How to Teach a Dog to Fetch

To strengthen the bond between the dog and its
owner, teach a dog how to fetch -- it is
enjoyable. Start with playing games or tricks
and be sure it can acknowledge and obey simple
commands like sit, stay, come and down as the
techniques utilize basic obedience training
methods. If the dog has undergone many training
sessions, it knows that it has to stay focused
during practice.

Before beginning "fetch training"have the dog
checked by the vet prior to starting any
physical coaching. A fairly easy game can result
in undesirable health consequences.

The dog must be praised and rewarded when it
responds to commands to ensure success in
teaching a dog to fetch. A dog loves praises
since it likes to please its master and whilst
it appreciates pats on its head, giving it
delicious food treats is more appealing. Dog
treats are effective reinforcement during tricks
training.

Most dogs love performing just to have fun and
thrills. Teaching a dog to fetch or run after a
thrown object is fairly easy because,
instinctively, dogs chase anything that runs
away from it. The challenging part is how to
make the dog return with the object it fetched.

How to effectively teach a dog to fetch:

* Use a toy that it loves most. Give the "sit"
command then throw the toy a short distance away

* Give the "fetch" command to let it grab the
toy. Once the toy is in its mouth, summon it and
give the "release" command. After retrieving the
toy, praise the dog and give it a treat.

Recovering a tossed object at the dog's will is
the objective of fetch training. It is not a
tug-of-war game with the dog. Retriever breeds
learn this trick quickly and enjoy the play for
hours. On the other hand, a terrier may not be
so keen on giving back its treasured toy, hence
the need to reward it with tasty treats and lots
of praises.

Constant and enjoyable practice is necessary.
When the dog gets the whole idea of how to play
the game, it is now ready to fetch the object
that is thrown farther away.

More suggestions:

* Give commands with a cheerful voice

* Each fetch training session must last for 5-10
minutes only. When frustrated or tired, end the
session and repeat later

Dogs that have dominance issues will be harder
to train. Some dogs are smart, but can be quite
stubborn and when you require them to do
something, they might not do it as quickly as
other dogs would. It is a good idea to take some
time off from work or from your hectic schedule
to keep an eye on your dog when toilet training.
Your commitment to this task will prove
successful for you.


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