FF vs Hold...
Looking for advice on two things:
1. Should FF and Hold be taught as one command (i.e. "Fetch" means fetch and hold) or two dinstinct commands ("Fetch" and "Hold").
2. The area my dog needs improvement is much more in holding the game without meneuvering it in his mouth while bringing it back as well as the bringing the game to hand. I have yet to throw a bumper without him going to retrieve it. I have tried to tire him out to the point he doesn't want to go after it, but I have not been able to. I have thrown bumpers both in woods, open areas, water (on the same session) for a long time; probably in the area of 25 to 30 retrieves and he has never flinched. How can I teach FF to a dog that has wanted to retrieve everything?
I'm inclined to think that I could work on "hold" with him and in the event he tells me to "f" off on a retrieve, then I could FF him.
Thoughts?
Cheers,