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Retriever Trials and Hunting in FINLAND

What is a good Retriever for us in Finland? Game finding ability is most important. The Dog must be able to hunt by swimming. Most of us respect initiative + independence in marking and hunting. Ability to handle the dog close to the retrieve makes working effective. In training we believe that the hunting instincts must be given a proper chance to develop. Obedience means that the dog is willing to work in cooperation with the handler. The use of electric collar is forbidden in all dog training. We don’t like forced retrieve methods because we suspect negative impacts on breeding if this spreads. We like to see a spontaneous retrieve developed because in this manner the dog has the best chance to use its own initiative in situations where the handler cannot help.