This command started with "grab it," then I added in the word "tug." I would give the command "grab it tug." So this way, he knew to grab it and I showed him to open the cabinet. I would click and treat if he opened it slightly, then he started opening it more and I would click and treat. Eventually I dropped the "grab it" and it just became the command "tug." Still needs work, but he is getting the concept. Lincoln loves to play tug o war, which is an advantage.
Opening a cabinet door.
Opening a heavy drawer.
Retrieving my moms shoe. This command also started as "grab it." We worked on the grab it command and then I started having him retrieve various items. He has a very strong retrieval instinct and I just honed that. This is where he are right now. I use the "give" command also when he brings me his toys. He must give them to me before I will throw them or play tug o war with him. He also loves to tug.
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