How to Teach a Dog to Drop It

Have you ever seen a dog that drops its food on the ground? You might have seen this kind of behaviour in many dogs but not all dogs do that. There are some dogs who are good at this and some dogs who don’t like to drop their food on the ground.

So, what makes some dogs drop their food on the ground and other don’t? Here we will discuss about it and how to teach a dog to drop it.

Why does a dog drop it?

Dogs drop it for many reasons. Some dogs drop it when they are hungry and don’t want to be seen by anyone. Some dogs drop it because they are afraid of being hit or bitten by another dog. Some dogs drop it because they are bored and don’t want to do anything. Some dogs drop it because they are playing with other dogs and they don’t want to let them win.

Why do dogs drop it?

Some dogs drop it because they have learnt it from their owners. If your dog drops its food on the ground, then you must have taught it to do that. If you have taught it, then you must know why your dog dropped it.

How to teach a dog to drop it?

If you want to teach your dog to drop its food on the ground, then you should use a reward system. So, when your dog drops its food on the ground, you should give it a treat or a toy. You can also click your finger in front of it and say “Drop it”. Once your dog drops its food on the ground, then you should praise it and click your fingers.

Conclusion:

So, we have discussed about how to teach a dog to drop it and why it drops it. Now, if you want to teach your dog to drop it then you should try to use a reward system. If you don’t know how to teach a dog to drop it, then you should contact an expert trainer.