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When you start teaching your dog to drop an object, use the same command repeatedly. Praise the behavior of dropping, even if done unintentionally. Give a reward as soon they drop the object. Don't ...

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Basic commands like “sit,” “down,” or “heel” are usually the first things dogs learn in training. However, there’s another popular command that many owners teach their dogs as puppies—and it’s ...