How to Teach Your Dog to Skateboard
Are you someone who is into sports? A lot of pet owners love to exercise with their pet dogs, do outdoor activities, or basically just have fun and play with them. But have you ever thought about teaching your pet how to skateboard?
Allowing your dog to learn new tricks can help with making it smarter, along with making sure that is kept entertained as well. It can also help your dog in terms of its physical and mental health as well. Teaching your dog how to skateboard isn’t just a fun new trick you can teach your pet, but it can also be a great way for you to bond with each other. But how do you teach your dog how to skateboard?
Some Dogs Are Natural-Born Skaters
Don’t expect your dog to instantly love skating. Your dog might show interest in skating, while others might not like it at all. However, there are some dogs that are considered as natural skaters. These are breeds such as Bulldogs and Jack Russells. If you currently have this type of pet as your dog, then you might find teaching your dog how to skateboard easier than others. Nonetheless, given the proper training, perseverance and practice, most dogs can learn how to do this awesome trick.
Assess Your Pet Dog’s Ability, Health and Age
Do you think that skateboarding is something that your dog will be able to do physically? For example, if your dog is a pit bull, then you will be sure that it will be stronger and able on a board. This is because of the dog’s built. On the other hand, tinier dogs are prone to accidents, and may tend to get hurt easily.
Also make sure to consult your veterinarian first before teaching your dog how to skateboard. This is in order to make sure that your dog is in perfect condition and in good health, being able to handle what needs to be done on a skateboard. If your dog tends to be nervous, then you might want to reconsider. Skateboarding works better on dogs that are energetic and extroverted.
Introduce The Board To Your Dog
If you’ve finally decided to teach your dog the trick, you must first let your dog assess the board itself. You should help your dog become familiarized with it, in order to make sure that it is comfortable around it. When the dog shows interest in the skateboard, you can show affirmation by giving it treats and offering praises.
Don’t Move It First
When your dog is finally used to the board, you can now practice putting your dog in it. However, don’t move the skateboard first. You will need to let your dog get used to the skateboard first while it is still standing still because your dog might get nervous or scared when your move it right away. The main thing to practice is to let your dog get used to the idea or memory of stepping up into the board. You can use dog treats and praises to guide your dog and teach it how to do it.
Try Moving The Skateboard
When your dog is finally used to the feeling of stepping up to the board and has gotten quite comfortable with it, you can probably start moving the skateboard little by little. Do this carefully and move according to your dog’s pace.
Get Your Pet Do It On Its Own
When your dog is finally used to the feeling of stepping up to the board and has gotten quite comfortable with it, you can probably start moving the skateboard little by little. Do this carefully and move according to your dog’s pace.
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