How do you teach your dog to “leave it”?

Teaching your dog new tricks is not only fun, but it’s a good way to continue to challenge him and help him listen to you better. Here, I quickly go through the phases of the “leave it” trick. It only requires a few treats and practice, practice practice!

 

 

12 thoughts on “How do you teach your dog to “leave it”?

  1. Leah,

    Keith is my IDOL and I love him so much. I love how this video is both informational and engaging! You had my full attention the whole time. Great job!

  2. Leah I love this dog so much bring it to class again!

    This was a great explainer video concept, I’m obsessed and really useful I’ m gonna try this with my dog at home!

  3. I personally don’t have a dog but I know that everyone loves a good puppy trick! “Leave it” seems like the first thing to teach your dog so this video is probably so helpful to everyone watching and needs desperate help because they cannot figure out how to teach their dog! And everyone loves a cute puppy!

  4. I loved this video! I always try to teach my dogs tricks but she is way too lazy. I am definitely going to try this out with my dog once I get home. Your video was very clean and organized and i really enjoyed watching it! You created clear and easy steps and I am going to follow your steps when teaching my dog to “leave it!!”

  5. This is such an interesting choice of topic! I can appreciate this on a deeper level because I had two dogs and when one died the other one developed severe anxiety and forgot all of his training including simple things like “leave it”. He is not receptive to new training, which is very difficult, but I will definitely give your method a try! Crossing my fingers! Thanks again for this!

  6. My dog is now 7 years old. I remember training him on how to “leave it!” Over the years my dog has become an expert at this trick. I think your video was relatable and fun. Your dog is extremely cute. Plus, I loved your transitions!

  7. Hi Leah –
    I absolutely loved watching your video!! First of all… I love with your dog! So cute!! I remember when my dog was a puppy and I taught her how to leave it with similar tricks!! I must admit, she’s 10 now, and as she has gotten older she has definitely “forgotten” this trick! I might use your suggestions and try to re-teach her!
    Great job!!

  8. This video was very well done and your dog is adorable! I want to show this video to a few of my friends who are actually training their dogs. They will be able to refer to the video because it is both helpful and informative.

  9. This is the most adorable video ever. Your puppy is absolutely the cutest thing and I am so jealous you get to cherish this little guy (or girl). My German Shepherd is awesome at the “leave it” trick, too. I practice the same steps as you did with the treats. It’s so amazing how smart dogs are and how well they listen to commands. Even at just a puppy stage, yours did so well with the trick!! I’ve always learned that garnering respect from our dogs at a young age is the key to success, so great job starting early!!

  10. Honestly, I will watch ANY video with puppies in it…. and I think many people feel the same! Being a dog lover, especially with having two dogs of my own, I could not have been more obsessed with this video! Not too sure if my dogs would listen to me on “leaving it,” but I loved watching this anyway!

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