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Would you like your dog to learn how to roll over? With just five easy steps, you can teach your dog this popular skill and wow your family and friends.
Rolling over is just one of the entertaining, easy skills you can teach your dog. Remember before you start that your training sessions should be quick and enjoyable. Think carefully about how many repetitions you undertake because this dog trick is surprisingly difficult and requires your dog to engage muscles that he may not frequently use when he rolls over. Before beginning to teach this dog trick, consult your veterinarian to determine whether it is suitable for your dog if it has a history of back injuries.
The following three items are necessary before you can teach your dog to roll over:
- Numerous tiny bits of an expensive treat (like turkey bacon or freeze-dried beef liver).
- a peaceful area with few distractions where your dog can concentrate.
- a supporting and cozy surface. If your home only has hard floors, practice this trick on a piece of carpet or a yoga mat. The idea is to give your dog support and traction as he rolls over.
How to roll your dog over in four easy steps
First, signal your dog to lie down. If your dog is unable to come when called, hold a treat in front of its nose while slowly moving your hand backward toward its chest and lower toward the ground until it is in the down position. Once your dog is in the down position, give him praise and a treat.
Step 2: After your dog has been placed in the down posture, hold a high-value treat up to its nose. After that, slowly advance your hand in the direction of your dog's shoulder. Make sure your dog's nose remains on the goodie when you do this. Your dog's body will begin to droop sideways as his nose travels back toward his shoulder. Praise and reward your dog when he is on his side.
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Step 3: After your dog has successfully followed the threat to his side, slowly bring the treat back toward his shoulder while maintaining your dog's attention on it. Your dog's head and body will follow the treat once his nose is on it. Your dog will roll onto his back as you entice his head back toward his shoulder. Give your dog lots of praise and treats when he rolls over and follows the goodie.
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Step 4: Practice, then incorporate the vocal cue of your choice, such as "Roll," if you are satisfied that your dog will follow the lure and rollover. Say "Roll" as your dog follows the bait and rolls over, and then give him praise and treats when he finishes.
Step 5: Phase out your lure (the treat) as your dog gains confidence in the behavior and switches to using only a hand signal. To achieve this, remove the treat out of your hand, attract the dog with just your hand, and then reward him when he rolls over. Then, reduce the size of your hand signal.
During the process of teaching your dog to roll over, if your dog ever hesitates or appears anxious, go back to the previous phase and practice there for a few sessions until your dog is comfortable. Then proceed to the following step.
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