How to Train a dog to fetch a ball

Warm up your pitching arm and be patient—you might just be playing "Throw" for a while before your dog catches on.

You will need:

a dog

somewhere big enough to play

a tennis ball

dog treats

optional: a tshirt or dish towl with a knot tied in the middle, a leash, and a helper

You may be playing catch with yourself at first. Training dogs takes patience and perseverance.