In regards to the "teach, train, proof" training philosophy, how does one proof the motivational retrieve? My thought is that the handler intentionaly throw the dumbbell at an off-set, either on the flat or over obstacles, send the dog and in the event the dumbbell is not seized or the obstacle not properly negotiated, there is no reward and the exercise is repeated until it is able to be rewarded. Is this over simplified or flawed in any way? If so, please show me whre I'm wrong. Thanks, Gordo
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That's one scenario to practice; also practice it under strong distractions (throwing the db near a woodline, other dogs working simultaneously on the field, etc), do some in long grass so he loses sight of it and has to demonstrate that he will search for it until he is successful, etc. Even if you have trained the retrieve purely motivationally, you can still use some small corrections (I use a verbal uh-uh) to let him know if you're not happy with his work. You can't go pronging on them, but you can distinguish between the good and the unacceptable and it won't bother them cuz they have a very solid foundation of postiive experiences doing the exercise.
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