So thought I would try today our retrieve, which we had been messing around with last fall. Haven't done it in ages, what with the snow and cold. I had tried a couple weeks ago but not a lot of success, he seemed to revert back to "go chew Thingy and play keep away" rather than "go fetch Thingy". Heh. Tried again today...same result but we got past that and he was doing well. Then I got the brilliant idea to try it on our deck,,which is mainly snow-free at the moment. Did a few perfect ones, so thought I would grab phone to show you all. Here's our next attempt: https://www.flickr.com/photos/31088481@N03/15919901624/in/set-72157650427848320 Oops. Well, let's try again.... https://www.flickr.com/photos/31088481@N03/16541305272/ 8). Okay not perfect...steadiness, blah, blah...but hey, it's just for fun. "Real" gundog trainers, try not to laugh too hard.... P.S. He is really getting grey under the chin! :-\ And he's only 2.5 years old!! . Guess he just wants to fit in with OH and I....
Re: Simba Thingy Retrieve Well done Simba. You are such a lovely boy......fab to see your mum sharing this with us
Re: Simba Thingy Retrieve That's fab! Reward that enough times and he'll soon be fetching like a pro. Very well done!
Re: Simba Thingy Retrieve He's got such a lovely clever face,I'd forgotten about his 'thingy' ;D doesn't seem like Simba has though ,good boy x
Re: Simba Thingy Retrieve When I first saw the Thingy I thought it was ENORMOUS. I was, like, wow!! Simba is going to retrieve an actual surfboard???? Then I realised that it was just because it was being held really close to the camera....
Re: Simba Thingy Retrieve [quote author=Oberon link=topic=9910.msg143852#msg143852 date=1424066309] When I first saw the Thingy I thought it was ENORMOUS. I was, like, wow!! Simba is going to retrieve an actual surfboard???? Then I realised that it was just because it was being held really close to the camera.... [/quote] Haha, me too!!! But a lovely video, very good retrieve, lovely sit and wait... And a very very handsome boy.
Re: Simba Thingy Retrieve I thought Simba was very steady Lisa. A perfect retrieve. I love the look he gives you. ;D
Re: Simba Thingy Retrieve [quote author=Oberon link=topic=9910.msg143852#msg143852 date=1424066309] When I first saw the Thingy I thought it was ENORMOUS. I was, like, wow!! Simba is going to retrieve an actual surfboard???? Then I realised that it was just because it was being held really close to the camera.... [/quote] ;D ;D I'll have to get working on that...off to find a surfboard here in land-locked, snow-bound Alberta....heh. Maybe I'll wait til summer.... :
