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20-05-2004, 06:28 AM
Originally Posted by Sammy
I actually think the retrieve is very easy to teach, especially if done in drive.ALWAYS use 2 objects for training the exercise.
Load the dog up using both objects.. throw one a very short distance, give the command.. the very second the dog picks object number one up, start making a big deal out of object number 2, making fast movements with it to encourage play/prey.. as dog comes running back to you with onject number one in mouth, throw number two, give command.. pick up number one.. start over.
Same philosophy for the sport retrieve, as in teach it all with drive, by doing this, you get let problems with grip and chewiness.
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Location: From UK.. Living in Houston, Texas
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20-05-2004, 01:05 PM
Originally Posted by Shadowboxer
Originally Posted by Sammy
I actually think the retrieve is very easy to teach, especially if done in drive.ALWAYS use 2 objects for training the exercise.
Load the dog up using both objects.. throw one a very short distance, give the command.. the very second the dog picks object number one up, start making a big deal out of object number 2, making fast movements with it to encourage play/prey.. as dog comes running back to you with onject number one in mouth, throw number two, give command.. pick up number one.. start over.
Same philosophy for the sport retrieve, as in teach it all with drive, by doing this, you get let problems with grip and chewiness.
We have not had a single dog fail during their retrieve in the SchH routine.. so it must work! Come to think of it, we have not had a single dog fail any SchH title it has entered for.. so.. must be doing something right huh!
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20-05-2004, 01:07 PM
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21-05-2004, 05:41 AM
Originally Posted by Sammy
.. as dog comes running back to you with onject number one in mouth, throw number two, give command.. pick up number one.. start over.
Some dogs have a great reluctance to hold a dumbbell. How do you teach the hold?
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