Just to let everyone know, I took the advice given, ferreting, a couple of baggies etc. and the bitch has started picking up, she's no world beater, but is improving every time out. Although I had her retrieving toys and dummies she refused to bring back her catch to start, but after a fashion she has started to reluctanly retrieve too, and again is improving. Thanks for all the constructive advice, I think I may well get her to the average stage by the end of the season.