Educanines

Drop it is taught similar to leave it.  This time, allow your dog to pick up the forbidden object (don’t practice with shoes until your dog learns the concept!).  Once the object is in his mouth, say “Fido, drop it.”  You will have to show him something more appealing in order for him to give up the item.  For example, if you are practicing with a rawhide, use a strip of pig ear to get him to drop the rawhide.  Always trade your dog for something better, and he will be eager to give up items that you don’t want him to have.