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How to teach a dog to bring slippers: an algorithm of actions used by dog trainers
11.06.2023 06:10
If you want to teach your dog to fetch your slippers, there's no need to reinvent the wheel.
Cynologists have long ago developed methods for teaching various commands and tricks, you only need to act according to one of them. Then you can teach your dog to bring you any objects quickly and easily.
Step 1: Preparation
Before you start training, make sure your dog knows the basic commands "Sit", "Lie down", "Stand", etc. You will also have to first teach your pet to bring a ball or other toy, thus learning the command "Bring". This will help make the training process more effective.
Step 2: Get attention
Start by getting your dog's attention. You can do this by saying his name. Then show him the slipper by saying "Slippers."
Step 3: Smell training
Let the dog sniff the slipper so that it gets used to its smell. Repeat "Slippers" several times. This will help the dog remember the word in connection with the object.
Step 4: Bring the slipper
Once the dog has become familiar with the object, place it a meter away from you and give the command "Bring the slippers." When the dog does this, praise it and give it a treat. In essence, you should repeat the same actions as when training a dog to bring a toy.
Step 5: Repeat
Repeat this training several times a day, increasing the distance until the dog begins to clearly follow the command.
Step 6: Making the task more difficult
When the dog already knows well what it needs to do, make the task more difficult. Ask it to bring slippers from another room.
Step 7: Maintaining the skill
To maintain the skill, continue training your dog regularly. Don't forget to praise him and give him a treat for the task he's completed.
Teaching a dog to bring slippers is not difficult if you follow a simple algorithm of actions. Remember that the key points are consistency, praise and treats. If you train your pet regularly, it will quickly learn to bring slippers and will please you with this skill. In the same way, you can teach a dog to bring any objects, distinguishing them by name.
