RE: lab doesn't like dove feathers
Simple - take it through Force Fetch.
Others may disagree but I know no other way for me to teach 'fetch'. I take all myd ogs through the program - some are naturals and graduate early and others take a little more time to grasp the concept.
All I say is Fetch - that means go out there - you will find something and bring it back to hand. Iuse no other commands such as Hold or Good girl or Boy - just Fetch.
to me Fetch means go get it - hold it until I tell you to release - no exceptions.
There are many good books out there on this process. I prefer the ear pinch.
JW