Teach your dog to retrieve everyday items
What if your dog could bring you his/her bowl—or even a beer? Training a dog to retrieve everyday items is not only helpful, but it is also a great way to keep your dog active mentally and physically.
Teaching your dog to retrieve an object involves four behaviors: getting an object, holding the object, bringing the object, and releasing the object. Each step is taught separately and then put together in reverse order; you teach your dog to take and release an object and then to go to the object and bring it back. In this video, KPA CTP Dan Clark teaches a Labrador retriever (naturally!) to retrieve her bowl from the floor and, later, the cupboard!
For more tips on how to train better and have fun with your dog, check out KPA’s Dog Trainer Comprehensive course!
Happy Training!