Lesson

Orange Belt - 5 min
Drop It
Trade for what is already in their mouth.
5 min
DROP
Toy released
Guided rep 1 / 5
Give a low-value toy.
0/3
clean reps
1. Setup
2. Cue
3. Mark
4. Reward
Set the room up so drop it can win before you cue.
Why it matters
Retriever-type doodles put things in their mouths. Drop it prevents chase games and reduces guarding risk.
Training steps
1
Give a low-value toy.
2
Present a better treat at the nose.
3
When the toy falls, mark and treat.
4
Give the toy back after several reps.
5
Add drop as the mouth opens.
Doodle pro tip
Trade up and often return the original. Drop should predict better things, not permanent loss.
Success signs
✓ Drops toy for treat
✓ Drops without seeing treat first
✓ Allows toy return calmly
Common mistake
Chasing the dog. That creates keep-away.
0/3 sessions
Complete one focused session.