How to Train Your Dog to Shake (Hands)

This is one of the most beloved tricks to teach your dog, and a special hit with children.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• treats
• patience

1. Choose a command (like "shake", "paw", or "put-er-there, dude". Command the dog, scoop up the paw and hold it for a few seconds. Reward and treat.

2. Repeat step 1, but wait a little longer each time before scooping up the paw. Always reward once you have the paw in your hand.

3. Eventually, you should be able to point to the paw and say the command, and the dog will put it in your hand.

4. Repeat steps 1-3 for the other paw.

[ultra34343434]

on 6/7/2007 this is a really good idea
I think that everyone should try it

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I'm so gonna try it too :P

[sabbyrox]

on 3/10/2007 Hey

Thanks for the info it only took me 15 mins and a whole pak of treats training now fozzy is fluent!!!! Thanks