Hi my name is Sian and i have recently (sunday) got a rescue 9 month old english springer now called Bracken. He is very calm as springers go! he is intelligent and learnt his new name after about 3 treats! the only thing he doesnt do well is give back balls, any ideas?

Hi Sian and welcome to ST! You could try swapping a treat for the ball. I never really had this problem so may not be the best to advise.

Im sure someone will be along soon with a possible answer

Sam and angel

Hi thank you. i have tried that idea but he just looks at me and trys to work out how he can have both at once. lol.

Hi and welcome! pretty sure I have seen some piccies of Bracken yesterday..... in the picture thread. Lovely!

erm, when it comes to toys, I don't really have this problem either. If I need to get the toys off them like at night or something, I just take them out their mouth! When we play fetch, they do drop them for us, so not much good on the advice front I'm afraid!

But look forward to hearing more about Bracken

I'm not sure if this is going to work but if so here is a pic of Bracken
Yea kate put a few pics on with him playing with Bailey and Tess. it was great fun watching.

Hi there, welcome to ST!

Does Bracken like chasing the ball, but doesn't want to give it up when he brings it back?

If so, we had this with Daisy to start with, and we just used to walk away from her, and she soon realised it wouldn't get thrown again if she didn't drop it.

I suppose it depends whether its the chase or the ownership that's important to Bracken!

Afternoon Sian! Have you seen the pics of Bracken on the Post your Pictures Forum?

I got the photobox link, lovely pics of all the dogs! You'll have realised by now then I start clicking I am a bit camera happy!

Lots of the lovely folks here will have advice on 'Ta' 'Leave' 'Drop' etc, so someone will be along with advice on the leave the ball problem.

Looking forward to going for another walk soon, but watch out, I might try and dognap Bracken, he is absolutely adorable!

Kate xx

Hi Kate yes i have seen them, they are georgeous!!
I'm a bit like that but my pics always come up blurry so im glad u took so many- have to take lots more next time!
Can you see the picture above of him, not sure if it works cause i cant see it.

He doesnt drop it if i walk away he just sits and chews it, i will just have to keep trying both of those ideas thanks, thou its funny to watch!

Nope, can't see your pic, looks like it didn't load into Photobucket properly, keep trying, it can be tempermental.

I'm always up for taking pics! We'll have to arrange another walk soon, and Andy wants to meet Bracken too!

xx