Tricks · Expert
How to teach your dog to tell a secret
Leaning in to "whisper" in your ear: an advanced trick that builds on Touch and Kiss.
- LevelExpert
- Practice timeAbout 150 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)
Step by step
- Sit on the floor
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