Training your dog to learn things is just a fun skill to master. It is also a training that can be learned quickly in a few sessions and it can be something that develops and improves over time.
You can teach your dog to turn to the right, left or both sides and do it in order, just by following these simple steps.
How to teach your dog to turn easily?
First, make sure your dog is standing up or ask him to stand up if he knows the command. Hold a doggie treat just above the muzzle and slowly begin to move your hand, drawing a large circle that goes from its nose to its tail, continuing to teach it the treat.
As your dog's muzzle will follow your hand and therefore, it must be guided naturally to turn and form a circle. Remember to take it easy so that neither you nor the dog get too dizzy when it comes to spinning.
Once your dog has completed a full turn, give the treat to your dog and congratulate him saying things, like "you're a good dog", "smart boy", and so on.
Repeat these first steps several times, always giving your dog a reward when it has passed the route, since these are not stupid and if they do not get anything in return, they will not want to perform any tricks. Practice both ways to get used to it.
Once your dog has mastered this turn, enter a command like 'turn', so repeat the word every time your dog does the turn and once you have done it several times, you can remove the treat and use only your hand , accompanied by the command «turn». As soon as your dog listens to you, don't forget to congratulate him and reward him with a delicious dog cake.
Teach your dog to turn from right to left
Once your dog has mastered the turn, you are ready to go to the next level, so this time you are going to teach him to turn from right to left.
Start over by placing a treat in front of your dog's muzzle. This time instead of using the "turn" command, try saying "turn right" or "turn left." Give the command and then direct your dog in the direction you want it to go, using the treat to guide it.
Practice this on both sides, several times a day and until your dog becomes a pro turning.
As your dog's tricks improve, try to guide him only with the command and with the movement of the hand. Reward him only at the end of the turn and only if he is using the correct direction.
Tips for those dogs that do not want to turn
Take your time
Turning around can be a difficult command to assimilate at first, so take your time and be very patient with this one. Do short sessions every day, instead of many hours of training.
Teach your dog the shape of a circle
Some dogs will have a hard time mastering the art of the perfect circle, so use a bauble to guide your dog's muzzle and for it to turn in the right direction. As soon as he gets it right, you know, reward him.
Don't try to make a whole circle from the beginning, go step by step. This will help you draw the perfect circle and allow your dog to understand what you expect of him.
Start slowly and get better little by little
If your dog can't learn to turn, go back to basic training and move slowly and at your own pace. Every dog is different and it takes more or less time to develop.