'How to' train the dog trick - Say Your Prayers

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I thought that I would do a fun tutorial on a trick since I have been doing so many STAY videos. If your dog is clicker savvy and has learned many tricks already, this one will be easy for you. I have found that it is easier for me to teach it using my arm or an agility jump. Both my dogs can do this trick at benches along some of our walks, but I have found that the benches are too short and cause my dogs to slouch. So, I have had a difficult time finding something that I can use other than my arm. My bed is too tall and the wire crate seems to be uncomfortable. I guess I am too picky. :)
I hope that you all have fun teaching this trick and please post a video response once you have taught it. I would love to see your pup in action!

BTW, you can use a chair, couch, coffee table or something else for the dog to put their paws up on. I like to use my arms because I do not seem to have the proper furniture. :)
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[Jack0Maisie]

Hi There,

I have been teaching my dog this trick for a while and he picks things up really quickly. I have been using the clicker but he doesn't tuck his head under when I say the command, he just puts his paws up.

I do make sure I click and reward with treats when his head is tucked but he doesn't seem to do it. I have practiced this command for about a month.

Any idea how to make him tuck his head?

Kind Regards

Anna :)

[pamelamarxsen]

@Jack0Maisie You could try to lure his head down under your arm or tuck his head under with your hand or by targeting your hand. Reinforce in the position that you want. Mark with your clicker or with a word when his head is tucked under and then feed in the position. Hope that helps. I am pretty sure that I lured in the video and fed under my arm to get the head tucked. Take care! Good Luck!

[justpinahy]

hi @pamelamarxsen i have a 2 month old shih tzu pup..shell be 3 months this nov 3..so i was teaching her a few tricks yday..she has a short attention span...im having problems with her coz she wont do the things i tell her to do..and shes still not potty trained how do i do it?thanks

[pamelamarxsen]

@justpinahy Puppies do have a short attention span. That is normal! Maybe she does not really understand what you want her to do. Have you been clicker training her? She is still really too young to be completely potty trained. It depends on the dog, the consistency in your training, and setting her up to succeed (by keeping an eye on her at all times and when you can't watch her use a crate or playpen). Take her out to the potty spot often and REWARD her when she does "potty" outside! :)

[OMFGLOLBURTON]

My dog is an Atheist.....

[justpinahy]

@pamelamarxsen ya i know..well i cant look after her 24/7 coz im not at home all day..what is a playpen btw and how do u use it? I dont/havent clicker trained her yet.

[ManseGaming]

click and treat that must be halloween for dogs

[vidgirl4444]

@FallenKain my CHIHUAHUA is 11 months old now!!

[FallenKain]

@vidgirl4444 Might have been a better idea to get a real dog.

[Rexelrat]

We call this trick 'shame on you'. It's so cute!