Anyone into training retrievers for duck/upland hunting? If so do you force fetch or not?
I've been working with my lab and we're at that point. My friend didn't force fetch his dog and says it's not necessary unless I'm running trials/tests, which I'm not.
Just want some opinions on it. Also I'd like to see who on here is into retriever training that wouldn't mind me bugging them with a few questions.
I've checked out some of the retriever forums but they seem to be mostly into trials, and not to be rude but, a little snooty. I'd like to hear from a regular joe like me training his buddy in his spare time.
I've been working with my lab and we're at that point. My friend didn't force fetch his dog and says it's not necessary unless I'm running trials/tests, which I'm not.
Just want some opinions on it. Also I'd like to see who on here is into retriever training that wouldn't mind me bugging them with a few questions.
I've checked out some of the retriever forums but they seem to be mostly into trials, and not to be rude but, a little snooty. I'd like to hear from a regular joe like me training his buddy in his spare time.