retrieve help

[alexcjacko 1]

well guys i need your on something, my beddy is 14 months and up until a week a go or so he wont retrieve a ball or anything,he doesnt even get excited he just turns his head and wont chase when i throw it or will jog half way then just look at me like a gawmless this is where it gets wierd, he will retrieve anything to my dad and he even gets excited with him?! my dads says get a new toy and he will be back as usual with you ,your thoughts are needed on this so please post something

[romany52 313]

well guys i need your on something, my beddy is 14 months and up until a week a go or so he wont retrieve a ball or anything,he doesnt even get excited he just turns his head and wont chase when i throw it or will jog half way then just look at me like a gawmless this is where it gets wierd, he will retrieve anything to my dad and he even gets excited with him?! my dads says get a new toy and he will be back as usual with you ,your thoughts are needed on this so please post something

Sounds like you've pissed him off, have you overdone it,or give him a bollocking.

[alexcjacko 1]

this dogs very mardy,he'd bring the dummie back but drop it in front of me so id fuss him then put it back in his mouth then tell him to bring it he kept dropping it so i threw it again he wasnt interested so i put the dummie away then called him he just stood staring so i went get him and scold him where he didnt listen ,do you thibk he'll ever retrieve to me again?

[tubba 38]

He's bored mate my dog wont carry anything back apart from when he's working.

[romany52 313]

this dogs very mardy,he'd bring the dummie back but drop it in front of me so id fuss him then put it back in his mouth then tell him to bring it he kept dropping it so i threw it again he wasnt interested so i put the dummie away then called him he just stood staring so i went get him and scold him where he didnt listen ,do you thibk he'll ever retrieve to me again?

Just as I thought you've pissed him off, forget about training for awhile, give him lots of fuss, you need to rebuild the bond and regain his confidence, some dogs just can't take a bollocking, all reprimand has to be tailored to the individual dog. What is a slight reprimand for one dog can ruin another.