Get the Perfect Retrieve Every Time: 10 Expert Tips for Training Your Dog

Get ready to transform your dog into a retrieving pro with this comprehensive training guide! In this episode, professional dog trainer Nate Schoemer breaks down the step-by-step process of teaching your dog a competitive retrieve - perfect for service dog training as well. Plus, he shares some of his top recommended training equipment from JJ Dog (use coupon code NSTRAIN10 for 10% off) and a comfy dog bed from The Petcot company. petcot.com/
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Now for some fun Malinois dog breed facts:
- These highly intelligent and energetic dogs have a long history of working with military and law enforcement agencies.
- The Malinois breed takes its name from the Belgian city of Malines, where it was developed.
They have a strong prey drive and are often used as police and military dogs because of their ability to detect and apprehend suspects.
- The Malinois breed is known for its athleticism and has excelled in various dog sports such as agility, obedience, and tracking.
- They are also known for their loyalty and affectionate nature towards their human family. Just don't leave your sandwich unattended around a Malinois - they might mistake it for prey!

[@douglasreid6996]

This was the most difficult thing in all of my dog's training. She hated holding the item. Now she randomly hunts for stuff on the ground around the house and presents them to me trying manufacture rewards. As always, great video Nate.

[@moonpools]

Arih is always a joy to watch. She’s so graceful and listens so well!!

[@tylerpurvis5658]

Your videos are so helpful you single handedly have helped me turn my 1 year old German shepherd pup from the little terror of the neighborhood to one of the best dogs in our whole town. You’ve helped me so much in understanding the science of dog training.

[@shilohpointfarm8544]

Such clear step by step instructions. Thank you!

[@VolkerCzechowski]

Great detailed explanation of each step in a very logical way. Thank you very much for sharing, greatly appreciated.

[@sarikoske396]

Oh my gosh! Nate your videos are absolutely fantastic! The way you break it down into steps is perfect and very practical!!! Thank you so so so much! You are helping doggos and their hoomans all over the world!!! Much appreciation from Down Under 🇦🇺

[@riccardoderbio1750]

super useful and very complete video. Thanks Nate!

[@armandhammer2235]

Perfect timing Nate. Thanks.

[@NateSchoemer]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching! :)

[@wendyhere7204]

I have been working on this (unsuccessfully) for two weeks now, so your video couldn't come at a better time! My dog just runs away and chews on the wooden one (she loves chewing on sticks too), so maybe trying it with a plastic one first is the answer. Great video once again, thank you!

[@gaming2hellhub567]

Amazing video sir, i love the way you teach your dogs

[@lucca_bites]

Thank you. I'm going to try this.

[@mollywisecarver6583]

This was a great video. I also host a dog video herding program on line and found your teaching instructions to be spot on. I do wish you would show other breeds doing the same thing.

[@moonchild1710]

You explain this so well! I thought it was going to be superrr easy with my pup but she didnt even look at the toy, just at my face waiting for me to give her a treat (your engagement training is working !! A little TOO well in this case haha) Tried making the toy interesting but nope! Even marked and rewarded her when we were just playing but then she just forgets the toy and wants only food and starts offering other commands lol I'll update how our training goes once we figure it out. :D

[@delausa]

Thanks! Step-by-step is super helpful

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you so much! :)

[@bun9000]

I don't know how the algorithm only JUST NOW showed me your channel but holy crap this is right on the money for what I was looking for on yt to train my high-drive Aussies for obedience (Schutzhund and ASCA). 👏

[@kevinthorp6982]

Great vid! I'll try this with my Husky, and see how it goes.

[@markfcoble]

Thank you.

[@jennylynne4414]

That you did this video .. I feel like you read my mind lol! I'm having a heck of a time getting my English Cocker to want to put a dumbell in his mouth. He'll fetch tennis balls and soft toys all day, but getting him interested in the dumbbell is a huge challenge.

[@douglasreid6996]

By far the hardest thing I've trained my dog to do. HOLD command and skill was just not what she wanted to do. There are still some items she doesn't like to pick up as much. Stick with it, you can do it.

[@deanbalouris330]

When do you normally add drive to the dumbell and back to the front position? I notice that Arhi is technically correct in this video, but needs to drive harder to and back.

[@daanstappers6448]

Great video it helped me alot. Still have one issue with my dog he likes to spit it out and dosn't like it when i put my hand's under and up his head, he starts shaking his head to get away.. any tips forbthis problem?

[@sitarakhan9260]

hi Nate, its me remember when I told you I have 2 dog well we sadly had to give Simba away now we have diamond she is 1 years old and is 5 month we haven't trained her that much but she is pretty well behaved so I just would want you to know your videos helped me

[@ronnie3781]

Amazing

[@puppytrainer2492]

Any suggestions on how to control prey drive when doing recalls around other animals like cats and deer I have a Malinois cross

[@marybaker5319]

Hi Nate thank you for this and how much is it the raw food

[@deanbalouris330]

For IGP retrieves, can you talk about increasing the speed of the pickup, picking up directly, and building return speed? Thanks!

[@classicaljo5320]

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[@ashleynicholls6165]

Is the dog food going to be available in the UK?

[@sanjeevsharma8439]

Nice video👌👌👌

[@marybaker5319]

If your dog is learning for the first time what step should it be to get where you are now I love how you do step by step on your vidos and if your dog has a problem with the neighbors cat how can u stop that. Behaved and how do u know if your comment is answer on things thank u

[@ravindrareddykatamreddy4601]

Super 💯

[@illmakemyfirstvideoat500su3]

Hello Nate! I’m wondering if your dog Harley is a german shephard or is it another breed? Greetings from Belgium🇧🇪

[@sherrycooper2448]

How did you start getting your dog to take the dumbbell to begin with? Did you put it in the mouth or tease her to grab it?

[@gentlelionphkennel9340]

Hello master im ej from philippines .. just wantbu to know i am.your biggest fun.. more videos like this please.. 😇

[@user-oe4qc4xr9y]

Can you demonstrate the same with a dog that is less food oriented?

[@user-xy7de6ql9m]

Ok okkkk😊

[@jeanelizevandenheever4212]

What do you do if your dog is not interested in toys or items at all?

[@wamaguitv]

My main traine

[@gangcai2876]

How old my dog should I teach my dog a retrieve? My dog is 4 months and 1 week now.

[@gwongpokes]

What treats are you using

[@NateSchoemer]

www.arihandcharlies.com/

[@mandoe5]

How can I teach my dog to leave the object? When my dog has an object he doesn't leave it all the time even with treats and occasionally if he leaves it and I reach to get it he goes for my hand or arm until I walk away from him and ignore him.

[@kilo3o3]

💪💪

[@marianelahernandez7134]

My dog doesn’t like his head touched or held on to. How do I get him to keep the object in his mouth as he drops it right away anticipating the treat that’s to come?

[@NateSchoemer]

Hi! This video demonstrates what's known as a motivational retrieve. There are additional things you could try. For example, I've had success with starting with a bully stick. Since most dogs enjoy bully sticks, they are often willing to hold it in their mouth. However, it's important that the reward for bringing the bully stick to you is greater than the value of the bully stick itself; otherwise, the dog might prefer to keep the bully stick. Initially, you can also shorten the distance to build success early on. Check out this other video I have on the retrieve. Lastly, if all else fails, the final option is to teach a pressure-based retrieve. This method is not recommended for new trainers, as timing is crucial: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpy7qapnppKIqpYsi=mX6JQKO5Nt0KRf5d. I hope this helps! :)

[@SwirlEye]

Hi Nate! Would be possible to add proper captions to your vids? AUtogenerated doesn't catch everything. I know it's a ton of extra work, but I really like your videos. However, I have that spicy ADHD/Autism combo and can't really process much of what you're saying without rewatching 10x over (exaggeration but you get what I mean) without having captions to aid my understanding. Dog training is currently one of my special interests, and captions would make stuff way more accessible for me, my ADHD/autism buddies, and those of us who are deaf or hard of hearing. Thanks!

[@GroschelHD]

great idea!^^

[@dogenthusiast7445]

Nate is there a reason why you don’t use the wood one? Does the dog like to chew the wooden one more than the plastic? Great vid!

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks! From my experience, dogs are more likely to chew on a wooden dowel. Once they know the behavior, it's usually easy to transfer it over to other items. :)

[@kevinschuiteboer6367]

Oh yes I forgot to tell you that he brings it to me

[@MaximillianandRubyGrace]

What to do if the dog won’t let go?

[@GroschelHD]

Hey Nate, I have a question again^^ I have a nine week old Foxterrier Pup and when she gets fired up she obviously is all over the place, jumps in your face, bites you, your shoes, everything she can grab basically xd. Not a big deal tho, puppy stuff. But the weird thing is, she doesnt really care about toys, when I move them and try to make them interesting she jumps on them, chews for a few seconds and then ignores the toy again, so redirecting does not really work. I tried with many different materials, build tugs out of towels etc. she doesnt really care too much about that. I know all dogs age differently and toy drive can, and I'm sure will, pop up when she gets older, but is there anything I can do right now, other then moving the toy/ making it interesting and rewarding her everytime she ineracts with the toy, to make toys/ playing with me something fun for her? Or should I just wait and give her time to grow and maybe show interest in toys herself at one point?

[@watchmoivies123]

Can't find bell in blue.. Can you help?

[@NateSchoemer]

www.jjdog.com/j-j-molded-plastic-dumbbells/ Don’t forget to use the coupon code in the description of this video. 😁

[@watchmoivies123]

@@NateSchoemer Great thank you very much I found it I just have to now figure out if the size is going to be OK

[@moekyawthu2215]

My dog doesn't make my order if I don't have foods for him.😂

[@josevvaladez8080]

Do you live in Texas? That looks like a Texas house.

[@valmore702]

Thank you, you make it look easy, lol

[@nomad7997]

Hello Nate, I've recently purchased a german shepherd puppy. I realize he doesn't even know his name yet at 9 weeks old. After watching some of your videos (a ton of them) to begin training as early as 8 weeks, I'm having a terrible time keeping his attention. At 9 weeks his main interest is chewing. He is like a landshark and will get energy bursts and then sleep. My hands look like i've been in a knife fight with an octopus. Still in process of crate training. I've only had him for 3 days as of 11 may 22. Trying not to get outa heart. Anything I could add to his attention training? I've watched yours, and added high value treats for calling his name "Zeus" and using the command "come". At times, it's like he doesn't even hear me. I know it's the puppy, and maybe the trainer here in me just needs reinforcement. lol I don't remember having such a time with my old black lab. I do enjoy your videos but talk about loosing heart after watching them. Seeing your results and and thinking of mine is different as night and day.

[@lisafoster4468]

I absolutely would not start with "come" yet. Just start by rewarding him looking at you when you say his name. Once he's reliable with that, try something a little easier like "sit". Do NOT call your dog to come for now if you cannot enforce the command. A baby shepherd is going to be everywhere at once because they're so sensitive to everything around them. Be patient.

[@gitagorujala8150]

Is that a plastic dumbbell ?

[@elizabethmulkerrin3318]

Nate, I am a training a 2 year old golden retriever & I need to complete the retrieve as a service dog task in the next month. I too am having the same difficulty with having him hold the dumbbell in this mouth for a short time. I wrote down all the steps in your video. He doesn't like when I use my hand to push his chin up and push his mouth down to hold the dumbbell. He is great at retrieving balls & does drop them near me, so he knows how to do this. I have lubricated the dumbbell with hotdog smell. Can you advise me please?

[@service_dog_duke3272]

I can't even get my dog to mouth at a leash to pick it up I have tired with toys and he catches on quick but he won't do that with a leash

[@rosibelrodriguez3364]

😴🐕🙏👍

[@kevinschuiteboer6367]

I have my dog picking up my phone

[@roaddog1m]

Great tutorial! However, remember to be in touch with your inner 7yr old girl voice when giving verbal praise.

[@stevenporter9114]

The only thing bad about your videos is that the training you are doing is great if the dog knows what to do and is willing to do it.

[@VolkerCzechowski]

No really , what he has already done before is doing a lot of the basic training and foremost he had built a great fun type relationship with his dog, where the dog likes to be / work with him. Most of the people don’t have a good relationship between them and their pet, and than frustration settles in if this don’t work as expected. Don’t get frustrated, go back to a work situation which the dogs enjoys and then slowly move forward to the next training task. It takes time, talent and some luck. Happy training.

[@cleancutguy1892]

This is the problem with teaching your dog to fetch. Every dog is different some dogs won't ever care to fetch like my miniature dachshund, most videos here, have already trained the dogs to retrieve so in a way it's just lying to people. You really need to hire a professional dog trainer, they know how to deal with your dog. None of these youtube videos are gonna help you.

[@joeray5394]

And yet here you are watching and commenting? Weird