Is Your Dog Fetch Obsessed?

If you’re worried your dog is a ball addict, what can you do about it?

• Try cold turkey for a few weeks and note any changes.

• If you do throw things for your dog, allow them to warm up first before they start running after things at speed.

• Keep fetch sessions short! Set a 10 minute timer so you stick to it.

• Use their ball obsession for good. Try hiding balls around the garden for them to sniff out and find, or as a powerful recall reward in emergencies.

• Give your dog days off. Aim to have at least one non-fetch day per week and focus on slow sniffy walks and enrichment like treat searches and food toys.