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Originally Posted by Lorraine Food usually works. Distract him with something particularly tasty. Get his full attention even to the point that he drops whatever he shouldn't be having. Pick it up or take it from him but only once his attention is fully on you.
To start say nothing except to focus on the piece of food you want him to notice and go for. Eventually work up to telling him to drop it but offer a piece of something real tasty at the same time. Work up to 'drop it' without offering a treat and give him a treat after the item is retrieved. |
I'm sorry, but IMO this would only encourage more bad behavior. Food is a reward and should not be given as a bribe.
I'd start some obedience training, so he learns to come on command or to sit and stay so yhou can get to him. Leaving theleash on is a good suggestion.
The thing is to work with him in a controled environment. You can teach him to bring you things for a reward, but should not be bribed. He only gets the reward if he brings it to you and gives it up willingly.