This is a success-guaranteed method of teaching a dog the “leave it” command. By being patient and shaping the dog’s behavior step-by-step, we can teach them to ignore something that they want.
This video highlights the very beginning few steps of teaching this important cue. Further training is required to build on it and make it even more solid.
The dog that you see in this video is Charlie. He is a friend’s dog who was kind enough to let me work with him for this video. The entire session was no more than 15 minutes.
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25 responses to How to train a dog to “Leave it”
@shadyonedeath What …
@shadyonedeath What kind of treats would you recommend for a 14 week old “Old English Sheepdog” – Can I just break up cookies or are there tiny treats you could suggest?
What kind of treats …
What kind of treats would you recommend for a 14 week old “Old English Sheepdog” – Can I just break up cookies or are there tiny treats you could suggest?
@shadyonedeath Only …
@shadyonedeath Only if the dog seems to be struggling with the exercise. Usually we have to do that when we increase the difficulty significantly. Once the dog knows it well, it won’t be necessary.
Should you restart …
Should you restart the techniques from the beginning stage every new training session/day?
@teooli They make …
@teooli They make excellent family dogs given the appropriate amount of training and exercise. I have met some incredibly well mannered boxers that were a part of families with many small children.
Your videos are …
Your videos are very good. I am planning to get a boxer.
Do you know something about this breed as a family dog?
I agree 100% with …
I agree 100% with how important this is. My dog and I have hit a snag. I want to teach him to leave food in people’s hands, not just on the floor. He is VERY driven, and I always get a nose touch before he backs off. I’ve tried a few different tricks, and still haven’t figured out how to shape him to back off on cue rather than touch-then-backoff. The touch is a big problem if it’s something dangerous, or an ice cream cone!
Another great video …
Another great video. Keep up the good work!
Oh you do have a …
. That was greatness lol. Thanks a lot im trying this tomorrow. Hopefully it will be a success 
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Oh you do have a leave video
thanks for you …
thanks for you quick response to my question. i get it now.
i would love to see a how to video for a long distance drop
This is my next …
This is my next command for Eli! Thanks for another fab tutorial!
@murwill1 They …
@murwill1 They shouldn’t choose to get it by themselves, but it’s okay so long as it’s coming through the handler, as a reward for understanding and choosing to leave it first. We want to condition the dog to understand that if they want something they have to ask for permission from the handler without deciding by themselves to go after it. Limited by characters here – so message me for a more detailed explanation.
good job, i was …
good job, i was wondering why you reward the dog with the thing he is suposed to leave. i always thought they shouldnt get that item?
@tab289 Wow…I’m …
@tab289 Wow…I’m surprised…a few sessions yesterday and she leaves it already. Thank you very much Tab!
@snafued82 Puppies …
@snafued82 Puppies tend to learn to do that quite fast… Would love to see him!
@BBTricksters …
@BBTricksters Thanks! It was a lot of fun to work with him
@mim46 Great! Let …
@mim46 Great! Let me know how it goes
good job! i liked …
your german shepard is soooo cool!!
good job! i liked how you used an untrained dog to show how to train us
awesome video! …
awesome video! It’s so helpful when you show how you work with a dog that isnt already well trained.
awesome as always:D
awesome as always:D
Thanks! I’ve been …
Thanks! I’ve been wanting to teach my dog to leave it. I’m sure going to try this!
Another great and …
Another great and helpful video! I’m very glad I subscribed. I echo the other commenters who pointed out that what makes this vid great is that you show your techniques on a dog you’ve never trained before. Awesome!
Excellent video!:)
Excellent video!:)
Another great video …
Another great video Tab !!
I really liked when you tought a dog tha never worked on leave it. Luv you videos and 5* for the patient dog
Excellent video …
Excellent video once again! I just love how clear you are with your explanations. My 9 week old puppy, Morgen, is picking up this command pretty well. He just needs to look at me more rather than be fixated on my hand. I guess it’s because he knows which pocket I keep the treats in and he just watches the hand/pocket.
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