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How to Teach a Puppy to Drop It (How to Teach a Dog to Play Fetch Made Easy!)

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Learning how to teach a puppy to drop it is one of the most important safety and training skills you can give your dog. Whether you’re working on how to teach a dog to play fetch, want to build a reliable drop cue during games, or need a clear way to handle how to get a dog to drop something dangerous, this video shows you the positive first steps. I’ll walk you through: ✔ Building excitement for fetch while keeping it fun ✔ Using treats and positioning to teach “drop it” ✔ Why short tosses and sideways invites work best ✔ Turning training into a safe enrichment game 👉 These same techniques work for teaching a dog drop it, training a dog to drop it, and setting the foundation for a lifetime of safe play. 📘 Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed with your dog’s training? You don’t have to do it alone. I’ll guide you every step inside my Manners, Life Skills & Foundation Training Course 👉 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 #CavalierKingCharlesSpaniel #CavaliersOfInstagram #CKCS #CavalierNation #CavieLife #SpanielSquad #CuteCavalier #RoyalPup #SpanielAdventures #CavieLife #AdorableSpaniel #positivedogtraining #puppytrainingtips #trainingdogtodropit #howtoteachadogtoplayfetch #teachyourdog #trainwithlove #dogobediencetraining #smalldogtraining #trainyourdog

About This Video

In this video I’m working on fetch + “drop,” and I’ll be honest… I already tried to film it once and it was a big fail. That happens! I used to see the same thing in group classes because sometimes dogs think “class training treats” and not “fun.” But teaching fetch and drop is such a great way to build your bond, practice self-control, and create a safer way to get something out of your dog’s mouth. I show my simple, positive first steps: I get my pup excited (“go, go, go”), and I have a treat ready in my hand. At the beginning, I’m rewarding the moment the toy comes back and the mouth opens—before I worry about saying my cue word. I also keep tosses short if I need to encourage the return, and I use a sideways “invite” instead of leaning forward into my dog. Turning away a bit and letting them come in to the side can make a huge difference. This is the foundation that makes fetch easier, drop-it clearer, and playtime safer.

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