Bernedoodle Puppy Patiently Waits For A Treat After Showing Off Her New Tricks
Dogs love treats, which makes training them to do simple tricks fairly easy. Still, it takes some time to get there. Once they do, it's oh so cute, and the dog is pretty happy about consistently getting a yummy num num too. Just ask this Bernedoodle puppy who has just learned that she'll be rewarded with her favorite snack every time she gives her paw. It's impossible not to smile when she finally figures it out!
@msmilliethebernedoodle Just learned how to give my paw! Every time I do it right – I get a treat! Who knew?! #dogsoftiktok #doodlesoftiktok #funnydogs #cutedog #fyp
Captioned, "Just learned how to give my paw! Every time I do it right – I get a treat! Who knew?!" the TikTok clip shows the sweet pup named Millie patiently waiting for a treat before finally realizing the paw is the key that unlocks the chewy goodness. "Millie, you did amazing! ❤️❤️" reads one excited comment, with another just stating: "Cuteness overload!!" We wouldn't be able to resist giving her all the treats, no matter what she did!
How to teach a dog to shake
Teaching your dog to shake hands is one of the easiest tricks to start with because it uses behaviors it naturally offers. First, you'll want to grab a handful of tasty treats and keep initial training sessions short, about five minutes, so your pup doesn't lose interest.
When your dog is sitting at attention, gently tap or lightly hold one of his or her front paws and reward them with a treat and lots of praise the moment they lift it, even if only slightly. Repeat the process several times, then introduce the command "shake" or "paw." Before long, most dogs begin offering their paw as soon as they hear the word, hoping another snack is on the way.
Patience is the secret ingredient, though, because every dog learns at a different pace. So, always celebrate small wins instead of expecting perfection right away, making sure to end each session on a positive note. Then, over time, with consistency, patience, and plenty of positive reinforcement treats, they'll be showing off their handshake to everyone they meet. Training a cat to shake hands is a whole other story, though!