Play Peekaboo with Your Dog

 Above photo courtesy of KTW Wraps and Knotless Hair Wraps

Playing Peekaboo with your dog is usually fairly easily taught. Be patient with your dog and before long you and he or she will be enjoying many games of Peekaboo. Your bond with each other will grow significantly.

• First, position your dog behind you. If your have a small dog, this is easier done while you kneel rather than stand. 
• Put your dog's favorite treat between your knees and bend at the waist. 
• Now....call out her name while you show her the treat you intend to give "if she follows through appropriately." 
• Give her the treat when she is between your legs and say loudly PEEKABOO. 
• Use a release word like OK or ALL DONE to end the game
• All you have to do now is this same procedure over and over until the dog does it consistently.

When you see your dog has mastered the first part of this game, try holding the treat when she is between your legs and at the same time make her sit. Either say it or signal for her to sit and then give the treat always with the surprise word of PEEKABOO. Always use a release word to get her out of the game, something like OK or ALL DONE, which signals for her to move away from you and your legs.

Now repeat the sequence as repetition is key for any kind of dog training coupled with a favorite treat when the dog does as you want him to do. 

Your end result here should be  just saying the word PEEKABOO and when she runs between your legs, she sits, looks at you and you give her a treat. Then use your release word of OK or ALL DONE or whatever release word or phrase you desire. You could even end the game with a brisk rub on the head or pat on the head.