Jack Russell Terrier Training – The Drop It Command
Posted on June 29th, 2010 by doggielover
Just because they’re identified as remarkably intelligent breed doesn’t suggest that they can do well without jack russell terrier training. Every dog, no matter what breed, needs to undergo proper training to make them a delight to be around.
Since jack russell terriers were bred to track down quarry from their dens, it is therefore not unusual if you will find it hard to get your four-legged friend give up, abandon or drop something he shouldn’t have. But challenging as it may seem to be, you really have to train your pet commands such as these to make certain that he is free from danger at all times. You would not want your precious terrier to eat other dog’s poop, right?
The best time to get started on training this command is when he is having fun with his toy. Get his focus by holding a treat in front of his nose. Naturally he will drop the toy in exchange of treat. Repeat the procedure and once he has become accustomed to dropping the toy every time he sees a treat, pop in the command “drop it!”. Say the command in sharp and firm tone to let him realize that you are serious with the task and not playing with him. If he drops the toy after you gave the verbal command, reward him with praise in addition to the treat you’re holding.
Reinforce the command at any moment of the day, with different stuff and in different areas of the house. If he is reliably trained with the command, start to replace the food rewards with a lot of praise and time to play to prevent him from turning out to be food dependent.
Perfecting the drop it command isn’t just a trick to amuse others and show them how great a dog owner you happen to be.The main objective of dog training is to keep your dog in control and to save him from possible hazards like ingesting foreign objects or chewing household stuff.
