I have a 7 month old lab that I have started force fetch training. This is my first dog that I have done this with. I had several other labs but none of them had any force fetch training.
The dvds and books that I've purchased all have the same basic principles as far as training is concerned. Been reading quite a few online articles about the subject too.
Clark, my pup, is doing well as far as holding the bumper is concerned. He didn't really want to keep it in his mouth at first but persistance paid off. From the dvds and articles...keeping calm and not losing your temper is right on. At times I would get a bit discouraged that he wasn't getting it and I was doing something wrong. Then all of a sudden, he was holding the bumper and was happy to do it.
Now I am just starting the ear pinch phase of training. If anyone has done this training before, I would appreciate any advice for a first time trainer. From the books and dvds, light pressure is all that is needed to get dog to grab the bumper. I just don't want to make a mistake that will make it harder on the dog (and me) further down the road. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Scott
The dvds and books that I've purchased all have the same basic principles as far as training is concerned. Been reading quite a few online articles about the subject too.
Clark, my pup, is doing well as far as holding the bumper is concerned. He didn't really want to keep it in his mouth at first but persistance paid off. From the dvds and articles...keeping calm and not losing your temper is right on. At times I would get a bit discouraged that he wasn't getting it and I was doing something wrong. Then all of a sudden, he was holding the bumper and was happy to do it.
Now I am just starting the ear pinch phase of training. If anyone has done this training before, I would appreciate any advice for a first time trainer. From the books and dvds, light pressure is all that is needed to get dog to grab the bumper. I just don't want to make a mistake that will make it harder on the dog (and me) further down the road. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Scott