View Full Version : Take a Bow, Lilly!
StillandSilent
09-09-2007, 07:41 PM
Well, not quite yet. How would one go about teaching the "Take a bow" command? By that I mean play bowing down on her front legs. It would be a great finish for when we do obedience at schools/daycares.
On the upside, we almost have her fire safety command down. She has the Stop and Drop from a distance, but we are still working on roll.
Maxy24
09-09-2007, 08:55 PM
Does she stretch like she's bowing? i know my dog never did but my uncle's dog does all the time. have treats in your pocket at all times and when you see her going to stretch give the command. As soon as she stretches completely give her the treat. You can also train her by placing your hand under her belly (palm down) If she's a big dog then put your arm under there, and lure her into it with the treat. I noticed the best way to move the treat is down and forward (like you are teaching her to "down") and then back towards her like you are going to go between her paws. once she is in the position give the treat. over time move your hand away from her belly but still under there so if she starts to down she will make contact with your hand and get back into position. Also make sure to stop the luring and turn it into a hand signal as soon as possible (she should not have to see the treat to do the bow). once she follows the hand signal and can do the bow without your hand there you can begin to introduce the word you choose. I find it very hard to teach this command, they do it every time but after the time it takes for the bow (the time of the average stretch) they fall into a down. so work on making her hold it longer and longer until you give a release word.