https://denisefenzi.com/2012/09/training-a-shaped-retrieve/
https://www.dogwise.com/the-clicked-retriever/
Both aimed at competition, but really good ways to shape and train a good retrieve.
Also, if you’re looking to teach your pup a retrieve, I wouldn’t leave retrievable toys or objects out 24 hours a day because they become less interesting this way. Keep a few toys (the light cloth idea is excellent) out of reach and only bring it out for 10-15 minutes a day, and take it up and put it away when you’re not actively training.
For some reason, when we keep these objects out of reach the become ALL the more amazing to dogs and when we bring them out and initiate a game, they’re so happy to join in!
$150 for a single lesson is outrageous.
