When the owner throws toys (such as small balls, plastic chew toys, small plush toys or towel rolls, etc.), the dog should run over, pick them up, and return them to the place where they are placed. before the master or into his hands. You may encounter the following problems:
1. The dog is not interested - use the toys that the dog likes to play most to train and gradually develop interest;
2. The dog does not return the toy with its mouth in its mouth - the owner walks over and taps the ground with his hand to signal the dog to put it down. Then gradually open the distance to signal the dog to put it down, and train repeatedly;
3. The dog holds the toy in its mouth and does not spit it out - the owner touches the ground with his hand to signal the dog to put it down, and rewards the dog after putting it down. If it doesn't work, the owner can try to remove the toy and reward it.
2. Teach the dog to catch objects in the air
When the owner throws the toy up, the dog should catch it in the air with his mouth and return it to the owner. You may encounter the following problems:
1. The dog can only pick it up from the ground, but does not know how to pick it up with its mouth. First, hold the toy with your hand and press it directly on the dog’s mouth. The dog will naturally open its mouth and pick it up. Then gradually practice the distance inch by inch, and gradually increase the throwing height until you learn to catch the toy from the air;
2. After the toy is thrown, the dog reacts slowly and does not know how to chase the toy - strengthen response practice: the owner stands upright, slides the toy from the hand and lets the dog hold it in its mouth. Repeated practice can improve the dog's ability Response capability.
3. Finally, train the dog to hold a Frisbee
Throw the Frisbee in various directions and in various postures. The dog should make accurate judgments, fly at the most reasonable speed and posture, catch the Frisbee and return it to its owner. Have you completed the first and second training? Well, now go and prepare a special Frisbee, and then take your dog outdoors to try throwing it - there is no problem - your dog is already a fetcher. A master now.
