I doubt that you are serious about a retreive to hand right now since you are just starting. I would get a boat bumper (regular retreiving dummy) and at home you and dog can play with it. The dummies are pretty tough, not easily destroyed. The idea is it becomes a toy(his toy) then when out in woods area when thrown it is his personal property. First at home if he does pick it up etc you can reward with a to die for treat to give when taking dummy from him as it is a swapping program. All you are looking for at home is just him carrying it around and letting you have it for a reward. You're starting a habit, first in home and then later outside in a distraction free place and it should remain fun. It's another one of my don't have a clue if it will work with your dog replies.
Blanket simple, just eliminate blanket.
Blanket simple, just eliminate blanket.
