How To Train Your Dog to Roll Over?

Steps In Training Your Dog to Roll Over

Your Dog should be able to sit and lie down on command before you begin.

Since this trick has several parts, it is a little harder to teach your Dog to Roll Over than it is to teach him other commands.

But, with a little patience, your Dog will soon be rolling over.

If you are clicker training your dog, ensure you have some treats and your clicker.

Practice the trick in a soft, comfortable environment where your Dog will be relaxed and where you will be able to return to continue teaching.

The command can be given in a few words and should result in your dog lying down on its front on the floor.

Then he should turn completely around and lie on his back before returning to his front.

The command is divided into two parts.

The first step is to get the dog to lie down, and the second is to roll the dog.

The command isn't particularly tough.

If you can teach your dog to sit or wait, you can certainly teach him to roll.

You might have a dog rolling pin for your floors the same day you start training!

Some Dogs pick it up in less than an hour, and then you only need to practice with your dog on a regular basis for a week or two to ensure the command sticks.

This technique can be learned by puppies and older canines with a silver lining.

Here are some steps in training your dog how to roll over:

• Train In a Perfect Setting.

  Choose an indoor setting with a soft floor because your dog will be rolling about on the ground a lot.

  Turn off the television, close the window blinds, and ensure that other people and animals leave the room so your dog can focus properly.

• Command your dog to lie on the ground.

  You can start teaching your puppy to roll over after it's in the down position, with its tummy on the ground, paws in front, and head facing up.

• In front of your dog's face, place a goody.

  Place the dog treat near your dog's nose so that it can both smell and see it.

  If your dog tries to take the goody before doing the trick, be on the lookout.

• Keep pulling the goody around the dog's shoulder until it has to lie down on its side to follow it.

• Hold the goody close to your dog's nose and pull it all the way around, forcing it to roll all the way over to follow it.

  If it finishes the entire roll, praise the dog or click your clicker and give it a treat.

Break It Down into Smaller Parts

• Although it would be ideal if your Dog rolled over completely to follow the treat on the first try, most Dogs do not do so.

  To grab the treat, your Dog may jump up, wiggle, or move its head around to the other side.

  If this applies to your dog, you can divide the training into smaller chunks.

• Hold a goody at your dog's nose and move it toward his shoulder while he is lying down.

  Reward the Dog and click or praise it when it turns its head.

  Repeat this process until the dog's head is constantly turned.

• Next, cease rewarding your Dog with a goody every time he or she makes a head turn.

  Treats should only be given for head rotations that get him the closest to resting on his side.

• Finally, only praise and reward your dog when it is entirely lying on its side.

  This is how you may gradually select the actions that get the dog the closest to rolling over, with each new behavior bringing the dog closer to rolling over completely.

• Once you've gotten your dog onto its back, holding the treat in front of its nose will easily.

Introduce the Roll Over Command

Whether you train this trick in stages or not, it's usually easier to incorporate the command once your Dog is regularly rolling all the way over.

It's time to add the command once it's smoothly tracking the treat and rolling over each time.

Hold the treat in front of him, say "roll over," and entice him over with the treat.

This should be practiced throughout multiple training sessions.

Entice it over to the other side and into a sitting or standing position.

Quit Using the Treat

It's now time to quit luring your Dog in with treats.

Start by giving the command and waiting a few seconds after your Dog has rolled over after hearing it several times.

Some Dogs pick up on it quickly and Roll Over right away.

When the Dog has fully rolled over, click or praise him and give him a treat.

If your Dog does not respond to the command right away, you can gradually remove the treat.

Begin by commanding your dog to "roll over," and then use the treat to lure it a part of the way over.

Once the dog is moving, remove the goody.

With every training session, gradually reduce the distance you lure it.

Most Dogs rapidly pick up on the concept and will be rolling on your command in no time.

Practice With Distractions Outdoors

It may be tough for your Dog to Roll Over outside at first.

People, other animals, and automobiles make it difficult for your Dog to concentrate.

Therefore it's fine to resume practice with a treat to help it manage the distractions.

As you did indoors, gradually phase out the treat once your Dog has mastered it.

A wonderful technique to tell if your Dog has genuinely mastered rolling over is to see if it will respond to the rollover order given by someone other than yourself.

Troubleshooting Tips for Teaching Your Dog to Roll Over

You may be moving too quickly if your Dog makes a lot of blunders, such as jumping up or turning its head in the opposite direction.

Go back a step or two to when your Dog was behaving well, and gradually work your way up to a full rollover.

Some Dogs are averse to lying on their backs and exposing their bellies.

In this scenario, make sure your Dog understands that training is just for pleasure.

If it prefers belly rubs, scratch its tummy, click, praise, and reward it whenever it offers you its belly.

Some Dogs respond only to reward training, and those rewards must be appealing! If you try to train your Dog with "daily" biscuits or something they get on a regular basis, they may not respond.

Try keeping a variety of rewards on hand that you only use during training sessions.

You can create our delectable beef stew training goodies at home!

Make an effort to keep your tone light and cheerful.

Relax by taking a big breath.

This may take some time, but there is no need to be concerned.

It's also critical to keep training sessions brief and pleasant.

Too-long training sessions can be frustrating for both you and your dog.

Keep training sessions to around 10 minutes apiece, and attempt to end each one on a good note.

Dogs have a sixth sense when it comes to people.

Dogs may not respond to training because they perceive your rage, irritation, or just a strange mood.

When practicing any trick, it's important to remain calm and patient.

Don't yell, don't get frustrated if your dog takes a little longer to understand, and never, ever, ever use physical punishment.

It should be enjoyable for both of you while teaching this skill! You know how there are times when you just don't feel like putting up a nice show? If your normally obedient dog appears to be ignoring your commands, consider whether something else is going on.

Perhaps you're training too close to dinnertime? It's difficult to train when you're both hungry and full.

Is it possible that your dog is about to take a nap? Maybe it's just too hot to do anything other than lay around? Before you get worried that your dog isn't getting it, try again later.

Things to Avoid

Avoid the following when teaching your Dog to roll over:

Failure to consult your vet first

Check to see if your Dog is allowed to roll over.

Dogs with physical problems (such as spinal, muscular, skeletal, or other problems) should avoid this trick and instead try something else.

Practicing in a cluttered environment

When you're training a Dog to roll over, think about when and where you're doing it.

For instance, don't ask your Dog to Roll Over on a bed or couch because they can end up rolling off the edge.

You also don't want your Dog to roll into a wall, a chair, or anything else by mistake.

Forcing your dog to perform the trick when they aren't in the mood

Pay attention to your dog's behavior throughout training, and only ask your Dog to Roll Over in situations where they appear physically comfortable.

Also, keep an eye out for signs of soreness and discontinue practice if rolling over appears to be harming your dog.

Bottom Line

Although you can train your Dog to Roll Over without using treats, you'll get more bang for your buck if you use a tasty, attractive motivator.

The quickest and simplest way to teach your Dog to Roll Over is to give him a treat! You may use a belly massage, a Dog toy, or high praise as a reward in your training sessions if there is something else your Dog finds extremely stimulating that is practical to employ, such as a belly rub, a dog toy, or high praise.

Why Do Dogs Roll Over In "Submission"?

To reveal their undersides in general and their genitalia in particular.

While "submission" may appear to be fundamentally distinct from "dominance," they are opposite and yet equal expressions of the same drive to make touch (indirectly, i.e., via sexual contact) with something they are drawn to yet have a strong sensation of resistance to.

The common factor in both reactions is a state of sexual arousal, which may be traced back to the same bodily memory of being stimulated by their mother as young puppies when they were unable to excrete on their own.