Command Circle
Difficulty level: ★★
"Walking in a circle" is a fun and active exercise that improves your dog's coordination. This trick is perfect for exercising together and creating a playful interaction.
How to Teach Your Dog to "Walk in Circles"
- Start with a treat: Hold a treat close to your dog's nose and gently guide it around your body.
- Give the command: Use a word like "Circle" or "Om" as you guide him. Combine this with a hand gesture that supports the circular movement.
- Complete the movement: Reward your dog once he has completed the full circle and give praise with something like "Good boy."
- Reduce guidance: Once your dog understands the movement, you can try removing the treat and using only the command and hand signal.
- Add variety: Practice circles in both directions to make it more challenging.
Helpful tips
- Choose a quiet environment: Make sure your dog is not distracted during the first training sessions.
- Start small: Have your dog make a half circle at first and build up to a full turn.
- Play with it: You can extend the trick by walking yourself while your dog circles around you.
Why is 'Walk a Circle Around You' useful?
This trick not only strengthens the partnership between you and your dog, but also offers a fun way to improve his agility and focus.
Common problems
- Is your dog not staying close? Use a short leash to guide him into position.
- Is he losing focus? Try short sessions and reward every little improvement.
- Is he struggling with one direction? Practice the easiest side first and work your way up to the other side later.
Do you have your own approach to this trick?
Send us a video showing how you teach your dog to "Walk in a Circle." Inspire others and receive €10 in store credit if your video is published! Email customerservice@fidello.nl 🐾🎥
"Circle Around You" makes training interactive and energetic. Have fun together!