I'm having the same trouble.
I have a book that says that you hold a treat in your hand and put your hand on the floor to encourage your dog to "paw" at your hand. When he does, praise and treat. Gradually you raise your hand to until it is shake or high-five level.
If your dog noses the treat, gently bop him on the nose to discourage him.
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Has this actually worked for me? No. I've been working up to where he doesn't freak out when I take his front paw by holding them occasionally when I rub his belly. I've trained him to "touch", but that's only with his bright orange treat ball. He backs up every time he sees my hand coming in at that level. I wonder if he's extra sensitive about his front paws because of nail clipping?? |