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LESSON 3 · Tricks That Impress

When They Pop Up

If your dog stands up instead of rolling, your lure is moving too fast or drifting too far from their body.

If your dog rolls to their side but will not finish, the payoff may simply be too small for the scary part.

Save your highest-value treat — real chicken, cheese, or liver — just for the second half of the roll. When the bravest moment earns the best food, most dogs find the courage to complete it.