17.03.2018

Dog Training, Teaching the ‘Leave’ Command - very useful!

Teaching ‘Leave’
This is when your dog will step back from the person or object, for you to use when there is a lot of sniffing etc. at greeting time (it can also be used for around animals such as cats)
*Choose another word if you are using this word already for another action.
How to teach -
Keep hold of a extra tasty treat in your hand and wait for your dog to lose interest - which he or she will eventually. The instant your dog turns and moves away, exclaim “Leave!!!” and offer the treat.
Repeat this sequence at least ten times until your dog visibly moves away from your closed fist as soon as you present it to them and say “Leave”,
Selina McIntyre, Dog Behavioural Consultant, Dogs Best Friend.