Training Your Dog to Drop It & Take It

from Ira Sutedja Brockman

Teaching your dog to drop something that is in their mouth is important not just as an obedience issue, but because they may pick up something dangerous. Teaching dogs to “take it” is also important as a positive association with the “drop it” command. Learn about how to train a dog to drop and take with Ira Sutedja Brockman, trainer and behavior counselor.

About the Instructor

Ira Sutedja Brockman has been teaching classes and training dogs since 2008. She trained under the Sirius Puppy curriculum created by Dr. Ian Dunbar and went on to study under Dr. Jean Donaldson in 2008, earning her CTC and CPDT-KA certification. Ira is also a Pet Dog Ambassador Instructor; an AKC CGC Instructor/Evaluator; member of the Pet Professional Guild and IAAB, and a Puppy Culture Partner.