There’s a variety of ways you can teach your dog that it’s fun to give up the ball. First and foremost, be sure that whenever she does give it up, you throw it back instantly. That’s instantly, as in an instant. Not two seconds later after you’ve clutched it to your bosom and said, “Good dog. What a good dog!” She doesn’t want your praise or your petting, for heaven’s sake, not then. (Think your kid would be appreciative of a neck rub in the middle of a ball game with his or her buddies?) She wants the ball. Give it to her, quick! Just learning to give or throw the ball back the instant that
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