A common mistake made with pups in regards to retrieving is the handler is always in a hurry to take the object. If a pup is good at carrying a variety of toys around the house or yard let them, praise them and pet them beore you take it. This pays off in the field.If they will follow you down and up steps as an example then let them.
A-Know the pups learning curve of where the drive turns to distractibility and stop.
B-Keep the training toys picked up other than when you train.
C-If there is uncertianty, put the toy on a long string and tease the pup until they get it and want to keep it. If they drop it be ready to grab the string and make it move again.
D- You may need a check cord for when the pup is close but wants to be playful.
E- If the pup is eager to retrieve throw the toy into light cover and repeat the same retrieves in the same area to help them learn to use their nose and to hunt thru old scent.
