Toy Poodles (detailed introduction) are intelligent and elegant, with a noble temperament. Toy Poodles have bright eyes, are lively and alert, and are dogs easy to get close to. Having a Toy Poodle by your side, when you are unhappy, having it accompany you will improve your mood. Toy Poodles also love cleanliness, so you don't have to worry about hygiene when raising them. Toy Poodles give people a polite impression when extending their paw. If they learn to shake hands, this feeling becomes even stronger. How to train a Toy Poodle to shake hands?
      1. Training is best during puppyhood

      Training a Toy Poodle is most effective during its puppy stage. Because when the dog is young, behaviors are not fixed yet, and their ability to imitate is especially strong. Dogs trained during this period will have fewer detours, spend less time, and learn motions accurately. If the Toy Poodle is already an adult, habits are already formed. Learning new tricks becomes more difficult and takes more time. Adult Toy Poodles are active and spend less time quietly, so calming down to learn requires more guidance from the owner. Therefore, it is important to seize the opportunity and train well during the Toy Poodle's puppyhood.
      2. How to train a Toy Poodle to shake hands?
      When training the dog, preparing treats that the dog loves is essential. Then place the treats nearby. The trainer holds the Toy Poodle’s front right paw with their right hand while saying the word “shake hands.” Then, the trainer gently shakes the dog’s paw and releases it. Reward the Toy Poodle with a small treat and say “good job.” Repeat the above action once or twice. Give a small treat again, praise the dog, and repeat. A Toy Poodle sitting and shaking hands looks more polite. For dogs that don’t know how to sit, they first need to learn the “sit” command before learning to shake hands. These training actions are very simple on the condition that the dog is fed and has the treats it likes.

      How to train a Toy Poodle to shake hands? Although shaking hands is an extremely simple action, some dogs are lively and restless, so the owner needs multiple rounds of guidance to get the dog to shake hands obediently. Regardless of the dog’s personality, the trainer must have patience and care to get along with the dog well.