Start with your dog lying on his side or back. Start with your dog lying on his side or back. You don't want him on his belly...
Start with your dog lying on his side or back.
- Start with your dog lying on
his side or back. You don't want him on his belly because it will be more
difficult for him to roll over that way.
- Keep your dog still while you
work the more relaxed he is, the better! Pet him or offer treats if he
tries to get up.
- Make sure he's comfortable by
keeping an eye on his body language: if his ears are down or his tail is
tucked between his legs, chances are he's not quite as relaxed as you'd
like. Try another day again when things go better!
- When you're ready to start
teaching your dog how to roll over, get him into position and reward him
generously when he does it correctly you want this exercise to be fun for
both of you!
Hold a treat in front of his nose, then slowly roll it toward one of his shoulders, so he has to follow the treat with his nose to keep it in sight.
Hold a treat in front
of his nose, then slowly roll it toward one of his shoulders, so he has to
follow the treat with his nose to keep it in sight. Once you have done this a
few times, try rolling the treat closer and closer to one of his shoulders
until he is rolling over completely. If he doesn't move his body, try rolling
it even closer to one of his shoulders; this will encourage him that there is
more room for him as he rolls over.
When your dog scoots over from his side onto his back (usually to grab the treat), praise him, pet him and give him another treat.
You want your dog to
learn how to roll over but don't want to push him into the position. If you
push him into it, he will resent you and become fearful of doing anything else
for fear that you will force him again. The key is letting your dog do what he
wants when he wants to do it. So if your dog scoots over from his side onto his
back (usually to grab the treat), praise him, pet him and give him another
treat. Do not try to roll him over let him get there on his terms! If he
doesn't do it this time, don't worry; keep practicing until he does!
If your dog doesn't move his body when you roll the treat across his nose, try rolling it closer to one of his shoulders.
If your dog doesn't
move his body when you roll the treat across his nose, try rolling it closer to
one of his shoulders. This may be a better position for him at first. Once
you've practiced this a few times, try rolling the treat back near his nose
again.
Repeat this process a few times until your dog starts to move into position every time you put the treat near one of his shoulders.
Once your dog shows
signs of moving into position, could you give him a treat every time he does
so? He will soon learn to move into position whenever he sees the treat.
If your dog doesn't
seem to understand what you are teaching him, try moving the treat closer and
closer to one of his shoulders until he gets it right!
Once your dog is comfortable rolling into this position, when you put the treat near one of his shoulders, remove the treat.
Once your dog is
comfortable rolling into this position, when you put the treat near one of his
shoulders, remove the treat.
- Repeat this process a few times
until your dog starts to move into position every time you put the treat
near one of his shoulders.
- Once your dog is comfortable
rolling into this position, when you put the treat near one of his
shoulders, remove the treat.
Then, place a high-value treat slightly behind your dog's head on either side and repeat the above steps. Your dog will have to roll over even more to get the treatment than putting it near one of his shoulders.
Then, place a
high-value treat slightly behind your dog's head on either side and repeat the
above steps. Your dog will have to roll over even more to get the treatment
than putting it near one of his shoulders.
After he is
comfortable with this position, remove the treats and place them in front of
his head again so that he rolls back over onto his back. Repeat this until he
learns to roll over without any help from you or treats!
Put up your thumb and say "roll over" as soon as your dog moves into position and repeat this step several times each day until he starts moving into position as soon as he hears you say "roll over." Then move on to teaching him how to do the entire trick from start to finish with no help from you whatsoever!
Here are some tips for
teaching your dog to roll over:
- Use a clicker or verbal cue to
mark the desired behavior. For example, if you want him to lie down while
standing up, say "down" and immediately follow it with a click
or other sound you've decided on ahead of time.
- Use treats when training your
dog. As soon as he gets into position, reward him with one small piece of
food so that he knows what position he needs to be in when being rewarded
with something tasty! This is an excellent way to train any new trick and
will ensure that it sticks in his mind forever!
Conclusion
Teaching your dog to
roll over is a great way to show off his skills and impress people. It may take
some time and practice, but with a little patience, you'll be able to teach
your pup this trick in no time!
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