Force Fetching
Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 5:06 pm
What is the purpose of force fetching
Force-Fetching Without "The Collar" Part I
by John and Amy Dahl
First published in The Retriever Journal, February/March 1998
Force-fetching is the process of making a dog absolutely reliable in its bird/dummy handling and delivery. It converts retrieving from a matter of play to a matter of obedience. It provides a foundation of confidence for advanced training--no matter how confusing or stressful a situation, the dog knows that going when sent is the right thing to do. This confidence is the basis of greater style and intensity than is possible in any play-retrieve.
Although many owners are uncomfortable applying systematic direct pressure (i.e. pain) to their dogs, it is far more humane to force-fetch, and yields infinitely better results, than to situationally reprimand a dog that lacks the foundation to understand clearly what its trainer desires.
Complete article is here......... http://www.oakhillkennel.com/library/force/force1.html