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Tidy Up ToysDog picks up specific named toys and drops them into a basket

At a glance

Category
Fetch & Retrieve
Difficulty
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Time
10 minutes
Environment
Indoor

Words needed

Your dog should know these words before trying this activity:

Retrieve ItemRetrieve to HandDrop It

Steps

  1. Retrieve Item

    Name a toy. The dog selects it from the floor

  2. Retrieve to Hand

    Dog carries it to the basket location

  3. Drop It

    Cue drop over the basket so the toy falls in

Tips

  • Start with one toy and a large basket, then add more toys and shrink the target
  • Shape the drop over the basket gradually. Start with the basket under your hand
  • This is a party trick AND a practical skill

Equipment

  • A basket or box
  • Named toys