Puppy Question?

[Misky]

I have a 11 week old Black lab "MAX", last night and then again this morning was the first time I sat with him and had him retrieve.  I Started out just throwing it 5 yards or so and he had no problem with it so I started testing him with farther throws up to 50 yards, and like an old trusty dog he would sit by my side and not leave until I gave him the command to "fetch it up". I have had other labs in the past, but is this normal for a 11 week old pup, I know my older labs were not retrieving anything like this at 11 weeks. Just looking for some insight, or tips
Thanks Phil

[Randy Kaar]

Sounds like you got a very smart pup! I have had a couple of black labs
and all they want to do is play. You throw the toy and they get it, But
dont want to give it back!

randy

[JohnWester]

mine is the same way... i think he is very smart.  The one thing, when he brings it back... I don't immediately reach for the toy (rubber porcupine ball)  I shower him with praise, tell him good boy and scratch his back and he comes a running every time, right to me and drops the ball wanting the praise.  He doesn't want to sit and chew it or anything.  Now eventually I will teach him to not drop until commanded... in case of wounded bird... but I think that is normal for a pup.  mine is about 13 weeks old now.