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"Take it"

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ArtyKitty · 12/03/2017 18:15

My 2 year old collie-labradoodle is super smart and picks up new tricks and commands so quickly. However, at puppy class she totally failed on the 'hold' command. I was told to praise for even the slightest second of holding at first, then progress to waiting longer before praising, a technique which worked with all other tricks, but she literally takes it and throws it the second she gets it in one smooth movement! A year and a bit later I've decided to revisit. I've started from scratch with a new command, 'take it' but she's doing the same thing. If she does hold it for longer, she drops it as soon as I say the command word. She can do so much, and we're always working on something new, but this one has me floored! Any tips? Thanks!

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DanielCraigsUnderpants · 15/03/2017 10:11

can you try and play tuggy with a piece of material with her? Will she maintain the hold on that?

ArtyKitty · 15/03/2017 20:15

Thanks for replying! Yes she will, on her terms, but drops it as soon as I speak! Think maybe I have a Hopeless Case.

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DanielCraigsUnderpants · 16/03/2017 13:56

No dont give up.

I would play tuggy style games with all sorts of objects, dumb bell, spoons, make it all a bit game and just reward it. Dont be tempted to bring the word in too quickly. get the behaviour established with positive associations first

ArtyKitty · 16/03/2017 20:39

OK, you've inspired me! I'll keep at it! Thanks!

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