Lagotto Pup training

[aboynamedjim]

Hi all,

After several rounds of tough negotiations, the wife and children have agreed to get a dog. My criteria is that it's biddable and can both air and ground scent to find live and dead deer respectively.

My family's criteria is that its fluffy and cute. (and doesnt try to herd the kids)

This pretty much leaves me with the Lagotto Romagnolo. After some research, looks like I would be the only person training it on deer. I can't see any reason as to why it wouldnt perform well, especially as an indicating dog, but time will only tell. I'm off to meet the parents next week and do a little truffle hunting to see how they work. Happy to report back if anyone is interested.

In the mean time, I;m gathering info on training. I like the look of the deer dog blue print in NZ, and was recommended an excellent book called tracking dogs by Leo Fabiani.

Which books would you recommend for rock solid obidience & basic training??

Much obliged!
James

 

[Tirea]

Hi all,

After several rounds of tough negotiations, the wife and children have agreed to get a dog. My criteria is that it's biddable and can both air and ground scent to find live and dead deer respectively.

My family's criteria is that its fluffy and cute. (and doesnt try to herd the kids)

This pretty much leaves me with the Lagotto Romagnolo. After some research, looks like I would be the only person training it on deer. I can't see any reason as to why it wouldnt perform well, especially as an indicating dog, but time will only tell. I'm off to meet the parents next week and do a little truffle hunting to see how they work. Happy to report back if anyone is interested.

In the mean time, I;m gathering info on training. I like the look of the deer dog blue print in NZ, and was recommended an excellent book called tracking dogs by Leo Fabiani.

Which books would you recommend for rock solid obidience & basic training??

Much obliged!
James

I use to have lagotto and use it for truffle hunting, not one, I always trained my dog, myself they are bread from hunting water bread , some close bread is use for wild boar drive, few of my dogs see foto

 

[Tirea]

Hi all,

After several rounds of tough negotiations, the wife and children have agreed to get a dog. My criteria is that it's biddable and can both air and ground scent to find live and dead deer respectively.

My family's criteria is that its fluffy and cute. (and doesnt try to herd the kids)

This pretty much leaves me with the Lagotto Romagnolo. After some research, looks like I would be the only person training it on deer. I can't see any reason as to why it wouldnt perform well, especially as an indicating dog, but time will only tell. I'm off to meet the parents next week and do a little truffle hunting to see how they work. Happy to report back if anyone is interested.

In the mean time, I;m gathering info on training. I like the look of the deer dog blue print in NZ, and was recommended an excellent book called tracking dogs by Leo Fabiani.

Which books would you recommend for rock solid obidience & basic training??

Much obliged!
James

Leo fabiani and fulvio ponti if I remember correctly, my friend from SA translate the book

 

[GeorgeC]

Hi, I have a LR.

They are very good for scent work, ie truffles / dead deer but are very listless [impatient] and Talkative / noisy dog. They are a great family pet and will take the easy route preferring cuddles and laps.

You may be lucky and find one that suits stalking but my experience with the breed is one I wouldn't use unless just for scent work, the rest of the time waiting in the car.

Don't get me wrong, I would have another but not for stalking. They have a terrific nature and they are fab pets.

If you want to ask anything please fire away, they are fairly rare in this country so experience of the breed is relatively limited

 

[griff]

Hi all,

After several rounds of tough negotiations, the wife and children have agreed to get a dog. My criteria is that it's biddable and can both air and ground scent to find live and dead deer respectively.

My family's criteria is that its fluffy and cute. (and doesnt try to herd the kids)

This pretty much leaves me with the Lagotto Romagnolo. After some research, looks like I would be the only person training it on deer. I can't see any reason as to why it wouldnt perform well, especially as an indicating dog, but time will only tell. I'm off to meet the parents next week and do a little truffle hunting to see how they work. Happy to report back if anyone is interested.

In the mean time, I;m gathering info on training. I like the look of the deer dog blue print in NZ, and was recommended an excellent book called tracking dogs by Leo Fabiani.

Which books would you recommend for rock solid obidience & basic training??

Much obliged!
James

I am looking to replace my aging Irish terrier, and a Lagotto was considered, I have a friend in Roselle Tuscany that uses one for truffles and it is the most friendly dog I have met, I do have contact in Tuscany for LR's and they are half the price than they are here the only issue is getting one back to the UK. Great dogs friendly and don't shed. I also considered a Nova Scotia duck toller as my daughter lives in St Johns, and she could of brought one back, but alas that plan went up in flames..

 

[aboynamedjim]

Hi, I have a LR.

They are very good for scent work, ie truffles / dead deer but are very listless [impatient] and Talkative / noisy dog. They are a great family pet and will take the easy route preferring cuddles and laps.

You may be lucky and find one that suits stalking but my experience with the breed is one I wouldn't use unless just for scent work, the rest of the time waiting in the car.

Don't get me wrong, I would have another but not for stalking. They have a terrific nature and they are fab pets.

If you want to ask anything please fire away, they are fairly rare in this country so experience of the breed is relatively limited

Much appreciated! I am off to see a breeder next week who works hers for scent work, so will have a careful look. I ahve the say, my wife and kids have their heart set on one!

 

[aboynamedjim]

I am looking to replace my aging Irish terrier, and a Lagotto was considered, I have a friend in Roselle Tuscany that uses one for truffles and it is the most friendly dog I have met, I do have contact in Tuscany for LR's and they are half the price than they are here the only issue is getting one back to the UK. Great dogs friendly and don't shed. I also considered a Nova Scotia duck toller as my daughter lives in St Johns, and she could of brought one back, but alas that plan went up in flames

 

[aboynamedjim]

I am looking to replace my aging Irish terrier, and a Lagotto was considered, I have a friend in Roselle Tuscany that uses one for truffles and it is the most friendly dog I have met, I do have contact in Tuscany for LR's and they are half the price than they are here the only issue is getting one back to the UK. Great dogs friendly and don't shed. I also considered a Nova Scotia duck toller as my daughter lives in St Johns, and she could of brought one back, but alas that plan went up in flames..

I will report back next week if you like after seeing them work in person?

 

[Brittany boy]

I had considered a LR and a wire-haired Griffon before getting the GWP, but struggled to find a breeder and a litter available. I would be really interested to know how you get on training , please keep us up to date. I’ve also thought about training the GWP for truffles if you have any books worth a read.