STEP 3 | Reward your puppy when she brings it back by playing tug. The purpose of playing tug is to keep her interested in the toy. Alternatively you can go directly to the next step. STEP 4 | Stop tugging the toy: To get her to release the toy stop tugging. Often this will get her to relax and let it go, because she’s already worked on the say please by sitting exercise and is in a habit of sitting when attention and play stop, she is likely to relax and let go within a couple of seconds after you stop tugging the toy. STEP 5 | Trade for a high value treat: If step 4 alone doesn’t work, then
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