I am working on the sit and i have been doing it for only 2 or so days he is catching on. The really only words i think he might sorty know is sit and NO.. he dont even know his name. I will contiune to work daily with him.. I am not looking for a world class retreiver. I am looking for a life long companion. Some one to take in to the dove field. and someone i can bring to my hunting club and around town without worring. i dont plan on wistle calls and blind competion retrieves. do u see what i am saying..