When we first got the frisbee, I would throw & Malone would run after it...and then run away with it. So I had to chase him down, which was more tiring than taking a walk. So, I filled my pocket up with those itty bitty little treats, and after I threw the frisbee I yelled "Bring it Back!". It took him a little while, but he caught on pretty quick. Oh and the other thing is that when they are small puppies still, they can't follow things too well. So start by throwing it while he is watching and in a direction that he can follow. As he catches on, then you can throw it farther and longer etc. Hope that helps!!