The short version
AKC GoodDog! Helpline Trainer Milena Barreto has taught her Standard Poodle, Phoebe, dozens of tricks. They use their repertoire of tricks to entertain on their therapy dog team visits.
Holding the treat in your hand, hold it above his nose and slowly move it in a large circle just above his head. He should follow your hand.
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Frequently asked questions
Teach your dog to spin around?
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. They use their repertoire of tricks to entertain on thei…
Teach your dog to turn around?
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. They use their repertoire of tricks to entertain on thei…
How to teach your dog to spin around you?
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. They use their repertoire of tricks to entertain on thei…