Yeah! We have a retrieve!

It's time to celebrate because Moto is now consistently retrieving! And, he is retrieving no matter where he is! I am keeping the dumbbell close - not throwing it far (yet) as speed is so critical with this guy. He understands the urgency and understands picking it up pronto and returning quickly. I want this as a solid muscle memory. PATIENCE is so hard for me, I'm so hungry to return to the ring that this is my biggest problem. But doing it this way, and getting it right, will pay off big in the long run. I cannot WAIT to get to articles. This is my favorite thing to teach and I think he will enjoy it like all the other dogs.
His go-outs are very nice and very quick and he is getting a nice turn and sit. Signals are nice and directed jumping is not perfect but coming along very quickly. My biggest setback with this is the weather. It's so cold that it's difficult to remain outdoors for long. Example: today it's 6 out. Not conducive for hanging out outside.
We still need for Moto to understand attention heeling. I have to backchain many times to make sure he understands that he needs to WATCH. While he's stubborn he's soft at the same time so I'm walking a fine line. If I want that sparkle and attitude the corrections need to be perfectly timed and not too harsh, but he's the kind of dog that needs a strong impression made of what I want, and to respect it. Sheesh!
Tracking is coming along as well, we've hit a bit of a wall in that he doesn't do as well once the track has aged 30 minutes or more. He also loves to eat deer poop if he encounters it. So there's some things to work on but overall he is turning into a nice working pup!