How to teach your puppy a command "Drop it!" so that he gladly gives
you things as soon as you pronounce this command? Do not think that the ability
of the dog to give a thing on the orders of the owner is a useless skill. Very
often you will use it to pick up apportable objects from the dog, and fetching, in turn, will help you
even to walk your dog better. The command "Drop it!" is also needed
for those who in the future hopes to give the dog a policy of protection training.
How to teach your puppy or dog the command "Drop it!"
A
puppy can learn the command "Drop it!" at any age, even from one
month age. Just
exchange a toy for some treat while playing, giving the command "Drop
it!" before you give a treat.
The
pet will certainly release the toy and eat a treat. Be sure to praise
the animal: "Drop, drop it, well done!" Then,
in 10 seconds, continue the game and, after 2-3 minutes, again say "Drop
it". Do it from time to
time when playing. Just
do not overdo it, it is enough 5-7 commands during a day or an activity. It
is better to train other necessary commands after you learned how to train a
dog.
In
addition to sharing a treat, you can simply give the command "Drop it!",
then gently release the jaws of the animal and pick up the object. It is also possible to pinch a fold of the behind
leg close to the belly. These are rude methods
and it is better to teach your dog with a treat. Later,
when the pet learns this command, it may still be useful to unclench jaws and
pick up the object. Of course, you
should
commend the dog for giving you an object.
It is the same with an adult dog. Just
incite it to play, and during the game
take the toy away, exchanging for
a treat. Then continue after a short time
to continue. When you decide to finish the game, just give the dog a toy,
do not take it away. Otherwise, the dog may
be reluctant to give the object,
because he will associate it with the end game. But if there is a need, then you can take away the
object with the command "Drop
it" (with praise and a treat), and then do
other things.
Once the dog performs well “Drop it!” after one
command, no need to play with it to pick up an object. You have just to say "Drop
it!" and take the thing away. The
dog will be pleased to obtain at least a master's praise and affection in
return. By
the way, be sure to read how to teach a command “Fetch!”.