Dog Training Guide › Grade 6 Performance
How to teach your dog "Cover Eyes"
A paw over the eyes — the shy genius's curtain call.
Learn it in the game
Difficulty ★★★★ · In the game it takes about 2 sessions (1–2 minutes each).
Teach your real dog
- Ask for a down
- Stick a small note on the nose
- Click when the paw swipes the face
- Fade the note, keep the cue
Common mistake
Use gentle tape that will not pull fur.
Caution
Keep sessions under 5 minutes. Stop if your dog is tired or uninterested and try again later. Even shorter for puppies and seniors.