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Originally Posted by sprayeddog
Been there, done that.
Matty is very smart though. He always knows when you're 'training' or 'testing' him and he'll perform accordingly, but then at other times when you're trying to relax all of a sudden the 'OFF' or "LEAVE IT" commands don't work ...
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Then I don't think he's really learned the skill, I'd practice it everyday until he's reliable. Matty may be smart, but you're smarter. Keep him thinking, and mix it up - drop the tv remote - use this as an opportunity to reinforce LEAVE IT. Crumple up some paper towels and put on the floor - again, ask him to LEAVE IT. there are many instances to reinforce this behavior in every day life. by reinforcing it OFTEN he will learn it, and not just at "training time".
Your daily life should be "training".