A Fit, Fun & Fab Time

I have taught Earl a new trick! And it took…. less than half an hour for him to master! Halliluhya! We call it 'Get On'. Here is some photos and how we did it!

Set up a pile of fabric (clothes item in our case) and let your dog get used to it.

Then get a treat and let your dog smell it. Put it in front of his nose and lead him down to the pile. He should follow it with luck.

Now, your dog should investigate down near the mound. Say 'come on then!' in a silly, excited voice. Waggle the treat around a bit. If your dog puts his front legs on the pile - praise highly and give the treat.

Repeat until you can leave your dog on the mound with a 'stay' or 'wait' command. Whilst you repeat before this stage however, make sure to keep rewarding and add in the command 'Get On' or whatever you want. Now move away from your dog with him waiting in the Get On position. Hold your dog's gaze on a treat and reward until your dog knows the command so well his focus can be dropped to nothing but he'll remain.

Here is Earl remaining without focus.

Your dog should now Get On to the mound as soon as you say the command and hand signal with a pointing finger if you wish. It should be snappy and your dog should be keeping fit both mentally and physically, and having loads of fun!

Its always nice to wind down with some hide and find rounds. Hide some treats deep in the mound and let your dog seek them out and eat them. He is here giving himself the reward for finding - automatic you see! Genius! (As long as the item isn't your best sweater!).

This activity is a useful trick, super fun to teach and watch your dog perform, and keeps your dog fit in the process. Therefore we're joining FitDog Friday…

Hosted by SlimDoggy,
Peggy's Pet Place and
To Dog With Love.

We're also going to join in with K9 (Canine) Kamp (Camp)… A Virtual Fun, Fitness, and Friendship Kamp! We're almost half way through the winter series already… but that's not going to stop us!

Earl and I.

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