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• Method 2 of 2: Doing a Hindlegstand
• Tips
• Warnings

1 Learn the basics of clicker training. Clicker training is an effective science-based method. For training, you need to use a well-distinguishable signal - the click of a clicker or fingers, or a whistle. This sound must be emitted immediately when the dog is doing the correct action that you are going to reward. Be sure to follow the sound with a reward. It is best to use praise and a small piece of goodies as a reward.

• Use the selected sound only during training.Your dog can get confused and take longer to train if you use the clicker during play or just to fool around.

2 Wait for the moment when the dog stands up by itself. An easy way to get started with the Stop! - observe the dog while it is sitting or lying down. As soon as the pet starts to stand up by itself, give a command, click the clicker (or make another sound of your choice), praise him and give a treat.

• If the dog doesn’t stand up on his own as you wish, the next two steps will give you additional ideas.

3 Convince your dog to stand up with a treat. If the dog does not understand that you want to raise him to his feet, take a treat in your hand and hold it in front of the pet just above the nose. Move your hand with the treat further away from the pet's nose (horizontally). The moment the dog gets up, click the clicker and give him the treat.

• Use a hand gesture to reinforce the command when you finally give up using the treat.
• If your dog sits down but doesn’t get up, try holding the treat lower in front of him. You can also additionally step away from the dog so that it has to get up and follow the treat, but this is not the most ideal option, since the dog can get used to following you all the time if you try to move away from it, which can cause problems later. with the command "Place!"

4 Physically help the dog to stand up. Finally, if the dog does not respond to any of the above methods, you can induce it to stand up by touching its hind legs or slightly lifting the torso. As always, accompany the desired action with a click of a clicker and a reward. Dogs learn more slowly when their owners physically assist them with commands, so this assistance is only recommended if other methods do not work.

5 Review lessons often. Provided that your dog has already been trained in the command "Sit!" or "Lie!", order her to take this starting position. Repeat the clicker clicks and rewards every time the dog stands up. Continue to exercise for about 2-5 minutes, 2-5 times a day.

• Be sure to finish your dog lessons on a good note. If the lesson is too long, the dog may become anxious and resist the training.
• Some dogs learn quickly, while others take weeks to learn a new skill. Be patient and never show your pet your own upset or aggression, as this can negatively affect training.

6 Enter your voice command. Once your dog understands the connection between standing up and reward, start using a voice command to do this. Give the command "Stop!" every time the dog stands up (in addition to clicking the clicker and rewarding).

• In the end, it will be possible to give up the treat and start using only the voice command (perhaps in combination with a gesture). Be sure to give your dog generous praise for following the command.

Method 2 of 2: Doing a Hindlegstand

1. 1 Check your dog for potential hip problems. This trick can seriously injure your dog if it has any problems with the hind legs or is weak due to genetic predisposition or poor nutrition. Many dog ​​breeds are prone to hip dysplasia and other leg problems, especially, but not limited to large breeds such as Mastiffs or German Shepherds. Before you start learning the trick, show your dog a veterinarian who can examine its joints for potential problems.
   • If you purchased a dog from a kennel, you will probably be able to provide certificates that the puppy's parents do not have problems with dysplasia.It will be even better if the dogs of the second generation in the pedigree of the puppy (his grandparents) will also be tested for dysplasia, since animals may be asymptomatic carriers of the disease.
2. 2 Order the dog to sit down. Provided that your dog is healthy and is not at risk of any paw problems, get his attention and give him the “Sit!” Command.
   • The better your dog is at basic training, the easier it will be for him to learn the trick.
3. 3 Take the treat in your hand and hold it just above the dog's nose. Choose a treat that your dog loves very much, preferably with a strong aroma. Hold the treat directly over the dog's nose, preventing him from eating it.
   • If the dog is not already seated, make an upward hand gesture with the treat to encourage him to sit down.
4. 4 Raise the treat higher and tell the dog to stand up. Raise the treat straight up. The dog should naturally lift itself up on its hind legs to reach for the treat. As soon as the dog stands up, give him the command "Serve!" (or use a specific gesture) and reward your pet with praise and treats.
   • Some people use the command "Stop!" To perform this trick, but if the dog has already learned the classic version of this command (stand on all four legs), use another voice command instead, for example "Serve!" or "Dance!"
   • Do not expect the dog to climb into a high stance on the first try. It will be possible to praise the pet already for the fact that he at least slightly tears his front legs off the floor.
   • Try not to lift the treat so high that the pet will be forced to jump after it. Of course, if the dog jumps, you can reinforce this action with the command "Jump!", But learning two new tricks at once is not the best idea.
5. 5 Support the front legs of the dog (recommended). The muscles of the hind legs of the dog are not adapted to stand on two legs. At the very beginning, you may need to allow the dog to rest its front paws on your hand for stability. As the trick is consolidated, the pet's muscles will get stronger, and he will already learn how to independently balance in a stance.
6. 6 Strengthen the skill with repetitive short lessons. Each lesson should be about a couple of minutes maximum. Repeat the lessons no more than three times a day. Always end them on a positive note before the dog gets tired. After a while, the dog will learn to stand up at your command "Serve!"
7. 7 Improve your dog's stance. If desired (if the dog does not show signs of discomfort in the stance), start lifting the treat higher and higher until the pet is stretched out on its hind legs to its full height. This will help develop his sense of balance, which will help him stay in the stance longer. Some dogs can learn to stay in a stance for a long time and even take a couple of steps in it, but usually only light dogs of small breeds are allowed to do this.
8. 8 Train your dog to put their front paws on you (optional). Most dogs tend to put their paws on a person when they are very happy to see him. If you want your pet to do this more often, encourage these actions with games, scratching behind the ear or under the chin. You can even praise your dog for this kind of stance with a special word or sound that you will only use in this situation. The dog will have an associative connection between standing up and sound. She will understand that she can put her paws on you if you ask her to.
   • If your dog is not inclined to put his paws on you, sit in a chair and call the pet to you. Play with him, and then slowly and carefully bring his front paws into your lap.
   • Never force your dog to remain in a rack. This position is unnatural for her, it causes unpleasant muscle tension if an untrained dog remains in it for too long.
   • If you want your dog to sit down again, take its front legs and gently lower them back down to the floor instead of suddenly throwing them off.

Tips

• Since training requires a fairly large amount of the desired treat, it is best to use small pieces. Aromatic foods (such as cheese or boiled meat) will appeal to your dog even in small pieces, making such a treat a great choice.
• Treat training is easier when the dog is hungry.

Warnings

• Never punish a dog if it does not respond to a command. The pet will not understand why it is being punished and may get used to reacting to you with fear or aggression.