Teaching our dogs tricks can be a lot of fun. However, not every trick can or should be performed by every dog. The "beg" trick, for example, will not be suited to larger breeds, as they find the begging position uncomfortable.
However, do not let this worry you. If he is not comfortable, he will not do it. It's that simple. If you would like to teach your dog how to beg, it can be achieved in as little as four days.
Day one: With your dog in the sitting position hold one of his favorite treats above his head. Once he begins to move upwards for the treat then let him have it immediately and praise him. Repeat the process several times for no more than 5 minutes total.
Day two: On the second day start to raise the treat slightly higher, ensuring that you do not raise it too high, as you want him to remain in the sitting position.
Again immediately let him have the treat when he reaches for it and praise him. Repeat several times, again for no more than a few minutes.
Day three: This time raising the treat to the same height as yesterday, pause for just a few seconds before you release the treat.
His front paws should be sitting quite naturally in the begging position by now. Release the treat and praise. Repeat several times for no more than 10 minutes total.
On the fourth day: Of course, you still need to add the actual command. You can do this by saying "beg" just before you slowly move the treat above your dog's head. And following the routine, praise him and give him the treat when the mission is accomplished. And then try again.
Finally, it is important to continue with the training for just a few minutes each day, or even every other day. The object will be to get your dog to obey the command of "Beg", without expecting a treat.
However, do not let this worry you. If he is not comfortable, he will not do it. It's that simple. If you would like to teach your dog how to beg, it can be achieved in as little as four days.
Day one: With your dog in the sitting position hold one of his favorite treats above his head. Once he begins to move upwards for the treat then let him have it immediately and praise him. Repeat the process several times for no more than 5 minutes total.
Day two: On the second day start to raise the treat slightly higher, ensuring that you do not raise it too high, as you want him to remain in the sitting position.
Again immediately let him have the treat when he reaches for it and praise him. Repeat several times, again for no more than a few minutes.
Day three: This time raising the treat to the same height as yesterday, pause for just a few seconds before you release the treat.
His front paws should be sitting quite naturally in the begging position by now. Release the treat and praise. Repeat several times for no more than 10 minutes total.
On the fourth day: Of course, you still need to add the actual command. You can do this by saying "beg" just before you slowly move the treat above your dog's head. And following the routine, praise him and give him the treat when the mission is accomplished. And then try again.
Finally, it is important to continue with the training for just a few minutes each day, or even every other day. The object will be to get your dog to obey the command of "Beg", without expecting a treat.
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