Teaching your dog the dog fetch command can be a fun and rewarding training technique. Here's everything you need to know to train this command.
Training your dog to fetch, for some owners, may be as simple as throwing a tennis ball and giving the command. It seems as if some dogs do it naturally, and love to make a game out of it that could keep them entertained for hours.
It's in a dog's instinct to chase after items, whether they're balls, pigeons, cats, or even little kids. The hard part, sometimes, is getting her to bring it back to you. But the Dog Fetch command is usually pretty simple for most dogs to master.
Choosing the Right Toy to Fetch
Believe it or not, some toys are more fetch-able than others, and choosing the right toy could go a long way in teaching your dog the skill quickly and easily. Here are some things to look for when shopping for a fetch toy:
Training the Dog Fetch Command
The actual training part shouldn't be too hard once you have the right toy. Use the treat method, and throw the toy while giving the firm command. If she retrieves the toy and brings it back to you, don't reward her until she drops it in front of her; you shouldn't have to pull it out of her mouth.
If she chases after the toy but doesn't bring it back, simply call her back however you can, and then reward her when she comes. Work on having her drop the toy once dog fetch is second nature.
