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RETRIEVE (calm hold: ) Create “dumbbell” to fit puppy using PVC and flanges: 2931795-200660Homemade dumbbell00Homemade dumbbellUse PVC in box to shapeA steady, firm hold on barGet duration of holdSwitch to hand held PVC barHold bar in place of box PVCSo the “picture” looks the sameGet calm, firm hold with durationRepeat steps in new locationGet hold with pup in sit, stand and downGet hold while moving from stand to sitI Hold with just finger tips (light hold)I hold with only 1 handBriefly let pup hold entire weight on his own- C/T my hands on itGradually increase dog’s hold time (start adding “hold” cue)Slowly move dumbbell toward the floor and click pup raising to my handsSet on floor and click delivery to handsIncrease time of hold (to 30 sec.) before I take itSet dumbbell so pup has to take one step to deliver itToss reward behind pup so dumbbell can be placed farther awayI take steps backward to increase distance and speed of returnPup on sit/stay holding dumbbell, I move away and recall to add speedPut dumbbell between dog and me, encourage pick up and bringAdd cue “get it” to pick up recall, gradually increase distance/speedStart with short tosses and gradually increase distance, watch for chewingFormal front body position to cue push chin into my bellyHand signal “around” return to heel/sideRepeat steps with “Hurley Dog bone” solid rubber stickWith hard bumper (air valve used to increase/decrease firmness)With squishy bumper (stay at calm, solid hold for a while)With Dokken (different sizes)With frozen birdWith thawed birdWith damaged birdRETRIEVE (page 2) Go back to the hard bumper, attach a line, start retrieves in waterPhase out food reward when retrieve becomes its own rewardStart marking with dog on stay, walk out and place item visible, mark/sendDog on stay, place item not easily visible, mark/sendIncrease distances using friend to toss item and/or bird launcherBlind retrieves (start with toss into tall grass to avoid my scent trail to item)Practice in different terrain, weather, crossing from land to water to landDistractions: People Other dogs Handler out of sight Gun shotsAlso practice: Honoring another dog (stay) Directional control ................
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