So, I have been dedicating myself lately, to trying to teach Fozzie to fetch a ball. You've probably seen me complaining before... about how little ball drive he has. I have literally been trying since the DAY I adopted him to get him to fetch!
I resorted to doing all I could to convince him that bringing the ball back to me results in tons of fun. But, that wasn't the first issue. He had no desire to chase a ball... well... unless Gonzo was also going for it, and he could play keep-away-from-the-angry-Border-Collie. At first, he got a treat or a tugtoy when ever he brought it back to me, even from a few feet away.
And after weeks of that, and slowly weaning him from rewards, he actually likes fetching! I am so excited! That means, he could have a future in Flyball.
I resorted to doing all I could to convince him that bringing the ball back to me results in tons of fun. But, that wasn't the first issue. He had no desire to chase a ball... well... unless Gonzo was also going for it, and he could play keep-away-from-the-angry-Border-Collie. At first, he got a treat or a tugtoy when ever he brought it back to me, even from a few feet away.
And after weeks of that, and slowly weaning him from rewards, he actually likes fetching! I am so excited! That means, he could have a future in Flyball.
