Our 8mth old Labrador

You might ask your vet clinic's staff for trainer recommendations, and
any local animal welfare groups that does adoptions. They know who is
in your area, ethical and effective at teaching You and the dog.

Try putting a bittter substance such as Bitter Apple on your exposed
skin... or Vicks Vapo-Rub, when you aren't going to be going out
somewhere. Both taste ghastly to the dog. When you know it's likely to
happen, get his attention and toss a toy or ball or tiny treat away from
you.... This is a phase quite normal to retrievers, but can easily be
brought under control. After all, they were developed to hold and carry
things... {grin} Some think they should be "carrying" you.... "grin
again}

Jo Wolf
Martinez, Georgia
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