you hit my favorite subject, so i thought i would brag about my chocolate lab , that i found wandering in a parking lot for any tidbit of food or affection. She's wonderful when it comes to retrieving anything out of the water, only problem is i can't seem to get her to share the prize. she just won't release the goodie, until SHE wants to. if anyone has any suggestions please inquire, she's very set her ways, but will always play a game for treats, but not a good idea, since she's a big sized girl, and athritis sometimes inhibites(?) her activities.