Tricks · Expert

How to teach your dog to cover their eyes

Covering their eyes with a paw: adorable and great for photos.

By Pawfessor Editorial Team

An owner teaching a dog cover your eyes
  • LevelExpert
  • Practice timeAbout 30 min in total, over short sessions
  • Reps per session3–5
  • You needTreats

Before you start

  • A quiet room with no distractions
  • Small, soft treats they love (or their own food)
  • A piece of tape or a sticky note

Step by step

Teaching cover your eyes, step by step
  1. Put light tape on their nose

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