How can you teach a dog to fetch?

Question

the dog seems interested but dosent know what to do!

Answer 1

oh man I had this problem with my last dog, it just didn't care. Some dogs just don't get as big a kick out of fetch as others. Just keep working with him I guess, and if he ever does bring the ball back (or other toy.. my current dog will only fetch stuffed toys) praise and reward him alot.

Answer 2

A good way to introduce fetch to your dog is through the two-toy fetch method. For this you will need two identical plush dog toys, bouncy balls for dogs, or other toys your pup is crazy about. With one toy in your hand, playfully tempt your dog and then throw the toy. When your dog chases it, use happy talk to praise her. When she picks up the toy, call her to you and show her you have another toy. Most likely she will want the dog toy you have and she'll race back to you to get it. Throw the second toy and as pup is chasing it go and pick up the first toy and start the process over again.

Because this is a very physical game, start slowly and build up endurance. At first you may only want to work two or three repetitions twice a day. Make sure you end each game with your dog wanting more!

If your dog has no interest in toys you will need to create a positive association by rewarding her with a dog treats each time she chases and picks up a toy. This takes time, patience, and lots of repetitions. By playing this game over and over, you will create in your dog a strong desire to fetch. When this happens, you can take your show on the road, and your dog should be able to enjoy fetching almost anywhere and at anytime. This will provide you with a fun and easy way motivate and interact with her.

Teach Your Dog To Fetch Tips:

• Don't let your dog have access to the fetch toys when you're not playing the game. By "reserving" these toys, they become high value objects for your dog!

• Don't throw the toy too far. Toss it a couple of feet away at first and gradually add distance.

Answer 3

Set them like 3-4 feet out from the corner of a room facing the corner. Throw a toy or ball out into the corner - most pups will chase it (play with them withi t if they won"t - then move back to the corner). When they grap it, there is nowere to take the treasure but past you - snag them on the way back & trade for a treeat & celebrate as though they won "so you want to be millinare". Calling just as they grab the ball may help (if they drop it to come don't scold (they did come) just change tatics). A dead end hall with closed doors works well too and you can add distance more easily.

Answer 4

I have had many dogs, and I never could teach them to fetch. Some, like Labs, just seem to love the game. Some are interested in the ball but will never bring it back to you. Still others regally ignore the ball as it goes by...

Answer 5

First off find something he loves that will fit in his mouth just right, i.e. a toy . then when you toss it only a short distance, when he picks it up do not walk towards him this will encourage him to run with it, then start to back up, slowly with a reward in your hand, a small treat will do. continue with this until it becomes second nature to fetch.

Answer 6

Yes you have to have alot of patience though.

My dog would fetch, but wouldn't give back.

LC

Answer 7

when he is really hungry, put a bone with lots of gracy and wrap it with paper, let it smell first, then throw it....

Answer 8

DUH