Besides teaching your dog good behavior and manners, dog training involves much more than that. Dog owners (and dog trainers) who want to keep things interesting for their dog can consider teaching their pet some fun tricks. Learn how to teach your dog to roll over.
The "Roll" is a well-known dog training maneuver. You can always count on amazement with this trick. If you break it down into manageable chunks, you'll find it's not as difficult as you might think.
Learning the "Roles" has many benefits
You and your pet can have a lot of fun learning different tricks together. Showing these tricks to family and friends can help you develop your dog's mental and social skills.
With the "Roll" technique, you and your pet will be a sensation with your family and friends. It's also a lot of fun to watch your dog repeatedly roll in response to your instructions. It also strengthens the bond between you and your dog.
Moreover, this skill can be used to improve your dog's training level. New and complex techniques like "Play Dead" or "Show Belly" can be quickly developed.
How to teach your dog to roll over.
To teach your dog to roll over, follow these five simple steps.
1. Make sure you are prepared
Before you start teaching your dog a new trick, make sure you have everything you need. Help your dog's concentration and well-being by providing a pleasant and tidy practice area. It should also be a location you can return to for future training sessions.
Prepare a supply of dog treats, cut into small pieces, to keep your dog occupied during the session. Grain-free or gluten-free puppy treats are an option if your dog wants them.
2. Duck and shake
"Roll over" is a bit trickier to teach than the other basic commands. Training your dog to sit and lie down on request will be much easier. Crouch down in front of him and place him in the "down" position on the ground.
Ask him to sit and then use a small piece of a treat to entice him. A treat can be held close to the dog's nose. If your dog can smell the treat in your palm but doesn't eat it, you've done a good job! Try to hold it as tightly as possible between your fingers.
Slowly drag the treat toward their shoulder to lure them to one side. Eventually, your dog might lose their balance and fall onto their side as they follow the treat across the room.
3. Reward Rolling Behavior
Pay attention to any movement that suggests your dog is about to roll over. They'll eventually reach their goal if they maintain a certain behavior. A sign that they're preparing to roll over can be anything from a head nod to a shifting leg.
Watch for small signs of movement, as he might not be completely still. The first few times your dog exhibits this behavior, reinforce it with treats and the word "Yes!" from your mouth.
Now, watch for more elaborate and precise movements, such as a half-roll. Reduce the frequency of treats over time to avoid creating dependence on a single behavior.
4. Replace the cookie with the Roll command
Once your dog has mastered the "Roll" command or hand signal, you can move on to teaching the "Roll" command. Only then should you say "Roll" while your dog is doing the action. Make sure your dog follows you by holding a treat close to its nose and moving it around as you normally would.
Repeat this until your dog learns to associate the hand gesture and the command with the Roll command. Don't give him the treat if he doesn't respond quickly to your cue. You can also use a clicker.
Use the treat to reinforce the half-roll once you've taught your dog the command. The fun should be taken away from him when he's already moving. Then gradually reduce the number of treats until you can no longer use them to entice him.
5. Keep rolling until it's right
Repeat the training session to reinforce what you've taught your dog and keep the atmosphere cheerful. Relax, take a deep breath, and start teaching your dog to roll over again.
If you want to make training sessions exciting and motivating, limit them to 15 minutes. In the beginning, "Roll" training can be time-consuming and frustrating. It's okay to be impatient, but there's no need to make a big deal about it.
Don't be surprised if your dog makes a few mistakes on their first attempts. Your quick and sometimes unclear cues could be to blame. Simply try again until their attention wanes. Otherwise, continue training at a later time.
