Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Siberian Husky | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 1 month old
I would like to know how can I train my dog basic tricks? I've tried but he is a typical Husky so it's hard to get his attention on me for more than 5 mins. So best way to teach him basic tricks?
1 Answer
Published on November 5th, 2017
Having had Siberians for more than forty years, I know just what you mean about training. Many people try to train their dogs by "making" them do something and then rewarding them for it . . . such as saying "give me your paw," grabbing it and raising it, and then praising. Instead, try to catch Troy doing what you want, name the behavior, and then reward him for it. For example, if he puts his paw on your knee, say "Shake (or whatever comand you want to use), good dog!" and reward. This is a different kind of conditioning and can be very useful with stubborn, hard-to-train breeds. If you would like additional information about this, just click on the prompt to initiate a consult and I can help you further with specific tricks. Good luck!
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