Hello! I am new to this forum so greetings! I have just got my first lab- parents had loads so well used to them, but this is my first- hurrah!
I am trying to do all the right things with the Pup, now 10 weeks old. She is fairly mouthy and chews my hands off etc.
I have a burning question- I concentrated on getting a good working line as I want to train her up for the gun and trialling- however most of the literature says even at this young age she should be retreiving stuff. However, she is not that interested in chasing and bringing things to me- more interested in everything else that happens! Also not good at coming when called. Are there any good tips to aid them getting into the habit of fetching and retreiving- or ar such a young age does it not matter?
She also likes to find things in the garden (stones etc) and then hide under tables to chew- running away from me- is this normal for a pup. I have not shouted at her, so am a little concerned that something is amiss here!
Any advice greatly appreciated!
I am trying to do all the right things with the Pup, now 10 weeks old. She is fairly mouthy and chews my hands off etc.
I have a burning question- I concentrated on getting a good working line as I want to train her up for the gun and trialling- however most of the literature says even at this young age she should be retreiving stuff. However, she is not that interested in chasing and bringing things to me- more interested in everything else that happens! Also not good at coming when called. Are there any good tips to aid them getting into the habit of fetching and retreiving- or ar such a young age does it not matter?
She also likes to find things in the garden (stones etc) and then hide under tables to chew- running away from me- is this normal for a pup. I have not shouted at her, so am a little concerned that something is amiss here!
Any advice greatly appreciated!