How I Taught Emma Fetch

Step 1: (chase) in an area with limited distractions, get your dog excited about an object, and toss a short distance

Step 2: (return) after tossing the object, be positive and excited, encouraging your dog to return, moving away often helps, mark and reward with praise

Step 3: (drop it) introduce the bait and switch method, pull out a second toy, and mark "drop it" when letting go naturally

Step 4: remove the second object

Step 5: increase distraction and distance individually

Benefits of Fetch:
_ Healthy activity for exercise
Builds trust and bond
Work for nonfood reward

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