Dog Training Guide › Grade 2 Intermediate
How to teach your dog "Spin"
A twirl on the spot — a routine favourite.
Learn it in the game
Difficulty ★★ · In the game it takes about 2 sessions (1–2 minutes each).
Teach your real dog
- Lure the nose with a treat through a half circle
- Guide a full turn
- Click when the circle is complete
- Fade the lure — keep only the hand motion
Common mistake
Moving too fast makes the nose lose the treat.
Caution
Keep sessions under 5 minutes. Stop if your dog is tired or uninterested and try again later. Even shorter for puppies and seniors.