Very nice! I never understood why everyone seems to think that the only method is Force Fetch - this proves there's more then one way - and this one is so positive for both dog and handler! Nice work!
Ran across this video randomly just now and thank you! I have a rescue lab mix who would love to start retrieval and this definitely helps start somewhere! Nice video and beautiful dog!
@@toddwharvey thank you!! I appreciate that! I’m going to take a look at your channel and see what I can start implementing sense I wanted to try a few new things. I appreciate it and I definitely will! 😄
I'm so glad I stumbled across your videos. We have a lot of trainers in my area but they're all focused on good citizenship or agility training, which is fine If that is what you need. My 2 labs love retrieving but greatly need work on the mouth to hand part.
You really need to show this method on a puppy. Your dog is well established doing these behaviours and I suspect you didn't use this method on them to achieve this drive. Most likely an ecollar.
When I have a puppy in for training, I’ll make another video. Most pups I’ve trained over the years have been trained this way. This pup’s drive and desire to work and retrieve is all natural. If anything, he’s more patient and waits instruction/permission now. You can never force drive into a pup. It comes naturally and enhanced by careful, positive training. Go back through my videos and you’ll see this same dog working and retrieving as pup, 7 weeks to 8 months.
Very nice! I never understood why everyone seems to think that the only method is Force Fetch - this proves there's more then one way - and this one is so positive for both dog and handler! Nice work!
Thank you!
Ran across this video randomly just now and thank you! I have a rescue lab mix who would love to start retrieval and this definitely helps start somewhere! Nice video and beautiful dog!
Thank you for your kind words and appreciation.
Let me know how I can help you and your dog with your training!
@@toddwharvey thank you!! I appreciate that!
I’m going to take a look at your channel and see what I can start implementing sense I wanted to try a few new things. I appreciate it and I definitely will! 😄
I'm so glad I stumbled across your videos. We have a lot of trainers in my area but they're all focused on good citizenship or agility training, which is fine If that is what you need. My 2 labs love retrieving but greatly need work on the mouth to hand part.
Do a quick search for gundog or retriever clubs in your area. I’m sure you can find someone who can help you in person.
Best of luck!
Very good way to train, similar to how my dad taught me.
Thank you for watching and your input.
nice work
Thank you, @fidiusjwhoopie !
You really need to show this method on a puppy. Your dog is well established doing these behaviours and I suspect you didn't use this method on them to achieve this drive. Most likely an ecollar.
When I have a puppy in for training, I’ll make another video. Most pups I’ve trained over the years have been trained this way.
This pup’s drive and desire to work and retrieve is all natural. If anything, he’s more patient and waits instruction/permission now.
You can never force drive into a pup. It comes naturally and enhanced by careful, positive training.
Go back through my videos and you’ll see this same dog working and retrieving as pup, 7 weeks to 8 months.