[header] How to manage your dog's instinct to retrieve [title] Tell your dog to " sit " and " stay " in a quiet area. [step] Start by having your dog " sit " and " stay " in an area in your home that is quiet and free of distractions. You should also have a lure food on hand, such as a piece of bread, and a high value treat like a piece of ham or steak. 
[substeps] Put the lure in one hand and the treat in the other hand or in your pocket so it's within reach. [title] Present the lure to your dog and say " leave it.