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Labrador training to retrieve

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009

The phrase Force fetch training is when you teach your Labrador to fetch something for you. We are training to get him not to drop the object and to get used to holding something in is mouth even if a little uncomfortable. What you are trying to achieve is him bringing the object straight to you and you’ll get best results the earlier you teach it.The behavior you are looking for for is the delivery of the dummy or bird to your hand. What you should do is stand still until he returns it to you.

Puppies love to chase and be chased. If you go towards him as he is returning he will often turn and playfully run away. So you could move away a step or two as he returns. Try Attaching a 6 foot length cord to his collar. When he comes, crouch and gently place your hand under his chin to reinforce the holding of the object and don’t forget to praise him. Now take the cord and guide him to the heel position. Repeat this until it becomes a natural for the dog to fetch, hold , and take a heel and sit position. Do not take the object until he has finished the steps. We recommend using a canvas dummy.