Playing
with your dog and watching it enjoy itself is a source of pure amusement and
joy for dog owners! After basic training, you can attempt to teach your dog
some common tricks, which will increase its confidence and make for interesting
games.
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What do you need?
- A
large open space for training
- No
disturbances or distractions
- Your
dog’s favorite dog treats
- A
little time and patience
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How to teach the trick?
- Begin
the training session by asking your dog to lie down on its belly with its head
held up
- Show
your dog the treat and let him sniff it but make sure it’s clear that it cannot
have the treat yet
- Bend
down to your dog’s level and slowly move the treat in an arc above its head in
the direction you wish for it to roll
- Your
dog’s head should tilt with the motion along with its body. If not encourage it
to do so by gently using one hand to move it to the desired position
- Reward
your dog with the treat, hugs, kisses and cheer it on during the next attempts
- Repeat
the training exercise until your dog can perform it easily anywhere
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Tips for teaching your dog to roll over
- Positive
reinforcement and patience is the key to learning any trick so keep plenty of
that aside for your beloved pooch
- You
may use a clicker or a ball point pen instead of treats
- Gradually
increase the level of distraction in the surroundings so that your dog may
easily adjust to the advanced level of concentration required of it
- Remember,
practice makes a dog perfect!
