Need some advice. Retriever

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Sstone82

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Got a 5 month old lab. He's a hard charging pup the problem is he is over running the bumpers. It doesn't matter how close/ far. I'm thinking this will subside with time. Every single time he will literally slide by it. Any thoughts?

Thanks!

Shawn
 
David0311

Sstone82 said:
Thanks guys! I figured he would. I was just thinking if I need to correct anything nows the time.
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Previous posts are 100% right on-:thumbsup:

If any thing I would be happy to see that drive and desire--

Both my females --who have placed in Field trials including open, amateur,and qualification--did and some time still will do the same thing--when keyed up-especially on flyer--or on crippled runners--they are 10 and 8 now:cheers:
 
Thanks David. Ive had Labs for a very long time but I have never had one with this much drive. its been challenging and yet rewarding at the same time.
 
Remi, our 4.5 month old black lab is doing the same thing at times and I too was told this is ok. She's just that excited to retrieve. She charges hard on her retrieves(and recall with whistle is even better for us!) its really cute/funny and awesome to see for a young pup with such drive!
 
outdoorslife89 said:
Remi, our 4.5 month old black lab is doing the same thing at times and I too was told this is ok. She's just that excited to retrieve. She charges hard on her retrieves(and recall with whistle is even better for us!) its really cute/funny and awesome to see for a young pup with such drive!
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I've seen my Golden attempt to stop and do a front summersault - now that's enthusiasm!
 
I have a springer whose feet spin like Fred Flintstone as she tries to stop going past her bumper. Im always afraid shes going to blow out a knee like my Golden did / twice. No fun
What can you do? Tell her to slow down? Shes an ADHD Tasmanian Devil!
 
Sstone82 said:
Got a 5 month old lab. He's a hard charging pup the problem is he is over running the bumpers. It doesn't matter how close/ far. I'm thinking this will subside with time. Every single time he will literally slide by it. Any thoughts?

Thanks!

Shawn
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Are these marks you are throwing? A gunner in the field throwing marks will help the dog with depth perception.
 
Even at 8 years old mine will do a couple rolls in the yard trying to pick them up. Problem is the dog sees it and can't get there fast enough. I will take the enthusiastic approach over the alternative every time.
 
Sstone82 said:
Got a 5 month old lab. He's a hard charging pup the problem is he is over running the bumpers. It doesn't matter how close/ far. I'm thinking this will subside with time. Every single time he will literally slide by it. Any thoughts?

Thanks!

Shawn
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Sounds like 99.999999999% of puppies and a lot of adults. Don't worry about it it will fix itself (maybe not till he's 11 years old in some cases)
 
David0311

Sstone82 said:
Thanks guys! I figured he would. I was just thinking if I need to correct anything nows the time.
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If it makes you fell better:)

Just came in from running some long-long blinds--

After resting dog for a bit--

Decided to through some happy bumpers--(easy open marks)
To check out previous post

My 8 year old over ran and had to skid to a stop after over running every one----

The 10 year old no-



Pure drive and exuberance--

Have fun with that pup sounds like you hav a good one:cheers:
 
whats everyone's thoughts on dummy launchers. the ones that use a .22 cap or whatever to launch dummies? are they worth the investment?
 
jonnyB said:
I've seen my Golden attempt to stop and do a front summersault - now that's enthusiasm!
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Sure is...Haha! Remi just did that the other day too! The other thing is she will take you out from the legs when you recall her she charges so hard!


Sstone....definitely a challenge. I have Remi and a two year old at home, its tough. I think we will be rewarded(our pups too!) greatly, with all of this drive they are showing! Good luck moving forward:cheers:
 
Sstone82 said:
whats everyone's thoughts on dummy launchers. the ones that use a .22 cap or whatever to launch dummies? are they worth the investment?
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I have had them for years and use them frequently. I made a rod for mine that I can shoulder and shoot it like a shotgun. They are nice to get the dog out further but you can not beat having a gunner/thrower in the field. The only time I toss bumpers is to an 8 week old puppy. By the time they are 3 months old we beginning marks in the fields with a thrower.
 
westksbowhunter said:
I have had them for years and use them frequently. I made a rod for mine that I can shoulder and shoot it like a shotgun. They are nice to get the dog out further but you can not beat having a gunner/thrower in the field. The only time I toss bumpers is to an 8 week old puppy. By the time they are 3 months old we beginning marks in the fields with a thrower.
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WestK
Every once in a while we have the gunner use a launcher to simulate a flyer that sails way out there. If The dog sucks to the gunner or marks off the gunner he's in trouble. I wouldn't do this very often though. Try it sometime, the strong marking dogs don't miss a beat
 
Gatzby said:
WestK
Every once in a while we have the gunner use a launcher to simulate a flyer that sails way out there. If The dog sucks to the gunner or marks off the gunner he's in trouble. I wouldn't do this very often though. Try it sometime, the strong marking dogs don't miss a beat
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Been doing that for over 25 years. My wife prefers the launcher instead of throwing a bumper over the back of her head or 2 feet into the dirt.
 
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