| Dogs are considered to be man's best friend. | | | | the stick raised in the air, this should be |
| This household pet loves to grab things such | | | | thrown so the animal will see in which |
| as food on the table to plastic toys found in | | | | direction in went. |
| the yard. Instead of letting the dog chew | | | | |
| this to bit, why not teach the dog to fetch | | | | When this has worked, it is time to continue |
| so this can be returned and thrown away again | | | | practicing this by throwing it farther than |
| for another round? | | | | in the previous throws. This will take some |
| | | | time so it will be a good idea to have a few |
| What is needed in teaching a dog to fetch? | | | | sticks around in case a few get lost. |
| Many start off with a stick. This resembles a | | | | |
| bone and can easily be retrieved once this | | | | After some time, this should be done in a |
| has hit the ground. | | | | bigger area. The best place in the city is |
| | | | the park while those who live near the sea |
| Since the dog can be easily distracted by the | | | | can also do this by the beach. This is good |
| surroundings, it will be a good idea to do | | | | exercise for both which should be practiced |
| this in the backyard or in an alley. This | | | | frequently to instill this trick in the mind |
| will prevent the animal from running | | | | of the dog. |
| elsewhere and focused with the task at hand. | | | | |
| | | | There are other things that can be used to |
| The owner should let the dog sniff this then | | | | train a dog to fetch. The stick can be |
| thrown a few yards away. The animal might | | | | changed into a rubber ball so that it will |
| wonder what this means so both should pick it | | | | not be painful on the teeth of the pet. |
| up and done again. When the pet gets this | | | | |
| right, some dog biscuits should be given as a | | | | As always, the animal should be rewarded this |
| reward as well as a pat on the head. | | | | will lesson will not be forgotten. Some |
| | | | people consider the game of fetch difficult. |
| Another way will be using both voice and hand | | | | The owner should just be patient because it |
| signals to get this done. The owner should | | | | takes some time for a dog to learn a new |
| call the dog to get the attention and with | | | | trick. |