The Walking ClubShort answer: start with a simple trick such as shake. Tricks are a fun way to spend time together and they teach your dog how to learn.
The AKC says the goal of teaching shake is for your dog to happily offer the behavior. It says to have plenty of high-value treats ready, and to build up time and difficulty slowly once your dog is pawing your hand.
The AKC says a trick learned at home is not the same as one practiced in a place with more distractions. Add new places gradually. See training that works at home but not at the park.
Keep sessions short and stop on a win. See play breaks and sit, stay and down.
If your dog seems stressed in training, stop, make it easier, or ask a qualified trainer for help.
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