Shetland Sheepdog (detailed introduction)

       Most dog owners have trained their dogs to shake hands. For dogs, shake hand training is not too difficult, and this action makes dogs look more polite and friendly. For intelligent Shelties, this action should be quickly mastered. Now let’s briefly explain how to train a Sheltie to shake hands.

       1. Prepare a collar for your dog and find a quiet training place. Before training, you need to teach your dog to sit quietly facing you.

       2. When the dog is sitting, the owner should stand facing the dog. When ready, the owner can gently tap the dog’s left front paw. Sometimes the dog will respond by lifting its paw. If there is no response, the owner can grab the dog’s paw and say "shake hands," then shake the dog’s paw slightly while saying "shake hands." After shaking, say "release" when putting down the paw. Train the other paw the same way.

       3. When the dog successfully completes the "shake hands" training, reward it. For example, pet it or give it some treats. This better stimulates the dog’s memory, forms a conditioned reflex, and helps develop the habit of "shaking hands."

       This is the shake hand training for Shelties. During training, keep sessions short but frequent. Give timely rewards when they perform well to encourage higher enthusiasm.