Dakotazeb
Well-known member
My 10 month old female Brittany has been a retrieving fool since I got her. Constantly bringing me a ball or something to throw. The breeder said the pups were natural retrievers and I believe that. I've worked with her in the yard, field and water at retrieving a bumper and no problems. I then wrapped pheasant wings around the bumper and no problem. I also throw frozen pigeons for her and she retrieves those. Today I shot a sharptail while she was in the field, actually my other Brit pointed it, but the 10 month old honored the point. Cool! So the bird goes down and runs. My older Brit catches it but she never has retrieved so she drops it. The youngster goes over sniffs it and bites at it a little but would not retrieve it. So later today in the yard I tossed the bumper with wings attached for her and she fetched wvery time, switched to the pigeons and no problem. Then I threw out the grouse I shot and no way woudl she bring it back. I've emailed the breeder for some advice but was wondering it anyone on this site might have some ideas for me. I realize this is the first bird shot over her but I'm concerned. I have one non-retrieving Brit, I don't want another. I undestand that there is "force fetch" and "trained retrieve" but I'm looking for some ideas before resorting to that approach. Thanks.