GIVE AND TAKE
It
is very important to be able to ask your dog to give something to you,
especially something he isn’t supposed to have!
If you only take things away that are forbidden to him, he will learn to
play the keep-away game – which is no fun for the humans!
Here’s how to teach “Give”:
1.
Give
him a toy that he likes;
2.
When
he is happily playing, offer him a tasty treat! As he drops the toy to take the
treat, say, “Give!”;
3.
Say
“Yes!” and give him the tasty treat;
4.
Then
throw the toy for him to play with again. If it’s a forbidden object, you will skip this
step.
Troubleshooting
If
the dog won’t give up the toy, ignore him until he gets bored with the toy,
then try again. Start the exercise with a toy that is less valuable to your dog
or give a better treat. Also be sure you aren’t being threatening with body
language or voice when asking him to give.
Make this lesson a fun game.
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