Some dogs have a natural retrieve instinct. Some don't. Most hunting breeds fall in the natural instinct category. We start fetch training early and on a lead. And we practice. All year long. Even with our trained dogs, we keep sessions short (less than 10 tosses per session per dog). As with any dog training, it's key to set your dog up for success. Don't expect your dog or pup to pull off flawless retrieves at a dog park, there's likely too many distractions. Start training in a smaller, [Read More]
