This really is one of my very very favorite tricks I taught Goofy. I’ve kept it secret for all this time, but want to share it with you. There are a couple of pieces that you’ll have to put together to make it perfect:
- HOLD
- RETRIEVE
- TUG / CONTROLLED
I like to teach it in pieces. And not necessarily in order. Make sure your dog understands the HOLD first. Then the delivery to hand. It helps tremendously for your dog to have a “soft mouth.” Goofy has popped many beer cans. This is why I STRESS!!!!! DO NOT EVER DO THIS WITH A GLASS BOTTLE!
Keywords for this lesson: trick dog, dog tricks, bring me a beer, open the fridge, service dog