The short version
Next time your dog does something great, celebrate with a high five! It's easy and fun to teach your canine companion this cute trick.
Choose a quiet, distraction-free area for training and have an ample supply of small and soft, yet still yummy, treats. Examples of “high-value” treats for dogs include chopped up hot dogs and/or cheese.
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Frequently asked questions
How to teach your dog to give you a high five?
The AKC walks through this step by step — the key points are covered above, sourced to the AKC article linked on this page. Next time your dog does something great, celebrate with a high five! It's easy and fun to teach your canine companion this cute trick. Choose a quiet, distrac…
How to train your dog to give you a high five?
The AKC walks through this step by step — the key points are covered above, sourced to the AKC article linked on this page. Next time your dog does something great, celebrate with a high five! It's easy and fun to teach your canine companion this cute trick. Choose a quiet, distrac…
How to teach a dog high five?
The AKC walks through this step by step — the key points are covered above, sourced to the AKC article linked on this page. Next time your dog does something great, celebrate with a high five! It's easy and fun to teach your canine companion this cute trick. Choose a quiet, distrac…