I have a Golden Retriever that should really be called a Golden Keeper. How do I get her to retrieve?

I have a 5 year old Golden Retriever female named Cody. She loves playing with the ball with our other Golden who is 2 years old and named Ben. Everytime we throw the ball, Cody runs to it, grabs it and walks away with it. When that happens, we usually send Ben, our other dog to get it from her and bring it back to us. (She runs away from us when we try to grab it from her lol) I am sad that she refuses to even try to bring anything back to us.





Does anybody know of a strategy as to having her become a Golden Retriever and not a Golden Keeper?

I have a Golden Retriever that should really be called a Golden Keeper. How do I get her to retrieve?
I saw a tip on TV that was a great idea. She had a tennis ball and cut a slit in it. She showed the dog that she was putting the treat in the ball. Then she would throw the ball and only release the treat when the dog brought it back to her.
Reply:You cant teach old dogs now tricks, so it would take much patience, i guess.





Try this:


http://www.i-love-dogs.com/dogsarticles/...





PS. I have a 2 yr old golden too! (Brio)
Reply:When she gets the ball have a treat in your hand and show it to her at the same time say "drop" if she sees the treat she should drop the ball to take the treat, give her the treat and do this a couple of times and she should drop the ball on comand without a treat
Reply:http://www.nwk9.com/twosqueakies.htm





Try this link above "building the retrieve and motivational out". I bet a retriever would love this trick/training.
Reply:Well firstly, try to teach her on her own for sure, so that the focus is completely on her. Try practising in a hallway if you can or a smaller area to start. Toss the ball, when she grabs it display something she loves like a treat or a toy and get her attention with 'Cody?" and when she looks say "yes!" entice her with the treat or toy while commanding "bring it back!" as she walks towards you praise "good bring it back" until she gets to you. offer her the treat without trying to take the ball. the second she lets go of the ball say "good drop it" and give her the treat. if she decides the ball is more exciting than the treat, try replacing the ball if a less exciting toy or maybe your toy/treat is not enticing enough. What does she REALLY love? peanut butter? liver treats? Use the MOST enticing treat versus the least exciting toy and this should work. Continue practising this, then move to a larger space. Don't play the game with both of them until Cody knows how to play the game.
Reply:lmao!





Maybe try using treats to get her to come back? Ok, Im sorry thats probably not a big help, but I had to comment, your story made me laugh x)





Good luck!
Reply:Believe it or not, but retrieving actually does not come natural to many dogs - even Retrievers who were bred for this very purpose. It has to be taught.





The best way to teach a retrieve will be to work with Cody by herself, using a long line since she "runs away from you" when you try to grab it. You can buy 30' and 60' long lines at the pet store or order them online. You also need some really good treats or a second toy to trade for.





Put the long line on Cody and take her outside with the ball. Chuck the ball and let her pick it up, then call her to you. "Cody, come!" If she does not have a reliable come, start reeling her in on the long line, then really praise her for coming. Next, tell her to "sit" in front of you, and praise her for sitting as well.





You don't reach for the ball right after she comes or right after she sits because you want her to understand the different steps of come and sit before you ever go for the ball. Once she is sitting, calmly reach for the ball with one hand, saying "OUT!" or "give". In your other hand, you will have a yummy treat or another ball / toy as a reward.





If she outs the ball as soon as you try to take it, praise her and reward her. If she does not out the ball, offer up the other treat or toy as a "lure". Most dogs will go for the other item. If she does, take the ball from her, then give her the other item and praise her for a job well done. Let her have the reward item to enjoy.





After a couple of minutes, repeat the process until you have a reliable come and out. Then you can introduce something like "go get it!" or a game of two-ball. (You toss one, she brings it back. As soon as she's at your feet, you toss the other, then pick up the first. Continue until dog is tired.)
Reply:I think you need to teach her when the other is not around, go to a place she likes, beach, lake, park, then throw the ball, if she don't bring it back you take her home. You will need to repeat this a few times.
Reply:If fetching the ball isn't enough treat (maybe she wants YOU to fetch!), start with a short distance, say 10 feet. Throw the ball the short distance after you show her a tidbit of cheese or something yummy. Reward her with it when she brings it to you and drops it (Drop it or Put it down command). Gradually increase the distance and she'll soon have the hang of it. Short of that, she just might not like to fetch! Good luck. At 5 years, she's going to be harder to train than a puppy. Keep at it.
Reply:i have one toooo

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