07/21/2026
Drop It!…Simon is a 14 week old mini Goldendoodle puppy, who’s learning quickly! One of the best behaviors to teach young puppies is Drop It, because they like to put things (everything!) in their mouths…but, this is how they learn about things, about the world, with their mouths.
How to teach Drop It:
Pick a toy your pup loves to play with! Get some good treats.
1. Invited your pup to play by moving the toy around on the floor and say, “Take”.
2. When he grabs it with his mouth, keep playing for a few seconds, as long as he doesn’t start jumping or nipping you.
3. Ready? Get a treat, place it on his nose and say, “Drop”. Putting it on his nose will help him scent the yummy treat and cause him to release the toy. You can say, “Yes!” And.. Give him the treat!
4. Practice and play! This might only last a minute or two. That’s OK!
‼️ If your pup bites or nips your skin, say, “OOPS!” Or “TOO BAD!” And the fun is over, momentarily. If you have the toy in hand, place it out of reach. Wait 30 seconds to a minute. Try again.
Keeping rules in your play will keep them from getting too excited. Have fun!🤩
