Can an old dog be taught new tricks
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Can an Old Dog Learn New Tricks?
Ever watched a well-trained dog and wished yours could do the same tricks? Good news?"you can stop dreaming and start teaching your dog these three simple tricks that will impress your friends.
Preparing for Trick Training
Before diving into tricks, ensure your dog has basic obedience training. Commands like sit, down, and heel should be mastered, making it easier to build on these skills for advanced tricks.
Three Simple Tricks to Teach Your Dog
Begging
1. Setup: Have your dog sit with its back against a wall for support, and stand in front of them.
2. Entice: Use small pieces of food to encourage your dog to reach up for them. Praise each success.
3. Balance: Ensure your dog keeps its haunches on the ground by moving the food slightly over its head.
4. Progress: Once mastered against the wall, practice away from it. Your dog may initially regress, but patience will lead to improvement.
Shaking Hands
This trick combines verbal and non-verbal cues.
1. Start Position: Have your dog sit.
2. Cues: Use a verbal command like "shake" coupled with extending your right hand towards your dog’s right leg.
3. Assist: Gently nudge your dog's leg with your left hand if needed, praising each success.
4. Refine: Gradually reduce left-hand assistance until your dog responds only to the verbal and hand cues.
Shaking the Head: "No"
1. Trigger: Find a gentle way to make your dog naturally shake its head?"like lightly tickling its ear.
2. Cues: Decide on a verbal cue like "head" and add a non-verbal cue, such as shrugging.
3. Practice: Start with your dog sitting. Use both cues and the trigger to prompt head shaking. Reward even small successes.
4. Session Length: Short, frequent sessions work best. Limit to five repetitions to avoid confusion.
5. Progression: Once mastered sitting, try teaching in different positions like standing or lying down.
Final Thoughts
Training your dog to perform tricks requires patience. Every dog learns at their own pace, so refrain from scolding if progress is slow. Encourage and praise continuously, and soon your dog will be the star of the show!
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