Anything a dog puts in his mouth is definitely special, at least to your pet it is. Thus it's wise that the first thing in coaching your canine to retrieve would be to get your k9 psyched to exhibit you his "Treasure". All your canine needs to do to learn this task is come back with his prize. The focus here is on the Bring, not the Give.
You will need to line up several toys and treats. Should your K9 be dog is too treat concentrated and will not leave your side if there's a treat on the scene, you should leave food incentives out of the equation altogether. Consequently, in cases like this your intensified enthusiasm and love is going to be you dog's reward. You can begin with gently tossing a toy a few feet away from you. Whenever your canine brings the toy back to you, shower him with praise although do not take the toy away from him. When your k9 catches on and comes trotting back to you beaming happily, say to him "Bring". Patience plus repetition is very important so your dog will understand this. If you find your dog just isn't understanding this, then perhaps your wonderful furry friend is still playing keep away? In that case, attempt going into a smaller area in your house, for instance maybe a bathroom. Softly toss the toy. the moment your dog picks it up, focus on praising or perhaps supplying him a treat. Resume this game until your dog's point of view shifts. As soon as your dog arrives, toy in mouth, praise as well as petting him heartily, or perhaps give him his favorite treat, leaving the toy in his mouth. Another solution may be to toss him a different toy. Should your dog ignores you as soon as he gets the toy, try running from him once he has picked the toy up. In case he still will not bring it back, pretend to eat some of his treat. As soon as he brings the toy back over to you, praise him and shower him with love but do not reach for the toy just yet. Once your dog gets the hang of this and is bringing you the toy with the "Bring" command, you are then ready for the "Give" command.
Relinquishing an a toy will be trickiest element of the retrieve, specifically if you have chased your dog for things previously. Something to always remember is, when you chase a dog to get a special toy or some other object, you are communicating "Prize envy", in which what ever the dog possesses, must have value because you really want it back. Show patience, always be consistent, do not ever lose your temper, your dog is simply attempting to outsmart you. A graceful retreat is not a failure.
The next phase would then be the "Give" command. Do not ever run after your dog so that you can get him to give up the toy, instead, teach the "Give" command and remember to be patient and consistant.
With your dog's favorite toy or treats nearby, call your canine over, present him the toy, and praise him when he takes it. Having a treat in hand state "Give" Praise him and reward him the minute he picks it up, go to him and state "Give" as you reward the release. In order to indicate the "Give" order, open your palm and hold it in front of your dog's mouth. Chances are you'll notice that your dog releases the toy as you approach or tosses the toy on the floor near you. Even though this is acceptable when starting out, you eventually need to be more selective with your rewards.
Deliveries should be made mouth to hand. This is one way to shape this behavior. Once again call your dog over to you from exactly the same area you started out from the first time. Present your dog the toy and state "Give" as you extend your hand underneath your dog's mouth. In case your dog tosses it on the floor, ignore the result and start from the beginning again, praise as well as reward your pet the moment the toy drops into your hand. Always have patience and consistent. Make use of this technique over and over again until your dog learns it.
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