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Originally Posted by Iowa_Flames_Fan
Yup. My dog used to do the very same thing when he was a pup. It's partly a "play" thing, but it may also be a dominance/possession thing, so you should definitely nip it in the bud.
When he brings it back, gently place your hand over his snout, and reach in and hold the toy with your other hand. Don't squeeze hard--it's sensitive--but hold him there until he lets go. Don't pull worry at the toy, that will be interpreted as playing tug. Instead, use that free hand to cover his snout (and eyes, if your hand's big enough) and hold the toy still. Don't give up--it might take some patience. Make it clear that he's not going anywhere until he gives you the toy. Be gentle, but very firm, and don't back down. Remember that with everything, repetition and patience is necessary--it may take him a while to get it.
It worked like a charm for us, anyway. Not sure if my description was very clear--but our dog doesn't "hog" toys anymore, and he's a lot better at playing fetch, because he knows that the only way to continue the game is to give me the ball.
I also trained him with a rope--to pull and play tug and then stop when told to stop. That's something I learned in obedience school--don't really remember how that worked, but I think it was a similar concept.
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My Pup, won't give the toy back, but what is worse is that he won't let you go near him unless he is really tired. He thinks that you are playing with him. This is a real pain as when we are trying to put him away when we go out, it takes forever to catch him. Any suggestions?