2.3 Dropping the disc
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This article is from the Frisbee Dogs FAQ, by Kevin Robair with numerous contributions by others.
2.3 Dropping the disc
One commonly asked question is "How to I get my dog to drop the disc?"
Well, a reliable "Drop!" command is very important to any canines well
being, so try teaching your pup to drop anything they have. You can do
this several ways. Perhaps the best is to tell your dog "drop", point
to the ground, and have something else in your hand the dog wants,
such as another disc, a toy, or perhaps occasionally a treat. When the
dog drops what they are holding, praise them and then give them the
other item. After the dog gets the idea, begin to "forget" to give
them the other item, but keep praising them. Soon, the drop command
will be automatic. For dogs that are not too stubborn, it is possible
to teach the drop by squeezing the jaw joint gently and saying drop
until the item is dropped. Then praise and maybe even give the item
back to show that you want them to drop it, but don't plan to take
away their toy forever.
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