Teaching Retrival

[ZEPING]

hey everyone

ive just got a 11week old GSD and he doesnt seem to like the game of fetch

he has a good drive in actually chasing the object in motion but when he gets to it all he does is sniff and mouth it doesnt carry it at all and in the rare instances that he acctually carries it he runs of some where and seems to attempt to keep it away (i dont encourage that behaviour by chasing him or anything )

can anyone point me in the right direction or provide me with tips coz i would honestly love to play fetch with him

thanks for any response in advances

[Lablover]

hey everyone

ive just got a 11week old GSD and he doesnt seem to like the game of fetch

he has a good drive in actually chasing the object in motion but when he gets to it all he does is sniff and mouth it doesnt carry it at all and in the rare instances that he acctually carries it he runs of some where and seems to attempt to keep it away (i dont encourage that behaviour by chasing him or anything )

can anyone point me in the right direction or provide me with tips coz i would honestly love to play fetch with him

thanks for any response in advances

Try to control where he runs, like a hall way first. Stir the pup up by with a happy gay voice and movement of article - I use a sock or orther soft due to puppy teeth and shortly teething.

Practice recalls without a retrieve, before feeding and treat him his meals or special food, which I prefer soft - chicken etc. Chewing dry kibble delays training as they chew and swallow.

Short retrieves at first and allow him to keep the prize for a while at the same time. I pat them and vocal praise.

See how you go and report please. Make sure the puppy is not tired before training. Toilet first. I also may drag an article for the pup to chase.