When teaching your dog to shake hands, it's essential to use hand signals and positive reinforcement techniques. This process can be broken down into several steps that will help you achieve success with your furry friend.

First, start by holding out your fist, palm facing up, at about your dog's chest level. Hold a treat in your other hand, and give your open palm to your dog. As she approaches the treat, say 'Paw' or 'Shake' - this will be the command you use to ask your dog to shake hands.

When your dog's paw hits your hand, click with the clicker immediately and then open your palm for a reward. Repeat these steps several times until your dog starts to associate the hand signal with the action of shaking paws.

To make it easier for your dog to learn, you can exaggerate the motion of shaking hands by moving your arm up and down or side to side. This will help her understand what you want her to do. Additionally, be patient and don't let your dog grab the treat from you yet - she may try to lick your hand, nudge it, or paw at it.

If your dog is having trouble learning this trick, try holding a smelly treat in your closed fist and placing it in front of her at shoulder height. This will encourage her to lift her paw to get the treat, making it easier for you to teach the shaking motion.

Remember, consistency and patience are key when teaching your dog new tricks. With time and practice, she'll be offering her paw to shake hands with you in no time!

By using hand signals and positive reinforcement techniques, you can teach your dog to perform this fun and impressive trick. So, get started today and watch your furry friend learn the art of shaking hands!

Dog hand signal for shake