Do you have a dog that likes to chew on things he or she isn’t supposed to? Maybe your dog likes to grab items off the coffee table or from your hands. Teaching your dog how to drop items can be a helpful behavior for both of you. In this blog post, we will give you tips on how to teach your dog this behavior.

Start with a basic obedience command such as sit or down

Start with an easy obedience command that your dog knows well. Once your dog is sitting or lying down, give him or her a treat. Once your dog is responding consistently to this command, you can start adding the drop cue.

Hold something small in your hand and tell your dog to “drop it”

If you want to teach your dog to drop an item, it’s important to start with something that they’re not too attached to. An old toy or piece of food is a good choice. Once you have the item, hold it in front of your dog and say “drop it.” If your dog doesn’t drop the item, try using a treat to lure them into dropping it. Once they’ve dropped the item, give them the treat and praise them. With practice, your dog will learn to respond to the command “drop it.”

Gradually increase the difficulty of the items

As your dog gets better at dropping items, you can start to increase the difficulty of the items you ask them to drop. This could include a favorite toy, ball, or bone. Remember to praise your dog when they respond correctly and give them a treat if needed. With patience and practice, your dog will be able to drop any item

If your dog starts to get frustrated, go back to an easier level

If your dog is having trouble dropping an item, it’s important to not get frustrated. This will only make the problem worse. Instead, go back to an easier level and build up from there. Dogs are very smart and with some patience, you can teach them to do almost anything.

Practice regularly so that your dog will consistently obey this command

As with any behavior, it’s important to practice regularly so that your dog doesn’t forget what you’ve taught them. We recommend practicing this behavior at least once a day.

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If you’re consistent with your training, your dog will soon learn to drop any item on command. This can be a helpful behavior in many situations and can help prevent your dog from chewing on things he or she shouldn’t. Leader of the Pack Dog Training can assist you and your pooch with this training process and ensure that both of you have a successful outcome. Contact us today for more information on our training programs! 617-296-1711