How to teach your dog to fetch?

Encourage your dog to go after the item you want him to fetch. When he grabs it, reward him with his motivator of choice, then take the object away. Repeat this a few times, then toss the object a short distance. When he goes for it, immediately reward him again. read more

The fetch or retrieve is a great behavior to teach from scratch or refine in your dog. A quick game of fetch is a fantastic outlet for a dog's natural prey drive and knocks the edge off even the most energetic of dogs. read more

How to Teach a Dog to Fetch. Two Methods: Teaching Your Dog to Drop His Toy Teaching Your Dog To Bring His Toy Back To You Community Q&A. Playing fetch is a great way to exercise your dog and strengthen your bond with him at the same time. read more