The short version
It’s best to start with teaching your dog to catch treats as you don’t want to throw a toy that might hit him in the face and turn him off to catching forever.
Sit your dog about two feet in front of you. Hold his favorite treat in your hand, make sure he is looking at it, and toss the treat gently towards him.
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Frequently asked questions
Teach your dog to catch?
The AKC walks through this step by step — the key points are covered above, sourced to the AKC article linked on this page. It’s best to start with teaching your dog to catch treats as you don’t want to throw a toy that might hit him in the face and turn him off to catching forever.…
Teaching your dog to catch treats?
The AKC walks through this step by step — the key points are covered above, sourced to the AKC article linked on this page. It’s best to start with teaching your dog to catch treats as you don’t want to throw a toy that might hit him in the face and turn him off to catching forever.…
Teach a dog to catch frisbee?
The AKC walks through this step by step — the key points are covered above, sourced to the AKC article linked on this page. It’s best to start with teaching your dog to catch treats as you don’t want to throw a toy that might hit him in the face and turn him off to catching forever.…