Dog Training - Dance
Getting a dog to dance sounds tricky but this trick is one of the easiest to teach to a dog that jumps against people.
The advantage of teaching this trick is that once the dog 'dances' on command, he doesn't put as much weight (maybe none at all) on people as when jumping against them, thus it is a very good replacement behaviour for a dog who jumps too easily.
Process -
1. When the dog is excited and jumping around you
2. Give the command 'DANCE!'
3. Gently hold his front legs and lift them up so that he stands on his hind legs.
4. Praise him and give him a treat
5. Gently put him back on the ground.
6. Once he learns to do this, you can see if he can do it without your help.
1. When the dog is excited and jumping around you
2. Give the command 'DANCE!'
3. Gently hold his front legs and lift them up so that he stands on his hind legs.
4. Praise him and give him a treat
5. Gently put him back on the ground.
6. Once he learns to do this, you can see if he can do it without your help.
Small dogs seem to be able to balance themselves better than large dogs
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