Train Your Dog to Shake Your Hand

    Shake is a very easy trick to teach your dog.  It doesn't have any training value; it is just a cool trick for your dog to know.  From the sitting position, kneel in front of your dog.  Simply grab one of their front paws, pick it up off the ground, and shake it like you were shaking someone's hand.  While shaking their paw repeat the word "shake," or whatever trigger word you choose.  Release their paw, give your dog a treat, and lots of love and affection.  After a couple of attempts, hold your hand out in front of your dog and say "shake" (or whatever trigger word you choose).  Your dog should pick their paw up and put it in your hand.  Be sure to give them a treat and lots of love; speaking happily to them when they do the trick properly.