Deeg Posted December 22, 2003 Posted December 22, 2003 A how to section is what I was looking for, but couldn't find. I am having a hard time teaching my dog, Bishop, to bow. He is a Lab/Pointer mix, and very smart, but I think it's more a question of me not knowing how to teach him. If you know how to teach a dog this trick or anyother, please post it here. Thanks! Quote
imported_Kat Posted December 22, 2003 Posted December 22, 2003 Oh yes this is Meg's finale when she does her Dancin' Queen canine freestyle routine. oki easiest way take your treat and when the dog is in a stand position push the treat under the dogs chin and push his chest back at the same time in a half down so his bum is sticking up in the air. You should be standing with your left hand behind your back (when you have pushed him back) and lunge slightly forward with the treat in the right hand and push it under his chin Tell him bow or whatever command you are using and reward him when he is in position then free him up and tell him hes a great lad. Again repeat it, and as you continue he will begin to automatically push his head under and down. Persevere and do a wee bit every spare moment you get. its a fun thing for him and if he is willing to please, he will love it! If you want to get really adventurous when he has it on command, you will already have taught him the hand signal by the postion that you will have been holding your treat and he shuld jus go by a hand signal when he gets very confident, but take it in wee steps to start and if theres anymore tricks you want to teach him, give me a yell! I love seeing dogs learning something new and getting their brains in gear! Quote
Deeg Posted December 22, 2003 Author Posted December 22, 2003 OK...my turn. The easiest and the cutest trick I taught Bishop is Wave Bye Bye....everyone I know thinks it is adorable. It was simple...maybe too simple, and he caught on fast. If it sounds strange, it is because I was 8 when I taught him. :D I grabbed his paw and mad his paw wave in the air and would reward him. After about 3 minutes of that he learned that Wave Bye Bye means stick your paw in the air and you get a reward....it is cute. Quote
MajiesMom Posted December 22, 2003 Posted December 22, 2003 I used a clicker to teach Magic all her tricks - takes seconds!!! It is a magical tool! If that interests you, check out www.clickertraining.com it will give you enough info to get you started. Quote
Deeg Posted December 25, 2003 Author Posted December 25, 2003 Thanks...I'll try the clicker training soon...first I need money. I'll probably buy it with Christmas money! :D Quote
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