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What do you guys do when pups want to play keep away? Zora is going through a bit of a stage of it, so I have only been doing retrieves in the hall where she can't escape, but she does it with things she picks up around the house.

When you started her off with retrieving was she sat in front and learned "take and give" with heaps of click and treats. I played this for ages and did not toss anything until this was solid, we still play this game when my boy finds a toy, he thinks it a great game.

When I started tossing the dummy made sure there were no distractions, area clear of toys and the other dogs, also made sure the treat was extra special. Make it exciting to come back to you rather than off showing the world what she has, clap hands, make a exciting noises that sort of thing.

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What do you guys do when pups want to play keep away? Zora is going through a bit of a stage of it, so I have only been doing retrieves in the hall where she can't escape, but she does it with things she picks up around the house.

When you started her off with retrieving was she sat in front and learned "take and give" with heaps of click and treats. I played this for ages and did not toss anything until this was solid, we still play this game when my boy finds a toy, he thinks it a great game.

When I started tossing the dummy made sure there were no distractions, area clear of toys and the other dogs, also made sure the treat was extra special. Make it exciting to come back to you rather than off showing the world what she has, clap hands, make a exciting noises that sort of thing.

No I didn't. When she was younger she naturally picked things up and brought them to me, so I just built on that. Now she has learned keep away so I will go back to basics as suggested.

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What do you guys do when pups want to play keep away? Zora is going through a bit of a stage of it, so I have only been doing retrieves in the hall where she can't escape, but she does it with things she picks up around the house.

When you started her off with retrieving was she sat in front and learned "take and give" with heaps of click and treats. I played this for ages and did not toss anything until this was solid, we still play this game when my boy finds a toy, he thinks it a great game.

When I started tossing the dummy made sure there were no distractions, area clear of toys and the other dogs, also made sure the treat was extra special. Make it exciting to come back to you rather than off showing the world what she has, clap hands, make a exciting noises that sort of thing.

No I didn't. When she was younger she naturally picked things up and brought them to me, so I just built on that. Now she has learned keep away so I will go back to basics as suggested.

Its hard when they are natrual retrievers, Rebel would bring anything that was not nailed down, but that is their game, now she will have to learn your game. Just make it fun, she will soon learn not to run off with it and use one of the dummies, not one of her toys.

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RV, With a pup or young dog that runs back to you with anything I would make a big fuss of the dog and forget about the article in it's mouth.

This reinforces the dogs tendency to hold something and it wants to be around you. After a time you can "ease" it from the pup while continuing to fuss about the pups presence. If the pup starts playing ignore it and do something else that is interesting until the pup comes to you, the longer it carries something the better.

If the pup starts to drop the article you can steady it by stroking the pup's chest until you decide to take the delivery.

Good Luck JJ

What do you guys do when pups want to play keep away? Zora is going through a bit of a stage of it, so I have only been doing retrieves in the hall where she can't escape, but she does it with things she picks up around the house.

When you started her off with retrieving was she sat in front and learned "take and give" with heaps of click and treats. I played this for ages and did not toss anything until this was solid, we still play this game when my boy finds a toy, he thinks it a great game.

When I started tossing the dummy made sure there were no distractions, area clear of toys and the other dogs, also made sure the treat was extra special. Make it exciting to come back to you rather than off showing the world what she has, clap hands, make a exciting noises that sort of thing.

No I didn't. When she was younger she naturally picked things up and brought them to me, so I just built on that. Now she has learned keep away so I will go back to basics as suggested.

Its hard when they are natrual retrievers, Rebel would bring anything that was not nailed down, but that is their game, now she will have to learn your game. Just make it fun, she will soon learn not to run off with it and use one of the dummies, not one of her toys.

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It is sad that our retrieving season is over now for this year, but have to say I have been extremely pleased with how well we have done this year. Glad we are still in novice, so can start next year off with the easier stuff and then also do restricted, sure it will help with the confidence.

This coming weekend is the WA State Retrieving trial, going there both days to take photo's for them, sure hope they turn out ok, hate to have sat in the bush for 2 days and no good photos.

Anyone else going to check it out?

Those still trialling good luck for the rest of the season.

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Have fun Livertreats! I have spent the last two weekends sitting in bushes, on rocks, on a cliff edge etc. taking pics at the NSW State and Nationals trials!! I must have sat on a few ants nests as I now have the bites to show for it :o Lots of fun (mostly) with some great dog work seen, but I'm yet to finish going through last weekends 2000+ photos :eek:

If anyone is interested her is what I uploaded from the NSW State.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/91992433@N00/sets/72157627474244417/with/6115643443/

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It is sad that our retrieving season is over now for this year, but have to say I have been extremely pleased with how well we have done this year. Glad we are still in novice, so can start next year off with the easier stuff and then also do restricted, sure it will help with the confidence.

This coming weekend is the WA State Retrieving trial, going there both days to take photo's for them, sure hope they turn out ok, hate to have sat in the bush for 2 days and no good photos.

Anyone else going to check it out?

Those still trialling good luck for the rest of the season.

You've had an awesome year, well done thumbsup1.gif

Bring on the retrieving season 2012!!!!

Hope you have fun this weekend. I have a prior engagement this weekend (that will also see me out bush laugh.gif) so can't make it, so I'm looking forward to seeing your photos!

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Have fun Livertreats! I have spent the last two weekends sitting in bushes, on rocks, on a cliff edge etc. taking pics at the NSW State and Nationals trials!! I must have sat on a few ants nests as I now have the bites to show for it :o Lots of fun (mostly) with some great dog work seen, but I'm yet to finish going through last weekends 2000+ photos :eek:

If anyone is interested her is what I uploaded from the NSW State.

http://www.flickr.co...ith/6115643443/

The photos are terrific. Nothing worse than ant bites, maybe ticks., Hope they are not too painfull.

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FHRP (and anyone else who may be interested in UG field trial stuff) I am very excited! I found out that a dog from Zora's breeder whose owner has been giving me advice with field work won the WA WGAA State Champs! Apparently he beat the National Ch. too :thumbsup:

Definitely noticing Zora is starting to get more birdy - she has been stalking and pointing birds in the yard. :)

Zora is in that teething stage now, so until she has her adult canines we are planning on working on obedience/whistle work (recalls, change of direction, starting woah, whistle sit) as well as her puppy agility and obedience stuff :laugh:

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Where is it Livertreats??

It is being held at Mt Mary Creek, nearly at New Norcia, have directions if you would like to go watch.

Would have been keen but got something on on sat and sunday :( will make more of an effort to go watch next season as i want to run mason

You've got between now and next April(ish?) to get over your camping phobia. Think you and Mason should come camp with me and Ruby at the Arthur River trial :) I've done it 2 years in a row now, and I'm really hoping my 3rd time will also include competing. Only time will tell if we're ready!! :D

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Where is it Livertreats??

It is being held at Mt Mary Creek, nearly at New Norcia, have directions if you would like to go watch.

Would have been keen but got something on on sat and sunday :( will make more of an effort to go watch next season as i want to run mason

You've got between now and next April(ish?) to get over your camping phobia. Think you and Mason should come camp with me and Ruby at the Arthur River trial :) I've done it 2 years in a row now, and I'm really hoping my 3rd time will also include competing. Only time will tell if we're ready!! :D

Thank goodness you don't have to like camping to do retrieving, I just go for the day to Arthur River. Hope we see both of you at the trials next year.

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