Teach your dog to roll over easily

Besides teaching your dog good behavior and manners, dog training involves much more than that. Dog owners (and dog trainers) who want to keep things interesting for their dog may want to consider teaching their pet a few fun tricks. Learn how to teach your dog to roll over.

The "Roll" is a well-known dog training maneuver. You can always count on amaze everyone with this trick. If you break it down into manageable chunks, you'll find that it's not as hard as you might think.

Learning the ''Roles'' has many benefits

Together you and your pet can have a lot of fun learning different tricks. While showing this to family and friends, your dog's mental and social talents can be trained.

With the ''Rolling'' technique, you and your pet will be a sensation with your family and friends. It is also great fun to watch your dog repeatedly roll in response to your instruction. It also improves the bond between you and your dog.

In addition, this skill can be used to improve your dog's training level. New and complex techniques such as "Play Dead" or "Show Belly" can be built up quickly.

How to teach your dog to roll over.

To teach your dog to roll over, follow these five simple steps.

1. Make sure you are prepared

Before you start teaching your dog a new trick, make sure you have everything you need. Help your dog’s concentration and well-being by providing a pleasant and tidy training area. It should also be a location that you can return to for future training sessions.

Have a supply of dog treats ready, cut into small pieces, to keep your dog occupied during the session. Grain-free or gluten-free puppy treats are an option if your dog wants them.

2. Bend and shake

"Roll over" is a bit trickier to teach than the other basic commands. Training your dog to sit and lie down on request will be much easier. Bend down in front of him and place him in the "Down" position on the ground.

Ask him to sit and then use a small piece of a biscuit to entice him. A treat can be held close to the dog's nose. If your dog can smell the biscuit in your palm but not eat it, you've done a good job! Try to hold it as tightly as possible between your fingers.

 Slowly drag the treat toward his shoulder to entice him to one side. Eventually your dog should lose his balance and fall to the floor on his side as he follows the treat around the room.

3. Reward Rolling Behavior

Pay attention to any movement that suggests your dog is about to roll over. He will eventually reach the goal if he continues to behave in a certain way. An indication that he is getting ready to roll over can be anything from a nod to a shifting of his leg.

Watch for small signs of movement, as he may not be completely still. The first few times your dog shows this behavior, reinforce it with treats and the word "Yes!" from your mouth.

Now watch for more elaborate and precise movements such as a half roll of him. Reduce the frequency of treats over time to avoid creating dependency on one particular behavior.

4. Replace the cookie with Roll command

Once your dog has mastered the "Roll" command or hand signal, you can move on to teaching the "Roll" command. During your dog's action, say, "Roll." Have your dog follow you by holding a treat close to his nose and moving it around as you normally would.

Repeat this until your dog learns that the hand movement and the command are associated with the Roll movement. Do not give him the treat if he does not respond quickly to your cue. You can also use a clicker.

Use the treat to reinforce the half roll once you have taught your dog the command. The fun should be taken away from him when he is already moving. Then gradually reduce the number of treats until you can no longer use them to entice him.

5. Keep rolling until it's right

Repeat the training session to reinforce what you have taught your dog to keep the mood cheerful. Relax, take a deep breath, and start teaching your dog to roll over again.

If you want to make training sessions exciting and motivating, limit them to 15 minutes. In the beginning, "Roll" training can be time-consuming and frustrating. It's okay to be impatient, but there's no need to make a big deal out of it.

Don't be surprised if your dog makes a few mistakes in his first attempts. Your quick and sometimes unclear cues may be to blame. Just try again until his attention wanes. Otherwise, continue training at a later time.