Hello everyone, can anybody give me a few pointers on how to teach my dog to bring his toy to me to play tug, whenever I let go?
He does return right away but most of the time he tries to avoid me grabbing the toy.
What I do is just start running away from the dog. He chases me, then I can turn and grab the tug. Of course, this is just a game for us, not formal training.
Have you tried exchanging him for a treat? then when you have the tug back you can play with him again?
Have you tried exchanging him for a treat? then when you have the tug back you can play with him again?
That, or even better (for a dog that likes his toys better than a treat ), try to exchange for another tug or toy. Bouncing a ball usually gets their attention real quick...
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005
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What I do is just start running away from the dog. He chases me, then I can turn and grab the tug. Of course, this is just a game for us, not formal training.
Have you tried exchanging him for a treat? then when you have the tug back you can play with him again?
Or, like in teaching fetch, you can teach the action of putting the tug into your hand separately first. Back-chaining.
Mike J Schoonbrood Webboard User Reg: 04-30-2005
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Leash the dog. When the dog has the tug, encourage the dog to come to you (running away works with some dogs, or guide with the leash so he can't run off.) Grab the tug, play tug for 2 seconds, let the tug go. Dog "wins." Repeat. Over and over and over. Dog learns "hey going to handler doesn't mean losing tug, it means more play!"
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I just want to say I was having a bit of the same problem with my pup Reesee. I tried what Mike suggested above just tonight. She used to come reluctantly and when she did her head was held low and off to the side and would try and trot around me not to me.
With that said in just one session she was coming right at me happily with head held high and tug out for me to grab.
I also used the method Mike outlined and, just like Heather, it took just one session for my pup to learn "bring it here", even from the end of a 30' lead. He's becoming quite the confident little guy.
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