run like I know she needs. I tried using a "chuck it" and tennis ball, frisbee, and other various throwing toys. She chases it, bites it and takes off with it! I cannot get her to bring it back to me no matter what I try! She also wants to "wander" whenever she is "done" with the toy...she will start to trot off and I have to go catch her...her recall is less than satisfactory. I have done all I know - does anyone have any suggestions on recall and "active" play for my girl? There are NO dog parks or social interaction places I can take her - and NO sight hounds in my area. Please help!
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