Introduction
Food Engagement
Handler Interactions
Object Interactions
Heeling/Leash Walking
Mat Work/Settling
Car Manners
Distracted/Struggling?
Prey Drive
Student Training Sessions
Wrapping It Up

Spin

 

 

Let’s teach our dogs how to spin left and right!
In this first part of the trick you will learn how to lure your dog to do the motion.
The most important aspects of luring a spin are:
  • Start with your dog in a standing position
  • Lure the dog at the level of their head
  • Start with luring only a little bit first (don’t go for the full circle right away)

And once you have mastered this, you can introduce a cue:

Remember to work at your dog’s pace:
Most dogs will need a few weeks to completely fade any hand signal and get a solid understanding of the verbal cues.
You can always help them out with a hand signal!