“Drop” Dropping an item
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Step 1
For this we want to just get your dog used to the “Drop” word and then moving away from you.
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Have your dog in front of you
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Have the food in your hand
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Say “Drop” - “Yes” and then roll the treat away
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Do a fair few repetition of this
Step 2
This time we want your dog to play with a LOW value item like one of their toys, something that is easier for them to want to drop!
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Get them playing with toy
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Get a piece of food in your hand
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Say “Drop”
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Wait…and when they drop it, say “Yes” and then roll the treat away
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Pick the toy up
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Do a fair few repetition of this
Step 3
This time we want your dog to play with a HIGHER value item, something that may be more challenging for them to drop.
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You can use a sock, or a bottle or a small cardboard box
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Get them playing with the item
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Get a piece of food in your hand
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Say “Drop”
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Wait…and when they drop it, say “Yes” and then roll the treat away
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Pick the toy up
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Do a fair few repetition of this
If they are unable to drop it, then go back a few steps and and choose items which are easier for your dog