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• Part 1 of 3: Learning dog training basics
• Part 2 of 3: Rewarding your dog for laughing
• Part 3 of 3: Keep training positive
• Tips
• Warnings

You can teach your dog to laugh in the same way you teach her to do other behaviors. You need a combination of patience, attention and positive reinforcement. If you have enough dedication, your dog can learn to laugh on command.

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Part 1 of 3: Learning dog training basics

1. Pay attention to time. Teaching a dog to laugh is the same as teaching her other habits, so you need to know the basics of dog training. Timing is extremely important in successfully training a dog.
   • A dog must be rewarded at the exact moment when she takes a command. Many people reward their dogs with small treats or positive compliments, such as "Yes!" or "Well done!"
   • Some people buy a clicker, a small device that makes a clicking sound when you press a button. You can teach your dog to associate the clicker with positive feedback by clicking briefly before rewarding your dog with treats or attention.
2. Difference between rewards and bribes. While treats can be a great motivator for a dog, they can become a bribe if used too often. As a result, the dog may show a behavior only when she knows she can expect a treat.
   • Command your dog to laugh. Wait 2 or 3 seconds to give her a chance to obey the command and only give her the reward when she does. Don't show her you have food until after she's done the trick.
   • Dogs with a lot of energy, especially young dogs, may not want to participate in training sessions with you. If you're using treats to lure her into the living room when it's practice time, stop. This teaches your dog to behave properly only when food is involved.
3. Use alternative rewards. Kibble is the solution for many dog ​​owners as it is a quick and easy way to reward a dog for good behavior. Alternate food as a reward with other forms of positive feedback.
   • If you have a playful dog, give her her favorite toy for a few minutes right after she laughs.
   • Rewards such as walks or a car ride can be given after a long training session.
   • Dogs naturally like to please people and make their owners happy. You can also reward your dog with petting and praise.
4. Use good posture and body cues. Dogs pick up body language easily. When training, make sure you convey a sense of authority to your dog.
   • Always stand when you give a command to a dog. When you sit, your dog will learn to respect you only when you sit.
   • Keep your hands out of your pockets. The dog may think you have a treat in there for her, and will learn that she only has to follow commands when there is a possibility that food is available. This can also distract her from the task. Always keep your hands in sight.
   • Never hold a bag of kibble or a toy or any other object that can be used as a reward while exercising. Your dog needs to learn to behave regardless of the possible rewards.
   • Move from room to room while exercising. Dogs may assume that they only need to display the behavior in a specific area of ​​the house. It is best if your dog is always doing what you ask, and not just in the living room or bedroom.

Part 2 of 3: Rewarding your dog for laughing

1. Watch the behavior and reinforce it with a command. A dog that shows her teeth and appears to be smiling is a difficult behavior to train. Unlike sitting or pawing, there is no way to tell the dog what you want by giving their body the correct posture. To teach your dog to laugh, just watch for the behavior and reward it when it happens.
   • Unless it is an act of aggression, you should reward your dog as soon as she shows her teeth.
   • Use the verbal command you want to use to make your dog laugh. For example, if you want to make your dog laugh when you say Laugh!, use that word as soon as you see your dog showing her teeth, then follow up with a treat.
2. Find ways to get your dog to show her teeth. If you know your dog is showing her teeth in certain circumstances, take the opportunity to confirm the behavior.
   • Do you brush your dog's teeth regularly? Often dogs show their teeth in response to brushing their teeth. You can take that opportunity to teach the dog to respond to your desired command.
   • A small amount of human food that is safe for dogs often causes a dog to show its teeth in confusion or because of the bad taste. This is especially common with foods that taste bitter, such as certain fruits and vegetables. But, be careful. Some fruits and vegetables, such as grapes and tomatoes, are poisonous to dogs. Make sure the food is safe before giving it to your pet.
   • However, never reward a dog for showing its teeth as a sign of aggression, and don't consciously encourage aggressive behavior to make a dog laugh. This incites hostility and can lead to bad behavior later on.
3. Start training the dog to laugh on command. Once a strong connection has been established between command and behavior, you can begin to reinforce this connection with appropriate training sessions.
   • Encourage your dog while teaching him, and give verbal and physical rewards when she responds to the command.
   • Repeat the command several times a day, 5 to 15 times, until the dog has mastered the behavior.
   • Watch for new behaviors during training and take the opportunity to teach your dog new tricks. For example, if your dog raises her paws in front of him during training, you can immediately shout something like Beg! ” and reward the dog.

Part 3 of 3: Keep training positive

1. Watch for signs of stress or aggression. If your dog starts showing signs of stress during training, you should give her a break and evaluate your techniques. You want training to be a positive experience that will strengthen your bond.
   • Pay attention to the eyes. Dogs squint when they're stressed, so if your dog's eyes look smaller than usual, she may need a break. If your dog stares at you without blinking or refuses to answer your gaze, these are signs of aggression. Your dog may be on the brink of a flare and then you should stop training until she calms down.
   • When closed, the mouth shows tension and stress. An anxious dog will keep her mouth tightly closed, and may stick her tongue in and out and lick her lips. Showing the teeth is usually a sign of aggression, but since this is the behavior you are aiming for, it probably isn't, unless accompanied by growling and / or wrinkling of the muzzle.
   • Raised, forward-facing ears can indicate stress or aggression. If her ears are completely flat against her skull, this could indicate anxiety. These are both signs that the training is not going well and that your dog needs a break.
   • When a dog is anxious, she will do her best to appear small. She can be crouched and keep her back, head and tail low. The tail can even stick between the legs. When a dog uses her entire body to indicate fear, you are probably doing something wrong in training.
2. Avoid disgusting techniques. Aversion-inducing training techniques are basically scolding or otherwise punishing your dog for negative behavior. Dogs trained with an aversion-inducing method are 15 times more likely to exhibit stress than dogs trained only with positive reinforcement.
   • Aversive techniques include yelling at the dog for negative behavior and sometimes using devices such as shock collars or choke collars to discourage negative reactions. Dogs subjected to such methods are more likely to show signs of stress during training sessions and generally appear to have less loving and positive relationships with their owners.
   • Breaks are important. If a dog is not paying attention and is showing signs of stress, she may just need more time to relax and be a dog. Behaviors such as running, playing and chewing should not be completely prohibited. Shouting in such circumstances will only further confuse and upset the dog.
3. Use good leadership techniques. The alpha male approach is a dog training myth and can cause excruciating stress and aggression in dogs. Be a good leader during training, but don't try to dominate your dog.
   • The alpha role, which consists of rolling the dog onto her side and keeping her on the ground, can be dangerous if you don't do it right and physically harm the dog. It also leads to stress in dogs, which can quickly turn into aggression. Refrain from such behavior if your dog becomes tense during training.
   • Rather than wanting to dominate the dog, you simply cannot give the dog rewards for misbehaving. If your dog gets excited about the presence of treats, just wait for her to sit quietly before giving her anything to eat. She will learn to behave respectfully when she realizes that misconduct does not pay off.

Tips

• When your dog or dogs master your laughing lessons, be sure to show how proud you are of them through praise and rewards. Your dog will start looking forward to training sessions.
• Always end the training session on a positive note so that the next time you train your dog is not wary of working with you.

Warnings

• Never yell or swear at your pet during instruction, especially if the dog is unable to learn quickly. Never punish physically, such as hitting, pushing, or kicking.