I have a 3 month old black lab. We work everyday with obedience and playing retrieving games and marks. I know it is way too early to use a stick to reinforce the sit and heel, but at what age do you do this. He does well with sit and so so on heel. Is there an age or is it just when the dog understands sit and heel?
Second question. The other day when went to a creek and I was throwing out some bumpers and he would dive into the water and bring them back. The water was over his head. He had only been in the water a few times. I was amazed!!!!!! It was like he could not get enough of it. The next day I took him back to do the same and it was like I had a different dog. He was scared of the water. What is the deal? Did I do something wrong?
Second question. The other day when went to a creek and I was throwing out some bumpers and he would dive into the water and bring them back. The water was over his head. He had only been in the water a few times. I was amazed!!!!!! It was like he could not get enough of it. The next day I took him back to do the same and it was like I had a different dog. He was scared of the water. What is the deal? Did I do something wrong?
