tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2964487122465471410.post2839471872052283647..comments2021-01-02T05:08:14.704-08:00Comments on Big Ollie -The Silly Golden: Kennel CoughPennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01220156879308171566noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2964487122465471410.post-87285880304763795902008-03-20T15:10:00.000-07:002008-03-20T15:10:00.000-07:00Lots of patience and teaching the dog with *hold h...Lots of patience and teaching the dog with *hold hand out and lightly grab the ball* if Ollie tugs back at the ball, say "I don't want to play" and pull both hands up in the air (like surrendering) and shake your head no. When he does let go when you touch the ball, praise him (and maybe give him a doggy treat). That's what my friend does when her dog won't get go of the toy.<BR/>With my friend's dog, I hold out my hand and say "drop the (toy)" and when she drops the toy in my hand, I praise her. If not, I just say "where's your toy?" and the dog nudges it. Then I say "bring it here" and after a while, she gets the idea that I won't throw it unless it's closer to me. This dog usually drops the toy about 3 feet away from you, just out of reach. Having treats around really helps with training. Dogs will do almost anything for a treat. =)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com