Teaching your dog to shake paws is not only beyond adorable but also a great way to get your pooch used to having their paws handled! Hold a treat in your hand, wait for your dog to paw at your hand and then reward them with the treat. Start with your hand down low, and over time raise it to shaking height.

Keep training sessions short and fun, and never force your dog to shake paws. Once your dog masters the shake, you can also teach high five or wave by moving your hand higher or further away.

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