is it a bully breed?
with them you can pinch the skin at the edge of thier mouth into thier mouth, forcing it to open.
with them you can pinch the skin at the edge of thier mouth into thier mouth, forcing it to open.
What is the best way to train DROP IT? We're working on this command with our newly adopted shelter dog, and it's hit or miss. I've been offering a more enticing item, so he'll drop what's in his mouth for the new toy, but if he really likes what he has (such as socks, his great love) he won't always go for the trade. Then what?Stop leaving those things on the floor until you've trained DROP IT better.
Start with boring items and trade for treats. As soon as he opens his mouth, click, treat, give BACK the boring toy. Once he drops it as soon as you put your hand near his mouth, say drop it, click, treat, toy.What is the best way to train DROP IT? We're working on this command with our newly adopted shelter dog, and it's hit or miss. I've been offering a more enticing item, so he'll drop what's in his mouth for the new toy, but if he really likes what he has (such as socks, his great love) he won't always go for the trade. Then what?
Also, we have 4 young kids, so the advice to not leave things on the floor, while good advice, just isn't going to fly. They're young and they forget.