[Newf]

During a couple recent training sessions with real birds my dog has started to let out a yelp/whine/howl as I release him for the marks. Now I assume this is from sheer excitement, and I don't know if he even knows he's doing it.

He generally isnt super excited for retrieving so I welcome anything that gets him excited, so I dont want to diminish any drive that he's building with the real birds.

If I allow this to continue will I cause any problems?

 

[Newf]

Will calling him back do anything to diminish his desire/drive?

Being out of a show breeding his drive isnt that great to start. dont want to ruin any drive that he has

 

[Newf]

Never even thought to add the important details!

He will be two in June.
We have been struggling with pile work and doubles. Partially the dog/partially the trainer- probably more trainer than dog

Main goal is to have a decent hunting companion, hunt tests are just a hobby I started to keep me active with the dog and his training. We have picked up two legs towards his NAHRA started title last summer. Hopfully We will get the next two legs this summer. Last fall he picked up 50-60 ducks, a couple geese, and a pheasant. So he does have some potential!

 

[Newf]

He was pretty good for me last fall. We hunted with a couple other dogs and he was quiet and steady.

Since I train alone 99% of the time, I assume that is part of my problem.