How to Get Your Pup Accustomed To Playtime

By Samantha Molina

Instructions

Things You’ll Need:

You
Your dog
A toy
You
Your doggy
His favorite toy

How To Teach Your Dog To Chase

Step 1:
Get your dog's attention by calling his name or whistling.
Step 2:
Move the toy around on the floor a few feet away from her, slowly at first then picking up speed. This should pique her interest, and she'll be watching that toy's every move as if it were prey.
Step 3:
Move up closer to him, let him sniff but pull it away as soon as he wants it. Act like it is the greatest toy ever. If you act like you want it, your baby will want it too!
Step 4:
Repeat steps 1 to 3 until she automatically reacts each time she sees you pick up the toy. This will lead to you having an easier time getting her to fetch.

How To Teach Your Dog To Fetch

Step 1:
Choosing a toy your dog is particularly in love with, start to play fetch somewhere he normally lays to chew on his favorite toys. Begin with a round of chase to get him excited about the toy.
Step 2:
Toss the toy a few feet away. When she gets up and grabs it, blow kisses or tap the floor excitedly to get her to come back. If she comes back without the toy, praise your pup anyway, but go and get the toy to repeat the steps.
Step 3:
When your doggy finally brings the toy back, praise him lavishly, but don't take the toy away just yet. Get your dog into feeling like he can share his toys with you. Let him drop it on his own, then entice him and do it over again!
Step 4:
When whe's gotten good at bringing toys back, reward her not only with love and kisses but with more playtime!

Tips & Warnings

Squeaky toys are a sure fire way to catch your pup's interest!

Resources

Urban Hound: An Online Meeting Place For Doggy Parents.

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