196032 1166 Pets Dogs Housebreaking and Training Dogs true Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:04:07 -0700 /system/videos/4/32/60/19/196032.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, obey, sit, fetch, walk, run, newspaper, ball How To Teach Your Dog To Drop Something http://www.howcast.com/videos/196032-How-To-Teach-Your-Dog-To-Drop-Something http://www.howcast.com/videos/196032-How-To-Teach-Your-Dog-To-Drop-Something/edit approved 91 640 360 <object width="425" height="273" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=196032"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=196032" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="273" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 4 Equilibrio http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/196032/teach_dog_drop_something_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 1055 false false false 75003 0 20 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/196032/20.jpg Let them chew Standing in your backyard or at the dog park, give your dog the “sit!” command. Give them one of their favorite toys and let them chew on it for a minute.

]]> 75004 1 29 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/196032/29.jpg Get the toy back Tug on one end of the toy with your hand while giving the verbal command “drop it!” Place your hand under the toy and repeat the command again until your dog opens their mouth to drop the toy. Reward them with words of praise and a treat.

]]> 75005 2 42 Tip Always use positive reinforcement and words of praise during dog training.

]]> 75006 3 46 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/196032/46.jpg Switch toys After your dog has successfully dropped the toy three times on command, repeat with the next toy. Once they are able to drop that toy on command, repeat with the final toy.

]]> 75007 4 57 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/196032/57.jpg Drop the shoe Dogs typically are attracted to shoes – now offer them an old shoe to chew on. When they have it in their mouth, tug gently on the shoe and give the “drop it!” command. You may have to repeat the command a few times. Reward a good response with words of praise and a treat.

]]> 75008 5 73 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/196032/73.jpg Practice later Now that your dog can perform this trick, give the “drop it!” command anytime they put something in their mouth that might be dangerous, and watch how quickly they respond.

]]> 75009 6 81 Fact In 2008, Kissimmee, Florida firefighters saved two dogs using mouth-to-mouth CPR.

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