Pet Valu Companion Magazine - Spring 2010

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K I D 'Z O N E

Teach

A Trick

k. The first is to get her to make tric a g do r you ch tea to ys wa sic There are 2 ba make her n reward her. You can’t physically the move the way you want, and the or both. ve using treats or encouragement mo to her ce vin con to e hav you move, step toward the right movement. Plus you have to reward each tiny already makes, and join it with a dog r you ent vem mo a use to is y The other wa thod to teach your dog to Take a Bow! voice command. Try this easier me

w o B a e Tak is front leg

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Cool!

The Take a B ow position is al so your dog’ natural pose s for showing fr iendliness an inviting someo d ne to play. Onc e your dog can Take a Bow on cue, you ca n us e this trick to make new people or pets you meet feel comfortable with your dog. Neat trick!

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