Best way to stop a flying Lab

[Labradorks]

I'd probably be inclined to teach her to deliver the item to hand or teach her the wait command. Or to go to your side like Snowshoe suggested. All are super easy to teach and do not require e-collars, ear pinches, equipment or difficult maneuvers.

It also depends on whether or not you are planning on doing serious field work with her. Are you?

[windycanyon]

that's a great analogy.That's exactly how I feel. I actually didn't buy her, I got her as a 6.5 year old 7 months ago. I paid only for her to be spayed as she was supposed to be a breeding dog, but she never ended up having any pups. My trainer does understand the hunting dog. She points stuff out to me all the time about what she should & shouldn't know. The breeder lives in Washington state, so it's a long way for me to go. My trainer said she was going to set me up with a woman who works with field dogs, like a mentor type thing. There are clubs around her but I don't think they do much in the winter. I did do one day of field trials. It was thrilling to watch her work.

Most dogs who understand the field delivery will go to heel w/ a simple left hand signal or verbal Heel. Put her back on a long line in your yard or at the park. Tell her to Stay and toss a short bumper (she'll be less inclined to be all amped up if it's short). Send her, and when she picks up, immediately tell her to HEEL and w/ your left arm, signal her to Heel too. Help her to "remember" where she should be going if she has "forgotten". If she's been trained, she will continue to hold the bumper and sit at Heel and wait for you to take the bumper. End of issue... Everything needs to be w/ control in mind initially until she gets the hint that YOU are in control of the game (ie, no more throws if she's obnoxious until she has remembered her manners). You can then proceed on w/ your play once she shows you she can play by your rules.

[alixb]

[QUOTE=windycanyon;97269]Most dogs who understand the field delivery will go to heel w/ a simple left hand signal or verbal Heel. Put her back on a long line in your yard or at the park. Tell her to Stay and toss a short bumper (she'll be less inclined to be all amped up if it's short). Send her, and when she picks up, immediately tell her to HEEL and w/ your left arm, signal her to Heel too. Help her to "remember" where she should be going if she has "forgotten". If she's been trained, she will continue to hold the bumper and sit at Heel and wait for you to take the bumper. End of issue... Everything needs to be w/ control in mind initially until she gets the hint that YOU are in control of the game (ie, no more throws if she's obnoxious until she has remembered her manners). You can then proceed on w/ your play once she shows you she can play by your rules. [
This is great advice. thanks again. Should I send you a cheque for all the training tips? LOL

[windycanyon]

[QUOTE=Alix B;97401]

Most dogs who understand the field delivery will go to heel w/ a simple left hand signal or verbal Heel. Put her back on a long line in your yard or at the park. Tell her to Stay and toss a short bumper (she'll be less inclined to be all amped up if it's short). Send her, and when she picks up, immediately tell her to HEEL and w/ your left arm, signal her to Heel too. Help her to "remember" where she should be going if she has "forgotten". If she's been trained, she will continue to hold the bumper and sit at Heel and wait for you to take the bumper. End of issue... Everything needs to be w/ control in mind initially until she gets the hint that YOU are in control of the game (ie, no more throws if she's obnoxious until she has remembered her manners). You can then proceed on w/ your play once she shows you she can play by your rules. [
This is great advice. thanks again. Should I send you a cheque for all the training tips? LOL

Sure, but I'm told the exchange rate sucks.

[Jimbo B]

I was going to say teach Hope to sit on recall too
My Moses is a major BRAT!
But pretty good at recall
Always had/have high value treats like homemade jerky (for recall)
When he comes charging at me when he retrieves he knows to sit right in front of me (he runs to me like the devil ,, but sits the very last second sits in front of me)
It was one of the best things someone taught me.If he did not learn this I would we spending half my time on the ground being knocked over by the beast

[alixb]

Hi again: I have been working on this all weekend but I have been taking the bumper from her before she "sits." Have been saying "sit" instead of heel. So it's not really correct but she is picking it up so quickly.
I will try the way you suggested see if that is what she was taught.

[alixb]

[QUOTE=windycanyon;97402]

Sure, but I'm told the exchange rate sucks.

I am working with Hope doing the retrieve with holding my left hand out, saying heel, sit & give the bumper. If I do that she will drop the bumper on the ground. If I do hand out, say heel, take the bumper then say sit it seems to work better. Is it correct?