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October 19th, 1:30pm
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Take a bow Bina
It's tricky Tuesday again, and we know that some days you are just so proud of your four-legged friends you want them to take a bow, so here's how to teach it.
The idea: your dog bows by keeping his back legs upright while bowing down on his front legs until his front elbows touch the floor.
- Have your dog stand facing you. Hold a treat in your fist at nose height.
- Gently press downward on your dog's nose while giving a verbal cue to "bow."
- As soon as your dog's elbows touch the floor, release the treat and back your hand away.
- Practice 6-10 times per session, as long as it stays fun. After a few sessions your dog should be bowing easily when you press a treat to his nose, so gradually lighten your touch on his nose so that he begins bowing on his own.
Troubleshooting:
- If your dog sits down instead of bowing: you are holding your treat to high, start at nose height and press toward your dogs hind paws.
- If your dog lays down release the treat sooner. You may have to reward him before his elbows hit the ground. If this still doesn't work, try putting your foot on the floor under him to keep him from going all the way down.
