The short version
AKC GoodDog Helpline Trainer Milena Barreto has taught her Standard Poodle, Phoebe, dozens of tricks, and Phoebe shows them off on her therapy dog visits. Here, Milena tells us how to teach the very cute trick of Peekaboo. Your dog will walk between your legs from behind and sit, peeping out from behind your legs.
Stand with your dog behind you or, if you have a very small dog, try kneeling rather than standing. Bend at the waist and hold your dog’s favorite treat between your knees.
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Frequently asked questions
How to teach your dog to play peekaboo?
The AKC walks through this step by step — the key points are covered above, sourced to the AKC article linked on this page. AKC GoodDog Helpline Trainer Milena Barreto has taught her Standard Poodle, Phoebe, dozens of tricks, and Phoebe shows them off on her therapy dog visits. Here…
How to teach dog peekaboo?
The AKC walks through this step by step — the key points are covered above, sourced to the AKC article linked on this page. AKC GoodDog Helpline Trainer Milena Barreto has taught her Standard Poodle, Phoebe, dozens of tricks, and Phoebe shows them off on her therapy dog visits. Here…
Do dogs like peekaboo?
The AKC walks through this step by step — the key points are covered above, sourced to the AKC article linked on this page. AKC GoodDog Helpline Trainer Milena Barreto has taught her Standard Poodle, Phoebe, dozens of tricks, and Phoebe shows them off on her therapy dog visits. Here…