Teach your dog 'PAW'

Teaching your dog to give you their paw is a fun trick that can also be useful in other situations, such as grooming or checking their paws for injuries. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to train your dog to give you their paw:
To teach your dog to give them their paw (or shake your hand) you can go about it a few ways.
In this video 'teach your dog the paw request' I reveal 2 methods.
Method 1:
Start by saying the word 'paw' and gently put your hand on your dog's paw and lift it. If there is any resistance or your dog doesn't like their paw being touched go to method 2. If they are okay with it once you take your dog's paw, say the word paw in a soft gentle tone then give them a treat.
It is likely at first your dog will not know what you want from them at first so keep repeating the action by gently taking your dog by the paw and treating them as soon as it is lifted up. Your goal is to encourage your dog to do it of their own free will.
As your dog starts to get it you can just touch your dog's paw and put your hand out. Overtime they will do the last bit and put their paw on your hand. Once they realised what you watn from them their response will sharpen and they will do it with enthusiasm.
Method 2:
Hold a treat in your closed hand. Make sure your dog can smell the treat, but don't let them see it. Hold your hand down near their paw.
Wait for your dog to paw at your hand. Your dog may try to sniff, lick, or nibble at your hand to get to the treat. Be patient and wait for them to paw at your hand.
As soon as your dog paws at your hand, say "Good paw!" and give them the treat. Repeat this step several times until your dog is consistently pawing at your hand.
Add the verbal cue. Once your dog is reliably pawing at your hand, add the verbal cue "Give me your paw" or "Shake." Say the cue just before you hold out your hand with the treat.
Reward only when your dog gives you their paw. Your dog may try other behaviours, such as lying down or rolling over, to get the treat. Only give them the treat when they give you their paw in response to your verbal cue.
Gradually phase out the treat. Once your dog is responding.
If you manage to teach your dog the paw command let us know in the comments section.

[@mantarays_3467]

This is awesome! I watched this video simply bc I was bored and then for fun I thought I’d try it with my dog. It takes patience, kindness, and repetition. It only took her 10 minutes to learn! I’m so proud of her!

[@shellyswt]

She was left handed all along!! 😊

[@nigelreed]

😂😂😂😂🤣🤣

[@sheilaglover6574]

It's lovely to see her gradually getting it. She's such a beautiful girl!

[@nigelreed]

Thanks Sheila :)

[@alisonlaw1977]

She is a lefty too❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@nigelreed]

yes although she does both now comfortably

[@kelise9795]

tysm! i’m teaching my dog this and it’s going very well!

[@nigelreed]

That's great!

[@Ari_veronicaa]

THANK YOU SO MUCH my dog started giving more less than 10 mins such a. Helpful video

[@nigelreed]

Great to hear!

[@binieweanie]

This video was the one that helped me!! I've been wanting to teach my dog to give paw, started last week, and today he finally did it all by himself 😭❤ THANK YOU! I saw many other videos but those are already dogs that KNOW how to do it so It doesn't really help that much and would discourage me. Thanks so much for the help!!

[@nigelreed]

Really pleased to hear that. Well done!!

[@ruthcarter3822]

Good Trainer!!! 😊

[@nigelreed]

Thank you 😁

[@vincelardner330]

Are dogs predominantly left or right pawed? Sky does seem to be left pawed.

[@nigelreed]

I've never even considered it as a possibility. She does both paws comfortably now.

[@davidwilson1387]

Much better than the 1 min vids, Nigel. Thanks. I’d just comment , maybe better not to ask for their standing paw do you think?

[@nigelreed]

Hi David, What do you mean by standing paw?

[@IDrinkTheTearsOfOrphans]

Is there such thing as your dogs legs being too short, preventing them to give paw?🐾

[@nigelreed]

I've never heard that. But many dogs do refuse to do it.

[@pratima4]

How long should these training sessions be. I mean don’t they get tired of repeating.

[@nigelreed]

Until the dog or you get bored.

[@mrfroghello]

My bulldog learned this in 2 seconds but my pug is stuborn as hell.

[@IriniLoveLotus]

She's left handed😂 I keep my hand in front until they lift their paw

[@nigelreed]

yes although she does both now comfortably

[@Marmar68828]

This didn’t work for my Labrador, not that I mean it’s useless. It should work and it is a great way to teach dog how to paw. But I think I have stuck in first levels of teaching my dog useful things. My dog keep moving his arse when sits and I ask paw! He keeps sniffing! He doesn’t sit still. Do you have any tips for me?

[@nigelreed]

This is a lengthy explanation for something that is not that important (paw) i'm afraid - I would first concentrate on getting the dog to be calm and controlling their impulses with lessons - showing I don't go forward with the next action if the dog is not listening (i.e being calm, sitting still) in every area be that for a cuddle, for food, for a walk, when I get the door etc etc As i suspect this is contributing.

[@Marmar68828]

@@nigelreed thank you Nigel. I found your channel mentioned by one of your subscribers in a comment section under a video that was totally useless ! The dog in that clip was already trained and your subscriber suggested your channel. And that is the way I found you. I purchased your book, I got it yesterday. I am going through all of your videos and soon will join your online courses. I have such a lovely intelligent Labrador with great temperament. And I am going to teach him every single thing that is important for me as a owner and him as a dog. I don’t need an animal circus but I need him to be completely obedient etc. thanks to you I think I will be able to do these. Thank you for all of your efforts. I hope your channel gets more subscribers. Every dog owner should know you.❤️

[@nigelreed]

Great to hear. Thanks for getting the book. That is very kind of you to say. Best of luck on your journey. I hope you like me book :) @@Marmar68828

[@alisonlaw1977]

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[@mariebutler6619]

😂 she os just left handed ✋️

[@nigelreed]

yes 😆 - she is ambidextrous now though!

[@user-fl2vj6jp5m]

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[@rozzykid9135]

It doesn’t work wtf

[@nigelreed]

You saw it work you doughnut!