More dog tricks. Have fun, but be patient and gentle.

Teaching “Play Dead”

Start with your dog is lying down on his tummy. As you gently roll him over on his side, say, “Take a nap.” Repeat the order While he is lying on his side, keeping his head on the floor. Don’t give him a treat. Encourage him to stay there for a couple of seconds. Then let him stand up saying “Ok” or “Wake up!”, and give him his reward.
(Remember, don’t give your a dog a reward while he is lying down. Give him a treat after he has completed the trick.)

Teaching “Shake Hands”

Start by having your dog sit. Say, “Shake hands,” and take his paw with your hand. Hold his paw and say, “Good dog!” Let go of his paw. Do this a few times every day. When you´ve done it for a reasonable period of time, don´t hold his paw after you give the order. If he doesn´t respond, don´t worry, eventually he´ll learn.

Teaching “Beg”

Begin with the dog in front of you, sitting on the floor. Hold his favorite treat just above his head and tell him, “Say please.” Your dog will probably lift his front feet off the ground to reach the treat. As soon as the feet are lifted, even a little bit, give him the treat. (don´t let him fall back, remember that this is a hard trick for a dog to learn, so be patient)

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