[Bruce MacPherson]

I was just wondering what the record for longest time to needed to finish force Fetch. The reason I'm asking is I think I can break it. Hard headed little SOB chocolate so and so, a little more of this and a I may sell him to the circus.
Just venting regards

Mac

 

[Jason Ferris]

How long have you been at it Mac?

Regards, Jason.

 

[Bruce MacPherson]

I'm on week 3, But I'm not sure I've been serious enough about it yet. We did have a session tonight that showed progress. I always have more trouble with my own dogs.

 

[Trevor Toberny]

it can take 2 to 6 weeks.

 

[Gun_Dog2002]

3 weeks is nothing. i've had a couple take 12-14 weeks. Each dog is different. hard to put a firm number on em. work with the dog and throw the calendar away...

/Paul

 

[Harley]

Mac,
I started back in the begining of Feb and still haven't finished. I am a Brit and it's my first time through so I am taking it slow and steady.

As an aside at what point is FF considered finished? After FTP?

 

[DL]

Mac,
I started back in the begining of Feb and still haven't finished. I am a Brit and it's my first time through so I am taking it slow and steady.

As an aside at what point is FF considered finished? After FTP?

I would say it is finished after it is transferred to the field and can be used there. Some people are careful not to use it in the field before it is reliable, and once it is reliable it takes a little transferance or proofing to use it in other places.

At a seminar I went to, the trainer described something he called "point fetch" which was basically really simple casting where you point at the object and say fetch. It was a little extra step I hadn't heard described before but I think it is probally a good one.

 

[Zack]

At 3 weeks you have a long, long way to go to break any records. I have a personal dog that took right at 3 months to go from the begining of hold to walking fetch. Had it been a client dog, I would have suggested not spending anymore money on him a long time ago. Since he is mine, I didnt care how long it took, I was going to get him through it.

 

[SloppyMouth]

I always have more trouble with my own dogs.

That's a very interesting bit there. Why do you think that is? The emotional connection? Or do your personal dogs get put on the back burner due to client dogs or other commitments?

/good luck!

 

[hhlabradors]

OK, now that I've seen the other replies.... :wink: I'll admit I had one that took 12 weeks :!: Fortunately, the next one needed ONE "hold" correction and ONE "fetch" correction, or I'd probably have hung up my hat. :wink:

 

[Bruce MacPherson]

I always have more trouble with my own dogs.

That's a very interesting bit there. Why do you think that is? The emotional connection? Or do your personal dogs get put on the back burner due to client dogs or other commitments?

/good luck!

A little of both I think. Sometimes when you write it out it kind of puts things in perspective.

 

[Zoe's next]

I have a friend who FF'd a dog for 10 weeks; she turned out great once it was done, but it was a miserable 2 months for him (and probably her!).

 

[Zoe's next]

I have a friend who FF'd a dog for 10 weeks; she turned out great once it was done, but it was a miserable 2 months for him (and probably her!).

 

[Targander]

Brings back the memorys of good ol' SPIKE. Meanest SOB Ive ever encounted for FF, otherwise a very sweet dog. YLM; Took just about 4mo. for him....but hey, got it DONE (through FTP). Owner was just tickled too :? He was by far my BIGGEST challenge I ever had. Just lucky all my fingers are still in place as well as my arm and leg :shock:

:idea: Thinking back, Id NEVER put myself into that situation ever again.

Still wonder if his age (3 yrs. old) had anything to do with it, besides being absolutely spoiled:?: Never would have taken him on except he was a dear friends dog and Loved the Birds...

 

[hhlabradors]

Brings back the memorys of good ol' SPIKE. Meanest SOB Ive ever encounted for FF. YLM; Took just about 4mo. for him

:shock:

You are my hero!

 

[Targander]

Yea...don't FF any dog over a year anymore. Although he wasn't from my breeding, I will get any of my dogs done well before 12 months :twisted:

BIG lesson learned...

 

[Sharon Potter]

Mac, do I know this dog??? :lol: :lol: If so, remind me to tell you about FF with his momma.

 

[Jay Dufour]

avery bumpers ooooouch

Made the mistake of trying to use those short A$$ed bumpers for FF! :shock: Went back to my hard knobby's ,they are at least three inches longer.They are Ok for pile word and puppies.Anyone know where to buy the ole fashoned hard knobby bumpers with the flat bumps,and no valves.