My puppy picks up everything and runs. How do I teach her to drop it?

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My puppy is almost 5 months old and so she still puts everything in her mouth. When she finds something on the floor that she knows she shouldn't have, she bolts away from the closest person she sees. It's quite the cute playful puppy thing to do but I was just wondering if there are training methods/tricks I can start with her for her to stop this? I know she's just a mischievous puppy now but I don't want her choking or accidentally swallowing it while trying to run away from us. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | unspayed | 4 months and 26 days old | 30 lbs

Dr. Davis · Accepted Answer

General obedience training is where to start. Once Koi learns to come, stay, down and heel you will have better control over her behavior. To get her to drop an item I like to teach the Drop command. Do this with a toy or ball. Toss the toy, call her and ask her to Drop the toy by having a yummy treat in your hand. She'll drop the toy to get the treat and then you can praise her and give another treat. Once she learns this command you should then be able to say Drop, and she should drop the item and come looking for a treat. Be patient with the training, she's a puppy. Don't chase her when she takes something she shouldn't as this will encourage her to make a game of it. Instead say Treat and throw a treat to her if she won't come. Usually a treat is more enticing and she'll leave the item she's not supposed to have. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Koi.

My puppy picks up everything and runs. How do I teach her to drop it?

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