My labs aren't big on the pointing (ain't gonna happen) but will take off after a downed bird like a rocket the instant they here "go get'em" from me. The WHOA is hugely important and seems to be a command difficult for some dogs. I put the pups on a long check cord and work on that early and repeatedly. Single whistle blast means STOP!, turn and look at me. I've seen more than 1 lab that would launch but might keep heading for the next county, run right past the mark! Worse, may or may not respond to being whistled back.
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