- Here's a simple trick that just about any dog can do.
It's called crawl. Here's how to do it.
First, give your dog the signal to down.
Next, sit to the side of your dog,
holding a treat in your fist, just in front
of your dog's nose, at ground level.
Now, slowly drag the treat forward,
away from your dog's nose.
Just as your dog leans his head forward,
say, yes and reward him with the treat.
Repeat this again.
This time, waiting until your dog sticks
his neck out just a bit further.
Say yes and reward.
As you pull your hand out further and further,
you can shimmy the treat from side to side,
to help be a bit more enticing.
Each time, you'll want your dog to go a bit further,
until he creeps forward.
When he does, say yes and reward.
Now it's time to add your cue.
Just as your dog starts to creep forward, say crawl.
Soon he'll know what you're asking him to do
and will do it on command.
If your dog stands up, don't worry.
Remember, this is just a trick.
Simply bring your dog back to where you started
and only give the treat when he keeps
his belly on the ground.
Now, once your dog is crawling a few feet forward,
start to stand up as you say crawl.
In just a short time, your dog can do this.