Today we talk about G's latest escapades and introduce the discussion of developing the retriever pups marking, thinking, use of eyes and nose, so that as a hunter and competitor, they are as skilled and confident as they can be.  This really is part of their life's work.  And it is at this age that I begin the skill development so that whatever she winds up doing as a retriever, she is very good at her job.  It is a fun time...