Teaching Your Dog to Play Fetch (and Bring the Ball Back)
Almost any dog can be taught to fetch, and just about every dog will quickly learn to love it. Learn how in 6 easy steps. And you can teach fetch indoors!
Fetch These Resources
Playing fetch is a great way to exercise your dog, practice important training skills, and strengthen your relationship through play — plus, it's fun! And, it can be taught indoors before you take the game outside.
Some dogs catch on to the idea of fetch and return quickly, while others need a bit of encouragement to actually bring the fetch toy back and drop it. Coach Cathy has created many of the resources below. Learn how to teach your dog to fetch, how to train a solid drop it, and what to do if your dog isn't interested in playing fetch. Let the games begin!
Teach Your Dog Drop It
Easily teach your dog to Drop It on cue. This training cue is essential for keeping your dog safe in case they get a hold of a dangerous or toxic item.
How to Get Your Dog Interested in Toys & Playing Fetch
If your dog isn't interested in their toys, there are a few things you can do to encourage them to play and find the toys they enjoy the most.
Go Fetch! Top 10 Best Fetch Toys for Your Dog | Preventive Vet
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Why Sticks Are Not Free Toys For Dogs
Dogs can suffer significant pain and injuries from chasing and chewing sticks. There are safer fetch toys and tips to follow if your dog is injured. If your dog is injured from a stick follow these steps.
Stay Safe & Have Fun Boating with Your Dog
Taking your dog on your boat is a blast! See what you'll need to train and what supplies to pack to make sure everyone has fun and stays safe on the water.
How to Use Toys as Rewards in Dog Training
It's easy and fun to use toys instead of food when training your dog. Learn how to effectively use toys in dog training, and see our dog trainer's picks for best dog toys for training.
Be A Slot Machine: How to Fade Out Treats in Training
Dog treats are useful when first training your dog. But don't forget the important step of fading out food rewards to take your training to the next level!
Resources for Decoding Your Dog's Body Language
By understanding what different body language cues look like, you can keep dogs safe, train more efficiently, and build a better bond with your pup. Being able to ‘speak dog’ can help you recognize why a dog is behaving a certain way, which is the first step in changing any unwanted behavior.