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Originally Posted by glencorgi
In the class I did, we sat on the floor in front of our dogs (they were in a sit) with lots of treats and played "take it/leave it". Hand open, treat on palm - if the dog was told take it - they got the treat immediately, if the dog was told to leave it, it was supposed to wait until the take it command was given. If the dog didn't leave it, then the treat would be closed up in the fist and some nudging might be needed. This was also an exercise where the dogs were taught to take treats gently from a hand.
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This is the way I've seen it done too, but it doesn't teach them not to jump. It teaches "leave it" and to wait till a treat is offered to them.
I've not had a dog have an adverse reactions to hands because of this type of training. It's gentle and not harsh.
Peggy