[tnluu1]

I have a 9 week old gsd and it doesn't seem like he likes to play fetch. Every time I throw it he doesn't seem to care and when he does feel like playing he keeps the ball/toy/Frisbee to himself and gets mad when I try to throw it again and he just turns the other way. What do I do??

 

[NancyJ]

Play this game in the hallway first. It takes a little time to build that.

Two Squeakies: Building the Retrieve and Motivational Out

 

[tnluu1]

What if he doesn't care to bring it back he just wants to keep it for himself and growls when I try to take it back and he only listens to me when I have food don't want to feed him too many treats

 

[NancyJ]

Did you read the game? You have two of them. Ever read the aesops fable about the dog with the bone who saw his reflection in the water?

 

[Cassidy's Mom]

Read this thread for lots of tips on teaching fetch: http://www.germanshepherds.com/forum/how-do-i-teach-my-dog/136440-wont-fetch.html

 

[POWERSCOL]

Emma was the same way at first. I started out just rolling the ball on the kitchen floor (vinyl). I rewarded the chase and retrieve, especially if she brought it back. She even plays the roll and chase game bouncing the ball off the walls and cabinets by herself now. I also worked on the give separately, by trading toys for treats, or other toys.

Hope this helps