Things You'll Need:
- Clicker savvy dog
- Clicker
- Treats
- Dog toys
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Step 1
Start off with a washable toy. Make the toy more interesting to your dog my rubbing peanut butter, butter, or cheese on it. You do not have to coat the toy in it, just smear a little on for taste.
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Step 2
When your dog looks at the toy, click and offer him a treat. He should come to you to get the treat. Do not stand farther from the toy than six feet.
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Step 3
Continue to reward all attention to the toy with clicks and treats especially licking or mouthing the toy.
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Step 4
When your dog will mouth or chew the toy, begin to play with him with the toy.
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Step 5
Click and treat all behaviors that are steps toward the outcome of picking up an item. Do not worry about your dog bringing the item to you, or dropping it on cue. These are separate behaviors to be trained later.







