that's great news to hear.
JD On Aug 8, 2013, at 10:01 AM, Robin Gordils <ginbarminp...@aol.com> wrote: > No, it isn't, bringing a toy or crumpled paper back when thrown is one test > in temperament testing. I encourage all my pups and try to get my adopted > adults to fetch. Alice was 7 mos when I adopted her but is a rabid retriever > now. Bringing a toy or paper back shows a willingness to work with humans > which one needs in a guide, or working dog. > > > Robin, Dobe Axel CGC, TT, German Pin Ranger CGC, TT, Chihuahuas Alice CGC , > Monte CGC, foster Blue and MinPins HoneyB and Brutus > > Www.minpinrescue.org > Www.chi-rescue.com > Http://chihuahua.rescueme.org/Florida > > JD <jelikoc...@aol.com> wrote: > > > > ok stupid question but do all dogs know how to fetch instinctively? > I ask this because I haven't really taught Piper to fetch but she does it > anyway. > Well 3/5 times anyway. She will bring me a toy and I will reach for it. She > will > drop it. I will throw it and she will chase it and bring it back. Sometimes > she's > so excited she does 'laps' around my house and ends up in her downstairs crate > and then picks another toy to play with. > > Just curious > > JD > > >
