The dog is a loyal friend and companion, a family member, always ready to listen and understand. Such a command as "Give a paw" is not mandatory in the dog training program, but that, no matter how it fully reflects the affection between you and your animal.
Instructions
Step 1
The command "Give a paw" is one of the very first and easiest. Puppies, as a rule, learn it easily if some rules are followed. Starting dog training. see that she is well-fed and not tired. Puppies, like small children, cannot concentrate on one thing, so if these rules are not followed, the animal will be distracted by every smell and extraneous sound, trying to go to sleep, instead of doing your task. Prepare a treat - a small piece of food or something tasty that will be a good reward if the command is executed correctly.
Step 2
Sit down the puppy to teach the Paw command. This can be done by a team if he is already familiar with it. If not, then when the dog is in a standing position, repeat loudly several times: "Sit!", And then lightly press your hand on the back of the dog to make it sit down. After that, reinforce the command with your voice, but do not praise and do not give treats. Go straight to the second part. Say loudly in a commanding tone: "Give your paw" and lightly hit the dog's front paw with your fingers and put your hand out. As a rule, after that, she herself will put her paw in your hand. If the dog does not do this, take its paw yourself, show it as needed. Confirm the command with your voice several times. After you have done this exercise several times, even if the dog has not done it on its own, once again taking its paw, praise it and give a treat.
Step 3
Leave the dog on for a few hours, sit it down again and start training. After some time, the dog will understand what you want from it. But don't stop there. The knowledge gained must be consolidated. Repeat this exercise several times a day for 3-5 days. As a rule, on the second or third day, the dog begins to itself and with pleasure to carry out this command, realizing that it gives you joy, and for this he receives praise and treats.
