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Why teach "Crawl"

  • Bonding

    Practicing different behaviors is an easy way to strengthen the bond between you and your dog

  • Rewarding

    Learning new cues and tricks can be fun and rewarding for dogs, and "Crawl" is no exception

  • Redirecting

    Teaching your dog to "Crawl" can be used to redirect their energy when they're overexcited or anxious

"Crawl"

Follow these steps when practicing "Crawl"

• Have your dog lie down in front of you

• Grab a treat and hold it close to the ground

• The moment your dog makes any attempt to crawl towards the treat say “Yes” and give them the treat

• After 10 good reps you can introduce the verbal cue “Crawl”. Do this by saying “Crawl” as soon as your dog starts to move towards the treat

• Once your dog is reliably crawling, stop using a treat to lure your dog and instead say “Crawl”, and then point two fingers at the ground

• Reward your dog with a treat once they arrive at your hand

• Over time, increase the distance your dog needs to crawl in order to get the treat

Pro tip

If your dog isn’t food motivated, substitute treats for a toy


Products we love

• Lamb lung. Dogs love these and they're perfect because they're very small.

• Treat pouch. A pouch is a great place to hold your treats during a training session or on a walk.