[bellmorekennels]

Went on hunt today with few friends
Been working with 2 of my young dogs on retrieving.
My male Junior is almost there and my 1 yr old pup is just starting to get the hang of it.
Hopefully I can get them both trained before season ends

 

[Hippy]

Could U give us some tips for training to retrieve ?

Jim

 

[bellmorekennels]

Could U give us some tips for training to retrieve ?

Jim

Jim
Sure.
1. First thing is to get an object that the dog will pickup with its mouth.
A rag , ball , t shirt , toy etc.
I find they will always mouth on a stuffed doll
Sometimes u may need to drag it for them to want and grab.

2. Get a long lead, and tie dog to a fence.
Place object, just out of reach of dog and start to use a command, like find it .
After they show interest, say find it and release off the fence and pull the leash towards u while u say bring it....
Make sure u praise once they bring it to you..
Do this for a few days , about 15 to 20 mins each day.
Enough to keep it fun

If they do those 2 things , odds are they will retrieve and I will give u next directions

If they don't do it, they may not retrieve

I may take a video and post with young dog

 

[5 Solas]

That’s awesome man! That first thicket you showed is exactly when a retrieving dog will come in handy! Lol

 

[Foxxy]

Went on hunt today with few friends
Been working with 2 of my young dogs on retrieving.
My male Junior is almost there and my 1 yr old pup is just starting to get the hang of it.
Hopefully I can get them both trained before season ends

Nice, never had a dog retrieve. What's up with the sidewalks, makes for easy hunting. LOL

 

[Curnel]

I own an old female that will retrieve if its in the thick stuff but don’t think she really likes it lol
Got a male and female littermate that both retrieve and it makes there day to do it so I let them retrieve everyone I shoot if I have them together the male always gets it he’s usually in front of her but never taught any of them to do it just natural I guess they’ve done it since their first rabbit and I like it !

 

[bellmorekennels]

Nice, never had a dog retrieve. What's up with the sidewalks, makes for easy hunting. LOL

Thanks
Yes its an overgrown park, which I am sure they will someday soon turn into a housing development

 

[bellmorekennels]

I own an old female that will retrieve if its in the thick stuff but don’t think she really likes it lol
Got a male and female littermate that both retrieve and it makes there day to do it so I let them retrieve everyone I shoot if I have them together the male always gets it he’s usually in front of her but never taught any of them to do it just natural I guess they’ve done it since their first rabbit and I like it !

Thats great that they did on their own!
I have had a couple that also just did it without any training, the last of which is 9 year old now.
I have a 6 year old male, a 2 yr old male and that 1 yr old female that all have trained since pups.
It is really a big help with wounded rabbits in the real thick stuff!

 

[Marshman]

Thanks
Yes its an overgrown park, which I am sure they will someday soon turn into a housing development

 

[Rick]

Through the years I usually have one that retrieves without any training on retrieving. I believe some bloodlines have it in them. For me it’s Flatcreek.