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How to Teach Your Dog to Roll Over in less than a Day

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By dajorgensen
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Want to teach your dog a cute trick. How about rolling over? In less than a day and with some patience, these simple instructions will have your dog rolling over in no time.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Dog treats
  • Patience
  1. Step 1

    Get your dog treats ready. Break them up into smaller pieces to get the most out of them. You'll be using a lot.

  2. Step 2

    Get on the floor with your dog. Say "roll over" and with your hands, physically make your dog roll over. Reward with a treat.

  3. Step 3

    Do this many times and every once in a while, just say, "roll over" to see if he will do it on his own. If he doesn't, physically make him after you say the command and reward with a treat again.

  4. Step 4

    Eventually your dog will learn that when you say "roll over" he is supposed to roll over and will do it. Make sure you reward with a treat when he does.

Tips & Warnings
  • Be patient. They will learn eventually and you'll be happy.
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