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TRAINING | FETCH

As soon as your
dog mo
3 ves toward
you, encourage him by
crouching down and
praising him. Exchange
his toy for a treat and
repeat the process.
If your dog drops
the t
o
4 , run over to
y
it with him and move it
Get your dog excited by As he heads to his toy, to catch his interest.
1 ying with him and his 2 ask him to “fetch.” When As he grabs it, walk
pla
favorite toy. When he is fully he reaches it, praise him before backward a few paces
focused on the toy, throw it immediately calling him in before taking the toy
a short distance away. a cheerful tone. from him.

When he is right
ne
xt t
4 o you, prevent
him from immediately
running off again by
gently taking hold of
his collar before giving
him the treat and lots
of praise.

As soon as your dog moves toward you, praise him lavishly
and k
3 eep praising him as he returns. Show him the treat and
use it to lure him close to you.

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