Ktreva is correct in teaching a dog to fetch. Some dogs don't have a high prey drive and they don't chase, much less retrieve. Do as Ktreva advises and pretty soon you will have your dog bringing the ball or frisbee back to you. Don't be discouraged if your dog doesn't catch on right away if ever. Dogs aren't born knowing what a ball is or what it's for and they certainly don't know why humans want them to run after it then bring it back. Some dogs will run after the ball but sit there and eat it. My German Shepherd is so obsessed with a couple of his rubber balls that he will literally sit and chew on them for hours if I let him. He will retrieve and leave it but as soon as he thinks the game is over he lays down and begins chewing it. I don't let him choose to end the game. I end it for him.
Another way to teach your dog to retrieve is to put him on a 30 ft. lead, toss a ball or a toy at him then call him to you when he picks it up. Gently 'reel' him in and give the "COME" cue. Praise him when he reaches you. You can teach him to "leave it" during the retrieval training by offering him a really good treat (small pea size liver treat or steak). When he drops the ball to take the treat say, "Leave it". Make sure your free hand is close enough for him to drop the ball into.
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