Trying to get dog to retrieve

[Jimsue]

I haven't seen the video but I would like to add my 2 cents.

First off not all retrievers will pick up a bird, its rare but it can happen.

The force fetch program should not be attempted by everyone, it is very complex and timing is everything.

Get a box of pigeons, pull the flight feathers and go crazy, nothing beats hot birds, nothing!!!

[416]

The force fetch program should not be attempted by everyone, it is very complex and timing is everything.

X2 My suggestion would be to get involved with a local retriever club and learn from the experience there. l lucked out last year and had a couple of our local amature trainers take the time, and give me step by step instructions on how to train up my chessies.

[pupper]

I use the term" get the duck" even when I fetch with wings and balls but maybe I should use the term "fetch." But he always has been intimidated by birds, squirrels, and racoons. One time he was sniffing and a squirrel popped up and he ran back to me But with birds, I have tried baby chicks, and pigeons and he hesitantly sniffs them and then leaves them alone. I read up on forced fetching and that seems like a good program, I might try that or try getting a pro or club to help. The only problem is that with archery 3d, hunting, and the internet I dont have much time for bird hunting or dog training so I have to figure out my priorities.

[Dano]

----SNIP-----The only problem is that with archery 3d, hunting, and the internet I dont have much time for bird hunting or dog training so I have to figure out my priorities.

If you don't spend the time training, you'll end up using the 6 foot retriever a lot (you or your buddy ).
Dan