How To: Shake (Give Me Paw)

Shake (5 Easy Steps)

Things You Will Need:

  • Treats

  • Dog

Step 1: Get A Couple Of Treats In Your Hand (Feel Free To Add More If Needed)

  • Then, Make A Fist While Keeping The Treats In Your Hand. Really Smelly Treats Work Best, Don't Worry You Can Wash Your Hands Later!

Step 2: Bring Your Closed Fist To Your Dog's Nose, & Wait For Them To Interact

(First Few Sniffs Like This, I Would Reward Your Dog. Don't Be Stingy, It's A New Behavior For Them)

Step 3: Up The Criteria By Waiting Till They Paw At Your Hand

  • The Moment They Paw At Your Hand, Say "Yes" & You Can Open Your Fist, Let Them Have The Treats In Your Hand

  • You Can Mix It Up By Having Treats In Both Hands, Once You're Rewarding You Can Reward Them Out Of Both Hands For A Fun Jackpot Of Treats

Step 4: Once You Have Done Multiple Repetitions Of This Behavior, & Your Dog Is Consistent About Pawing At Your Hand, Start Saying "Shake" Or "Give Me Paw" Before You Show Them Your Hand With Treats

Step 5: You've Done Plenty Of Reps While Saying "Shake" & Your Dog Paws At Your Hand Right Away, You Can Start To Show Them An Empty Hand (No Treats) Say, "Shake" And The Moment They Paw At Your Empty Hand Immediately Say "Yes" & Reward Them With Treats.

  • Practice This Whenever, Wherever. Spend Anywhere From 3 Minutes - 10 Minutes A Day

Pro Tips: Try This Before Meals, Your Dog Will Be More Eager To Follow Food Before They Have Had Their Meal. If Your Dog Tends To Wander Off, Put A Leash On Them So They Don't Stray To Far. Remember, The Smellier The Treats The Better & Be Patient!

*Bonus Round*

Now That Your Dog Has Learned A "Shake', Bring Your Hand Up Higher When You Present It For A High Five

Hope You Guys Enjoy!

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