How to Teach a Dog to Skateboard

By eHow Pets Editor

Instructions

Things You’ll Need:

Many doggy treats
A smart obedient dog
Skateboard
Great outdoor weather
Patience
Dedicated pet owner

Step 1:
Call for your dog. Give him lots of love and affection. Explain to him about the new trick he/she is going to learn today.
Step 2:
Get out your skateboard and take a few rides on it while your dog watches.
Step 3:
Watch out for your dog as he playfully runs after you. Don't run over him with your skateboard.
Step 4:
Take your skateboard near a sidewalk with your dog. Put the skateboard in front of your dog. Place your dog's paw on the skateboard. Offer him a treat.
Step 5:
Place your dog's other paws on the skateboard until he is completely on the skateboard. Offer him another treat.
Step 6:
Push your dog very slowly on the skateboard. Then watch as he frantically jumps off the skateboard and runs off.
Step 7:
Go to your dog and give him plenty of affection and offer him another treat. Don't put your dog on a skateboard again unless it joins the circus or is the star of the next Hollywood movie.

Tips & Warnings

Have plenty of doggy treats available. You will need these to make up with your dog if he/she is unable to perform this trick.
Your dog will be unhappy with you for a few minutes after attempting the first try of this trick.

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