I can't do that live bird thing, but I understand the concept. I'm hoping that I can get him swimming this summer. He's getting good at flushing birds. He tried to run down a turkey yesterday.
He has watched my 10 year old water retrieve many times. I think I need to get him out more without my older dog.They fight over anything that I throw. They will fight over a bird.
I have a perfect pond, but it still has ice. It's really strange.Ive owned 4 labs,and they all swam by 16 weeks old. My puppy is now 7 months old.Great nose,smart,just doesn't swim.Strange.
My 7 month old lab puppy hasn't swam yet.He is afraid of deep water.Any suggestions? He will wade tentatively in shallow water.I did push him off the end of the dock one time.