Stage 3: Once stages 1 and 2 are complete, we progress forward with the addition of the BACK command for blind retrieves. This is when the dog learns to go for an unmarked dummy/bird when he/she is lined up and told BACK. Once all of this is running really smooth at short distances, we work on steadying the dog and get away from using the leash. We then stretch the distances on the marked and blind retrieves.