How to Make a Puppy Roll Over
- 1). Sit in front of your puppy and say his/her name. When he/she looks at you, praise him/her while holding eye contact. Keep your hands at your sides to avoid additional distraction. After he/she has maintained his/her focus for several seconds, reward him/her with a treat. Remember, your puppy will be easily distracted, so when his/her attention wanders, just bring him/her back and repeat the steps. Don't overdo the exercise, but try to keep him/her focused on you for a little longer each time. Once you have been able to hold the puppy's attention for 10 to 15 seconds, move on to the next lesson.
- 2). Kneel in front of your puppy and have him/her sit. Say "lie down" and place a treat under his/her nose while slowly bringing it to the ground. Your puppy will end up in the lying position as he/she follows the treat. Reward him/her with the treat and a lot of praise. Make sure his/her forearms are flat to the ground. After awhile, your puppy will remember what you want him/her to do and will lie down when you say the command.
- 3). Approach your puppy after he/she has obeyed your command to lie down. Say "Roll over," and then gently assist by pushing him/her from one side to the other until he/she has completely rolled over. Be sure to do this slowly so you don't frighten the puppy. After he/she has completed the roll, praise him/her lavishly and give the puppy a treat. Practice the trick once or twice more, then go on to something else and come back to it later.
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