Just thought an update was due. My chocolate male is now 12 weeks old.He's a clumsy,funny and excitable little moose at this stage.He has doubled in size( at least ) in the last 6 weeks.House training was not a big deal,couple of piddles, but a few whacks with a newspaper and he got the idea. he has been assigned two things that are ok to chew on and so far has not offered to chew up anything else.
He is heeling well on lead, sits when I stop and on command with both voice and whistle, comes readily to both. Thinks retrieving his dummy is the greatest game in the world. I think he's doing very well for his age.
Let me say that at this point everything is being done as play, not a lot of correction or scolding. If he breaks his sit when I've asked him to stay, I just take right back to the same spot and do it again, he's getting it. I'm just now starting to hold him back for a few seconds when I ask him to retrieve, the time will increase over the next couple of weeks, then we'll take a big step and try a double. It's been cold here so I haven't had a chance to get him in water yet, but its coming in the very near future.
Haven't as yet introduced him to a real bird, I'm thinking that at about 14-16 weeks, everything going ok I'll let him bump a pidgeon or two. Any thoughts on this from you guys?
Anyway I'm really pleased with his progress, and his personality is a hoot.If anyone has any suggestions, cautions, or input please feel free, and how about some updates on some of the other pups out there. Tx
