slk Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 He loves to play fetch. He loves his tennis ball. But how do I get him to drop it when he brings it back. ATM he races after it, races back to us and then stands just out of reach and we can't grab him OR the ball, and we only get it when he accidently drops and it and we scramble for it. Tips??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TYLER23 Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Swap the ball for a treat, he will soon learn that giving up the ball is a good thing as he gets something tasty and gets to chase the ball again. then slowly reduce the frequency of treats. other more knowledgeable folk may have better suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 If he won't swap for a treat, use a second tennis ball. Only throw it when he has dropped the first ball, you might need to make it "come alive" first, just don't throw it until he has dropped the first ball. Then you pick up the first ball and repeat. Another tip: toss the ball behind you so that he is always running through in a line. This way you will automatically get him coming in closer and not stopping out in front of you. More tips here (article on tugging, but same principles apply): http://www.clickertraining.com/node/727 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slk Posted January 22, 2010 Author Share Posted January 22, 2010 Doh. Clever clogs you lot are! Never occurred to me to use a treat. He is VERY motivated by food (show me a puggie who isn't) so yep, that'll probably work. Off I go - back with an updated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverStar-Aura Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Do you think the treat trick will work for my pup? He's keen to play fetch but once he gets the ball/toy/whatever he continues to zoom past me until he eventually comes back and of course then he won't give me the ball/toy/whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bright Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 If he won't swap for a treat, use a second tennis ball. Only throw it when he has dropped the first ball, you might need to make it "come alive" first, just don't throw it until he has dropped the first ball. Then you pick up the first ball and repeat. Another tip: toss the ball behind you so that he is always running through in a line. This way you will automatically get him coming in closer and not stopping out in front of you. More tips here (article on tugging, but same principles apply): http://www.clickertraining.com/node/727 Swapping for a treat or a toy (even a ball too) will make him release the original ball. As soon as he dies this, reward and praise. Your dog will learn that releasing is a good thing. Consistency is important when training so do it as often as you can :D Good luck!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K9 Master Class Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Those are some fantastic tips! Could I suggest maybe finding a different toy to throw, I know my Wiki really enjoys an orange squeezey plastic bone which is used as treat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsdog2 Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 (edited) If he won't swap for a treat, use a second tennis ball. Only throw it when he has dropped the first ball, you might need to make it "come alive" first, just don't throw it until he has dropped the first ball. Then you pick up the first ball and repeat. I did this with my GSD when she wouldn't give the ball back. As soon as she saw the other ball in my hand she raced back and dropped the first ball, ready to chase the second one. I am using this technique again to build more drive for the ball - we're having a great time, it's definately a favourite game Edited May 3, 2011 by gsdog2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shyfig Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 I wish I had this problem..my boy won,t even chase a ball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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