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Teaching Tricks with Luring

Luring is an effective way to teach your dog fun tricks and obedience cues. By using a treat or toy, you can easily guide your dog into performing desired behaviors. This method, popularized by Dr. Ian Dunbar, is perfect for family training—even kids can do it!

How to Lure

1. Get a Treat: Choose a treat your dog loves.
2. Show the Treat: Hold it right in front of their nose.
3. Move Your Hand: Slowly move your hand away, keeping the treat visible.
4. Reward: If they follow, mark the behavior and give them the treat.

Remember, a lure gets your dog to do something, while a reward is earned after doing it right.

Tricks to Teach with Luring

• Sit
  
• Heel
• Down
• Crawl
• Roll Over
• Sit Pretty
• Turn/Spin
• Stand in Front
• Jump On/Off Objects

Important Tips

• Start with Treats: Use treats for the first 3-5 attempts.
• Fake the Lure: Next, use an empty hand to guide your dog. When the dog follows you can say "yes" or clicker your clicker then reward your dog. If you don't reinforce the behavior before the behavior is completely established you'll risk loosing the behavior.
• Use Toys or Target Training: If your dog isn’t food-motivated, use toys or teach them to touch a target (like your hand or a stick).

Luring is a fantastic way to bond and train your dog. Happy training! 🐾