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I am also having problems with my dog dropping. I thought he was FF but as of lately He is wanting to drop the bumper when he returns to heel. He started this a few months ago with ducks. I thought I had this fixed but been working him lately with only bumpers and he starting to drop them only when he returns to heel. This is only my 2nd dog to FF, my other one does not and did not have this problem. I am starting to think that he is just trying my patience. I guess my question is. Is it normal to go back and revisit FF or was there a problem there all along.

Collar conditioned? If so, "fetch", nick, fetch...........If not, ear pinch......Just be consistent.

I don't think a total review of FF is necessary. Everytime, and I mean everytime the dog drops at your feet nick him. Increase the pressure as need to get compliance.

Also, if he's mouthing the bumper before he drops, sit, nick, sit. Don't do all that nagging hold hold hold hold stuff.........Inderect pressure works nicely here.

What are you referring to when you say "mouthing", Damn it?

ColMuldrow wrote:What are you referring to when you say "mouthing", Damn it?

Rolling it around, loose hold, cigaring, etc.......