Things You'll Need
- Dog toy
- Dog treats
Instructions
Hand your Lab a dog toy or get him to fetch it by throwing it for him.
Call your Lab to you, or approach him if he is still learning to come when called. Hold out your hand with a dog treat in it and let him see the treat.
In a firm voice, tell him to "drop it" or give him a hand signal such as pointing at the ground. Let him keep the treat in sight, but do not give it to him until he is willing to drop the toy.
Praise your Lab lavishly both with words and affirmative pats when he drops the toy. Continue to reward your dog with treats and praise until he learns to drop whatever he has on command alone.