how do i teach my dog to roll over? i've tried so many different things and it just wont work. she knows a lot of other tricks but not rolling over.
thanks : )
p.s. she loves dog cookies
2007-02-23 11:31:13 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Get her to lie on the floor (as they would sitting down) and get her to lie on her back, then pull her back and front legs over her body (to force a rollover, but do it in a playful manner meanwhile saying "rollover!"), once she's done it, congratulate her and giver her a cookie..
This works with my li'l dog as he's got lots of agility.. maybe it'll work for you.
Dys.
2007-02-23 11:37:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does she let you put her on her back and pet her? If not it could be harder.
I started with treats with my Jack Russell. Everytime he would lay down and show me his belly on command, I would help his body continue the roll to the other side and say: OVER. As soon as he would finish the roll and stand up I would praise him. And then give him a cookie.
However, if I picked up a cookie first (and he knew I had it) then asked him to roll over it never worked.
So, when I showed my Golden to do it, I first made it part of grooming and play without any treats, just praises. Now, when I say Sally, Down, OVER! she drops down and rolls like a log all four paws up in the air and all!
It's awesome.
Good luck! What kind of dog do you have?
2007-02-23 20:11:31 · answer #2 · answered by Izzy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i thank that u should get 1 of those cookies & make her roll over
2007-02-23 19:35:41 · answer #3 · answered by layna 1 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
some dogs just refuse to "roll over" no matter what you try
2007-02-23 19:36:53 · answer #4 · answered by mom tree 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋