Fetching 101

Fetching 101

With the Fall season upon us, it’s the perfect temperature for an outside game of fetch! Fetch games teach your dog special skills and provide him with exercise. They’re also a great way to get the toys back, so you don’t end up getting all of the exercise yourself! When your dog is first learning to fetch, make sure that the entire family is on the same page. You don’t want your dog to get confused with commands or learn the wrong behavior. Once he’s mastered playing fetch, you can move on to slippers, newspapers and more! • In the beginning, roll the toy away from your dog and let him get it. • When he picks it up, say, "Fetch!" so he begins to associate the command with the action. Then praise him with an...Read More

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