How to Teach a Default Leave It Part 1 | Force Free Dog Training

Here I’ll show you how to play the It’s Yer Choice game a la Susan Garrett to start teaching a default leave it. A default leave it is a “leave it” cue that you don’t need to say! This is a very useful skill for service dogs, therapy dogs, and dogs that live with kids who often drop stuff on the floor. Instilling this skill in dogs can also make managing a mutlidog household easier, as it can prevent fights from breaking out if dogs aren’t diving to the floor after food, toys, or other items that get dropped around the house.