Hi @ahlangle Does she know how to retrieve?
It's not a matter of my opinion. I'm quoting canine scientists. And to be clear I did not say it ended at 14 weeks. It ends around the 16th week...
Sorry, I misinterpreted you. Four weeks ago she was still inside the socialisation window. Now you are no longer in that period. You have to now...
No, I'm afraid it's not the way to do it. Please read my post in the following thread that I just made a moment ago. What you are doing is...
The dog walks well at home. Is a basket case when walking in the street near people. Perfectly normal, So what you have to do is build up to the...
Hi @AlliumPurpleSensation Well done.. What I saw towards the end of the video was that the dog was moving away from you. If the lead became...
I give a treat after the release cue. The idea of casting the treat away is to teach the dog, that she may get up when she has heard the release...
Hi @Sally Kinnerly Spread the food bowls far apart. As soon as the Lab finishes, she must leave the area. Use a lead, if necessary to encourage...
Hmmm a little lover? Up until 16 weeks the dog will follow you. Evolution selected for the trait:Stay close to the protection of the mother....
Here is the link to day 13. One should be able to find the other days. https://www.retrievingforalloccasions.com/leash-off-means-walk-to-heel/
Hi @Bonza At this very time Elsa Blomster of Retrieving for All Ocassions is running an online 30 day set of tips and challenge on heeling. Really...
Hi @mom2labs Sounds as if he is a very friendly dog. The firm https://www.nina-ottosson.com/ makes good puzzles for dogs. They are expensive,...
Hi @Holly Chocolate Loveheart Although its going to be a long process, I suggest you teach your dog to urinate on cue. You will use capturing and...
Hi @Kimberly Burcham It was good of you to help them. I suggest you seek the services of a good, positive dog behaviourist. You need an...
Hi @Hmccuu88 There is a folder on this site called Look at That. Therein is an excellent video on how to teach it. I suggest you start with that...
Flexi leads should never be used if you are trying to teach a dog not to pull. Such leads actually teach a dog to pull. They truly are the work of...
Normal part of dog training just not the age of your dog. Dogs do not generalise well. So cues that work at home have to be essentially be...
I think you are facing lots of difficult issues. I think it's understandable that you're.feeling down. But you've doing the right thing. You have...
In dog training don't expect linear progression of improvements. It will be ups, downs, and plateaus. One needs to think about how to find a way...
Thanks for the information. I don't know that dog food. Is there some reason why he is on such a limited range of food? How much of other food...