Set the room up so drop it can win before you cue.
Why it matters
Retriever-type doodles put things in their mouths. Drop it prevents chase games and reduces guarding risk.
Training steps
1
Give a low-value toy.
2
Present a better treat at the nose.
3
When the toy falls, mark and treat.
4
Give the toy back after several reps.
5
Add drop as the mouth opens.
Doodle pro tip
Doodles are born retrievers who adore a keep-away chase. Trade up and hand the toy back often so drop predicts a better deal, never the end of the game.