TEACH
Go to a place is usually used in movie production, to teach dogs to go to a certain place (marked by a small piece of tape or shiny disk). You can also use this trick to teach your dog to lay down on his bed, or sit on the foyer rug. This can also be paired with other tricks for a more exciting show. (Bang for example). This is an easy trick to teach, and can be funny watching your dog prance on top of his mark, eager for a treat!
"Pay special attention to the "Give" command. This is important for your safety. Make sure that your dog will stop the game with the "give" command."
STEPS
Teaching Your Dog To Tug:
Step One: Take a rope toy and offer it to the dog and say "take it". (Reward your dog with praise when he moves toward the rope toy.)
Step Two: When your dog takes it, gently shake and tug the rope toy to get the dog to hold and pull against the tugs.
Step Three: Click and Treat when your dog tugs back on the rope toy. Use "Tug" as your command. Keep repeating this until your dog will tug at it eagerly.
Teaching Your Dog To Give
Step One: With your dog pulling firmly on he rope, say "give" at the same time offering a treat. When he drops the rope toy. Click and treat.
Step Two: Reinforce this trick by repeating four or five times per session.
Play tug several times a day. Each time you play the game make sure you use the commands saying "take it" when you your dog takes the rope and "give" when you want him to release the rope.
TEACHING TROUBLE
My dog is so uninterested in this trick. How will I get him to start tugging at the toy?
It will help if the toy you use to teach this trick is one of your dog's favorite toys, a new toy, or one that you bring out only for this occasion. Try using a special toy to teach this trick, bringing it out only when playing tug. You can also tease him with it a bit before you start to get him interested in it.
