The concept:
Your dog will learn that not going for an item/object is rewarded!
Take a high value treat and hold it in your hand.
When your dog attempts to grab the food from you, close your fingers around the treat and ignore all her attempts to get the treat.
Do not yell, scold or make any other movements, just stand perfectly still and wait it out.
The very second that your dog stops trying to get the food from your hand - open it! Praise! She deserves the reward for settling down and "leaving it"!
Eventually (or quickly) your dog is going to start to understand that stopping the frantic behavior directed at something she wants is what gets her the reward. Lots of praise will help make this a fun activity.
Troubleshooting:
If your dog simply will NOT stop trying to get the food, maybe she is a bit too hungry for this kind of exercise. Do not try this training exercise on an empty stomach - make sure your pup has eaten beforehand, so she isn't too frantic to get her treat.
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