Funny thing, isn't it...JJ has always fetched (from time time we got him at five months...Layla will fetch and "sometimes" drop...but usually she'll run after something and then guard it...think that is a sign of possessiveness (she is with her toys and other things too)..working on getting her out of that, but it's taking some time...good for your little pup!
Linda, Layla and JJ "You cannot create your future by focusing on the past" On Thu, Aug 8, 2013 at 9:07 AM, JD <jelikoc...@aol.com> wrote: > ** > > > 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 > > > >
