9. Picking up Toys
When you keep your puppy's toys conveniently away in a basket container, chances are he will have no problem taking them out and spreading them all over the house without any help.
Teaching him to put the toys up, however, does require some training and practice.
With a little patience and determination, you can teach your Shih Tzu how to clean up after himself.
Sit on the floor with your dog's toy basket before you. Pick one toy, and toss it to the opposite side of the room. Once your canine pursues it, hold a treat over the \container, and get him to come back to you.
If that he drops the toy before returning, remove the treat from sight and command him to pick up the toy.
It might take a while for your canine to get into the habit of this.
When he comes back to you with the toy in his mouth, hold the treat specifically over the toy box, and summon your pooch to drop the toy.
When he drops it into the container, give him the treat and praise him.
Rehash these commands, and gradually start to move the toy box farther from you.
Hold the treat over the case by expanding your arm, and work up to just guiding towards the container.
