Introduction: How to Teach Your Dog to "Salute and Spin"
Supplies:
1. Clicker
2. A lot of little treats
3. Plenty of post it notes
4.Patience Yourself Your dog
5. And If needed train on a leash
Step 1: Stick a Post It Note Just Above Your Dogs Brow
When he paws it off click and treat
Step 2: Give a Gesture and a Command Like "salute"
Over time take away the post it and just tap his head. Gradually ween off this and just say salute and touch your own head. Be patient.
Step 3: Lure Your Dog in a Circle Using a Treat
Say "spin" as you do this with the treat circulating above his head at... Then take the first salute and add the spin and click then treat
3 Comments
Question 5 years ago on Introduction
I have been recently trying this with my dog, but when she has the sticky note on her, she usually just waits for a bit before rolling around to get the note off. What can I do?
10 years ago
Believe it or not-- even if your dog is stubborn (like mine) she will catch on pretty quickly!
10 years ago on Introduction
I have always wanted to teach my dog to salute:)