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Leash Retrieve to Hand (and retrieving other items) (Patreon)

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You are seeing this video ad-free and a day early. Thanks for being a Patreon member! I recently had a short (of Denver retrieving his leash

You are seeing this video ad-free and a day early. Thanks for being a Patreon member!

I recently had a short (of Denver retrieving his leash to hand) get a lot of attention on social media. Many people asked how they could get their dog to retrieve the leash for them.

Hint: It doesn't start with the leash. And as always: foundation skills matter!

In this week's video I explain how to train a leash retrieve, but more importantly, I talk about general retrieve pointers, regardless of item you're looking to teach your dog to retrieve. You'll also get to see how I'm making retrieving a crutch (big heavy awkward object) easier for Denver.

Happy Training!

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Teach Your Service Dog to Fetch Their Leash (and other things!): Never Bend Down Again

My FREE and Low-Cost Training Resources 👇: 🦮 Service Dog 101 Course: https://courses.doggyu.com/p/service-dog-101 🐕‍🦺 Behavior Interruptions & Alerts Course: https://courses.doggyu.com/p/bia 👉🏽 Sign Up For my FREE Dog Training Foundations Mini-Course: https://www.doggyu.com/ 🎉 JOIN the DOGGY•U Community! (150+ Exclusive Training Videos!) https://patreon.com/doggyu #dogtraining #servicedog #servicedogs #servicedogtraining #dogtrainingtips #dogtrainer #positivereinforcement #assistancedogtraining #publicaccess #disability #sdit #labradorretriever #labradorpuppy #servicedogintraining #DisabilitySupport #ServiceDogTraining #MobilityAid #OwnerTrainedServiceDog #TaskTraining #DogTrainingForDisabilities Bending down to grab a leash isn’t always easy—so why not let your service dog help? 🐶🦴 In this week’s YouTube video, I’m teaching how to train your service dog to pick up their leash and place it right in your hand. It’s a simple task with a big impact—perfect for anyone with mobility challenges or chronic pain. 💪♿️ RESOURCES MENTIONED: Patreon Retrieve/Hold Part 1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/86695732?collection=327433 Out: https://youtu.be/ExeOy_KdpP4 Fetch: https://youtu.be/--EdyyaqsXA Hand Touch: https://youtu.be/FOWcfabhCXg What My Dogs Eat 👇: 🥩 Oma's Pride Raw + Turkey Hearts, Lamb Lung, Chicken Chunks: https://shop.omaspride.com/doggyu30 Use Code: DOGGYU to get 30% off your first order! #omasaffiliate Training Treats: 👉🏽 Happy Howies Meat Log: https://amzn.to/3qFmMAa 👉🏽 Beef Liver: https://amzn.to/3B7VVS0 👉🏽 Rawwble: https://amzn.to/3BHlMlc 👉🏽 Vital Essentials: https://amzn.to/3S2F0aq Favorite Training Equipment: 👉🏽 Blue-9 Balance Harness: https://amzn.to/47CjLFa 👉🏽 Ruffwear Harness: https://amzn.to/3XGoNfz 👉🏽 Bold Lead Design Leather Leash: https://amzn.to/3AdhXm6 👉🏽 Blue-9 Multi-Function Leash: https://amzn.to/3Lj1iEo 👉🏽 Ollydog Large Adventure Pouch: https://amzn.to/3BPKG2d 👉🏽 Ollydog small treat pouch: https://amzn.to/3RZqr7k 👉🏽 Ruffwear Fanny Pouch: https://amzn.to/3diMCa4 👉🏽 Ruffwear Treat Pouch: https://amzn.to/3RMObfj My Favorite Dog Training Books: 👉🏽 https://www.amazon.com/shop/doggyu/list/33IBHUH6XV0BJ?ref_=aipsflist_aipsfdoggyu Camera Gear: 👉🏽 Gimble Camera (Osmo Pocket 3): https://amzn.to/3zw1Tzg 👉🏽 Mini Body Camera (Insta 360 Go3s): https://amzn.to/47BTJSH 👉🏽 Talking Head Shots (Sony a7c): https://amzn.to/3zupC2W New videos every week! **As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Click on the above link supports the creation of these videos at no cost to you. I receive a small payment even if you don't purchase the products shown here. Connect with us on Social Media! Website: http://www.doggyu.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doggyutraining/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/doggy.u TikTok @doggy.u Blog: www.doggyu.com/blog/

Comments

Stephen A

Love this video topic. Thank you for making a in-depth video

Mary Long

Hello, thanks for your awesome detailed videos. I started out with carrying & retrieving a water bottle. My service dog likes to naturally carry water bottles, so I stemmed off that retrieval, as I knew she enjoyed it. We recently started working on the leash retrieval, which she does well at home & familiar surroundings but not so well in public. Any suggestions? She will carry objects in public but is hesitant to pick up from the floor. I probably missed a training step somewhere along my way…

Claudia

Walter does a good job retrieving. One important retrieve is for my cane, which I use all the time but often falls on the ground. He tends to grab it’s by the handgrip but it’s seems uncomfortable sometimes as he is giving it to me because it can catch under his chin. I never thought of using a pool noodle. Do you shape the pool noodle retrieve on its own first and then add it to the cane? Thanks !

DOGGY•U
>>175472505

Yes! I cut it down to size and then shape the retrieve. Alternatively, if you wanted something more permanent, they make kayak decking that is like foam and grippy, or you could use like tennis handle wrap. You could keep that on all the time to make it easier for him.

DOGGY•U
>>175468786

Some thoughts - does it have to do with flooring - will she pick it up on carpet but not wood/tile? Does it have to do with the physical bending down - like will she do it from a stay when she's already on the ground? Will she pick it up from a low object but not the floor - ie. from a step? I'd mess around with different heights and textures and get soem more info about what specifically is bothering her about picking it up off the floor. And then barring any medical issues with bending down/flexing the neck, it will be easier to come up with a plan to split the more challenging behavior down.

Brianne Shaw

How do you get them to switch from targeting (nose touch an object) to actually putting it in their mouth? I've tried a few things but not sure what to do next.

DOGGY•U
>>176005419

So there's a bit of trial and error and waiting them out. but if you have a dog that struggles if there's not immediate reinforcement, one little hack I'll use sometimes is to use a bully stick for a few clicks, and then switch back to the dowel that's the same size and shape.

Megan McDonald

Stóri is great and going out and coming back and bringing things to hand (especially toys and long lasting treats). The trouble I'm having is getting him to let go of the item or not chew it in my hand. It's like he's just showing it to me. Ha ha! I'm not really sure where to cut him off yet still reinforce. Even with wooden spoon and hold duration practise he immediately thinks chew or destroy once he gets his mouth on it. Any videos on or tricks for "release".