How to teach a dog leave it

A free five-minute dog training lesson from 5 Minute Pup. Follow the steps below, keep it positive, and end while you are both having fun.

1. Put a treat in your closed fist and say 'leave it'.
2. When they back off even slightly, mark and reward from your other hand.
3. Progress to treats on the floor with the leash on.
4. Reward the choice to disengage every single time.