How to Teach a Dog to Skateboard

A dog would have to be very talented to skateboard. People only see dogs skateboarding in movies and commercials. Performing this stunt requires many doggy treats, patience, and a very smart obedient dog. Only one who is a trained professional should attempt this amazing trick. Get the skateboard ready, call for your dog, and head out into the outdoors to watch as your dog attempts to head off into the sunset on their skateboard. Read on to learn how to teach your dog to skateboard.

Difficulty: Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Many doggy treats
• A smart obedient dog
• Skateboard
• Great outdoor weather
• Patience
• Dedicated pet owner

1. Call for your dog. Give him lots of love and affection. Explain to him about the new trick he/she is going to learn today.

2. Get out your skateboard and take a few rides on it while your dog watches.

3. Watch out for your dog as he playfully runs after you. Don't run over him with your skateboard.

4. Take your skateboard near a sidewalk with your dog. Put the skateboard in front of your dog. Place your dog's paw on the skateboard. Offer him a treat.

5. Place your dog's other paws on the skateboard until he is completely on the skateboard. Offer him another treat.

6. Push your dog very slowly on the skateboard. Then watch as he frantically jumps off the skateboard and runs off.

7. Go to your dog and give him plenty of affection and offer him another treat. Don't put your dog on a skateboard again unless it joins the circus or is the star of the next Hollywood movie.

Tips & Warnings

• Have plenty of doggy treats available. You will need these to make up with your dog if he/she is unable to perform this trick.
• Your dog will be unhappy with you for a few minutes after attempting the first try of this trick.

Resources

• Teaching Your Dog to do
• How to Teach Your Dog Tricks