Teaching your dog to roll over requires him to lie down flat on his stomach, roll all the way over, and get back on his feet. Though the concept is simple, this is not always an easy trick for your dog to preform. Long back breeds like Dachshunds or Bassett Hounds may not be as good at this trick as other breeds due to the way they are built. Pay close attention to your dog to be sure he's not hurting or twisting his back. If, despite your best efforts, your dog refuses to get on his back, skip this trick and try another. Your dog may be sore or uncomfortable and this may be his only way to express it. If possible teach this trick on a soft surface like a towel or carpet so the dog is more comfortable.
1. Get your dog to lie down with his belly touching the ground.. Give him a treat.
2. Use a treat or toy to turn your dog's head untill he flops over on one hip. Treat him again.
3. Use a treat or toy held close to your dog's shoulder to get him completely on to his side.
4. Gradually move the treat or toy while he is chewing on it, to move him onto his back and then eventually all the way over. This step often takes many attempts before the dog is comfortable enough to be on his back.
5. Further treat small efforts to move toward the treat at first before you get him to move further. If you make him work too hard to get a treat he will quit on you and think it's no fun.
6. When your dog is rolling, it's time to start fading out all the extra cues and make him offer more before you treat him.
7. Once he can roll over with just this little bit of help you can begin to verbally label this trick roll over. Whatever you are doing with your hand or fist could becaome a hand signal for the behavior as well.
8. Add distractions one at a time and be prepared to help him complete the trick if he has trouble concentrating.
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