[Texmarsh]

I have a 12 wk lab. He knows his sit and stay fairly well, but when I throw the dummy, he doesn't seem to get the fact that he is supposed to bring it back. He will run after it and start playing with it. When I call him, he'll run back to me, leaving the dummy. Any advice will help.

 

[harvey1b]

At 12 weeks he is really young. The fact that he is running to it and picking it up is what you're looking for. Keep your training sessions short - 2 or 3 bumpers. He'll get it. Have fun with your new pup and congrats!

 

[lucky13]

tater did the same thing (@3mo)... for a while ...now he brings it back alot more than not
i stopped throwing for a few days and worked on basics.
the first throw after a few days off was awesome ... brought it back like a pro !
like harv. said hes a pup and have fun now ... they grow so damn fast

 

[Goosehunterdog]

I agree to keep the bumper throwing to 2-3 times and quit..I wouldn't be worried at all everything will be fine..

 

[billindenver]

Find a toy he really loves to play with. For my pup it was a stuffed duck with a squeaky thing in it...he loves that thing. Play fetch with that instead of a bumper until he gets the fact that bringing things back means you will throw them again.

 

[Brydog]

He sounds like a normal Lab pupparoo to me. Keep your bumper sessions very short (2-3) twice a day and work on OB.
Bond with him and gain his trust. He'll be just fine if you don't pressure him. Enjoy his puppyhood, it won't last long. :thumbsup:

 

[dog]

I totally agree. Good Luck with the pup. :thumbsup:

 

[CMURPHY]

Hey Brydog
what is up with 1-20-09

 

[Brydog]

King George gets dethroned !