How to Teach a Dog to Fetch

Dog is man's best friend, they are more expressive than any other pet animal. Dogs are loving and caring animals who are always faithful to their masters and never disobey the hand that feeds them. Training a dog can be time-consuming, but surely a lot of fun. Like I said, dogs love to obey their masters, so it's not impossible to teach your dog certain tricks. Fetching can be a fun exercise for your dog besides it is a good chance to bond with each other. So, if you're wondering how to teach a dog to fetch, take a look at some quick and easy steps for the same.

"Fetch!"

Fetch is an easy command for dogs and can be taught to a dog at any age. Dogs understand body language very well and also certain words. Hence it is important to keep in mind, that when you train your dog to fetch, use the word as many times as you can, along with actions, instructing the dog to bring the thrown object back. From the following paragraphs, find out how to teach a dog to fetch any objects he is asked to.

1. Take your dog out in the playground and carry two soft balls or a stick with you and some dog treats.
   Hold one of the ball in your hand and hold it high up so he can see it. If your dog's a playful one, he will want it the minute the ball is visible.
2. Once your dog has seen the ball, throw it as far as you can and command him to fetch. He will run in that direction and retrieve the ball back to you but won't give it.
3. Now, bring out the second ball and show it to him. When he sees that one, he's going to want that too but he won't drop the first.
4. Throw the second one in another direction and say 'fetch' again. This time, he will drop the first and run behind the second to bring it back. Keep giving him some dog treats and patting his back by saying "good dog". Encouragement is an important part of how to teach a dog to fetch.
5. Keep repeating this exercise till, you know he's responding to the word, 'fetch' in the desired manner. You can follow the same steps, if you're wondering how to teach a dog to fetch a stick.

How to Teach a Dog to Fetch a Beer

You can teach your dog to do many difficult things to add to his skill. They wouldn't mind fetching you a beer from the refrigerator if you're too busy to keep a soccer game on hold. More on dog training whistles.

1. When you are sure that your dog responds to the fetch command, teach him to pick up the beer can from the ground.
2. If he grabs the can in a playful but hard way that his teeth puncture the can, teach him the command 'pick up', with an illustration of a doll. He will understand the fact that he's supposed to be gentle with certain objects and then give him his favorite dog treats, petting him.
3. Now, stand near the refrigerator and open the door to show him where the beer cans are kept.
4. Give the command 'pick up' again and let him figure out what he has to do. He will pick the can in his mouth gently and hand it over to you. Then treat him pet him saying "good dog".

How to Teach a Dog to Fetch the Newspaper

You can teach your dog even to fetch a newspaper in the same way you teach him to fetch his favorite ball or a stick. More on tricks to teach your dog.

1. Treat him with dog treats and pat him on his back and head.
2. Then show him the newspaper roll and throw it from the street to your door just like the newspaper boy does it every morning.
3. Give the fetch command and when he retrieves the roll reward him with dog treats.
4. Habituate him with this practice every morning, so that he brings you the newspaper, even without you instructing him to do so.
5. You can use these steps also to find out how to teach a dog to fetch slippers or any other object in the house.

With these simple tricks, I hope you don't have any doubts about how to teach a dog to fetch. This is a great way to befriend your dog and play with him whenever he wants to. So, take your dog out and teach him the fun in, " go fetch".