dummies

[Naj]

Toss them in cover, not in the open where they can be seen. Toss the second closer so you can walk out & pick it up while she is going for the first one until she starts delivering direct to you.

[beechessam]

Toss them in cover, not in the open where they can be seen. Toss the second closer so you can walk out & pick it up while she is going for the first one until she starts delivering direct to you.

Solves the problem of two dummies. Not practical in the field.

Train your recall and retrieve properly and the dog will do what it's supposed to do.

[Naj]

It's surely just a case of breaking the habit, but I admit I've not had an issue with this particular problem.

You'd better tell him how to train the recall & retrieve 'properly' then.

[beechessam]

Sounds like the basics are there, just needs finishing.

Removing one dummy means it will only pick one. Chances are as soon as a second one is introduced it will revert to type. Removing a problem isn't solving it!

Do hope my reply didn't upset you. You seem sensitive today

[Rascal]

I'd put a load of dummies out in a pile and ignore if she drops and swaps at the pile..

And keep sending her, she should work out that the quicker she gets back to you the better.

Rascal

[Naj]

Sounds like the basics are there, just needs finishing.

Removing one dummy means it will only pick one. Chances are as soon as a second one is introduced it will revert to type. Removing a problem isn't solving it!

Do hope my reply didn't upset you. You seem sensitive today

Not at all, and no need for an apology.

[beechessam]

Sounds like the basics are there, just needs finishing.

Removing one dummy means it will only pick one. Chances are as soon as a second one is introduced it will revert to type. Removing a problem isn't solving it!

Do hope my reply didn't upset you. You seem sensitive today

Not at all, and no need for an apology.

I didn't