About the Whippet
Known for their gentle and affectionate couch potato at home but transforms into an unstoppable sprinter the moment a squirrel appears, Whippets have a gentle, quiet grace and explosive speed that makes them the calmest couch potato who also happens to be one of the fastest dogs alive.
Common Whippet Training Challenges
The most common challenge Whippet owners face is prey drive toward small animals and zero recall off-leash. Other frequent issues include prey drive, poor recall, cold sensitivity, and counter surfing.
Sound familiar?
Picture your Whippets bolting after squirrels with terrifying speed, trembling at every loud noise, and refusing to go outside in cold or wet weather.
The Right Training Approach for Whippets
The key to training a Whippet lies in leveraging their natural sensitive, people-oriented nature and desire for comfort that makes them surprisingly willing learners in gentle, positive sessions. Work with their instincts, not against them.
Breed-Specific Training Tip
Whippets are sighthounds who chase anything that moves. Off-leash reliability near small animals is essentially impossible. Accept this limitation and provide safe, fenced areas for running.
Whippet puppies should never be off-leash in unfenced areas. Their prey drive activates around 4 months and once they run, they cannot hear you.
The Transformation
Whether your Whippet is a timid puppy or an adult who bolts the moment the door opens, the right training approach transforms them. Imagine your graceful, speedy Whippet recalling reliably even when prey is in sight, handling loud environments with calm confidence, and walking outside in any weather because they trust you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this specifically for Whippets?
My Whippet is already 4 years old. Is it too late?
How quickly will I see results?
What if it does not work for my dog?
What Whippet Owners Say
“Our Whippet had terrible prey drive toward small animals. Within two weeks of following this system, the improvement was dramatic. I wish I had found this sooner.”
Samuel P.
-- Whippet owner“I tried three other training programs before this one. None of them understood Whippets. This guide was written by someone who actually knows the breed.”
Ashley C.
-- Whippet owner“The poor recall section alone was worth the price. Our Whippet is a completely different dog now. Calm, responsive, and actually listens.”
Ian P.
-- Whippet ownerThe Complete Whippet Obedience System
Whether your Whippet is a timid puppy or an adult who bolts the moment the door opens, this breed-specific system was built for Whippets.
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