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Bringing the ball back
If your dog likes to play keep away instead of bringing the ball back, try these tips:
• We recommend training with the iFetch Too with your dog on a long-lead (30 feet). As the dog
returns, simply guide them in by reducing the slack on the leash so that they don’t run away.
• Use the “here” command as you guide them in with the lead. Remember to use lots of praise
when they come to you, especially if they come to you without the aid of the lead. A second
person may also stand by to help corral the dog back to the trainer and iFetch.
• It’s important to give your dog time to think, troubleshoot, and then pick up the ball and bring
it to you. Avoid repeating the command too much, as it can overwhelm them and cause more
frustration.
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Remember: a dog who loves fetch will find a way to play fetch. Breaks help too!
Keeping your dog engaged
If your dog is consistently quitting the iFetch Too before you do, you are playing for too long.
Try making the game shorter - stopping the action with the dog wanting more. Two minutes of
interested play is better than ten minutes of a dog being bored.
Safe distance
Please teach your dog to stay behind the product (or to the side of it) to keep them safe. At its
highest launch setting (40 feet), the ball travels at a speed that could injure your dog, especially if
they are standing directly in front of it. Some dogs get so excited, they jump in front of the ball while
it’s launching. If this happens, we recommend turning the iFetch Too off, teaching them to sit behind
the iFetch Too, and then throwing the ball (yourself) before turning the iFetch Too back on. You can
also train your dog to “mark” or stay at a safe distance in front of the machine and away from the
front chute.
We designed the iFetchToo with the opening tilted back, to encourage the dog to drop the ball
in from behind. While most dogs learn very quickly where to stand to avoid getting hit by the ball,
please supervise until your dog is fully trained.
General training tips
• Train with the iFetch Too at most three times a day and only for 10-15 minutes at a time. That way
fetch stays fun and doesn’t become fetch boot camp.
• If you feel like your dog is getting frustrated and is unable to get the ball into the iFetch Too, then just
work on reinforcing any behavior toward the iFetch Too and make sure your dog gets rewarded.
• Plan your training in a room or area that has as few distractions as possible. Be sure the area is
clear of other toys, other people, and other dogs. (note: Hallways work well!)
• If your dog attempts to get the reward via other behaviors (e.g. rolling over, jumping up, shaking
paws, etc.), it’s important that you NOT reward these behaviors.
• Enjoy this bonding time with your pup. It’s easy to get frustrated if they’re not picking it up right
away. But remember this time with your pup is precious. They love having your full attention.
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