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How to Teach a Dog Leave It Command (Step 1): Puppy Training Guide

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Want to know how to teach a dog leave it? In this video, I’m showing you exactly how to teach a dog leave it command using positive reinforcement. This is Step 1 of how to train dog leave it, specifically designed for puppies and beginners. Teaching your puppy the "leave it" command is one of the most important safety skills they can learn. Whether it's a piece of dropped food or something dangerous on a walk, this is step one to help you teach puppy leave it quickly and effectively. In this positive dog training tutorial, we cover: * The basics of teaching dog leave it without force. * How to build a solid foundation for the leave it command for dogs. * The exact reward system I use to train leave it successfully. If you found this video helpful, please give it a thumbs up and subscribe for more positive dog training tips! 📚 Unlock a Happier, Healthier Dog with Royal Pups Training and Wellbeing Online Courses! ➡️ http://royalpupstrainingandwellbeing.com/ 🐶💙 Support our passion for pet wellness! Unlock exclusive content, perks, and early access on Patreon: 👉 https://www.patreon.com/raisingyourpetsnaturally/membership 💌 Stay in the loop with our weekly newsletter: 👉 https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/c0k4k9 🐶 Join our Facebook group for Cavalier Enrichment: 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/cavaliertrainingandcare 🔔 Subscribe to our YouTube channels: https://www.youtube.com/@raisingyourpetsnaturally https://www.youtube.com/@CavaierTipsandFun https://www.youtube.com/@DextertheDogandFriends (Kid's Channel) 📚 Check out my books: 👉 https://www.amazon.com/stores/Tonya-Wilhelm/author/B00S1ESNWO #CavalierTipsandFun #CavalierKingCharlesSpaniel #CavalierKingCharlesSpanielTraining #CavalierTips #CavalierTraining #cavaliercommunity #CavalierLove #CavaliersOfInstagram #CKCS #CavalierNation #CavieLife #SpanielSquad #CuteCavalier #RoyalPup #SpanielAdventures #CavieLife #AdorableSpaniel #PuppyTraining #PositiveDogTraining #DogTrainingVideos #PuppyTrainingBasics #PuppyTrainingVideos #DogTrainingBasics #rubycavalier

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Today I’m working on the very first step of teaching “leave it,” and I’m using Stuart for his first lesson. This is one of those safety skills I want every puppy to have—because whether it’s dropped food in the kitchen or something sketchy on a walk later on, “leave it” helps your dog make a better choice. I keep it gentle and clear with positive reinforcement, so your puppy learns without any force or frustration. I start with a treat in my closed fist. The moment Stuart stops trying to get it and backs off, I mark it with a happy “yes,” and I reward from my other hand. I also like to pay with something higher value, so he learns: leave the boring thing alone and mama has something better. Next, I open my hand with the treat—if he dives in, I simply close my hand again. I repeat open/close until he’s choosing to leave it, then it’s “yes” and treat from the other hand. As he gets successful, I wait for him to look up at me (not my hand), and then I add my “leave it” cue right before I present the treat. Over time, we build this up to food on the floor and real-life situations.

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